Gapan Christmas Open 2026
- Date
- City
- City of Gapan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
- Venue
- Address
- 8W2X+74 Gapan City, Nueva Ecija
- Details
Event Center
- Contact
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Kristine Robin (kristinerobin25@gmail.com), and Cabalen Cubers Club
- Organizers
- Dylan Arteims N. Fernandez, Eldwyn Charles Gonzales, Joel Angelo D. Del Pilar, and Kristine Robin T. Linsangan
- WCA Delegate
- Louie Jay Quibote
- Download all the competition's details as PDF .
- Information
Gapan Christmas Open 2026 is a World Cube Association (WCA)-sanctioned speedcubing competition to be held in Gapan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, in December 2026. The competition welcomes speedcubers of different ages and skill levels to participate in official WCA events, challenge themselves, and enjoy a day of sportsmanship and community.
Participants are expected to follow the official WCA Regulations and the instructions of the organizing team and delegates. Competitors should arrive on time for their scheduled events and bring their own puzzles. We look forward to welcoming everyone for an exciting celebration of speedcubing this Christmas season!
- Events
- Main event
- Competitor limit
- 80
- Number of times bookmarked
- 5
- Registration period
-
Online registration will be open from to .
- Registration requirements
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Create a WCA account here if you don't have one.
If this is not your first competition, associate your WCA ID to your WCA account here.
Register for this competition here.
There is a competitor limit of 80 competitors.
The base registration fee for this competition is ₱250 (Philippine Peso).
Registration fees won't be refunded under any circumstance.
Registrants on the waiting list may be accepted onto the competitor list until .
If you are a registered competitor you may change your registered events until by contacting the organization team.
On the spot registrations will be accepted if there are remaining spots available, with a base registration fee of ₱300 (Philippine Peso).
REGISTRATION DETAILS
The online registration fee for this competition will be Php 400.00 inclusive of 1-3 event(s) of your choice. An additional Php 50.00 will be added on top of the base registration for each event you want to add.
Events can be added after registering. Additional fees will be collected in case the competitor adds an event.
Registration Fee:
PHP 250.00 Registration (1 Event)
PHP 350.00 Registration (2 - 4 Events)
PHP 500.00 Registration (5+ Events)On-the-spot Registration Fee:
PHP 300.00 Registration (1 Event)
PHP 400.00 Registration (2 - 4 Events)
PHP 550.00 Registration (5+ Events)Registration fee will cover the following:
- Certificate of ParticipationPAYMENT METHODS
You may pay for your registration fees to KRISTINE ROBIN T. LINSANGAN via:
GCash Express Send:
0916 565 3954Maya:
+63 916 565 3954MariBank
1105 0524 610
Refer to the Payment Details tab if you prefer to pay using QR codes.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Please send a screenshot copy of your receipt to this email account: kristinerobin25@gmail.com. Please include the participants name in the email: Otherwise, your registration may not be accepted.
Slots are secured via payment-first system. Once you've paid, wait for the organizer to approve your registration. Thank you!
Since you’re heading to Gapan City for the competition, here is a quick and easy guide to getting around the "Footwear Capital of the North"
TRAVEL GUIDE TO ROBINSONS GAPAN
1.) By Bus:
From Manila (Cubao or Pasay), board any bus bound for Cabanatuan (e.g., Five Star, Baliwag Transit, or Cisco).
Tell the conductor to drop you off at Robinsons Gapan.
The mall is located right along the Pan-Philippine Highway, so you can't miss it. You'll be dropped off exactly in front of the mall entrance.
2.) By Car:
Drive via NLEX and take the Sta. Rita Exit.
Follow the Cagayan Valley Road / Pan-Philippine Highway heading North.
You will pass through the towns of Plaridel, San Rafael, and San Miguel. Once you cross the border into Nueva Ecija, Robinsons Gapan will be on your right side before you hit the main city center.
FIRST TIME COMPETITORS
All newcomers are required to read WCA First-time Competitor Guide document to familiarize yoruself of the popular WCA regulations used to govern WCA competitions. Additionally, please watch this competitor tutorial by WCA Delegate Kit Clement of the USA.
Since you’re heading to Gapan City for the competition, here is a quick and easy guide to getting around the "Footwear Capital of the North"
TRAVEL GUIDE TO ROBINSONS GAPAN
1.) By Bus:
From Manila (Cubao or Pasay), board any bus bound for Cabanatuan (e.g., Five Star, Baliwag Transit, or Cisco).
Tell the conductor to drop you off at Robinsons Gapan.
The mall is located right along the Pan-Philippine Highway, so you can't miss it. You'll be dropped off exactly in front of the mall entrance.
2.) By Car:
Drive via NLEX and take the Sta. Rita Exit.
Follow the Cagayan Valley Road / Pan-Philippine Highway heading North.
You will pass through the towns of Plaridel, San Rafael, and San Miguel. Once you cross the border into Nueva Ecija, Robinsons Gapan will be on your right side before you hit the main city center.
FOR FIRST TIMERS
If you do not know how to register, watch this TAGALOG tutorial by Xav Solves.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
The online registration fee for this competition will be Php 400.00 inclusive of 1-3 event(s) of your choice. An additional Php 50.00 will be added on top of the base registration for each event you want to add.
Events can be added after registering. Additional fees will be collected in case the competitor adds an event.
Registration Fee:
PHP 250.00 Registration (1 Event)
PHP 350.00 Registration (2 - 4 Events)
PHP 500.00 Registration (5+ Events)
On-the-spot Registration Fee:
PHP 300.00 Registration (1 Event)
PHP 400.00 Registration (2 - 4 Events)
PHP 550.00 Registration (5+ Events)
Registration fee will cover the following:
- Certificate of Participation
PAYMENT METHODS
You may pay for your registration fees to KRISTINE ROBIN T. LINSANGAN via:
GCash Express Send:
0916 565 3954Maya:
+63 916 565 3954MariBank
1105 0524 610
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Please send a screenshot copy of your receipt to this email account: kristinerobin25@gmail.com. Please include the participants name in the email: Otherwise, your registration may not be accepted.
Slots are secured via payment-first system. Once you've paid, wait for the organizer to approve your registration. Thank you!
For the latest updates and announcements regarding the event, please visit the official facebook page of the Cabalen Cubers Club.
Time limit
If you reach the time limit during your solve, the judge will stop you and your result will be DNF (see Regulation A1a4).
Cutoff
The result to beat to proceed to the second phase of a cutoff round (see Regulation 9g).
Format
The format describes how to determine the ranking of competitors based on their results. The list of allowed formats per event is described in Regulation 9b. See Regulation 9f for a description of each format.
Advancement Condition
The number of competitors shown as advancing to the next round is the planned maximum. The actual number may be lower if there are fewer competitors than expected, or if there are ties at the boundary.