Lions Twistathon at Cochin 2026
- Date
- City
- Ernakulam, Kerala, India
- Venue
Chavara Cultural Centre
- Address
- Karikkamuri Rd, Ernakulam South, Kochi, Ernakulam, Keralam 682011
- Details
Ground Floor
- Contact
- Organizers
- Akshay Siva, Cubing Kerala, and Smijo P. Abraham (സ്മിജോ പി എബ്രഹാം)
- WCA Delegate
- Muhammed Shehzad Khan
- Download all the competition's details as PDF .
- Information
Important Information for Participants:
Location: The competition will take place on the ground floor of the Cultural Centre.
Arrival Time: Please ensure that you arrive at the venue at least 30 minutes before your event starts. Latecomers will not be permitted to participate.
Volunteering: All participants are kindly requested to volunteer during the competition.
First-Time Participants: If this is your first time participating in a WCA competition or if you're unfamiliar with the competition rules, we strongly recommend reviewing the WCA regulations beforehand.
ID Requirement: First-time participants are required to bring an original, printed, or digital copy of their official ID card. Please ensure you have this with you.
Cube Requirement: Participants must bring their own cubes. Participants are responsible for the safety of their puzzles. If you have difficulty bringing puzzles, please contact us in advance so that we can make arrangements for you.
International Participants: If you are a citizen of a country other than India, please submit a copy of your Government-issued ID.
Spectators and Non-solving Participants will not be allowed within the solving area
We look forward to seeing you at the competition! If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
On The Spot Registration
* On-the-Spot (OTS) registration will be available for a fee of INR 1,500 if fewer than 90 competitors complete online registration.
* All OTS Registrants have to come on time and follow the schedule
* OTS Registrations are only available on day 1 of the competition
* OTS Registration is only available from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
* OTS Registration is only available for 3x3, 2x2 and Pyraminx
- Events
- Main event
- Competitor limit
- 90
- Number of times bookmarked
- 8
- Registration period
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Online registration opened and will close .
- 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 90 competitors.
The base registration fee for this competition is ₹500 (Indian Rupee).
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 ₹1,500 (Indian Rupee).
Registration Fee Structure
Early Bird (Payment on or before 12 November 11:59 PM IST)
1 Event: INR 500
2 to 5 Events: INR 800
6 to 10 Events: INR 1000
Regular (Payment after 12 November 11:59 PM IST)
1 to 5 Events: INR 1000
6 to 10 Events: INR 1200Please note: Once your registration is complete, you can reduce the number of events you have registered for, but you will NOT receive a refund for the events reduced. Registration fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.
How to Register if you are a First Time Participant :
Step 1: Sign-up on WCA.
Step 2: Register for the competition by clicking here
Step 3: Scroll to the bottom of the page and select the events in which you want to participate in and click Register.
Step 4: Pay the registration fees here and wait up to 48 hours for approval by the organizer.
How to Register if you are a Returning Participant :
Step 1: Sign-in using your email ID that you used for your previous competitions.
Step 2: Register for the competition by clicking here
Step 3: Scroll to the bottom of the page and select the events in which you want to participate in and click the Register button.
Step 4: Pay the registration fees here and wait up to 48 hours for approval by the organizer.
Wait up to 48 hours for your registration to be confirmed. Once your registration is confirmed, you will get a confirmation email and your name will appear in the list of registered competitors. If 48 hours have passed since completion of registration and your registration has not been approved, feel free to reach out to cubingkerala2017@gmail.com
For those of you new to cubing, WELCOME!
We wanted to let you know this event is perfectly fine for cubers of ANY age and experience. We just ask you know a couple things before coming to compete...
First, please be familiar with the WCA Regulations, found here:
https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/regulations/
A simplified version of the most important regulations can be found here:
For Competing: https://documents.worldcubeassociation.org/edudoc/competitor-tutorial/tutorial.pdf
For Judging: https://documents.worldcubeassociation.org/edudoc/judge-tutorial/judge-tutorial.pdf
So we have a video made specifically for new cubers, just to show them the basics of competing. This video will explain most of what any cuber competing for the first time will need to know.
If you are stoked to compete and ready to sign up, head over and Register for the Competetion
FAQs
Q: Do I use my own cube to compete?
A: YES! You are responsible for your own hardware in order to compete. This means you should bring your own cube.
Q: What is the normal age of competitors at these events?
A: All ages are welcome, but in general competitors are between 10 and 20 years old. Don't let this stop you though, everyone can and should cube!
Q: How do I find results?
A: All results are posted on the WCA page within a week after the competition finishes. However, for the day of competing, go to https://live.worldcubeassociation.org to find information about current events. This is also where you will find information about upcoming rounds of events. Remember, the results are entered by a human so please be patient if you do not see your results immediately.
Q: Are there age divisions?
A: Nope! All competitors compete together.
Q: Can I have fun at this event?
A: HECK YES! Cubing is amazing, and we sincerely hope you enjoy the competition!
If you have any further queries, please do mail the organizers & delegates.
Since we are welcoming Face Turning Octahedron (FTO) into the WCA officially on Jan 2, 2027. We decided to give you an unofficial experience with it first :D
All competitors are welcome to register for this unofficial event with no extra charges. The results will be recorded via Cubing Contests website. To register for this event, kindly fill out this form
✈️ TRAVEL GUIDE 🧭
Your guide to reaching Chavara Cultural Centre, Kochi
✈️By Air – Airport to Venue🚕
Cochin International Airport (COK) at Nedumbassery is located approximately 30 km north of Chavara Cultural Centre, Kochi.
🚖 By Taxi: Prepaid taxis are available at the airport. The journey usually takes around 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on traffic.
🚌 By Public Transport: Visitors can take a bus towards Aluva or Ernakulam and continue to the venue by metro, bus, or taxi.
🚆 By Train – Railway Stations
1. Ernakulam Junction (South) – ERS
📍 Located approximately 500 metres from the venue.
🚶 On Foot: The venue is around a 5–10-minute walk from the railway station.
🛺 By Auto: Autorickshaws are available outside the station for those who prefer a short ride.
2. Ernakulam Town (North) – ERN
📍 Located approximately 4 km from the venue.
🚕 Visitors can hire a taxi or autorickshaw to reach Chavara Cultural Centre.
🚌 By Bus – Bus Stations
1. Ernakulam KSRTC Bus Station
📍 Located approximately 1.5 km from the venue.
🚌 Visitors can take a local bus, hire an autorickshaw, or use a taxi to reach the venue.
2. Vyttila Mobility Hub
📍 Located approximately 6 km from the venue.
🚇 Visitors can travel towards Ernakulam South by metro, bus, or taxi and continue to the venue on foot or by autorickshaw.
🚇 By Metro – Kochi Metro
Ernakulam South Metro Station is approximately 350–500 metres from Chavara Cultural Centre.
🚶 Visitors can walk to the venue in around 5–10 minutes after exiting the station.
📍 Google Maps – Find Your Way!
🗺️ Click the link below for directions to Chavara Cultural Centre, Kochi:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/qaxohb3H7RQ9U8ca9
✨ We look forward to welcoming you to Kochi! Have a safe and pleasant journey. 🧳
Accommodation
You can book nearby rooms using any hotel booking app (such as OYO, Booking.com, Airbnb, etc), or find one on arrival as per your convenience.
Event Sponsor: Lions Club International
Venue Partner: Chavara Cultural Centre
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.