Matale Cubing Year-End 2023


Date
Dec 30 - 31, 2023
City
Matale, Sri Lanka
Venue

Mahatma Gandhi International Centre in Matale

Address
No -01, Mahatma Gandhi Mawatha, Matale.
Details

Main Hall, third floor

Contact

lankacubers@gmail.com

Organizers
Banura Perera, Benul Uthsala Subasinghe, and Mihira Dhanudara
WCA Delegates
Kalindu Sachintha Wijesundara and Rich Casey
Download all the competition's details as PDF here.
Information
  • Make sure you will be available at the venue at least 15 minutes before your event starts. You won't be allowed to participate in an event if you reach late. You can refer "Schedule" tab to see the starting time of each event.
  • If you're participating in a WCA competition for the first time, please bring a valid proof of identity (NIC/Passport/Postal ID/Driving License) If you still don't have any of the above mentioned identifications, bring a colour photograph of yourself certified by your school principal or a justice of peace.
  • If you're participating in a WCA competition for the first time or not aware of competition rules, make sure that you attend the new competitor tutorial session at 09:00 AM on day 1 (check schedule).
  • All participants are expected to volunteer for the event when they are not participating. The roles could be of a judge, runner, or a scrambler, depending upon the situation.
Events
Main event
Competitors
62
Registration period

Online registration opened and closed .

Registration requirements
This competition is over, click here to display the registration requirements it used.
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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 200 competitors.
The base registration fee for this competition is 2,500 ₨ (Sri Lankan Rupee).
Registration fees won't be refunded under any circumstance.
Registrants on the waiting list may be accepted onto the competitor list until .
We encourage everyone to register for the events they want to compete in via your online registration, however you may add events to your registration up until the event has started.
On the spot registrations will be accepted with a base registration fee of 2,500 ₨ (Sri Lankan Rupee).
Any spectator can attend for free.

Steps to complete Registration
Step 1 - Register here by selecting the events you want to participate in.
Step 2 - Make the payment through one of the below mentioned methods.
Step 3 - Wait upto 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.

Registration Fees Breakdown:

No. of Events Early Bird Offer Regular fee
1 - 3 Rs. 2500 Rs. 3000
4 - 6 Rs. 3000 Rs. 3500
7 - 10 Rs. 3250 Rs. 3750

Early Bird offer is valid only If the participant registers and makes the payment on or before 30th November 2023.
Regular fees are effective from 1st December 2023

Payment details :
For local payments (Srilankan), deposit or Online transfer the relevant Registration Fee (depending on the total number of events you are participating) using one of following options:

Option 1:
Bank transfer to:
87967048
S.G.D.P. Subasinghe,
Bank of Ceylon,
Matale

Make sure to add a comment with the participant name while transferring the money. If possible, kindly send a screenshot of the payment to the organizer through email (benulsubasinghe@gmail.com).

Option 2: Send via FriMi Mobile wallet transfer application to: FriMi ID 2222147359

Make sure to add a comment with the participant name while transferring the money. If possible, kindly send a screenshot of the payment to the organizer through email (benulsubasinghe@gmail.com).

For international payments, contact the organizer or delegate through email (benulsubasinghe@gmail.com or kwijesundara@worldcubeassociation.org)

Key Points to note :
1. Registration fee varies depending on the total number of events you are participating, and when you are making the payment. There is an early bird offer for payments done within November month
2. Please note that your registration will be processed manually only after the payment of required fees.

Highlights
Click here to display the highlights of the competition.

Benul Uthsala Subasinghe won with an average of 2.01 seconds in the 2x2x2 Cube event. Manija Kalansooriya finished second (3.10) and Sujan Irosha Kumarapperuma finished third (3.57).

Event Name Best Average Representing Solves
3x3x3 Cube Sujan Irosha Kumarapperuma 8.91 9.70 Sri Lanka 10.318.919.7815.979.01
2x2x2 Cube Benul Uthsala Subasinghe 1.83 2.01 Sri Lanka 2.101.832.042.531.88
4x4x4 Cube Sujan Irosha Kumarapperuma 28.33 NR 32.72 NR Sri Lanka 33.9131.4032.8528.3335.64
5x5x5 Cube Sujan Irosha Kumarapperuma 56.14 NR 1:03.18 Sri Lanka 1:00.4456.141:11.761:08.211:00.90
3x3x3 Blindfolded Kalindu Sachintha Wijesundara 1:14.81 NR 1:19.88 NR Sri Lanka 1:24.721:14.811:20.12
3x3x3 Fewest Moves Kalindu Sachintha Wijesundara 34 Sri Lanka 34
3x3x3 One-Handed Sujan Irosha Kumarapperuma 16.57 17.49 NR Sri Lanka 16.5716.6817.1918.6122.59
Clock Banura Perera 4.63 NR 8.32 Sri Lanka 7.2810.824.638.269.42
Pyraminx Sujan Irosha Kumarapperuma 2.69 3.26 NR Sri Lanka 2.693.753.344.682.70
Skewb Hirosh Nividu 6.27 7.18 Sri Lanka 6.3117.678.286.946.27
Event Round Format Time limit Cutoff Proceed
3x3x3 Cube First round Ao5 10:00.00 Top 75% advance to next round
Second round Ao5 10:00.00 Top 16 advance to next round
Final Ao5 10:00.00
2x2x2 Cube First round Ao5 5:00.00 Top 75% advance to next round
Second round Ao5 5:00.00 Top 16 advance to next round
Final Ao5 5:00.00
4x4x4 Cube First round Bo2 / Ao5 10:00.00 2 attempts to get < 3:00.00 Top 16 advance to next round
Final Bo2 / Ao5 10:00.00 2 attempts to get < 3:00.00
5x5x5 Cube Final Bo2 / Ao5 10:00.00 2 attempts to get < 6:00.00
3x3x3 Blindfolded Final Bo3 30:00.00 cumulative *
3x3x3 Fewest Moves Final Bo1 1 hour
3x3x3 One-Handed Final Bo2 / Ao5 3:00.00 2 attempts to get < 2:00.00
Clock Final Ao5 10:00.00
Pyraminx First round Ao5 10:00.00 Top 16 advance to next round
Final Ao5 10:00.00
Skewb Final Ao5 10:00.00

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Schedule for Saturday (December 30, 2023)

From 08:30 AM
To 09:00 AM
Check-in
Main Hall, third floor
From 09:00 AM
To 09:30 AM
Tutorial for new competitors
Main Hall, third floor
From 09:30 AM
To 10:30 AM
2x2x2 Cube First round
Main Hall, third floor
Format
Ao5
Time limit
5:00.00
Proceed
Top 75% advance to next round
From 10:30 AM
To 12:30 PM
3x3x3 Cube First round
Main Hall, third floor
Format
Ao5
Time limit
10:00.00
Proceed
Top 75% advance to next round
From 12:30 PM
To 01:30 PM
Lunch
Main Hall, third floor
From 01:30 PM
To 02:45 PM
Pyraminx First round
Main Hall, third floor
Format
Ao5
Time limit
10:00.00
Proceed
Top 16 advance to next round
From 02:45 PM
To 03:45 PM
4x4x4 Cube First round
Main Hall, third floor
Format
Bo2 / Ao5
Time limit
10:00.00
Cutoff
2 attempts to get < 3:00.00
Proceed
Top 16 advance to next round
From 03:45 PM
To 05:00 PM
5x5x5 Cube Final
Main Hall, third floor
Format
Bo2 / Ao5
Time limit
10:00.00
Cutoff
2 attempts to get < 6:00.00
From 05:00 PM
To 06:00 PM
3x3x3 Fewest Moves Final (Attempt 1)
Main Hall, third floor
Format
Bo1
Time limit
1 hour

Schedule for Sunday (December 31, 2023)

From 08:00 AM
To 08:45 AM
3x3x3 Blindfolded Final
Main Hall, third floor
Format
Bo3
Time limit
30:00.00 cumulative *
From 08:45 AM
To 09:30 AM
2x2x2 Cube Second round
Main Hall, third floor
Format
Ao5
Time limit
5:00.00
Proceed
Top 16 advance to next round
From 09:30 AM
To 10:30 AM
3x3x3 Cube Second round
Main Hall, third floor
Format
Ao5
Time limit
10:00.00
Proceed
Top 16 advance to next round
From 10:30 AM
To 11:30 AM
3x3x3 One-Handed Final
Main Hall, third floor
Format
Bo2 / Ao5
Time limit
3:00.00
Cutoff
2 attempts to get < 2:00.00
From 11:30 AM
To 12:30 PM
Clock Final
Main Hall, third floor
Format
Ao5
Time limit
10:00.00
From 12:30 PM
To 01:30 PM
Lunch
Main Hall, third floor
From 01:30 PM
To 02:30 PM
Skewb Final
Main Hall, third floor
Format
Ao5
Time limit
10:00.00
From 02:30 PM
To 03:00 PM
Pyraminx Final
Main Hall, third floor
Format
Ao5
Time limit
10:00.00
From 03:00 PM
To 03:30 PM
4x4x4 Cube Final
Main Hall, third floor
Format
Bo2 / Ao5
Time limit
10:00.00
Cutoff
2 attempts to get < 3:00.00
From 03:30 PM
To 04:00 PM
3x3x3 Cube Final
Main Hall, third floor
Format
Ao5
Time limit
10:00.00
From 04:00 PM
To 04:30 PM
2x2x2 Cube Final
Main Hall, third floor
Format
Ao5
Time limit
5:00.00
From 04:45 PM
To 05:30 PM
Awards
Main Hall, third floor

Steps to complete Registration
Step 1 - Register here by selecting the events you want to participate in.
Step 2 - Make the payment through one of the below mentioned methods.
Step 3 - Wait upto 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.

Registration Fees Breakdown:

No. of Events Early Bird Offer Regular fee
1 - 3 Rs. 2500 Rs. 3000
4 - 6 Rs. 3000 Rs. 3500
7 - 10 Rs. 3250 Rs. 3750

Early Bird offer is valid only If the participant registers and makes the payment on or before 30th November 2023.
Regular fees are effective from 1st December 2023

Payment details :
For local payments (Srilankan), deposit or Online transfer the relevant Registration Fee (depending on the total number of events you are participating) using one of following options:

Option 1:
Bank transfer to:
87967048
S.G.D.P. Subasinghe,
Bank of Ceylon,
Matale

Make sure to add a comment with the participant name while transferring the money. If possible, kindly send a screenshot of the payment to the organizer through email (benulsubasinghe@gmail.com).

Option 2: Send via FriMi Mobile wallet transfer application to: FriMi ID 2222147359

Make sure to add a comment with the participant name while transferring the money. If possible, kindly send a screenshot of the payment to the organizer through email (benulsubasinghe@gmail.com).

For international payments, contact the organizer or delegate through email (benulsubasinghe@gmail.com or kwijesundara@worldcubeassociation.org)

Key Points to note :
1. Registration fee varies depending on the total number of events you are participating, and when you are making the payment. There is an early bird offer for payments done within November month
2. Please note that your registration will be processed manually only after the payment of required fees.

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/

Here's a video that will be helpful for new comers:

Read this document tutorial for more information.

If you are stoked to compete and ready to sign up, head over to the 'Registration & Payment' tab and it will guide you to the registration.

FAQs

Q: Do I use my own cube to compete?
A: YES! You should bring your own cubes in order to compete. Timers are provided by us.

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 WCA Live website 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: I want to attend, or I have friends/family who want to attend, but not compete. Do they need to pay as well?
A: No. All spectators are free to view the competition at no cost. There is payment only to compete. But in some cases, venue will be having restriction to allow spectators depending on the competition.

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 email the organizers & delegates.

A competition cannot run smoothly without the help of the volunteers. Volunteers consist of Judges, Scrambles and Runners. We would like all the participants, specially returners to actively take part in volunteering to make this competition a success.

Click Here to Go Through the Judges Tutorial.

Live results of the competition will be available on WCA Live during and after the competition, until the finalized results are published on this page.

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).
A cumulative time limit may be enforced (see Regulation A1a2).

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.

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