LogoCubingUSA New England Championship 2024
- Date
- Aug 23 - 25, 2024
- City
- Providence, Rhode Island, United States
- Venue
Rhode Island Convention Center
- Address
- 1 Sabin St, Providence, RI 02903
- Details
Exhibit Hall A
- Contact
- Organization team
- Organizers
- Alex Cohen, Cube New England, Levi Gibson, Michael Amarello, Thaddeus Ciras, and Tim Reynolds
- WCA Delegates
- Alex Cohen, Chandler Pike, Jesse Mailloux, Levi Gibson, Margot Audero, Ryan Durette, Tim Reynolds, Tommy Szeliga, and Will Russo
- Download all the competition's details as PDF .
- Information
We are pleased to announce the 2024 CubingUSA New England Championship!
This competition is open to all competitors, but only competitors who are residents of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine are eligible to win the title of New England Champion.
- Events
- Main event
- Competitor limit
- 400
- Number of times bookmarked
- 126
- 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 400 competitors.
The base registration fee for this competition is $60 (United States Dollar).
The registration fee has to be paid through Stripe here once registered.
If your registration is cancelled before you will be refunded 50% of your registration fee.
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 on the Register tab.
No on the spot registrations will be accepted.
By registering, I hereby release and hold harmless Cube New England Inc. and its officers and volunteers (“Cube New England”), to the fullest extent permitted by law, from and against any and all claims, damages, injuries, liabilities, losses, costs, or expenses of any kind or nature which may arise out of or relate to my traveling to or from, attending, or participating in the Event and my use of any venue facilities, including any liability for injury, death, or damage attributable to the alleged negligence of Cube New England, but excluding liability for injury, death, or damage caused solely by gross negligence of Cube New England. I take full personal responsibility for my conduct and actions during the Event and agree to indemnify Cube New England for any loss, damage, injury or expense resulting from my acts or omissions while participating in the Event or present at the event venue.
| Event | Round | Format | Time limit | Cutoff | Proceed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3x3x3 Cube | First round | Ao5 | 5:00.00 | Top 150 advance to next round | |
| Second round | Ao5 | 5:00.00 | Top 64 advance to next round | ||
| Semi Final | Ao5 | 5:00.00 | Top 16 advance to next round | ||
| Final | Ao5 | 5:00.00 | |||
| 2x2x2 Cube | First round | Ao5 | 5:00.00 | Top 64 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 | 3:00.00 | 2 attempts to get < 1:15.00 | Top 64 advance to next round |
| Second round | Ao5 | 3:00.00 | Top 16 advance to next round | ||
| Final | Ao5 | 3:00.00 | |||
| 5x5x5 Cube | First round | Bo2 / Ao5 | 4:00.00 | 2 attempts to get < 1:45.00 | Top 16 advance to next round |
| Final | Ao5 | 4:00.00 | |||
| 6x6x6 Cube | First round | Bo1 / Mo3 | 6:00.00 | 1 attempt to get < 3:30.00 | Top 16 advance to next round |
| Final | Mo3 | 6:00.00 | |||
| 7x7x7 Cube | First round | Bo1 / Mo3 | 8:00.00 | 1 attempt to get < 4:30.00 | Top 16 advance to next round |
| Final | Mo3 | 8:00.00 | |||
| 3x3x3 Blindfolded | First round | Bo3 | 10:00.00 cumulative * | Top 16 advance to next round | |
| Final | Bo3 | 10:00.00 cumulative * | |||
| 3x3x3 One-Handed | First round | Bo2 / Ao5 | 1:30.00 | 2 attempts to get < 45.00 | Top 16 advance to next round |
| Final | Ao5 | 1:30.00 | |||
| Clock | First round | Bo2 / Ao5 | 1:30.00 | 2 attempts to get < 20.00 | Top 16 advance to next round |
| Final | Ao5 | 1:30.00 | |||
| Megaminx | First round | Bo2 / Ao5 | 3:00.00 | 2 attempts to get < 1:45.00 | Top 16 advance to next round |
| Final | Ao5 | 3:00.00 | |||
| Pyraminx | First round | Ao5 | 5:00.00 | Top 64 advance to next round | |
| Second round | Ao5 | 5:00.00 | Top 16 advance to next round | ||
| Final | Ao5 | 5:00.00 | |||
| Skewb | First round | Ao5 | 5:00.00 | Top 64 advance to next round | |
| Second round | Ao5 | 5:00.00 | Top 16 advance to next round | ||
| Final | Ao5 | 5:00.00 | |||
| Square-1 | First round | Bo2 / Ao5 | 1:30.00 | 2 attempts to get < 30.00 | Top 16 advance to next round |
| Final | Ao5 | 1:30.00 |
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Schedule for Friday (August 23, 2024)
Schedule for Saturday (August 24, 2024)
Schedule for Sunday (August 25, 2024)
Registration Process
Before You Register
All prospective registrants need a WCA account. New competitors can create their own WCA account by clicking here and entering the required information.
How to Register Online
Prospective competitors register by:
1. Signing into their WCA account;
2. Clicking "Register" on the left side of this webpage, selecting the events they would like to compete in, and submitting their registration;
3. Paying the registration fee of $60.00. (The registration fee is the same regardless of how many events are selected.) Your registration is not complete until you have paid the registration fee.
The competitor limit for this competition is 400. The list of approved competitors can be found by clicking "Competitors" on the left side of this webpage. If there are already 400 competitors on that list, it means the competition is full, and any future registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Competitors MUST register and pay online in order to compete. No at-the-door registrations or payments will be accepted.
Any requested changes to registration before 11:59 PM EDT on Friday, August 10, 2024 will be honored. Your registration is not complete until your name shows up on the list.
How to Pay for Registration Online
Payment is processed through Stripe. Click on the "Register" tab on the left side of the webpage to register and pay all in one place! You can start the payment process by clicking "Pay your fees with card."
Refunds
Approved competitors who cancel their registration before 11:59 PM EDT on Friday, August 9, 2024 are eligible for a refund for half (50%) of their registration cost. After this date, no refund requests will be honored. Filing chargebacks from your credit card or Stripe affects our ability to run competitions; we reserve the right not to honor your future registrations if you file a chargeback.
Waitlist Information
We will be keeping a waitlist for this competition. To secure a place on the waitlist once 400 competitors have paid, simply pay the registration fee. If a competitor emails us to drop out before 11:59 PM EDT on Friday, August 9, 2024, you will be notified if you are the next competitor on the waitlist. After that deadline, all remaining competitors on the waitlist will be emailed letting them know they did not get off the waitlist and will be fully refunded.
For First-Time Competitors
All newcomers must be familiar with the WCA Regulations before competing. This video gives a basic overview of the rules.
In addition, this document provides information about what to expect as a first-time competitor.
For All Competitors
When you arrive, you will receive a card with personalized information detailing your events and what group you will be competing in for each event. In addition, you will also have judging/scrambling assignments on your card. The card will look like the following:
Our events depend on all competitors helping out with judging, scrambling, and running when they are assigned. If competitors are not completing their assigned jobs, we reserve the right to disqualify them. Thank you in advance for your help!
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/
Of course, those regulations contain a lot of legalese, 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.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPL3eV-A0ww&t=2s
If you have any questions after this video, we will be having a new competitor tutorial, Saturday morning of the competition. That would be the perfect time to ask those questions and clear up any confusion.
If you are stoked to compete and ready to sign up, head over to the registration tab, click register, and fill out the information it asks for. This will help you get set up the WCA's system and one step closer to your first official solve!
Q&A:
Q: Do I use my own cube to compete?
A: Yes! You are responsible for your own hardware in order to compete.
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: What is the competition like?
A; Competitions are a bunch of tables where nerds like us get to sit and discuss our favorite thing, Cubes! Of course in addition there is competing, which will occupy one side of the competition hall, where you will see lots of timers flickering with contestants new personal bests, and a vendor, where you can purchase all you cubing related needs. Most competitions have a break for lunch, and the competing is split up into heats, as to better organize who competes when. (Check the Groups tab and listen at the competition for more info on this.)
Q: How do I find results?
A: All results are posted on the WCA page a couple of days after the competition finishes. However, for the day of competing, go to Cubecomps.com to find information about current events. This is also where you will find information about 2nd and 3rd rounds of events.
Q: Why am I not on the registration list yet?
A: Make sure you pay you entrance fee in order to be automatically placed on the registered list, which will also guarantee you a spot in the competition. If payment may be any issue, or you are not sure if you can attend, use the contact button to talk to us, and see if we can work out another payment strategy, or have you pay on arrival at the compeition. No matter what you situation may be however, please register online. It is much easier for us to have you register now and pay later, then to have to input information at another time.
Q: Are there age divisions?
A: Nope! All cometitors compete in the same group.
Q: Can I have fun at this event?
A: Yes! Cubing is amazing, and we sincerely hope you enjoy the competition!
CubingUSA New England Championship 2024 is open to all competitors. However, the title of New England Champion in each event will be restricted to competitors from Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. In order to be eligible to win a title, you must log in to the CubingUSA website with your WCA account and select your home state prior to the start of the competition. After the competition has ended, all regional champions will be required to prove residency in order to claim their titles and prizes.
We have a group rate of $189 / night at the Omni Providence, which is directly attached to the venue. Please reserve your room via this link to book your room!
If you are interested in being on staff, please fill out this application. Staff members are expected to help out for the majority of the groups they are not competing in, even if they don't have a specific task assigned. If you are selected and actively help throughout the competition, you will be eligible for a refund of the registration fee after the competition is over. All competitors, including non-staff, will be expected to help with judging, scrambling, and running throughout the competition.
Benefits will include:
- Refunded registration fee
- Staff T-Shirt(s)
- Lunch provided
In addition, we are recruiting staff members for CubingUSA New England Quiet Championship 2024, held on August 10, 2024 in Amherst, Massachusetts. If you volunteer as a staff member at that competition and do not compete, your registration fee for CubingUSA New England Championship 2024 will be refunded.
Saturday, after the end of the official events, we'll be hosting a special States Relay event. Competitors representing each of the six New England states will go head-to-head against each other in a 3-person relay race. Any New England resident with an official 3x3x3 Cube average is eligable to sign up for the States Relay, and is encouraged to compete. Official regulations and a sign-up form for the States Relay can be found here.
3x3x3 Fewest Moves, 3x3x3 Multi Blind, 4x4x4 Blindfolded, and 5x5x5 Blindfolded will be held at CubingUSA New England Quiet Championship 2024 on August 10, 2024, and the winners will be recognized at New England Championship.
This competition is organized by Cube New England, a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of speedcubing in New England.
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.