North Star Cubing Challenge 2018
- Date
- Jan 27, 2018
- City
- Plymouth, Minnesota, United States
- Venue
Hamel VFW
- Address
- 19020 Hamel Rd, Plymouth, MN 55446
- Details
Go into the Door nearest to the Parking Lot.
- Contact
- Organization team
- Organizers
- Carter Kucala and Kristin Knowles
- WCA Delegate
- Walker Welch
- Information
Please read the Important Competitor Information tab before registering.
- Events
- Main event
- Competitors
- 91
- Registration period
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Online registration opened and closed .
- Registration requirements
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This competition is over, click here to display the registration requirements it used.
- Highlights
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Click here to display the highlights of the competition.
Patrick Ponce won with an average of 8.33 seconds in the 3x3x3 Cube event. Cale Schoon finished second (9.59) and Tyler Robinson finished third (10.06).
Event | Name | Best | Average | Representing | Solves | |||||||
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3x3x3 Cube | Patrick Ponce | 6.45 | 8.33 | United States | 9.67 | 6.98 | 6.45 | 10.29 | 8.35 | |||
5x5x5 Cube | Patrick Ponce | 49.61 | 53.19 | United States | 55.81 | 53.40 | 54.01 | 49.61 | 52.16 | |||
3x3x3 Blindfolded | Cale Schoon | 34.20 | 38.90 | United States | 34.20 | 43.19 | 39.32 | |||||
Clock | Stanley Chapel | 6.47 | 7.52 | United States | 6.99 | 6.47 | 7.64 | 7.93 | 8.25 | |||
Skewb | Cale Schoon | 2.56 | 3.37 | United States | 10.05 | 2.81 | 2.56 | 4.15 | 3.14 | |||
Square-1 | Patrick Ponce | 10.05 | 11.42 | United States | 13.47 | 13.01 | 10.11 | 10.05 | 11.14 |
The competitor limit for this competition has been reached.
Registration is now finalized. You will not be able to make any changes to your registration.
ALL COMPETITORS MUST READ THIS TAB BEFORE REGISTERING
Newer Competitors:
Be sure to read the WCA regulations before you compete so you are able to understand the rules. A basic overview can be found in this video.
All Competitors
Even though we will have a dedicated staff, there will not be enough staff to cover all the judging stations throughout the day. The new competitor tutorial at the beginning will include an explanation of judging. If you see an open judging spot, please volunteer and ask questions if you need help! If there aren't enough people in the spots for judging we will announce that we need more. If you are worried about judging, don't be! It's really fun!
FAQ:
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 12 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 cubers 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 and new personal bests. This competition will have a break for lunch, and the competing is split up into groups, as to better organize who competes when. (Check the schedule tab and listen at the competition for more info on this.)
Q: Where 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 http://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 your entrance fee in order to be 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 competition. No matter what your 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: Can I have fun at this event?
A: YES! Cubing is amazing, and we sincerely hope you enjoy the competition!
Event: | Rounds: | Cutoff/Time Limit: |
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3x3 | 3 | 10 minute Time Limit |
5x5 | 1 | 2:15 / 3:30 |
3x3 Blindfolded | 1 | 15:00 Combined Limit |
Clock | 2 | 0:45 / 2:00 |
Skewb | 2 | 0:30 / 1:00 |
Square-1 | 2 | 0:45 / 1:30 |
Tentative Events: (These may be added if time permits)
* Square-1 Round 3
* 5x5 Round 2
* Skewb Round 3
Time: | Event: | # of Competitors Advance |
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8:30-9:00 | Clock Round 1 | |
9:00-9:15 | New Competitor Tutorial | |
9:15-10:45 | 3x3 Round 1 | |
10:45-11:30 | Square-1 Round 1 | |
11:30-12:30 | 3x3 Blindfolded/Lunch/ Raffle/ Group Photo | |
12:30-1:30 | 3x3 Round 2 | 36 competitors |
1:30-2:30 | Skewb Round 1 | |
2:30-3:00 | Square-1 Final | 12 Competitors |
3:00-4:00 | 5x5 Combined Final | |
4:00-4:30 | Skewb Final | 12 Competitors |
4:30-5:00 | Clock Final | 6 Competitors |
5:00-5:45 | Buffer Time | |
5:45-6:00 | 3x3 Final | 12 Competitors |
6:00 | Awards |
The schedule is subject to change based on registration.
There will be hamburgers and hot dogs available for purchase in the side room. There are also plenty of fast food resturants within 2 miles of the venue.
We are no longer accepting staff applications for North Star Cubing Challenge 2018. There will still be opportunities to volunteer as judge at the competition. If you have any questions about staffing, please use the contact tab on the main page of the website.
This competition will be held in the Hamel VFW.
19020 Hamel RD,
Plymouth, MN, 55446
Enter through the doors nearest to the parking lot. There is plenty of parking just outside the building. Please do your best to clean up after yourself.
Name | 3x3 | 5x5 | 3BLD | Clock | Skewb | Square-one |
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Aaruthran Anurajan | 2 | 1 | ||||
Alec Olson | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
Anders Skarphol | 4 | 3 | 4 | |||
Andrew Hoffman | 5 | |||||
Andrew Pathos | 6 | 4 | 1 | 8 | ||
Andrew Tyberg | 7 | 1 | 4 | |||
Arjun Prasad | 3 | 5 | ||||
Benjamin Tyberg | 8 | 6 | ||||
Bennet Koranda | 9 | |||||
Bjorn D. Lucas | 10 | |||||
Bodie Zwank | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | |
Braedy Lavell | 2 | 2 | 8 | |||
Brandon Mikel | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
Brandon Satterstrom | 5 | 2 | 4 | |||
Brody Meschke | 3 | 2 | 1 | |||
Brody Schoon | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | ||
Caden Wiss | 5 | 4 | 4 | |||
Cale Schoon | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Cameron Jamison | 7 | 2 | 5 | 3 | ||
Carter Bitz | 6 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 4 | |
Carter Kucala | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Cassidy Wienke | 8 | |||||
Chase Andre | 9 | 2 | 7 | |||
Christopher Marchitto | 10 | 8 | ||||
Clark Prokop | 1 | |||||
Cole Hanson | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |
Colin D. Phan | 3 | 4 | ||||
Daed Bechtold | 4 | 4 | 2 | |||
Daniel Chen | 5 | |||||
David Amaro | 6 | |||||
David Golisch | 7 | 1 | 3 | 2 | ||
David Nguyen | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||
Edward Shi | 8 | |||||
Ethan Bockenhauer | 9 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | |
Ethan House | 10 | 1 | 5 | 1 | ||
Evan Klein | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 2 | |
Evan White | 2 | 7 | ||||
Faris Ahmed | 3 | 8 | 3 | |||
Frank Kallstrom | 4 | |||||
Gabriel LaForte | 5 | 4 | 3 | |||
Gavin Valentia | 6 | 4 | 1 | |||
Georgia Lou Wilson | 7 | |||||
Graham Hirman | 8 | 1 | ||||
Harrison Toppings | 9 | 2 | 4 | |||
Holden Peterson | 10 | 3 | ||||
Ian Jacob Johnson | 1 | |||||
Ian Southa | 3 | 4 | 3 | |||
Indigo Sabin | 2 | 5 | ||||
Isaac Stoltz | 4 | |||||
Jack A. Kern | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 | |
Jack Faatz | 6 | 7 | ||||
Jack Johnson | 7 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 3 | |
Jackson Mandle | 7 | |||||
Jedrick Remonde | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||
Jerry Alejandro Reyes | 9 | 4 | ||||
Jesslyn Valerie | 10 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | |
John Wilson | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
Johnnie Lisle | 2 | 4 | ||||
Jonathan Harmon | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
Joshua Beck | 4 | 1 | 4 | 6 | ||
Joshua Feran | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Josiah Zderad | 4 | 4 | 7 | 1 | ||
JT Withrow | 5 | 8 | ||||
Kenneth Chen | 6 | 1 | 1 | |||
Kristin Wiley | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
Luke Saunders | 7 | |||||
Mason Ries | 8 | |||||
Matt Koltes | 9 | |||||
Matthew Tokheim | 10 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |
Max Williams | 1 | 4 | ||||
Max Youngberg | 2 | 5 | 3 | |||
Melissa Su | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | |
Michael Messicci | 3 | 6 | ||||
Mike Bitz | 4 | |||||
Miles Krueger | 5 | |||||
Morrison Sovereign | 7 | |||||
Nicholas Kelly | 1 | |||||
Noah Bonsell | 6 | 8 | ||||
Patrick Ponce | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | ||
Philippos Karypis | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | ||
Rachel Feran | 10 | 2 | 2 | |||
Reid Peterson | 9 | 3 | ||||
Robert Francis Gariepy | 4 | |||||
Sam Peterson | 10 | |||||
Sarah Young | 1 | 5 | ||||
Simon Kellum | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
Stanley Chapel | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
Taylor Blumberg | 2 | 1 | 6 | |||
Theron Olson | 3 | 7 | ||||
Tommy Peck | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | ||
Tyler Bitz | 4 | 1 | ||||
Tyler Johnson | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
Tyler Patten | 6 | 3 | 4 | |||
Tyler Robinson | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
Walker Welch | 10 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Will Cerne | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
William Christopher Morgan | 7 | 1 | 5 | |||
William Wigstrom Jr. | 8 | 6 | ||||
Yusuf Ragab | 9 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 2 | |
Zeke Mackay | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 4 |
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.