ALL COMPETITORS MUST READ THIS TAB BEFORE REGISTERING

For First-Time Competitors

All newcomers must be familiar with the WCA Regulations before competing. This video gives a basic overview of the rules. Note that this video is fairly old and some information may be outdated.

In addition, please read this document before coming to the competition.

Finally, please be familiar with how to judge at a cubing competition. All competitors will be required to judge in at least one of the events they are competing in. This video gives a basic overview of how to judge, and does include more up-to-date information. This document gives an overview of Competing, Judging, and Running.

For All Competitors

PLEASE READ THE TRAVEL TAB. THIS TAB INCLUDES IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON PARKING, WRISTBAND PICKUP, AND DIRECTIONS TO THE GYM

When you arrive and enter the Gym, 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. Every competitor is expected to help out during the event(s) they are registered for. The card will look like the following:

If you do not arrive to help during your scheduled event, and there are not enough staff members, we reserve the right to disqualify you from competing.

Venue:

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Parking:
There is a parking garage located north to the RPAC facility at 2050 Tuttle Park Place, Columbus, OH 43210.
Pricing can be found at the garage website.
Another parking garage is located south of the RPAC at 1801 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
Pricing can be found at the garage website.
There is also parking adjacent to the Ohio Stadium, however space is very limited and may not be available.

Entrance:
The entrances competitors can use are located on the East side of the RPAC. (They are circled in the below photo)

You and all your guests will need to enter through one of these two entrances to recieve your colored wristband. Stop by the front desk/welcome center (pictured below) to pick up your wristband. This wristband must be worn at all times during the competition, as you will need it if you wish to leave the gym for any reason.

Once you and all of your guests have your wristbands, continue into the RPAC through the gates and head down the stairs to the bottom floor

From the stairs you will head forward and to the right towards the Tom W. Davis Special Events Gym entrance.

If you cannot find where you need to go or have questions, the front desk or other students in the RPAC can direct you.

Food:
There is one option for food located inside the RPAC, Juice 2 (Smoothies, Coffee, Breakfast items), as well as several food options on and off campus.

Hotels:
There is no designated hotel for this competition.
However, there are multiple hotels located near the univeristy including Holiday Inn Express, Days Inn, Comfort Suites, The Blackwell Inn, The Urban, and more

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FAQ:
Who can compete?
Everyone is welcome to compete. All you need to do is register for the event.

Is there a competitor limit?
Yes, it is 200 competitors. You just need to make sure to register before the registration deadline.

How do I register?
Click on the registration tab on the competition website and follow the instructions.

Where can I find my WCA ID?
If you have never competed before, you do not have a WCA ID. You will automatically be assigned one when the results for your first competition are posted. If you have competed before, you can find your WCA ID and profile by searching for yourself on the WCA website.

Do spectators have to pay to attend?
Nope! Spectators may attend free of charge. However we will have a limit of how many spectators/guests may be in the room at one time.

This is my first competition. What do I need to know?
There is a lot of good information available in the "Competitor Information - MUST READ" tab.

I can only attend for part of the competition. Can I do my solves early?
Unfortunately, no. In order to keep the competition running smoothly, we have to stay on schedule.

When do I need to show up?
Look at the schedule on the competition website. You must be present and ready to compete during all events that you are registered for. The schedule is subject to change. We recommend coming about 15-30 minutes before the start of your first event.

Where can I see the results for the competition?
During the competition, live results will be posted on WCA Live. These results are unofficial. A week or so after the competition, official results will be posted on the WCA website.

Can I join The Rubik's Cube Club at Ohio State?
Anyone is welcome to attend our club! If you currently attend The Ohio State University or some other Columbus College, email me at richards.1478@osu.edu. If you wish to attend meetings and are in high school or below, please email us at ohiostatecubeclub@gmail.com