Hello! We are the UK Cube Association and we are a completely volunteer-run organisation that hosts all cubing competitions in the UK. We are made up of a team of WCA Delegates and other volunteers, and we're passionate about giving people as many opportunities to compete in the UK as we can. We have organised over 100 competitions up and down the country with many more on the horizon and are always trying to find new locations to make cubing competitions as accessible as possible.

Make sure to follow our social media pages to keep up to date with the latest content and media!

We also have a TrustPilot page that can be used to see reviews of our competitions. Please feel free to leave us a review if you have attended a competition in the past.

UKCA is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people under the age of 18 who attend our activities. Please read our Safeguarding Policy for more information about this.

Frequently Asked Questions

First time at our competitions?

Q: How do I register?
A: Make sure you have created a WCA account by going to the sign-up page and creating an account. Once you have created the account and confirmed your email address, follow the menu bar to the Register page and carefully follow the instructions.

Q: Can I come only to spectate?
A: Yes! There is no need to book - you can just rock up on the day. It can be a bit hectic in the mornings so afternoon is preferred.

Q: Are there different age categories?
A: No, all competitors compete on the same level and all ages are welcome.

Q: Am I allowed to bring a guest?
A: Yes, you can bring as many guests as you want.

Q: How fast do I have to be to compete?
A: Check out the Events tab - if you can make the time limit for the events you want to compete in, then you're fast enough!

Q: Do I have to be there on both days?
A: No, if you only have events on one of the days, you don't have to turn up for the other day. You can see what days your events are on on the Schedule tab.

Q: When can I leave the competition?
A: You are welcome to leave whenever you are not competing. If you have no more events left then you are not required to stay.

Q: Do I use my own cubes to compete?
A: Yes!

Q: How do I find live results?
A: You can see live results as soon as they're entered at WCA Live.

Q: What happens to my results after the competition?
A: Within a couple of days, they will all be posted to this page and if this is your first competition you will automatically have your very own WCA ID assigned.

Q: Do you have a mailing list?
A: Why yes, we do have a mailing list! Sign up here for announcements of future competitions and more.

Need to unregister?

Q: What do I do if I can no longer attend?
A: Let us know via the contact link on the main competition page.

Q: If I do not attend do I get a refund?
A: If you inform us you are no longer attending before the limit date for refunds on the main competition page then you will receive a 100% refund. If this time has passed then you will receive no refund.

Something else you'd like to know?

We have a detailed Parents' Guide that covers the answers to many more questions, free from cubing jargon! Whilst primarily aimed at the parents of younger competitors, there is useful information for everyone to find within it.
Check it out here!

New Competitors

To register, make sure you have created a WCA account by going to the sign-up page and creating an account. Once you have created the account and confirmed your email address, follow the menu bar to the Register page and carefully follow the instructions.

If you are a new competitor, please make sure to:

• Familiarise yourself with the WCA Regulations by watching this tutorial for new competitors video. We will also be holding a live tutorial on both mornings of the competition.

• Bring some form of ID with you such as your passport, driver's licence, or birth certificate. Expired ID or photos of ID are both accepted.

Information for All Competitors

• Schedule Changes: Please note that the schedule is subject to change up until the Wednesday before the competition. Any major changes should be communicated in the precompetition email.

• Please help judge! As a competitor, your judging assignments are the absolute minimum you should be doing to help out. Since second rounds, third rounds and finals have no assigned judges, we really need people to help out whenever available for these. If you're a parent you can also get involved with running and judging, it's really easy! We will have a judging tutorial in the mornings as well, which will run through the process and will be tailored towards parents who want to get involved.

• No flash photography anywhere in the venue.

• If you are a spectator, please never stand further forward than the front row of spectator chairs.

Disclaimer

• There may be a photographer present at our events and by attending you give us permission to use any photos or videos you appear in on our website, our social media, or for other marketing purposes.
• The UKCA does not accept responsibility and expressly excludes liability to the fullest extent permitted by law for any loss or damage to any personal property; or for personal injury or illness suffered by you at a UKCA event.
• The UKCA is not responsible for any accommodation, travel or associated costs you might incur in the unlikely event that a competition has to be cancelled, rescheduled or relocated.
• Children under 18 years old should be accompanied by an adult.

Venue

The competition will be held in the Rose Hall of The Spire, on the first floor of the building, which is accessible via either a staircase or a lift.
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Travel

Car: The postcode for the venue is BH15 1DF. There are two short-stay car parks, as well as a long-stay multi-storey car park, all of which are open 24 hours a day, and are within a short walk of the venue:

• The closest car park is the Chapel Lane Car Park which is just behind the venue. It is short-stay up to 4 hours, and has 111 spaces, including 14 disables spaces.
• There is also the Pitwines Car Park which is just a 2 minute walk away, and is also short-stay up to 4 hours. It has 552 spaces, including 31 disabled spaces.
• The nearest long-stay car park is the Dolphin Shopping Centre Multi-Storey Car Park, which is less than a 10 minute walk from the venue, and has 1,134 spaces, including 40 disabled spaces. Please note that this car park takes card payments only.

Train: The nearest train station is Poole Railway Station, which is a 5 minute walk from the venue, and is served by regular services that run directly from London Waterloo via Southampton.

Bus: Poole Bus Station is a 6 minute walk from the venue, and is served by a wide variety of routes that travel around the Poole and Bournemouth area. The m1 and m2 buses both travel between Poole and Bournemouth extremely frequently, from early in the morning to late in the evening, and are Tap-On-Tap-Off services. A full list of services and timetables for all routes is available here.

Coach: Seldown Coach Station (Stop S1) is an 8 minute walk from the venue, and is served by the 035 National Express Coach between London and Weymouth, which travels multiple times per day in each direction.

Plane: The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, which is served by the 737 bus to Bournemouth - then a connecting bus from Bournemouth to Poole would be required. However, the 737 is not a frequent route and does not run at all on some days, so travelling by taxi may be a better option.

Visiting the UK from overseas

If you are travelling from a Visa-exempt country (including USA, Canada and Australia) or from the European Union you may now need a valid Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). Holders of Irish passports or legal residents of Ireland are exempt from this requirement.

This can be applied for via the UK Government website here.

Accommodation

The nearest chain hotels to the venue are:

• Travelodge Poole, a 5 minute walk from the venue
• Holiday Inn Express Poole, a 10 minute walk from the venue
• Premier Inn Poole Centre (Holes Bay), a 20 minute walk, or a 7 minute drive from the venue.

Nearby independent hotels are:

• Queen Mary Inn
• Crown Hotel

Disabled Access

The front entrance to the building is only accessible by steps, although step-free access is available at the side of the building. There is also a lift to the first floor.

Each event is run in groups, determined by how many people are competing in that event. Your scrambling and judging assignments are the minimum amount you should be helping out as it only is for first rounds. We always appreciate extra help!

Groups will be available on competitiongroups.com after registration closes.

If the competition fills, your registration will be placed on the waiting list. If somebody drops out before Monday September 28th at 5pm, the next on the list will be moved onto the list of registered competitors. Note that you need to pay the registration fee in order to secure your spot on the waiting list.

You can check your position on the waiting list on the Register page.

A full refund will be given to anyone that is not promoted from the Waiting List to the competitor list as a result of dropouts. If you wish to be removed from the Waiting List in order to get a refund sooner, then please contact the organisation team in advance.