ALL COMPETITORS MUST READ THIS TAB BEFORE REGISTERING.

We will be relying on competitors to help by judging whenever they are not competing, especially with our small competition size. Judging is very easy, and is a great way to make time fly! If you are not sure how to judge, don't worry--competition staff will be able to instruct you.

We'll assign judges for the first round of 3x3x3 Blindfolded, but we'll need help judging for the second/final rounds of events, as we can not assign staff for those in advance--it would be greatly appreciated if you stayed, even if you are unable to move to the next round. Spectators are encouraged to learn how to judge; you do not need to know how to cube in order to be a great judge. Having enough judges ensures that we stay on schedule and are able to leave on time. Its strongly encouraged for parents to help out with judging and running if you dont know how to judge just ask a delegate or a organizer and they will be more than happy to explain and help you out.
By registering for this competition you agree that you understand and will follow all the information listed above.

For those of you new to cubing, WELCOME!

This competition is a "PBQ", or "Please Be Quiet" competition. We will only be holding blindfolded events and Fewest Moves, not traditional events like 3x3. As such, this competition is not recommended for first-time competitors, although you are still welcome to sign up. You can find other Washington competitions with more standard event lists here.

First, please be familiar with the WCA Regulations, found here:
https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/regulations/

This video will explain most of what any cuber competing for the first time will need to know, however, it is still required that they are familar with the full set of regulations above.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPL3eV-A0ww

We will also expect you to be familiar with our competitor responsbilities (see the tab above).

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Do I use my own cube to compete?
A: Yes! You are responsible for your own hardware in order to compete. Please refer to section 3 of the WCA Regulations for more information on what puzzles are okay to use in competition. If you have any questions, please reach out!

Q: What is the competition like?
A: Competitions are a ton of fun! Competitions are a great opportuity to meet new cubers, make new friends, and be able to compete and get official times recognized by the World Cube Association. Competitions can be as social of an event as you would like them to be. The communitiy is extremely welcoming and you can always sit at any table and strike up a conversation with another cuber. They are great places to try new cubes as well, just in case you are looking to get a new main! Once you walk into the venue, you will most likely see your nametag at a check-in table. If you are a first-timer, you will be asked to verify your information on your registration (name, DOB, country). Once you grab your nametag, go ahead and find a seat and start cubing! There will be a competitor/judge tutorial, which can be found on the schedule. After that, we will begin with the first event and will be calling events up by group. Your group numbers can be found on the back of your nametag. After you compete in an event, you will most likely also be expected to help judge another group (typically the following group). Competitions are very self-sufficient, so we rely heavily on the assitance from other cubers and parents like you! Your assisgned helping groups should also be listed on the back of your nametag. Once you are done competing in your event, you can go back to your table and continnue to socialize! To see if you made it to the next round of an event, you can check your results.

Q: How do I find results?
A: For the day of competing, WCA Live will have all of the results manually entered throughout the day. Once on WCA Live, scroll to the competition in question and you're good to go! After the competition, official results will be posted typically within a few days to a week after the competition happens.

Q: How do I get a WCA ID?
A: After official results are posted after the competitions (see question above), you will receive an email with information on your WCA ID.

Q: Why am I not on the registration list yet?
A: Make sure you pay you registration fee in order to be eligible to be placed on the competitor list. If the competitor limit has been reached by the time your registration is completed, you will be placed onto a waitlist, which is listed in the order of when competitors pay. If you are not advanced from the waitlist before the waittlist closes (date found on Register tab), you will be issued a full refund.

Q: What is the typical 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: Are there age divisions?
A: Nope! All cometitors compete in the same groups.

Q: Is there anything else I should know before attending my first competition?
A: Yes! Attending your first competition can come with a lot of nerves, so try and focus on having fun and meeting new people. If you aren't as fast as Max Park or Feliks Zemdegs, just remember that all cubers faster than you have been at your speed at some point! I also point people to Mats Valk's WCA Profile since he started competing whe he averaged well over a minute and now averages 6-7 seconds. People often do slightly worse in competition than at home too, so don't beat yourself up if you don't do as well as you had hoped! Once you lock in your first set of results, you'll have new personal records to break and goals to achieve at every new competition! If you plan on bringing any of your own puzzles, we highly rercommend marking them somehow (sharpie mark under a center cap or something similar) or keeping them in a box/bag. It happens far too often that many cubers bring a bunch of puzzles, put them on a table unattended, and accidentally take someone elses' puzzle, thinking it was theirs. It's easy to lose track of a single puzzle, especially since so many of them look the same at first glance!

Groups will be generated after registration is closed and before the competition day starts.

You will be able to view your group assignments here when they are generated: https://www.competitiongroups.com/competitions/UWPBQ2025

This competition will be sponsored by SpeedCubeShop!

They will be providing gift-card prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in every event.
If you haven't checked out their store already, we highly recommend you do! They will not be selling puzzles onsite.

To be redirected to their site, click HERE!

Parking:
You are required to pay for your own parking if you drive. Parking is $7 daily in parking areas N1, N5, and Padelford Garage. Download the PayByPhone app to pay for parking. Detailed map of parking at UW: https://transportation.uw.edu/maps/self-serve-parking.

Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to give yourself time to find parking. Refer to signage and UW website for the most up-to-date information

Dining:
Nearby cafeterias Center Table and District Market will be open during the event, but do not accept cash.
The street University Way has plenty of dining options for lunch, including Mediterranean, Thai, Vietnamese, and more. It's a 15-minute walk from the venue.

Hotels:
If you need a hotel, the three closest options can be found on this website: https://www.tripadvisor.com/HotelsNear-g60878-d563115-University_District-Seattle_Washington.html

Airport: The closest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). You can then take the lightrail to the University of Washington or University District stations and walk from there.

Train: Amtrak will land you in Seattle's Amtrak Station
More information can be found at http://www.amtrak.com/northwest-train-routes. You can then take the lightrail.