Solving in Sale 2022


Date
Apr 9 - 10, 2022
City
Sale, Victoria, Australia
Venue

Catholic College Sale

Address
29/41 Pearson St, Sale, Victoria
Details

Marcellin Hall

Contact

Speedcubing Australia

Organizers
Jeffrey Hobbs and Speedcubing Australia
WCA Delegates
Christopher Beckman, David Edwards, Kerrie Jarman, Myles Jarman, and Patrick Kleverlaan
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Information

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Events
Main event
Competitors
66
Registration period

Online registration opened and closed .

Registration requirements
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There is a competitor limit of 75 competitors.
The base registration fee for this competition is $30 (Australian Dollar).
If your registration is cancelled before you will be refunded 100% 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.
Any spectator can attend for free.

Payment:

Upon registering you will receive an email stating “Your registration for Solving in Sale 2022 is submitted and pending approval”. This does NOT mean that you are on the registration list. Competitors will not be approved until payment has been made.

Please ensure you have paid the registration fees via Stripe on the register page. Your registration is not complete and will not be processed until you have paid the $30 registration fee. Contact the organisational team if you encounter an issue.

Waiting List:

  • Once the competitor limit of 75 has filled, the waiting list will be opened.
  • You must pay the $30 registration fee to be added to the waiting list.
  • New registrations will be added to a waitlist and sorted in the order of payment.
  • Waitlisted competitors will only be added to the competition if an existing competitors withdraws.
  • All competitors still on the waiting list after 01/04/2022 will be removed and provided with a full refund.
  • You may enquire about your position on the waiting list by contacting the organisational team.

Deleting Registration/Refunds:

  • If you can no longer make the competition you may request a refund.
  • To receive a full refund you must contact the organisational team by 01/04/2022.
  • Withdrawing enables us to maximise attendance and for competitors on the waiting list to attend.
  • Refunds will only be issued after this date if you are feeling unwell with COVID-19 symptoms or are awaiting a COVID test and can no longer attend the competition.

You may change your registered events on the Register tab by 01/04/2022. After this date it is not possible to add further events. It is also acceptable to not show up for any event you do not wish to compete in.

COVID requirements:

This competition will comply with the latest Vic government requirement related to stopping the spread of COVID-19. Please see the FAQ tab for the COVID requirements.

Communications from us:

  • There will be important messages from the organisational team regarding your registration. Please ensure you whitelist our domain speedcubing.org.au in your email program.
Highlights
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Riley Dexter won with an average of 6.72 seconds in the 3x3x3 Cube event. David Epstein finished second (7.13) and Jode Brewster finished third (7.71).

Event Name Best Average Representing Solves
3x3x3 Cube Riley Dexter 6.25 6.72 Australia 7.106.716.356.258.99
2x2x2 Cube Phoenix Patterson 1.26 1.86 Australia 1.832.051.261.692.28
4x4x4 Cube Jode Brewster 30.26 31.94 Australia 30.2931.3034.2330.2635.82
5x5x5 Cube Jode Brewster 55.89 1:00.75 Australia 1:02.7058.9255.891:00.641:04.25
3x3x3 Blindfolded Michael Tripodi 19.74 24.40 Australia 28.1825.2819.74
3x3x3 One-Handed Riley Dexter 10.17 12.33 Australia 12.1816.8212.6810.1712.13
Megaminx Riley Dexter 44.89 48.71 Australia 44.8949.1552.1849.7147.27
Pyraminx Wesley Allen 1.75 2.22 Australia 2.122.381.752.174.93
Skewb Phoenix Patterson 2.48 3.26 Australia 3.734.653.192.862.48
Square-1 David Epstein 5.31 6.25 Australia 6.138.885.656.985.31
3x3x3 Multi-Blind Michael Tripodi 37/50 1:00:00 Australia 37/50 1:00:00
Event Round Format Time limit Cutoff Proceed
3x3x3 Cube First round Ao5 5:00.00 Top 75% advance to next round
Second round Ao5 5:00.00 Top 16 advance to next round
Final Ao5 5:00.00
2x2x2 Cube First round Ao5 2:00.00 Top 75% advance to next round
Second round Ao5 2:00.00 Top 16 advance to next round
Final Ao5 2:00.00
4x4x4 Cube Final Bo2 / Ao5 3:00.00 2 attempts to get < 1:20.00
5x5x5 Cube Final Bo2 / Ao5 4:00.00 2 attempts to get < 2:00.00
3x3x3 Blindfolded First round Bo3 10:00.00 cumulative * Top 12 advance to next round
Final Bo3 10:00.00 cumulative *
3x3x3 One-Handed First round Bo2 / Ao5 2:00.00 2 attempts to get < 45.00 Top 16 advance to next round
Final Ao5 2:00.00
Megaminx Final Bo2 / Ao5 4:00.00 2 attempts to get < 2:00.00
Pyraminx First round Ao5 2:00.00 Top 32 advance to next round
Second round Ao5 2:00.00 Top 16 advance to next round
Final Ao5 2:00.00
Skewb First round Ao5 2:00.00 Top 16 advance to next round
Final Ao5 2:00.00
Square-1 First round Bo2 / Ao5 1:30.00 2 attempts to get < 40.00 Top 8 advance to next round
Final Ao5 1:30.00
3x3x3 Multi-Blind Final Bo1 10:00.00 per cube, up to 60:00.00

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Schedule for Saturday (April 09, 2022)

From 08:45 AM
To 09:30 AM
Registration
Marcellin Hall
From 09:30 AM
To 09:50 AM
Tutorial for new competitors
Marcellin Hall
From 09:50 AM
To 11:05 AM
3x3x3 Cube First round
Marcellin Hall
Format
Ao5
Time limit
5:00.00
Proceed
Top 75% advance to next round
From 11:05 AM
To 11:50 AM
2x2x2 Cube First round
Marcellin Hall
Format
Ao5
Time limit
2:00.00
Proceed
Top 75% advance to next round
From 11:50 AM
To 12:35 PM
Pyraminx First round
Marcellin Hall
Format
Ao5
Time limit
2:00.00
Proceed
Top 32 advance to next round
From 12:35 PM
To 01:40 PM
Lunch
Marcellin Hall
From 01:40 PM
To 02:15 PM
3x3x3 Blindfolded First round
Marcellin Hall
Format
Bo3
Time limit
10:00.00 cumulative *
Proceed
Top 12 advance to next round
From 02:15 PM
To 02:55 PM
Skewb First round
Marcellin Hall
Format
Ao5
Time limit
2:00.00
Proceed
Top 16 advance to next round
From 02:55 PM
To 03:35 PM
Square-1 First round
Marcellin Hall
Format
Bo2 / Ao5
Time limit
1:30.00
Cutoff
2 attempts to get < 40.00
Proceed
Top 8 advance to next round
From 03:35 PM
To 04:35 PM
Megaminx Final
Marcellin Hall
Format
Bo2 / Ao5
Time limit
4:00.00
Cutoff
2 attempts to get < 2:00.00
From 04:35 PM
To 05:55 PM
3x3x3 Multi-Blind Final (Attempt 1)
Marcellin Hall
Format
Bo1
Time limit
10:00.00 per cube, up to 60:00.00

Schedule for Sunday (April 10, 2022)

From 08:45 AM
To 09:30 AM
3x3x3 Cube Second round
Marcellin Hall
Format
Ao5
Time limit
5:00.00
Proceed
Top 16 advance to next round
From 09:30 AM
To 10:15 AM
2x2x2 Cube Second round
Marcellin Hall
Format
Ao5
Time limit
2:00.00
Proceed
Top 16 advance to next round
From 10:15 AM
To 11:00 AM
3x3x3 One-Handed First round
Marcellin Hall
Format
Bo2 / Ao5
Time limit
2:00.00
Cutoff
2 attempts to get < 45.00
Proceed
Top 16 advance to next round
From 11:00 AM
To 11:55 AM
4x4x4 Cube Final
Marcellin Hall
Format
Bo2 / Ao5
Time limit
3:00.00
Cutoff
2 attempts to get < 1:20.00
From 11:55 AM
To 12:55 PM
5x5x5 Cube Final
Marcellin Hall
Format
Bo2 / Ao5
Time limit
4:00.00
Cutoff
2 attempts to get < 2:00.00
From 12:55 PM
To 01:55 PM
Lunch
Marcellin Hall
From 01:55 PM
To 02:25 PM
Pyraminx Second round
Marcellin Hall
Format
Ao5
Time limit
2:00.00
Proceed
Top 16 advance to next round
From 02:25 PM
To 02:45 PM
3x3x3 Blindfolded Final
Marcellin Hall
Format
Bo3
Time limit
10:00.00 cumulative *
From 02:45 PM
To 03:00 PM
Square-1 Final
Marcellin Hall
Format
Ao5
Time limit
1:30.00
From 03:00 PM
To 03:15 PM
Skewb Final
Marcellin Hall
Format
Ao5
Time limit
2:00.00
From 03:15 PM
To 03:30 PM
Pyraminx Final
Marcellin Hall
Format
Ao5
Time limit
2:00.00
From 03:30 PM
To 03:45 PM
3x3x3 One-Handed Final
Marcellin Hall
Format
Ao5
Time limit
2:00.00
From 03:45 PM
To 04:00 PM
2x2x2 Cube Final
Marcellin Hall
Format
Ao5
Time limit
2:00.00
From 04:00 PM
To 04:15 PM
3x3x3 Cube Final
Marcellin Hall
Format
Ao5
Time limit
5:00.00
From 04:15 PM
To 04:30 PM
Pack-up
Marcellin Hall
From 04:30 PM
To 04:45 PM
Awards
Marcellin Hall

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How can I change my events?
You may change your registered events on the Register tab. All changes must be done by 01/04/2022.

Q. What time should I arrive at the competition?
You should arrive for registration at as per the competition schedule. You should be at the venue ready to compete 30 minutes before you are scheduled. Please note the schedule is subject to change on the day.

Q. How old do I have to be to compete?
Anyone can compete at any age! We encourage anyone considering to compete to register as it will be a great experience regardless of age.

Q. How fast do I have to be to compete?
To compete you only need to know how to solve the cube! Please check the events tab for information in time limits for each event.

Q. What do I need to know before the competition day?
Before attending you should have read and understood the WCA regulations . We also recommend that you watch this helpful competitor guide and read this competition tutorial. You should also know when your events are scheduled throughout the day.

Q. How do I find out if I've progressed to the second round?
Times will be uploaded through the day. Please allow up to an hour from finishing your solves to them being uploaded. After all the times of a round has been entered, you can see if you are in the following round.

Q. Who can I ask for help on the day?
Your Delegates for this competition are Kerrie Jarman, Patrick Kleverlaan and Ethan Pride, feel free to ask them any questions you may have on the day.

Q. Can I help on the day?
Of course! Throughout the day we will need judges and runners so please see our Delegates to ask how you can best assist.

Q. How do I find out about other upcoming competitions in Australia?
You can find out about upcoming competitions in Australia by signing up to the Speedcubing Australia mailing list.

Q. Where can I ask other questions?
The organisational team can answer all your questions.

COVID-19 FAQ

Q. What COVID safety protocols will be in place?
The organisers have put together a COVID safety plan.
- Proof of vaccination (COVID-19 digital certificate) will be required upon entry for all competitors and guests above 18 years.
- Face masks are mandatory for all competitors and guests
- There will be an increased focus on hand hygiene and maintaining social distancing, hand sanitiser will be available throughout the venue.
- There will be an increased cleaning regime.

You MUST NOT attend if you are:
- unwell with any COVID symptoms
- been directed to isolate by the Department of Health
- awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test

Q. Will there be an attendee limit at this competition?
There will be no limit to the number of guests that can attend the competiiton

Q. Do I have to wear a face mask?
Face masks are mandatory for all competitors and guests

Q. Can I bring my own face mask and/or hand sanitiser?
Yes, it is recommended that you bring your own face mask and hand sanitiser. Hand sanitiser will be provided at the venue.

Q. Can I still borrow some one else's puzzles?
We advise against sharing of puzzles.
Please make sure your puzzles are legal for competition, especially for events such as 3x3 blindfolded (no logos!). All of the information regarding cube legality can be found in the WCA Regulations. If you are unsure about this please don't hesitate to contact the organisers with any questions.

Q. Where can I ask other questions?
Please contact the organisational team.

Live Results

Live results will be provided via WCALive. It may take up to an hour between times being set and them appearing online.

The first rounds of all events will be run in pre-determined fixed seated groups. It is important that you know which groups of each event you are in.

A summary of groups can be found here . You can find an individual schedule here. Each competitor will be provided with a printed copy of their invididual group assignments at registration.

Throughout the competition we will also need LOTS of judges, runners and scramblers. All competitiors will need to do some judging at the bare minimum, usually in other groups of your events, the more events you do the more your will need to help out. If you don't know how to help please come and ask, there is almost always something for you to do.

If you have any questions about the groups please contact us here

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.

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