Because of the space limitations of the competition room, competitors will be allowed a limit of ONE spectator each. Please be considerate and stick to this limit!

ALL COMPETITORS MUST READ THIS TAB BEFORE REGISTERING.

FOR FIRST-TIME COMPETITORS:

There are multiple things a first-timer must know before competing. All newcomers must be familiar with the WCA Regulations before competing. There is a video HERE for the basic overview of the rules.

In addition, please read this document before coming to the competition to learn about the procedures for judging and competing:
https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/files/WCA_Competition_Tutorial.pdf

ALL COMPETITORS:

When you arrive, you will receive a card/nametag with personalized information detailing your events and what group you will be competing in for each event. In addition, you will also receive staffing assignments. All competitors are expected to help at this competition. For each event you sign up for, you will be assigned to help out for just one group of that event. 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. For a detailed explanation of the nametags and their information, please click here.

Upon checking in, you will receive a nametag and lanyard for holding your nametag. Your nametag will contain a lot of very important information that will help guide you through your day as a competitor. While the exact nametag you receive will differ from the one shown below, the general format and information should be similar.

The front of your nametag will have your name, WCA ID (if you have one) and your competition ID on it. See the example below:

In this case, we see:
- the competitor's name is Chris Tabar
- the competitor's WCA ID is 2017TABA02
- the competitor's ID # for the competition is 1

The competitor ID is an important piece of information. It will be used as your signature when approving your solve times, when judging, and when scrambling.

Next, we have the back of your nametag. This will contain information on the events you're competing in, such as the stage/room and the group, and then information on where you'll be helping. ALL competitors are required to assist with running the competition and you will see which jobs you've been assigned to here.

In the above example, there are three columns - Event, Compete, and Help. Let's take those one by one:

• Event - the actual event, such as 3x3, 2x2, etc.
  
• Compete - This is the one you care about most! The information in this column tells you which stage or room you're competing in and which group, usually with the first letter of the name of the stage or room, such as (B) for Blue. If the competition has only one stage or room, there may just be a number in this column.
• Help - This column tells you when you are assigned to a job helping with the competition. The first letter tells you the job you'll be doing - (J) for Judging, (R) for Running, (S) for Scrambling, the number tells you which group you'll be helping with.

Looking at the highlighted entries, let's look at the row for "2x2".

Under the "Compete" column, we see "B1". This means the competitor is assigned to the (B)lue stage, group 1, for competing. You should listen to the announcements for each event and proceed to the drop-off table when "group 1" is called.

Under the "Help" column, we see "J2". This means the competitor has been assigned a (J)udging role for group 2 for the 2x2 event. Whatever your assigned for an event, when the group is called, proceed to the competition area and begin helping.

Confused by all of this? Don't worry! There will be a tutorial before the competition going over the nametags and how everything works. And the delegates and organizers will be more than happy to answer any questions you might have!

For those of you new to cubing, WELCOME!

We wanted to let you know this event is perfectly fine for cubers of any age and experience. We just ask you know a couple things before coming to compete...

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&t=2s

If you have any questions after this video, we will be having a new competitor tutorial the morning of the competition. That would be the perfect time to ask those questions and clear up any confusion.

If you are stoked to compete and ready to sign up, head over to the registration tab, click register, and fill out the information it asks for. This will help you get set up the WCA's system and one step closer to your first official solve!

Q&A:

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 10 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' new personal bests. Most competitions have a break for lunch, and the competing is split up into groups, to better organize who competes when. (Check the Groups tab and listen at the competition for more info on this.)

Q: How 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 https://live.worldcubeassociation.org 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 you entrance fee in order to be eligible to be placed on the registered list, which will also guarantee you a spot in the competition. If the competitor list is full, you will be placed onto a private waitlist, which is listed in the oder of when competitors pay. Note that in order to be on either the registered list or the waitlist, you must pay your entrance fee. If you are not advanced from the waitlist before registration closes, you will be issued a full refund. 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 compeition. No matter what you 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: Are there age divisions?

A: Nope! All cometitors compete in the same group.

Q: Can I have fun at this event?

A: HECK YES! Cubing is amazing, and we sincerely hope you enjoy the competition!

You can find an extended FAQ here on pnwcubing.com

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:

Competition Groups

View live results here:

WCA Live

The state of Washington, and the city of Spokane specifically, have lifted mask mandates and requirements. However:

• Competitors should not attend the competition if experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, or if they were exposed to someone with COVID-19. If this occurs to you, the organizers will offer the competitor a full refund.
• Competitors should not attend the competition if they are experiencing symptoms of a cold or the flu.
  
• If you have symptoms related to COVID-19 such as cough, fever, shortness of breath, etc. you should not attend this competition.
• If you have had a positive COVID-19 test or prolonged exposure to someone with the virus within 14 days prior to the competition, you should not attend.
• Attendees should attempt to socially distance from others whenever possible.
• The organizing team strongly recommends to recieve a COVID-19 vaccination before competing. This is not a requirement, but is encouraged. For information on, and finding vaccines near you, please use this website!

BY REGISTERING, YOU AGREE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND AND WILL FOLLOW ALL THE INFORMATION LISTED ABOVE.

HOTEL

There are a number of hotels within 10 minutes driving distance. These include, but aren't limited to:

Quality Inn Oakwood (https://www.guestreservations.com/quality-inn-oakwood-spokane/booking)
Apple Tree Inn (https://www.guestreservations.com/apple-tree-inn/booking)
Best Western Plus Spokane North (https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-spokane/best-western-plus-spokane-north/propertyCode.48192.html)

There are also numerous hotels in downtown Spokane (approximately 15-18 minute drive from our venue).

TRAVEL

From I-90 in either direction, take the Maple Street exit and head north approx. 5.5 miles. Continue on Maple Street to Francis Ave. Turn west on Francis. Continue to Indian Trail intersection. Right on Indian Rail. Right on Barnes Road.

VENUE & PARKING

Park in the main lot of the library. Event room is right when you go through the main entrance.

If the competitior limit has been reached, any registrations made after that fulfill the registration requirements will be added to the waitlist linked below:

Spokane Winter Big Cubes 2024 Waitlist

If you have paid the registration fee, your name should be added to the list above. As competitors drop their registrations, we will accept people from the waitlist on a first-come first-serve basis.

This waiting list is not automatic, so it will be updated manually. If you just registered, paid your fee, and don't see your name on the waitlist yet, please do not contact us immediately. This will be updated every few days manually.