Tasmanian Open 2022


Date
Mar 25 - 27, 2022
City
Sorell, Tasmania, Australia
Venue

Sorell Memorial Hall

Address
47 Cole St, Sorell, Tasmania
Details

Main Hall

Contact

Speedcubing Australia

Organizers
Jode Brewster and Speedcubing Australia
WCA Delegates
Ethan Pride, Kerrie Jarman, Michelle Brewster, and Myles Jarman
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Information

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Events
Main event
Competitors
50
Registration period

Online registration opened and closed .

Registration requirements
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Register for this competition here.
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.


Payment:

Upon registering you will receive an email stating “Your registration for Tasmanian Open 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 18/03/2022 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 18/03/2022.
  • 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 18/03/2022. 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 Tasmanian government requirement related to stopping the spread of COVID-19. Please see the FAQ tab for the COVID requirements.

Communications from us:

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Highlights
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Riley Dexter won with an average of 7.56 seconds in the 3x3x3 Cube event. Jode Brewster finished second (7.92) and Arisandra Soo finished third (8.41).

Oceanian records: Michael Tripodi‎ 4x4x4 Blindfolded 2:31.89 (average) and 3x3x3 Multi-Blind 46/49 56:52 (single).

Event Name Best Average Representing Solves
3x3x3 Cube Riley Dexter 6.24 7.56 Australia 6.896.247.967.849.27
2x2x2 Cube Jode Brewster 1.51 3.07 Australia 1.512.324.653.853.05
4x4x4 Cube Riley Dexter 27.22 30.66 Australia 30.4427.22DNF31.5430.01
5x5x5 Cube Jode Brewster 58.61 1:03.99 Australia 1:10.011:04.4758.611:03.131:04.36
6x6x6 Cube Jode Brewster 2:06.31 2:09.87 Australia 2:08.792:14.512:06.31
7x7x7 Cube Jode Brewster 3:04.42 3:32.60 Australia 3:04.423:15.134:18.26
3x3x3 Blindfolded Michael Tripodi 28.01 DNF Australia 28.01DNFDNF
3x3x3 Fewest Moves Riley Dexter 28 Australia 28
3x3x3 One-Handed Riley Dexter 12.80 14.39 Australia 18.4012.8013.8316.0513.29
Clock Myles Jarman 6.32 7.40 Australia 7.147.657.926.327.42
Megaminx Jode Brewster 44.16 52.40 Australia 1:00.4049.8949.4257.8844.16
Pyraminx Riley Dexter 1.92 3.38 Australia 4.691.923.463.263.41
Skewb Riley Dexter 2.81 4.86 Australia 2.815.346.193.655.59
Square-1 Jode Brewster 5.60 10.15 Australia 11.948.235.6011.1611.06
4x4x4 Blindfolded Michael Tripodi 2:11.81 2:31.89 OcR Australia 2:11.812:30.782:53.08
3x3x3 Multi-Blind Michael Tripodi 46/49 56:52 OcR Australia 46/49 56:52
Event Round Format Time limit Cutoff Proceed
3x3x3 Cube First round Ao5 10:00.00 Top 75% advance to next round
Second round Ao5 10:00.00 Top 12 advance to next round
Final Ao5 10:00.00
2x2x2 Cube First round Ao5 2:00.00 Top 75% advance to next round
Second round Ao5 2:00.00 Top 12 advance to next round
Final Ao5 2:00.00
4x4x4 Cube First round Bo2 / Ao5 3:00.00 2 attempts to get < 1:30.00 Top 6 advance to next round
Final Ao5 3:00.00
5x5x5 Cube Final Bo2 / Ao5 4:00.00 2 attempts to get < 2:00.00
6x6x6 Cube Final Bo1 / Mo3 6:00.00 1 attempt to get < 3:30.00
7x7x7 Cube Final Bo1 / Mo3 10:00.00 1 attempt to get < 6:00.00
3x3x3 Blindfolded First round Bo3 10:00.00 cumulative * Top 75% advance to next round
Final Bo3 10:00.00 cumulative *
3x3x3 Fewest Moves Final Bo1 1 hour
3x3x3 One-Handed First round Bo2 / Ao5 2:00.00 2 attempts to get < 45.00 Top 75% advance to next round
Final Ao5 2:00.00
Clock Final Bo2 / Ao5 1:30.00 2 attempts to get < 40.00
Megaminx Final Bo2 / Ao5 4:00.00 2 attempts to get < 2:30.00
Pyraminx First round Ao5 2:00.00 Top 75% advance to next round
Second round Ao5 2:00.00 Top 12 advance to next round
Final Ao5 2:00.00
Skewb First round Ao5 2:00.00 Top 12 advance to next round
Final Ao5 2:00.00
Square-1 Final Bo2 / Ao5 2:00.00 2 attempts to get < 45.00
4x4x4 Blindfolded Final Bo3 45:00.00 total for 5x5x5 Blindfolded Final and 4x4x4 Blindfolded Final **
5x5x5 Blindfolded Final Bo3 45:00.00 total for 5x5x5 Blindfolded Final and 4x4x4 Blindfolded Final **
3x3x3 Multi-Blind Final Bo1 10:00.00 per cube, up to 60:00.00

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Schedule for Friday (March 25, 2022)

From 04:30 PM
To 04:45 PM
Registration for Big Cubes and FMC
Main Hall
From 04:45 PM
To 05:35 PM
6x6x6 Cube Final
Main Hall
Format
Bo1 / Mo3
Time limit
6:00.00
Cutoff
1 attempt to get < 3:30.00
From 05:35 PM
To 06:35 PM
7x7x7 Cube Final
Main Hall
Format
Bo1 / Mo3
Time limit
10:00.00
Cutoff
1 attempt to get < 6:00.00
From 06:35 PM
To 06:40 PM
Setup for FMC
Main Hall
From 06:40 PM
To 07:40 PM
3x3x3 Fewest Moves Final (Attempt 1)
Main Hall
Format
Bo1
Time limit
1 hour

Schedule for Saturday (March 26, 2022)

From 08:15 AM
To 08:30 AM
Registration for Big Blind
Blind room
From 08:30 AM
To 09:30 AM
4x4x4 Blindfolded Final
Blind room
Format
Bo3
Time limit
45:00.00 total for 5x5x5 Blindfolded Final and 4x4x4 Blindfolded Final **
From 08:30 AM
To 09:30 AM
5x5x5 Blindfolded Final
Blind room
Format
Bo3
Time limit
45:00.00 total for 5x5x5 Blindfolded Final and 4x4x4 Blindfolded Final **
From 09:00 AM
To 09:30 AM
Registration
Main Hall
From 09:30 AM
To 09:35 AM
Welcome
Main Hall
From 09:35 AM
To 09:55 AM
Tutorial for new competitors
Main Hall
From 09:55 AM
To 11:10 AM
3x3x3 Cube First round
Main Hall
Format
Ao5
Time limit
10:00.00
Proceed
Top 75% advance to next round
From 11:10 AM
To 11:50 AM
2x2x2 Cube First round
Main Hall
Format
Ao5
Time limit
2:00.00
Proceed
Top 75% advance to next round
From 11:50 AM
To 12:30 PM
Pyraminx First round
Main Hall
Format
Ao5
Time limit
2:00.00
Proceed
Top 75% advance to next round
From 12:30 PM
To 01:10 PM
Skewb First round
Main Hall
Format
Ao5
Time limit
2:00.00
Proceed
Top 12 advance to next round
From 01:10 PM
To 02:10 PM
Lunch
Main Hall
From 02:10 PM
To 02:50 PM
Clock Final
Main Hall
Format
Bo2 / Ao5
Time limit
1:30.00
Cutoff
2 attempts to get < 40.00
From 02:50 PM
To 03:30 PM
Square-1 Final
Main Hall
Format
Bo2 / Ao5
Time limit
2:00.00
Cutoff
2 attempts to get < 45.00
From 03:30 PM
To 04:10 PM
4x4x4 Cube First round
Main Hall
Format
Bo2 / Ao5
Time limit
3:00.00
Cutoff
2 attempts to get < 1:30.00
Proceed
Top 6 advance to next round
From 03:30 PM
To 04:00 PM
Multiblind Submission
Main Hall
From 04:10 PM
To 05:10 PM
5x5x5 Cube Final
Main Hall
Format
Bo2 / Ao5
Time limit
4:00.00
Cutoff
2 attempts to get < 2:00.00
From 05:15 PM
To 06:30 PM
3x3x3 Multi-Blind Final (Attempt 1)
Blind room
Format
Bo1
Time limit
10:00.00 per cube, up to 60:00.00

Schedule for Sunday (March 27, 2022)

From 09:00 AM
To 09:40 AM
3x3x3 Cube Second round
Main Hall
Format
Ao5
Time limit
10:00.00
Proceed
Top 12 advance to next round
From 09:40 AM
To 10:20 AM
2x2x2 Cube Second round
Main Hall
Format
Ao5
Time limit
2:00.00
Proceed
Top 12 advance to next round
From 10:20 AM
To 11:00 AM
Pyraminx Second round
Main Hall
Format
Ao5
Time limit
2:00.00
Proceed
Top 12 advance to next round
From 11:00 AM
To 11:50 AM
Megaminx Final
Main Hall
Format
Bo2 / Ao5
Time limit
4:00.00
Cutoff
2 attempts to get < 2:30.00
From 11:50 AM
To 12:20 PM
3x3x3 Blindfolded First round
Main Hall
Format
Bo3
Time limit
10:00.00 cumulative *
Proceed
Top 75% advance to next round
From 12:20 PM
To 01:00 PM
3x3x3 One-Handed First round
Main Hall
Format
Bo2 / Ao5
Time limit
2:00.00
Cutoff
2 attempts to get < 45.00
Proceed
Top 75% advance to next round
From 01:00 PM
To 02:00 PM
Lunch
Main Hall
From 01:40 PM
To 02:00 PM
3x3x3 Blindfolded Final
Main Hall
Format
Bo3
Time limit
10:00.00 cumulative *
From 02:00 PM
To 02:15 PM
Pyraminx Final
Main Hall
Format
Ao5
Time limit
2:00.00
From 02:15 PM
To 02:35 PM
4x4x4 Cube Final
Main Hall
Format
Ao5
Time limit
3:00.00
From 02:35 PM
To 02:50 PM
Skewb Final
Main Hall
Format
Ao5
Time limit
2:00.00
From 02:50 PM
To 03:05 PM
3x3x3 One-Handed Final
Main Hall
Format
Ao5
Time limit
2:00.00
From 03:05 PM
To 03:20 PM
2x2x2 Cube Final
Main Hall
Format
Ao5
Time limit
2:00.00
From 03:20 PM
To 03:35 PM
3x3x3 Cube Final
Main Hall
Format
Ao5
Time limit
10:00.00
From 03:35 PM
To 03:50 PM
Packup
Main Hall
From 03:50 PM
To 04:10 PM
Awards
Main Hall

Travel

By car

The competition venue is located at 49 Cole St, Sorell, TAS 7172.
On site parking.
Entry Via Cole St.

Well signed 20 minute drive from Hobart International Airport.

Accomodation

Travelodge Hotel Hobart Airport
https://www.travelodge.com.au/book-accommodation/hobart/hotel-hobart-airport/

Local information

From venue, walk to Woolworths and Take-away food options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How can I change my events?
You must make any change to your registered events by 18/03/2022. Event changes can be done through the competition registration page.

Q. What time should I arrive at the competition?
You should arrive for registration at 9:35am. 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 Ethan Pride, Kerrie Jarman, Michelle Brewster and Myles Jarman 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.
- 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?
Yes ask that competitors limit the number of guests.

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).
A cumulative time limit may be enforced across rounds (see Guideline 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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