Turning in Townsville 2022


Date
Aug 6 - 7, 2022
City
Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Venue

Townsville State High School

Address
36 Boundary St, Railway Estate QLD 4810
Details

Gymnasium

Contact

Speedcubing Australia

Organizers
Jayden McNeill, Lynette Svanosio, Mitchell Setter, and Speedcubing Australia
WCA Delegate
Liam Sweet
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Information

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Events
Main event
Competitors
45
Registration period

Online registration opened and closed .

Registration requirements
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There is a competitor limit of 80 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 Turning in Townsville 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 80 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 July 29 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 July 29.
  • 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 or your guardian test positive to COVID-19 and are forced to isolate.

You may change the events you are registered on the Register tab by July 29. 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 QLD Government requirements in place at the time of the competition. Please see the FAQ tab for any COVID requirements, which may change closer to the competition.

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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Jayden McNeill won with an average of 8.08 seconds in the 3x3x3 Cube event. Conan Mo finished second (11.61) and Mitchell Setter finished third (11.91).

Oceanian records: Conan Mo‎ Clock 4.19 (single).

Event Name Best Average Representing Solves
3x3x3 Cube Jayden McNeill 7.37 8.08 Australia 8.707.477.378.478.30
2x2x2 Cube Jayden McNeill 1.33 2.35 Australia 2.401.331.682.98DNF
4x4x4 Cube Jayden McNeill 30.07 32.80 Australia 30.6835.0232.6937.3230.07
5x5x5 Cube Jayden McNeill 1:00.29 1:05.52 Australia 1:08.111:08.121:03.351:00.291:05.10
3x3x3 Fewest Moves Mitchell Setter 41 43.00 Australia 474141
3x3x3 One-Handed Jayden McNeill 11.33 13.43 Australia 16.6911.3314.3312.6413.33
Clock Conan Mo 4.19 OcR 5.79 Australia 6.445.447.565.504.19
Pyraminx Jayden McNeill 3.93 4.65 Australia 4.324.479.815.173.93
Skewb Oscar Liang 3.96 4.86 Australia 3.965.205.226.284.17
Square-1 Jayden McNeill 12.39 14.90 Australia 18.6921.5712.3913.2312.77
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 8 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 8 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 8 advance to next round
Final Ao5 3:00.00
5x5x5 Cube Final Bo2 / Ao5 4:00.00 2 attempts to get < 2:30.00
3x3x3 Fewest Moves Final Mo3 1 hour
3x3x3 One-Handed First round Bo2 / Ao5 2:00.00 2 attempts to get < 50.00 Top 75% advance to next round
Final Ao5 2:00.00
Clock Final Bo2 / Ao5 1:20.00 2 attempts to get < 40.00
Pyraminx First round Ao5 2:00.00 Top 8 advance to next round
Final Ao5 2:00.00
Skewb First round Ao5 2:00.00 Top 8 advance to next round
Final Ao5 2:00.00
Square-1 Final Bo2 / Ao5 1:30.00 2 attempts to get < 50.00

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Schedule for Saturday (August 06, 2022)

From 08:50 AM
To 10:00 AM
3x3x3 Fewest Moves Final (Attempt 1)
Gymnasium
Format
Mo3
Time limit
1 hour
From 10:00 AM
To 11:00 AM
3x3x3 Fewest Moves Final (Attempt 2)
Gymnasium
Format
Mo3
Time limit
1 hour
From 11:00 AM
To 11:30 AM
Registration
Gymnasium
From 11:30 AM
To 11:45 AM
Tutorial for new competitors
Gymnasium
From 11:45 AM
To 12:45 PM
3x3x3 Cube First round
Gymnasium
Format
Ao5
Time limit
10:00.00
Proceed
Top 75% advance to next round
From 12:45 PM
To 01:45 PM
Lunch
Gymnasium
From 01:45 PM
To 02:30 PM
2x2x2 Cube First round
Gymnasium
Format
Ao5
Time limit
2:00.00
Proceed
Top 75% advance to next round
From 02:30 PM
To 03:00 PM
Skewb First round
Gymnasium
Format
Ao5
Time limit
2:00.00
Proceed
Top 8 advance to next round
From 03:00 PM
To 03:30 PM
Pyraminx First round
Gymnasium
Format
Ao5
Time limit
2:00.00
Proceed
Top 8 advance to next round
From 03:30 PM
To 03:50 PM
3x3x3 One-Handed First round
Gymnasium
Format
Bo2 / Ao5
Time limit
2:00.00
Cutoff
2 attempts to get < 50.00
Proceed
Top 75% advance to next round
From 03:50 PM
To 04:40 PM
4x4x4 Cube First round
Gymnasium
Format
Bo2 / Ao5
Time limit
3:00.00
Cutoff
2 attempts to get < 1:30.00
Proceed
Top 8 advance to next round

Schedule for Sunday (August 07, 2022)

From 09:10 AM
To 10:20 AM
3x3x3 Fewest Moves Final (Attempt 3)
Gymnasium
Format
Mo3
Time limit
1 hour
From 10:20 AM
To 11:00 AM
Clock Final
Gymnasium
Format
Bo2 / Ao5
Time limit
1:20.00
Cutoff
2 attempts to get < 40.00
From 11:00 AM
To 11:30 AM
2x2x2 Cube Second round
Gymnasium
Format
Ao5
Time limit
2:00.00
Proceed
Top 8 advance to next round
From 11:30 AM
To 12:10 PM
3x3x3 Cube Second round
Gymnasium
Format
Ao5
Time limit
10:00.00
Proceed
Top 8 advance to next round
From 12:10 PM
To 01:10 PM
Lunch
Gymnasium
From 01:10 PM
To 01:40 PM
Square-1 Final
Gymnasium
Format
Bo2 / Ao5
Time limit
1:30.00
Cutoff
2 attempts to get < 50.00
From 01:40 PM
To 02:25 PM
5x5x5 Cube Final
Gymnasium
Format
Bo2 / Ao5
Time limit
4:00.00
Cutoff
2 attempts to get < 2:30.00
From 02:25 PM
To 02:45 PM
4x4x4 Cube Final
Gymnasium
Format
Ao5
Time limit
3:00.00
From 02:45 PM
To 03:00 PM
Skewb Final
Gymnasium
Format
Ao5
Time limit
2:00.00
From 03:00 PM
To 03:15 PM
Pyraminx Final
Gymnasium
Format
Ao5
Time limit
2:00.00
From 03:15 PM
To 03:30 PM
3x3x3 One-Handed Final
Gymnasium
Format
Ao5
Time limit
2:00.00
From 03:30 PM
To 03:45 PM
2x2x2 Cube Final
Gymnasium
Format
Ao5
Time limit
2:00.00
From 03:45 PM
To 04:00 PM
3x3x3 Cube Final
Gymnasium
Format
Ao5
Time limit
10:00.00
From 04:00 PM
To 04:15 PM
Packup
Gymnasium
From 04:15 PM
To 04:30 PM
Awards
Gymnasium

By car

The competition venue is located at 36 Boundary Street Townsville Qld 4810. Enter via First Street for easiest access to the gym. There is a carpark located next to the gym with plenty of free parking.

Townsville State High is 4.4 kms from the Strand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How can I change my events?
You must make any change to your registered events by July 29. You can change your events via the competition registration page.

Q. What time should I arrive at the competition?
You should arrive for registration at 11:30am. You should be at the venue ready to compete 30 minutes before you are scheduled. Sometimes we run ahead and if you are not available for your group you most likely will not be permitted to join a later group. 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 onto WCA Live. 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 is Liam Sweet, feel free to ask him 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 competition will adhere to QLD Government COVID restrictions in place at the time. We will email competitors if there are any changes to the COVID restrictions we will be running this competition under.

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. Can I get a refund if I am isolating?
Yes, if you are in isolation you will be eligible for a refund of your registration fees. You must email us before the competition begins.

Q. Do I have to wear a face mask?
Masks are highly recommended but not mandated.

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. 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. Your individual groups can be seen 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 you 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.

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).

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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