ALL COMPETITORS MUST READ THIS TAB BEFORE REGISTERING

For First-Time Competitors

All newcomers must be familiar with the WCA Regulations before competing. This video gives a basic overview of the rules. In addition, please read this document before coming to the competition.

For All Competitors

When you arrive, you will receive a card with personalized information detailing your events and what group you will be competing in for each event. In addition, you will also have judging/scrambling/running assignments on your card. Every competitor is expected to help out during the event(s) they are registered for. The card will look like the following:

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.

Group assignments can be found here: https://www.competitiongroups.com/competitions/VirginiaStillOpenWinter2024

Live results can be accessed here: https://live.worldcubeassociation.org/competitions/4359

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING MINOR COMPETITORS

The University of Virginia expects parents or guardians to provide supervision over minors on Grounds during this event. Parents or guardians should not leave minors unsupervised on University property. Failure to abide by this policy and the guidelines below may result in disqualification from the competition.

During check-in for the competition, all minors will be required to check-in with their parent or guardian or they will be denied entry to the event. Parents or guardians must remain with their children for the duration of the competition. Minors may not be left unattended while on UVA property.

All minors who attend this event MUST remain under supervision by their parent or guardian during the competition while they are on UVA property.

All parents and event staff should sign up for UVA Alerts by texting "UVA" to 226787.

The University of Virginia is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for minors participating in University-sponsored activities and programs on University property and in University facilities or under the authority of the University at other locations. To safeguard these individuals and provide for their well-being and comply with applicable laws, the University has established minimum requirements for those who work with or interact with individuals under the age of 18. In 2019, the University of Virginia created the Office of Youth Protection to support programs involving minors. If you have questions about the University’s Protection of Minors and Reporting Abuse policy, please reach out to Meghan Rapp, Assistant Vice President for Clery Compliance and Youth Protection, at mr2vy@virginia.edu or 434-906-1160.

PARKING:
Newcomb Hall is located directly next to Central Grounds Parking Garage, which is free to park in on Sundays. If there is no space available in this garage, a good alternative is the Culbreth Garage to the north, which is also free on Sundays.

FOOD:
The ballroom in Newcomb Hall is located directly above the Fresh Food Company dining hall, which anyone may enter for a flat fee. Newcomb Hall is also located within walking distance from The Corner, a commercial strip featuring popular chains such as Chipotle, Starbucks, and Raising Cane's, as well as many Charlottesville favorites, including Bodo's Bagels, The Virginian, and Asado Wing and Taco Company.

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