Important Dates

How to Stay Notified

Throughout the summer, we will make several announcements about the competition you won't want to miss, including:

• Updated venue information (parking, venue maps, etc.)
• Changes to the competition schedule and rounds
• Additional activities for competitors and spectators to participate in
• And many more!

The primary method will be via the WCC Instagram account and additionally via the WCC Community Discord server and regional mailing lists. Keep up with all things Westerns 2025 by following us!

Schedule Overview – First Rounds

Note: The schedule is subject to change as registration fills. However, we do not anticipate moving events to a different day than currently listed.
Friday
Square-1
Clock
6x6
7x7
Megaminx
Skewb
5x5
3x3 Blindfolded
3x3 Multi-Blind

Saturday
Pyraminx
3x3
2x2
4x4
5x5 Blindfolded

Sunday
4x4 Blindfolded

Prize Pool

SpeedCubeShop is generously providing a total prize pool of $2000 across the 17 WCA events! We currently plan to distribute the prize money as follows:

Policies & Procedures

As this competition is officially recognized by the WCA, all competitors are required to understand and follow the WCA Regulations and Guidelines.

Group Assignments: To be published on competitiongroups.com after registration closes
Live Results: To be published on WCA Live during the competition
Schedule Changes: Any updates will be communicated clearly, but events will remain on their scheduled day wherever possible.

Group Announcements: At times, following groups may not be announced over the PA system. Instead, a "chime" will play, similar to what one may hear at a train station. Competitors are expected to pay attention to this chime and keep track of the current group. Current events and groups will be projected and visible from the entire main room.
Finals: All finals will be conducted in a stationary seating format. 3x3 finals will be conducted head to head, two competitors at a time in order of descending rank from 3x3 Semifinals. Competitors will be isolated in a separate room before competing and may have their cell phone activity monitored.

Early Bird Registration Bonus

In addition to the below gifts, everyone who registers for Western Championship 2025 on or before June 30th, 2025 11:59 PM PDT is eligible for an early bird bonus!

We will be providing a FREE Western Champs 2025 t-shirt to all early bird registrants! Once general registration closes, we will ask all early bird participants for their shirt size for fulfillment at Western Champs during check in. Please note that you must also pay the registration fee by the end of the early registration period to be eligible.

This t-shirt will be available for purchase on the day of the competition, but supplies may be limited. If you want to secure one (for no additional charge!), register before June!

Gifts Included with Registration

All competitors (even those who register after early registration closes) with accepted registration will receive several free gifts during check in! The exact contents are a secret, but will at least include:

• A custom playing die
• Western Champs cube logo
• Western Champs poker chip

We will not provide extras so make sure to keep a close eye on your belongings.

If you're a new competitor, welcome to your first competition!

We will be holding new competitor tutorials on Friday, August 29 at 8:30AM as well as Saturday, August 30th at 8:00 AM. We strongly recommend all first-time competitors attend at least one of these sessions! At the end of the tutorial, you'll have the chance to ask any questions you have about competing.

If you'd like to learn more about how World Cube Association (WCA) competitions work, this video by CubeHead is a great place to start: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dSuMG--wm8

Competitions are fun for cubers of all ages and speeds, and they're a great way to meet fellow cubers and make new friends! If you're ready to compete, head over to the "Register" tab!

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Do I use my own cube to compete?

A: Yes! You are responsible for your own hardware in order to compete. Please refer to section 3 of the WCA Regulations for more information on which puzzles are okay to use in competition. If you have any questions, please reach out!

Q: How do I find results?

A: To see your results on the day of the competition, check out WCA Live. It takes some time for us to manually enter the results, so if you don't see yours immediately, check the website again in a bit! After the competition, official results will be posted within a few days to a week, and you'll be able to see your times on your WCA profile.

Q: How do I get a WCA ID?

After official results are posted after the competition (see question above), you will receive an email with information about your WCA ID.

Q: Why am I not on the registration list yet?

A: Make sure you pay you registration fee in order to be eligible to be placed on the competitor list. If the competitor limit has been reached by the time your registration is completed, you will be placed onto a waitlist, which is populated in the order in which competitors pay. If you are not advanced from the waitlist before the waitlist closes (see the date on the "Register" tab), you will be issued a full refund.

Q: What is the typical 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: Are there age divisions?

A: Nope! All cometitors compete in the same groups and are ranked together.

Q: Do I have to attend both new competitor tutorials?

A: We recommend attending the tutorial on your first day of competition, so it is not required that you attend both.

The organizers of WCC Western Championship 2025 are looking for dedicated staff members. We have roles for competitors AND non-competing attendees (including parents)!

You can find the available roles below. If you're interested in multiple roles but have a preference, please elaborate in the comments at the end of the survey.
- Full-time core staff: You will judge, run, and scramble throughout each day of the competition that you attend. You must be able to attend at least Saturday and Sunday, preferably Friday as well.
- Part-time core staff: You will judge, run, and scramble throughout one day of the competition. For all other days you are in attendance, you will not be expected to fulfill any staff duties. Note that part-time staffers are only eligible for a partial reimbursement of up to $35.
- Data staff: If you're interested in entering data, please select a core staff role. Note that you will have judging, running, and/or scrambling assignments, in addition to data entry.
- Non-competing staff (1-3 days): You will serve a volunteer role different from the ones described above, such as helping at the front desk. For each day you staff, you will be expected to help up to 5 hours per day. Note that you will NOT be expected to judge, run, or scramble. This role is great for parents!

Staff benefits include:
- Free lunch for each day you staff
- Embroidered staff T-shirt
- VIP seating during 3x3 head-to-head finals
- For competitors: Registration fee reimbursement, depending on a performance review
- For non-competing staff: You can choose between one of the following for each day you staff: free parking (a value of $25 per day) or a hotel reimbursement of $25 per day. Note that if you select the hotel reimbursement, you will be required to provide a receipt for your lodging.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; you can expect to hear back about your application status within a month of applying.

Ready to apply for staff? Fill out the staff application by Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM PDT: https://forms.gle/u8RBoPzbi8Vwignw5

In addition to the official WCA events, competitors can choose to participate in several unofficial events, which will be held separately.

Click here to register for unofficial events.

This competition will feature the following unofficial events:

Magic
Description: Competitors solve the 8-panel Magic as seen here.
Format: Average of 5
Time limit: 30.00 per solve
Additional regulations:
- Competitors are allotted one minute of warmup time maximum before starting their first attempt.

Master Magic
Description: Competitors solve the 12-panel Magic as seen here.
Format: Average of 5
Time limit: 1:00.00 per solve
Additional regulations:
- Competitors are allotted one minute of warmup time maximum before starting their first attempt.

Face-Turning Octahedron (FTO)
Description: Competitors solve a Face-Turning Octahedron.
Format: Average of 5
Cutoff: 2 attempts to get < 2:00.00
Time limit: 3:30.00 per solve
Additional regulations:
- Normal speedsolving regulations apply (including 15 seconds of inspection).

Mirror Blocks
Description: Competitors solve a 3x3 Mirror Blocks cube.
Format: Average of 5
Cutoff: 1 attempt to get < 1:45:00
Time limit: 2:30.00
Additional regulations:
- You must use a Mirror Cube or Mirror Blocks where every side has a different height.
- Puzzles are not allowed to have logos.

3x3 Team Blindfolded
Description: Competitors solve a 3x3x3 as a team with a solver who is blindfolded, and a caller who is not allowed to touch the cube.
Format: Best of 3
Cumulative time limit: 10:00.00
Additional regulations:
- There is a 15-second inspection period.
- Only the solver can apply moves to the cube. The caller may never apply moves. Penalty: DNF.
- The caller may touch the cube during inspection.
- The caller may not touch the cube after the inspection phase. Penalty: DNF.
- Competitors are required to have a complete team when registering for the event.

Mirror Blocks Blindfolded
Description: Competitors solve a 3x3 Mirror Blocks by feel, without memorization. The entire solve is blindfolded, and there is no inspection period.
Format: Mean of 3
Cutoff: 1 attempt to get < 5:00:00
Cumulative time limit: 15:00.00
Additional regulations:
- You must use a mirror cube or mirror blocks where every side has a different height.
- Puzzles are not allowed to have logos.

3x3x3 Linear Fewest Moves
Description: Solve a 3x3x3 cube with as few moves as possible, without backtracking. The first solution is the final result. Smart cubes are used for counting the number of moves.
Format: Mean of 3
Cumulative time limit: 10:00.00
Additional regulations:
- Smart Cubes will be provided at each station. Competitors may only use their own Smart Cubes if approved in advance.

In addition, for both FTO and Magic, the top eight competitors will advance to a final round!

The results will be recorded on Cubing Contests, and will then be added to the rankings.

Live Results

Event Details

Rules

Flamingo Las Vegas is a Caesar's property and features many activities for hotel guests and visitors. Located right in the center of the world famous Las Vegas Strip, The Flamingo is a short walking distance from all Las Vegas has to offer!

Competition Area

The main competition area will be located in the Sunset Ballroom on the third floor of the Corporate Conference Center. We will additionally use the Reno rooms to hold the blindfolded events. Spectators will be severely limited in the side room.

A detailed schematic of the layout for WCC Western Championship 2025 will be made available in the weeks leading up to the competition.

Dining

The Flamingo Food Hall features 5 different restraunts to dine at.

• Bonanno's New York Pizzeria: Featuring hand-tossed pizza, baked ziti, lasagna, spaghetti and meatballs.
• Johnny Rockets: Choose from hamburgers, classic sandwiches, and hand-dipped shakes and malts.
• Wingzone: Options like a hot chicken sandwich, spicy wings, chicken tenders and sides like fries and mac n' cheese.
• Nathan's Famous: Hot dogs and sandwiches such as a Philly Cheesesteak.
• Auntie Anne's: Pretzels and pretzel bites.

Alternatively, you can find various food options on and off the strip. Outside food and beverage is not permitted in the competition areas.

Travel

This competition will take place at Flamingo Las Vegas. The nearest airport is the Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), which is located about 10 minutes away by car.

Transportation
There are various options when traveling from the airport to The Strip. Attendees are strongly advised not to attempt to walk from the airport to The Strip due to extreme temperatures in August and rough terrain for pedestrian travel. Below are some options for traveling to the venue.

Public Transit: RTC serves lines from the airport to the strip.

Taxi: Taxis from the airport to The Strip have a flat rate of $30.

Ride Share: Uber/Lyft have dedicated waiting areas at the airport. These areas can be especially crowded during peak hours, so it is recommended that you arrive during off-peak hours.

Parking
The closest and best spot to park is at Flamingo Las Vegas itself.
Parking at Flamingo Las Vegas is $20/day for hotel guests and $25/day for non-guests.

Lodging

The competition will take place at Flamingo Las Vegas, a hotel located on the Las Vegas Strip. It is recommended that attendees stay at Flamingo Las Vegas in order to avoid walking in the Vegas heat, but there are many other hotel options at various price points on and off The Strip.

CubersLive will stream the final two days of Western Champs! It will be broadcast to the West Coast Cubing YouTube channel, and can be viewed for free from anywhere in the world.

CubersLive is a West Coast Cubing subsidiary focused on live streaming competitions in the Western region. CubersLive has produced Western Champs 2023 and 2024, and is part of the broadcast team for the World Championships 2025 in Seattle. CubersLive has additional produced tutorials, highlight videos from major championships, podcasts and more on their YouTube channel.

Please note that by registering or attending this competition, you provide your consent for West Coast Cubing to photograph and broadcast your likeness and image without restriction.

WCC Western Championship 2025 is made possible by support from sponsors and partners in addition to the speedcubing community. If you'd like to partner with us for this competition, please contact the organization team.

Sponsors

SpeedCubeShop

We are pleased to announce that SpeedCubeShop, the original puzzle retailer, based in Las Vegas, will be a sponsor of Western Championship 2025. They will be vending on-site and providing cash prizes for all podium placers!
Want something that they don't have? Event-goers have the opportunity to purchase any in-stock items sold through their website at the vending booth and items will be transported from the warehouse and distributed to customers at the competition venue. Cutoff for drop-off orders is 12:30PM and the Las Vegas showroom is open from 9am - 1pm if you would like to visit the store.

Partners

West Coast Cubing

This championship is organized by your local West Coast Cubing delegates. West Coast Cubing, LLC provides financial support to competitions throughout California, Nevada, and Hawaii.

World Cube Association

All results obtained in this championship will be uploaded to the WCA website for everybody to see! This championship will be sanctioned by the WCA, and the WCA Delegates and Staff from all over the Western Region will be making sure that the WCA Regulations are followed correctly!

As the regional championship for the Western Region, the highest placing resident of a Western state or territory will be officially recognized as the Western Champion!

Eligible States & Territories:

• California
• Nevada
• Hawaii
• American Samoa
• Guam
• Northern Mariana Islands

Eligibility Criteria:

Eligibility is based on your state of residence as registered with CubingUSA. Residency is generally defined as the state in which you spend (or will spend) the majority of 2025.
To update your residency, please visit cubingusa.org and sign in with your WCA account. In My Settings, you can set the city and state you reside in. Please update your residency status by August 24th, 2025 to be eligible for the Western Champion title.

Note: You do not have to represent the United States in the WCA to qualify as a Western resident.

Residency FAQ

Q1: I'm originally from Ohio but I go to college in California. Am I eligible?
A1: ✅ YES

Q2: I'm originally from Nevada but go to school in Washington. Am I eligible?
A2: ❌ NO

Q3: I live in Hawaii but I'm not a US citizen. Am I eligible?
A3: ✅ YES

Q4: I go to college in the Netherlands but I'm a US citizen. Am I eligible?
A4: ❌ NO

Other Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Can residents of other states attend and compete?
A1: ✅YES

Q2: Are nonresidents eligible for prize money?
A2: ✅ YES

Q3: Will 2nd or 3rd place Western residents be recognized?
A3: ❌ Only the 1st place Western Champion will be recognized during the awards ceremony.

Q4: Where will Western Champions be recognized?
A4: 🏅 On the CubingUSA site, under Competitions -> Regional Championships.

Q5: What about FMC?
A5: 🧠 A separate competition will be held across the West on May 4th to crown the Western FMC Champion: WCC Western FMC Championship 2025. The top 3 placements will be recognized during the awards ceremony at Western Champs 2025.

West Coast Cubing

WCC's goal is to grow speedcubing in the American West through holding officially recognized WCA competitions, organizing and assisting with local meet ups, popularizing speedcubing on social media, and holding our annual Regional Championship.

WCC is primarily supported by the incredible community of speedcubers and their families in the West. If you'd like to donate towards our mission, you can do so via our PayPal

Stay Connected

Looking to stay in touch with the West Coast cubing scene? Whether you're from Northern California, Southern California, Nevada, Hawaii, or Tijuana, there are plenty of ways to stay informed, meet fellow cubers, and be part of the community beyond competitions!

Join the West Coast Cubing Community Discord

Our Discord server is the central hub for real-time competition discussions, early announcements, event updates, and casual conversation with cubers across the region. It's a great place to connect with others, ask questions, and get involved.

Explore More Resources

West Coast Cubing Website
California Thread on the WCA Forum

For a one-stop hub of all things cubing on the West Coast — including links to competitions, community resources, local clubs, and more — visit:
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