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 tutorial 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 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 have any questions at the competition, talk to one of our staff members. If you have questions before the competition, contact us.

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.

Registration Process

Before You Register

All prospective registrants need a WCA account. New competitors can create their own WCA account by clicking here and entering the required information.

How to Register Online

Prospective competitors register by:
1. Signing into their WCA account;
2. Clicking "Register" on the left side of this webpage, selecting the events they would like to compete in, and submitting their registration;
3. Paying the registration fee of $25. (The registration fee is the same regardless of how many events are selected.) Your registration is not complete until you have paid the registration fee.

The competitor limit for this competition is 65. The list of approved competitors can be found by clicking "Competitors" on the left side of this webpage. If there are already 65 competitors on that list, it means the competition is full, and any future registrants will be placed on the waitlist.

Competitors MUST register and pay online in order to compete. No at-the-door registrations or payments will be accepted.

Any requested changes to registration before 8:00 PM EDT on Friday, September 26, 2025 will be honored. Your registration is not complete until your name shows up on the list.

How to Pay for Registration Online

Payment is processed through Stripe. Click on the "Register" tab on the left side of the webpage to register and pay all in one place! You can start the payment process by clicking "Pay your fees with card."

Refunds

Approved competitors who cancel their registration before 8:00 PM EDT on Friday, September 26, 2025 are eligible for a refund for half (50%) of their registration cost. After this date, no refund requests will be honored. Filing chargebacks from your credit card or Stripe affects our ability to run competitions; we reserve the right not to honor your future registrations if you file a chargeback.

Waitlist Information

If this competition fills, competitors who register will be added to the waitlist. In order to secure a place on the waitlist, you must pay the registration fee. If enough spots open up before 8:00 PM EDT on Friday, September 26, 2025, you will be notified and accepted to the competition. After that deadline, all remaining competitors on the waitlist will be emailed letting them know they did not get off the waitlist and will be fully refunded.

Venue

This competition is taking place in the Hoskins room of the Saugatuck Congregational Church in Westport, CT.

Parking

There is plenty of free parking just behind the venue. The parking area can be accessed by the driveway which leads around the left (west) side of the church.

Food

This competition takes place near downtown Westport, CT, which has many food options within walking distance from the venue. Some of these include: Starbucks, bartaco, Amis Trattoria, and Finalmente Trattoria. However, with the exception of Starbucks, these are all sitdown restaurants. Places to get food quickly (10 or less minute drive from the venue) include: McDonald's, Joe's Pizza, Five Guys, Wendy's, Popeye's and more.

Hotels

There are a few hotels not too far from the venue located in Norwalk, CT. Those include: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Norwalk, Hilton Garden Inn Norwalk, and the Courtyard Mariott Norwalk. There are more hotels in the area as well.

Groups (Will be released closer to the competition)

This is my first competition, how does it work?
Welcome! We're glad that you'll be joining us!

Before the competition, we recommend reviewing the WCA Regulations, and this video below which covers the basics of competing. We will be hosting a new competitor tutorial before the competition starts, check the schedule for details.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dSuMG--wm8&t=1s

Do I use my own cube?
Yes, you will need to bring your own for each puzzle you're competing in.

How old do I have to be to compete?
Our events are open to competitors of all ages. Most competitors are between 10 and 16 years old, though we often have competitors as young as 7, and as old as 50+, so regardless of your age, you won't be out of place!

Where are results posted?
During the competition, we'll be posting live results on WCA Live.

When should I arrive?
Take a look at the "Schedule" tab. If this is your first competition, we recommend arriving before the New Competitor Tutorial begins. You can leave after your last event ends, or you are welcome to stay as long as you'd like.

What if I have more questions?
You can use the "Contact" link on the "General info" tab to reach the organizers and WCA Delegates. During the competition, feel free to ask any of us if you have any questions -- most of us will be wearing blue polo shirts.

What is Cube New England?
Cube New England is a 501(c)(3) non-profit which organizes competitions in New England. You can find more information on our website.

The top 3 competitors in each event will receive certificates.

Westport Fall 2025 Waitlist

1. LC (NOW REGISTERED)
2. MW (NOW REGISTERED)
3. MM (NOW REGISTERED)
4. AB
5. JB
6. JK
7. EP
8. RIB
9. JB
10. LAT
11. VV
12. LT
13. HC
14. CC
15. YF
16. VP
17. NDR
18. CM