XMUM Cube Open 2025


Date
Feb 15 - 16, 2025
City
Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia
Venue

Xiamen University Malaysia

Address
Xiamen University Malaysia, Jalan Sunsuria, Bandar Sunsuria, 43900 Sepang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
Details

Multipurpose Hall, B1

Website
XMUM Cube Open 2025 website
Contact

Organising Team

Organizers
David Chong Kai Xiang (张凯祥), Kook Ming-Jo, Malaysia Cube Sports Association (MYCSA), Ng Yaw An, Tee Shao Kee, and XMUM Rubik's Club
WCA Delegates
Eng Dickson (黄迪胜) and Leow Yi Jun (廖艺畯)
Download all the competition's details as PDF here.
Information

Welcome to the XMUM Cube Open 2025!

Kindly read through all tabs on this page as they contain very useful information.

All competitors are advised to review the information provided in the "Updates & Announcements". New competitors, in particular, should carefully read the "New Competitors" for essential details before registering.

Competitors should ensure that their email address registered with the WCA is valid and up-to-date, as organizers will use it to send important competition updates and pre-competition information.

Our schedule, cutoff & time limit is subject to change based on the number of registrants for each event; please pay close attention throughout the open registration period to see if our schedule has been adjusted.

Events
Main event
Competitor limit
160
Number of times bookmarked
39
Registration period

Online registration opened and closed .

Registration requirements
Register for this competition here.
There is a competitor limit of 160 competitors.
The base registration fee for this competition is RM120 (Malaysian Ringgit).
If your registration is cancelled before you will be refunded 50% 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 by contacting the organization team.
No on the spot registrations will be accepted.


The base registration fee of RM120 is inclusive of all events. Kindly be advised that the included events must be manually selected during registration.

The base registration fee of RM120 is inclusive of the RM20 MYCA admin fee. Kindly refer to the registration website for more details.

Notice of filming:

Be aware that filming and photography at the XMUM Cube Open 2025 will be prevelant, by registering and attending this competiton, you therefore consent to your image being used by the World Cube Association and its partners in their marketing and social media platforms.

7 January 2025

Important Information

-All competitors must have read the WCA regulations. Participants are expected to know WCA regulations before attending an official competition. We will have a competitor tutorial for new participants before the first event begins, where we will show how to compete in an official WCA competition. If you want to get a better idea of how the competition works already, please check these videos which will show you this. Reading through this guide. is also a good idea since it shows most things a competitor needs to know.

-Check your e-mail a week before the competition, you will receive pre-competition email where we will address various important information for participants to know. This email will also include any changes made since the competition was announced. If there is any other urgent information which we need to communicate to competitors, then it will be done through e-mail so therefore it is important that you check your e-mail regularly.

-You must be ready to compete when your group/event starts. You need to be present at the venue during the events in which you plan to attend. You need to be present at the venue at least 60 minutes before your event starts As the schedule may differ slightly from what was previously announced. If you’re not on time and miss the last call for that event, you will not be able to compete for that event. Missing any given event does not bar you from competing in subsequent events (but does bar you from competing in subsequent rounds of events you missed).

Please note that the schedule might run ahead or behind the original plan. To avoid any issues, be present in the competition area at least 60 minutes before your scheduled event.

-Grouping summary list A Grouping summary list will be published here a week prior competition, please note down which groups you are competing, scrambling or judging in before arriving at the competition!

Tutorial of Competition Registration

The steps for registration are as follows:

  1. Sign up / Sign in your WCA account.

  2. Register into the competition through here

  3. Make payment

  4. Once registration and payment done, please provide the organising team some time to process your registration.

Make sure to register and pay for the competition to be accepted in the registration list, failure to do so will lead to invalid registration.

  • Please note that registrations are approved manually. If your registration is not approved within 3 working days after payment, please contact the organization team.

Pre-Competition

-First-timer verification: For all first-time competitors, you will be required to provide proof of identification (identification card/passport/birth certificate/drivers licence) in accordance with WCA Regulations 2c, 2c1, 2c2 and 2c2+.

-Check your e-mail a week before the competition, you will receive pre-competition email where we will address various important information for participants to know. This email will also include any changes made since the competition was announced. If there is any other urgent information which we need to communicate to competitors, then it will be done through e-mail so therefore it is important that you check your e-mail regularly.

-You must be ready to compete when your group/event starts. You need to be present at the venue during the events in which you plan to attend. You need to be present at the venue at least 60 minutes before your event starts As the schedule may differ slightly from what was previously announced. If you’re not on time and miss the last call for that event, you will not be able to compete for that event. Missing any given event does not bar you from competing in subsequent events (but does bar you from competing in subsequent rounds of events you missed).

-Grouping summary list A Grouping summary list will be published here a week prior competition, please note down which groups you are competing, scrambling or judging in before arriving at the competition!

Tutorial for new competitors

We will have a demonstration showing how the competing process works before the first event begin, but we highly recommend watching these videos to get a good understanding of how solving in competition works. Reading through this guide is also a good idea since it shows most things a competitor needs to know.

It is also important that you read through the WCA Regulations so that you are aware and familiar with the lastest WCA Regulations.

Remember that you only need to be at the venue when you have an event to compete in, but since the schedule might change slightly throughout the competition, we recommend showing up at least an hour before your first event. If you’re not on time and miss the last call for that event, you will not be able to compete for that event. Missing any given event does not bar you from competing in subsequent events (but does bar you from competing in subsequent rounds of events you missed).

Throughout the competition, you will be able to see live results from WCA Live, and there you can see what results you got and whether or not you proceeded to the next round.

If you have any questions, feel free to email one of the organizers, we're happy to help!

The XCO 2025 event venue is chosen to take place within a multipurpose hall at Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM). As such, we have provided a guide for visitors/competitors to utilise in order to access the venue and to locate all the necessary facilities such as canteens, restaurants, cafes and suraus.

Please click here to view the XMUM campus guide.

Rules

  1. Kindly refrain from bringing food and drinks into the venue besides drinking water as the university does not allow food and drinks in the venue. Please use the tables and chairs outside the venue instead.
  2. Do not smoke in the venue or anywhere inside the campus. The XMUM campus is a non-smoking area.
  3. For participants parking their vehicles in the campus, kindly ensure that your vehicles are parked in the designated parking spots.
  4. Kindly refrain from damaging university property such as tables and chairs.

We sincerely hope you will cooperate with us and keep the venue as clean and safe as possible.

As per university policy, all visitors are to register their details before entering the campus. Failure to comply may result in refusal of entry.

Please submit the Google Form below to register your details. You will receive a visitor pass that will assist you in your entry into the campus.

Click here for the Google Form.

Please fill in and submit latest by Sunday, 9 February at 11:59 PM GMT+8.

Each event is run in groups, depending on how many people are competing in the event depends on how many groups there are. We call each group up one at a time in order to complete their solves during the scheduled time for the round. We have software that automatically picks what groups you are in and who scrambles for each group. This is the minimum amount you should be helping out as it only is for first rounds. We always appreciate extra help!

Please note down which groups you are competing and scrambling in before arriving at the competition!

Grouping overview can be view here.

Throughout the competition, live results will be uploaded continuously by our team through WCA Live.

By Train

You can take KLIA Transit and get down at Salak Tinggi ERL Station, then use the ride sharing apps (e.g. Grab) or taxi, and instruct the driver to drop you off at the Eastern Gate (for Grab, select Main Entrance) of Xiamen University Malaysia.

As the XCO 2025 event will take place across a 2 day period, we have compiled a list of nearby accomodations for those who wish to seek accomodations to reside in for the 2 days of the event.

Please click here to view the list of nearby accomodation options.

XMUM students are eligible for a special student discount when registering for XCO 2025. However, student ID verification is required before the discount can be applied. All eligible registrants must first pay the full amount of RM120, the discounted amount will be refunded after the competition.

Please click here to complete your student ID verification.

This competition will be having Rubik's Magic as an unofficial event!

Format: Average of 5, with a time limit per solve of 1 minute.

If you are interested to register for this unofficial event or if you wish to learn more details, please click here .

Registration for this event will close on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM GMT+8.

In conjunction with XMUM Cube Open 2025, we will be selling our specially designed merchandise including our 100% cotton XCO 2025 T-shirts and 65% polyester 35% cotton XCO 2025 hoodies.

The first pre-order for XCO 2025 merchandise will end on Monday, January 27 at 11:59 PM GMT+8.

Please click here to pre-order the exclusive XCO 2025 merchandise.

T-shirt design:

Hoodie design:

Malaysia Cube Sports Association(MYCSA)

Malaysia Cube Sports Association (MYCSA)

Malaysia Cube Sports Association (MYCSA) is a dedicated, volunteer-driven organization recognized as the official sports body by the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) in Malaysia. MYCSA plays a pivotal role in promoting and organizing Rubik’s Cube competitions throughout the country. With a commitment to fostering a vibrant cubing community, MYCSA has successfully hosted numerous events, including the recent Malaysia Cube Championship 2022 -2024 and the recent Rubik’s Cube Asian Championship 2024, which is expected to attract over 560 participants from around the globe. The association aims to provide competitive platforms for both seasoned cubers and newcomers of all ages, encouraging participation and showcasing local talents. Through its initiatives, MYCSA enhances the visibility of cubing in Malaysia while contributing to the global cubing culture by aligning with the World Cube Association’s standards and practices.

Website: https://www.mycubeassociation.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mycubeassociation/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycubeassociation/
Email: info@mycubeassociation.com

Q: How can I change my registered events? How do I withdraw?
If you wish to add/remove/amend your event, or withdraw from the competition, please contact the organising team before the registration deadline

Q: Is there a qualification time required?
A: There is no qualification time to compete in any event. However, there will be cutoffs and time limits in place, depending on the event. A competitor has to meet the cutoff in order to complete their remaining solves in an average or mean. When a competitor exceeds the time limit during an attempt, the attempt will be marked as “DNF” (Did Not Finish).

Q: How do I know my results? How do I find out if I've progressed to the next round?
A: Results will be uploaded live throughout the day to WCA Live. Please allow some time after finishing your solves for them to be keyed into the system. You may may check if you’ve made it to the following round after all results in a given round have been entered.

Q: Is there an age requirement to participate? Are there any age divisions?
A: There is no age requirement, but the only requirement is that you are able to solve! There will not be any age divisions because age isn’t a barrier in speedcubing, as with other competitions around the world!

Q: What time should I arrive at the competition?
A: You should be punctual for registration according the the competition schedule. If you only have events for Day 2, you can register on Day 2 instead. Please note that the schedule may be subjected to changes during the competition itself.

You need to be present at the venue at least 60 minutes before your event starts As the schedule may differ slightly from what was previously announced. If you’re not on time and miss the last call for that event, you will not be able to compete for that event. Missing any given event does not bar you from competing in subsequent events (but does bar you from competing in subsequent rounds of events you missed).

Q: What do I need to know before the competition day?
A: Before attending you should be familiar with the WCA Regulations. You should also know when your events are scheduled throughout the competition. We also recommend to watch this competitor guide and go through this competition tutorial document.

Q: What do I need to bring on the competition day?
A: You MUST bring your own puzzles, and also a pen if you do not wish to share pens being used during the competition. If you are a first-timer, please bring a form of identification that states both your name and nationality e.g. IC, birth certificate, passport, driver’s license, etc, for verification purposes during on-site registration. Most importantly, bring an open heart to learn, socialise and to have an enjoyable experience with other cubers!

Q: Who can I ask for help on the day?
A: Feel free to approach any of the delegates or organisers to ask them any questions that you may have.

Q: Can I help on the day?
A: Of course! We would appreciate if more people are willing to volunteer as judges to help during competition. You may approach the delegates/organisers to ask how you can best help out. In fact, competitiors may be assigned tasks such as being a judge or scrambler during the competition, depending on their experience. You may also want to check this out Judging Tutorial for Newcomers

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).

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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