{"totalPages":48,"posts":[{"id":14247,"slug":"new-volunteer-position-board-april-2026","title":"New Volunteer Position Board (April 2026)","sticky":true,"created_at":"2026-04-22T22:43:41.000Z","url":"/posts/new-volunteer-position-board-april-2026","author_name":"Dan Smith","class":"post","body":"Dear WCA Community,\n\nWe are excited to introduce a new way to share volunteer positions across the WCA.\n\n**New Volunteer Position Board**\n\nAll WCA Team Member positions will now be published on a centralized Volunteer Position Board via a link located on the WCA home page under “Volunteer”. Each listing will include role details and number of openings as well as application instructions and deadlines. Applicants can also easily compare open positions in one location. Click this [link](https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/volunteer-positions) to view the current open positions.\n\nThis is a temporary solution for now to accommodate several Teams having expressed interest in attracting candidates. A permanent solution will be implemented as part of a new WCA website rollout later this year.\n\nAs part of this change, most individual volunteer positions will no longer be posted on the WCA Website or Forums. However, they will continue to be promoted via our [Social Media](https://linktr.ee/worldcubeassociation) channels. \n\n**Expanding the WCA Volunteer Base**\n\nThis initiative is part of a larger effort to bring more volunteers into the WCA community. You don’t have to be a speedcuber to apply for a position or even know how to solve the Rubik’s Cube. You can be a family member, a friend, or just someone interested in growing our sport. Also, a number of positions require specialized skills such as: child safeguarding, bookkeeping, human resources, social media, software development, etc.\n\n**Recruitment for Team Leaders and Senior Delegates**\n\nTeam Leader and Senior Delegate positions will continue to be recruited only through current volunteers via internal email channels. This ensures candidates have the experience required for these specialized roles.\n\nWe will also continue to publicly announce all new appointments.\n"},{"id":14246,"slug":"wca-regulations-committee-leader-announcement-april-2026","title":"WCA Regulations Committee Leader Announcement (April 2026)","sticky":true,"created_at":"2026-04-15T23:00:05.000Z","url":"/posts/wca-regulations-committee-leader-announcement-april-2026","author_name":"Sherry Tao (陶心仪)","class":"post","body":"Dear WCA Community,\n\nWe are happy to announce that Kaidyn De Luca-Mazza has been appointed as the new Leader of the WCA Regulations Committee (WRC). Kaidyn was already working as a Member of the WRC.\n\n<!-- break -->\nKaidyn was selected by the WCA Board and approved in a vote, as described in Section 5 of our [Motion](https://documents.worldcubeassociation.org/documents/motions/10.2025.0%20-%20Committees%20and%20Teams.pdf) about WCA Committees and Teams. This appointment is effective as of March 14, 2026.\n\nWe thank Carter Kucala, who will remain as a senior member of the WRC, for the work they have done as the leader, and wish Kaidyn the best of luck in his new role.\n\nKaidyn was the only applicant for the role, and his successful candidacy document can be found [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-X5yw6E3vPx4DLIUQIqlXLQnFyyyDxWH)."},{"id":14243,"slug":"call-for-applicants-wca-financial-committee-members-march-2026","title":"Call for Applicants - WCA Financial Committee Members (March 2026)","sticky":true,"created_at":"2026-03-27T00:21:48.000Z","url":"/posts/call-for-applicants-wca-financial-committee-members-march-2026","author_name":"Kyle Kayden Renatus","class":"post","body":"Dear WCA Community,\n\nThe **WCA Financial Committee (WFC)** is looking for new members, and we’d love to hear from you. You don’t need to be a finance professional - but any knowledge or background in accounting would be advantageous. If you’re curious, reliable, and want to help the WCA run better behind the scenes this might be for you.\n\n**What does the WCA Financial Committee actually do?**\n<!--break-->\nIn simple terms, we help make sure the WCA’s money is handled responsibly and used to support cubing around the world. That includes things like:\n\n* Tracking income and expenses and ensuring it is reconciled and categorized\n* Supporting funding programs (travel, equipment, regional organization support)\n* Helping plan and monitor the WCA’s budget\n* Creating clear financial reports for the community and for regulatory filings\n* Improving financial processes and governance as the WCA grows\n\nYou would not be expected to do all of this — committee members usually focus on a subset of tasks based on their interests, experience, and goals as a volunteer.\n\n**Who is this a good fit for?**\n\n* Volunteers who want to contribute beyond local competitions\n* Students or early-career professionals looking for real non-profit experience\n* Anyone interested in how an international non-profit actually operates\n\nYou’ll work alongside experienced committee members, the WCA COO, and the WCA Treasurer, and we’re happy to support newer volunteers as they learn.\n\nYou must be at least 18 years old and able to communicate clearly in written English. Although not required, any experience in financial operations, bookkeeping, grant program administration, or accounting policy development would be a great skill to bring to the team.\n\n**Time commitment**\nOn average, the commitment is about **3-5 hours per week**, though this can vary depending on the projects you’re involved in.\n\nMost coordination happens asynchronously via email and chat, and we aim to stay reasonably responsive as a team.\n\n**How to apply**\nPlease send a **Word document or PDF** that includes:\n\n* A short personal introduction\n* A summary of your involvement in the cubing community (if any)\n* Your motivation for joining the Finance Committee\n* An overview of any relevant skills or experience (professional or volunteer)\n\n**Email your application to [ehollingdale@worldcubeassociation.org](mailto:ehollingdale@worldcubeassociation.org)** **by 9 May 2026**. You’ll receive a confirmation once we’ve received it, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.\n\nIf you’re unsure whether you’re a “perfect fit” — apply anyway. We value different backgrounds, perspectives, and levels of experience.\n\nIf you’d like more background, please refer to [WCA Motion 10.2024.6 - WCA Financial Committee](https://documents.worldcubeassociation.org/documents/motions/10.2024.6%20-%20Financial%20Committee.pdf) and [WCA Motion 11.2025.1 - Finances](https://documents.worldcubeassociation.org/documents/motions/11.2025.1%20-%20Finances.pdf). The annual WCA Financial Reports, available on the [WCA Documents](https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/documents) page under \"Finances\", also provide useful background on the committee's operations.\n\nIf you have questions before applying, feel free to reach out. We look forward to hearing from you."},{"id":14245,"slug":"integrity-committee-digest-2026-q1","title":"Integrity Committee Digest - 2026 Q1","sticky":false,"created_at":"2026-04-07T06:09:09.000Z","url":"/posts/integrity-committee-digest-2026-q1","author_name":"Zachary Miller","class":"post","body":"Hi WCA Community,\n\nBelow you can find a summary of some of the notable cases the WCA Integrity Committee has worked on, as well as some general WIC updates from the past three months.\nIn the last quarter, the WCA Integrity Committee opened **12** cases and closed **16**. This resulted in **5 bans** and **4 warnings**, while **7** cases ended with **no action.** Below, you can find summaries of some notable cases:\n\n* The WCA Integrity Committee was made aware of serious concerns regarding a competitor, which also involved legal action being pursued. Although these incidents happened outside the sphere of the WCA and proceedings are still ongoing, the WCA Integrity Committee and WCA Board determined that precautionary action was warranted. With the prior approval of the WCA Board, the WIC issued a suspension from competing, attending official competitions and posting on the forum. The WCA Integrity Committee will monitor the legal proceedings and take the necessary actions once they are concluded.\n* * With this in mind, the WIC would like to remind all community members that if you notice behavior that is inappropriate or violates our policies, please report such behavior to your local WCA delegates, as well as the WIC at integrity@worldcubeassociation.org. Our mission is to be able to serve as the confidant for disciplinary issues for the community, and we will always take these matters seriously. \n* The WCA Integrity Committee was informed of a competitor who had been caught stealing puzzles from other competitors and engaging in disruptive behavior. In addition, the competitor had previously been involved in multiple minor incidents of a similar nature. The competitor was issued a ban from competing and attending official competitions.\n* The WCA Integrity Committee was made aware of a competitor who was engaging in inappropriate behavior at a WCA competition. This behavior continued at other competitions after the competitor was warned by the WIC. The competitor in question was issued a ban from participating and attending WCA competitions. \n* The WCT noted to the WIC that a competitor had made multiple posts on the WCA Forum that violated the WCA Code of Conduct, which were flagged and removed from public view. The competitor was issued a warning for these posts. The WIC would like to remind the WCA Community that all officially managed platforms, including the WCA Forum, are under the purview of the WCA’s Code of Conduct and to make sure to conduct themselves in these spaces accordingly. \n* The majority of our cases this quarter involved the WCA Integrity Committee handling a number of incidents in which some competitors cheated in various ways, including:\n* * Stopping the timer with their wrists before finishing the solve\n* * Peeking under their blindfolds during blindfolded events\n* * Applying moves during inspection \n* Some competitors were banned from competing for these respective incidents, and the concerned attempts were disqualified. \n\nGeneral WIC updates:\n\n* Since its creation, the WCA Integrity Committee has been working to create and update a variety of documents aimed at supporting the WCA Volunteers in safety matters. In light of the first incident described in this digest, the WIC Development Team will step up its efforts to develop training resources for ensuring the safety of WCA Volunteers, competitors and spectators at WCA competitions. The WIC recently received support to develop such resources, and we are extremely excited and eager to develop these with potential partners over the coming quarters. \n* The WIC anticipates opening a new call for applicants soon to fill positions across all subteams. We should have more information to share closer to the end of the month. We highly encourage any interested community members to apply when the call for applicants opens!\n* Swami Srinivasan (2015SRIN02) was recently appointed as Senior Member of the WCA Integrity Committee. He was also appointed as Leader of the Ethics sub-team. We congratulate him and wish him the best of luck in his new roles.\n* Cade Beck (2018BECK05) was recently appointed as Senior Member of the WCA Integrity Committee. We congratulate him and wish him the best of luck in their new role.\n* Glenn Koster (2022JRGL01) and Bertie Longden (2014LONG06) recently stepped down from their positions as WIC members. Thank you so much for your work Glenn and Bertie!\n\nDo you have questions for the WCA Integrity Committee? Feel free to send us an [email](mailto:integrity@worldcubeassociation.org). Our inboxes are always open!"},{"id":14244,"slug":"changes-to-wca-head-to-head-format-april-2026","title":"Changes to WCA Head-to-Head Format (April 2026)","sticky":false,"created_at":"2026-04-01T00:00:06.000Z","url":"/posts/changes-to-wca-head-to-head-format-april-2026","author_name":"Kyle Kayden Renatus","class":"post","body":"Dear WCA Community,\n\nOver the past few months, we have hosted several competitions featuring the new Head-to-Head format in the 3x3, 3x3 One-Handed, 3x3 Blindfolded and 4x4 events. Based on extensive feedback received from the community in-person and via livestreams on the [WCA Youtube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@WorldCubeAssociationOfficial), the following changes have been made:\n\n* The 3x3 Fewest Moves and 3x3 Multi-Blind events have been added to the list of Head-to-Head events.\n* The restriction on competitions not running for longer than 16 hours without a break of at least 9 hours will be removed for competitions featuring the Head-to-Head format.\n* Minor changes regarding the organisation of Head-to-Head competitions.\n\nThe decision to include 3x3 Fewest Moves and 3x3 Multi-Blind was a decision to unite them with the other 3x3-based events as part of this opportunity. This decision was made following consultations with world-class cubers in these events, who agreed with the public feedback that these events being omitted was confusing, and that they would love the opportunity for their main events to be given a spotlight on the international stage.\n\nWe are confident that these changes will substantially improve the experience for both competitors and spectators of a WCA Head-to-Head competition. \n\nFor more information regarding these changes, please read our [public explainer document here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/11deVZ2BePo-zepsLxe3o0LOUKKVN6rJw/view?usp=sharing)."},{"id":14242,"slug":"changes-in-the-board-of-directors-march-2026","title":"Changes in the Board of Directors (March 2026)","sticky":false,"created_at":"2026-03-16T00:02:49.000Z","url":"/posts/changes-in-the-board-of-directors-march-2026","author_name":"Sherry Tao (陶心仪)","class":"post","body":"Dear WCA Community,\n\nWe would like to inform you that effective March 16th 2026, Kerrie Jarman has decided to step down from her position on the WCA Board of Directors.\n\nWe would like to thank Kerrie for her contribution to the organization as a Director, Vice-Chair, and Chair over the last 2 and a half years. She has been a tremendous help to the organization during her term and we wish her the best in her other tasks.\n\nThe remainder of the Board appreciates your patience over the next few months as we consolidate our resources and plan for the future so that we can continue conducting tasks to ensure the operation of our organization."},{"id":14241,"slug":"dan-smith-appointed-chief-operating-officer-of-the-world-cube-association","title":"Dan Smith Appointed Chief Operating Officer of the World Cube Association","sticky":false,"created_at":"2026-03-10T19:55:46.000Z","url":"/posts/dan-smith-appointed-chief-operating-officer-of-the-world-cube-association","author_name":"Kyle Kayden Renatus","class":"post","body":"Dear WCA Community,\n\nThe WCA Board of Directors is excited to announce the appointment of a new Chief Operating Officer, [Dan Smith](https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/persons/2018SMIT42)!\n\n<!-- break -->\n\nDan has been actively involved with the WCA for over four years. He previously served as a member of the Board of Directors, WCA Treasurer, and Senior Member of the Quality Assurance Committee, and currently serves as a member of the Finance Team and a WCA Delegate.\n\nDan’s professional background outside the WCA focuses on operations leadership, team development, process improvement, and delivering complex technical solutions. He has over 15 years of project management experience and has led teams of up to 25 while managing budgets up to $8 million. He holds an MBA from the University of Colorado and a BSc from the University of Maryland University College (now known as University of Maryland Global Campus).\n\nDan has been an active member of the speedcubing community since 2018, having organized and delegated over 50 competitions. In 2023, he joined the WCA Quality Assurance Committee, where he helped maintain educational materials and develop the Delegate training system (LMS).\n\nIn January 2025, Dan was elected to the WCA Board of Directors, where he made an immediate impact. He has worked closely with our sponsors on new initiatives, strengthened relationships between WCA leadership and teams across the organization, and engaged with volunteers at all levels.\n\nAs the WCA continues to grow in size and complexity, Dan understands that the COO role is not about changing the volunteer-driven identity that defines our organization, but about helping shape the WCA for the future.\n\nThe Board believes this role is best filled by someone who understands how the organization works at every level. Having worked closely with our global volunteer community, we believe Dan is the right person to serve as the WCA’s Chief Operating Officer. He stepped down from the Board and assumed his new role effective Thursday, March 5, 2026.\n"},{"id":14240,"slug":"wca-regulations-april-2026-misscramble-changes","title":"WCA Regulations - April 2026 (Misscramble Changes)","sticky":false,"created_at":"2026-03-09T07:00:09.000Z","url":"/posts/wca-regulations-april-2026-misscramble-changes","author_name":"Oliver Hexter","class":"post","body":"Dear WCA Community,\n\nThe WCA Regulations Committee would like to inform you about a new version of the WCA Regulations. This version will be in effect for competitions beginning on, or after, April 1st, 2026. The changes to the Regulations in this version are limited in scope and only affect the handling of incidents in which puzzles were not correctly scrambled (misscrambles). <!-- break -->\n\nIn summary, these changes:\n\n* Remove championship finals from the scope of the firmer Extra/DNS misscramble approach in Regulation 11i1. While scramble integrity remains important, this prioritizes the competitive integrity and spectacle of these rounds.\n* Also remove record/top 50 results in championship finals from this scope, as long as scramble double checking takes place. This avoids potentially unfair scenarios in which championship finals could still be affected, while encouraging measures to support correct scrambles in these contexts.\n* Provide support to ensure results still subject to stricter misscramble requirements (top results not in championship finals) can be checked once they take place, to minimise the chance of later DNS changes, and allowing subsequent round results not to be removed even if a misscramble is found after the competition.\n\nYou can review the wording changes in this [comparison on GitHub](https://github.com/thewca/wca-regulations/compare/official-2026-01-01-deployed...official-2026-04-01), where changes and additions are marked green and removals are marked red.\n\nYou can read a detailed description of changes in this [explainer document](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZjWbycRYNXugro6DbMbqY777llcBDIGE/view). The final changes made remain consistent with the draft changes circulated in February 2026, with no further amendments made."},{"id":14239,"slug":"wca-asian-championship-2026-update-march-2026","title":"WCA Asian Championship 2026 Update (March 2026)","sticky":false,"created_at":"2026-03-04T10:49:15.000Z","url":"/posts/wca-asian-championship-2026-update-march-2026","author_name":"Kerrie Jarman","class":"post","body":"Dear WCA Community,\n\nThe WCA Board and the WCA Major Championship Team (WMCT) wish to provide an important update regarding the 2026 WCA Asian Championship.\n\nAfter an extensive review of the current planning phase, we regret to announce that the championship will no longer be held in Shenyang, China. This decision follows a period of close collaboration between the WCA and local organizers to assess the logistical feasibility of the event.\n\nDuring this assessment, we have concluded that due to a number of factors outside of the WCA’s direct control, it is no longer possible to proceed with a continental-tier event in this location. These factors are complex and span a wide range of issues, from strategic to operational and everywhere in between and it became clear that we would not be able to navigate around these challenges. With the event date quickly approaching, we had to make this difficult decision to ensure our regional partners, and the community as a whole, have sufficient time to adjust their plans. \n\nThe WMCT and the WCA Board are actively exploring other possibilities to enable an Asian Championship to still take place in 2026. We are in direct contact with the Asian Regional Organizations, and will share more specific details with them shortly. We will provide an update to the WCA Community as soon as the selection process is complete.\n\nWe would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the Shenyang organization team for their hard work and dedication through the planning process. We share the community’s disappointment regarding this change and thank you for your continued patience as we work to deliver a high-quality championship experience.\n"},{"id":14238,"slug":"senior-delegate-announcement-europe-february-2026","title":"Senior Delegate Announcement - Europe (February 2026)","sticky":false,"created_at":"2026-02-20T15:13:24.000Z","url":"/posts/senior-delegate-announcement-europe-february-2026","author_name":"Thu Phuong Ngo","class":"post","body":"Dear WCA Community,\n\nWe are happy to announce we have a new Senior Delegate, Karol Zakrzewski, for Europe.\n\nKarol was selected by the WCA Board by voting among them, following Section 4 of our Motion about Senior Delegates.\n\nWe extend our support and best wishes to Karol in fulfilling his new responsibilities. His term as Senior Delegate starts on February 4, 2026.\n\nKarol was the only applicant for the role, and his successful candidacy document can be found [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Ld6qdCbFyrDUjuleEP4L27dd-R24uyFM)."}]}