• What does the WAC do?
• Requirements and expectations
• How to Apply

Dear WCA Community,

The WCA Appeals Committee (WAC) is looking for new members! Interested community members of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Due to the nature of the WAC’s work, the following requirements apply:

• Candidates must have served a period of at least 12 consecutive months as a WCA Volunteer (this does not have to be a current position).
• Candidates must not be a serving member of the WCA Board, the WCA Regulations Committee, or the WCA Integrity Committee (or must be willing to relinquish the role upon appointment to this role).

What does the WAC do?

The official rights and duties of the WAC are documented in WCA Motion 10.2025.4 - Appeals Committee. The WCA Appeals Committee is a small team that handles appeals made by members of the WCA affected by a decision made by either the WCA Integrity Committee (WIC) or the WCA Regulations Committee (WRC).

Members of the WAC examine the provided evidence and determine whether the grounds for an appeal are valid or not. Then, a thorough analysis of the original committee’s decision is made to reach a final verdict which can overturn or uphold the decision.

Requirements and expectations

The qualities and requirements expected of candidates are:

• At least 16 years of age as of April 1st, 2025.
• Availability throughout the week – expected time commitment of ~3 hours per week.
• Ability to communicate comfortably in written English.
• Ability to patiently communicate with people whose first language is not English.
• Ability to communicate constructively and respectfully, even when you disagree.
• Familiarity with the WCA Regulations and Guidelines, though it is not necessary nor expected that applicants have a perfect working knowledge.
• Familiarity with the Code of Conduct and the Code of Ethics.
• Familiarity with the competition environment.

How to Apply

Candidacy documents must include:

• A brief personal introduction.
• Summary of activities done for the WCA and the cubing community.
• Overview of skills relevant to the role.
• Motivation for joining the WAC.

Candidacy documents must be in PDF format. The application period is open for candidates to submit their candidacy document from now until April 11th, 2025, 23:59 UTC privately to Rui Reis (rreis@worldcubeassociation.org).

You can expect a reply to confirm whether your application is complete, and may receive a request for an interview with the WAC Leader and up to two other members.

Thank you for your interest in assisting the Appeals Committee and the WCA!