LogoCubingUSA Great Lakes Championship 2023
- Date
- Oct 20 - 22, 2023
- City
- Columbus, Ohio, United States
- Venue
- Address
- 1739 N. High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43210, Friday: 337 Annie and John Glenn Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210
- Details
Archie M Griffin Grand Ballroom, Friday: Meeting Rooms #1-3
- Contact
- Organization team
- Organizers
- Braden Richards, Carter Kucala, Mason Langenderfer, Midwest Cubing Association, Sean Cutshaw, The Rubik's Cube Club at Ohio State, and Zeke Mackay
- WCA Delegates
- Alison Meador, Braden Richards, Carter Kucala, Javier Gonzalez-Napoleoni, Kayla Brown, Mason Langenderfer, Simon Kellum, Zachary Garber, and Zeke Mackay
- Download all the competition's details as PDF .
- Information
FRIDAY WILL TAKE PLACE IN A DIFFERENT LOCATION THAN SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. PLEASE SEE THE TRAVEL TAB FOR MORE INFORMATION
This competition is supported by the Midwest Cubing Association and CubingUSA as the Great Lakes Regional Championship of 2022.
The following states are eligible for the title of Great Lakes Champion: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin.This competition will also feature several Extra Events on Friday after the Staff Competition. If you are interested in competing in these events, please see the Extra Events tab for more information
On Saturday, we will also feature a special States Relay event, where teams from the Great Lakes states will face off head-to-head to crown the States Relay champions.
CubingUSA Great Lakes FMC Championship will be announced at a later date, and will take place in multiple locations on October 14th, 2023.
- Events
- Main event
- Competitor limit
- 300
- Number of times bookmarked
- 160
- Registration period
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Online registration opened and will close .
- Registration requirements
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Create a WCA account here if you don't have one.
If this is not your first competition, associate your WCA ID to your WCA account here.
Register for this competition here.
There is a competitor limit of 300 competitors.
The base registration fee for this competition is $65 (United States Dollar).
The registration fee has to be paid through Stripe here once registered.
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 on the Register tab.
No on the spot registrations will be accepted.
Any spectator can attend for free.
Ohio State University students (and alumni) are able to participate in this competition for 20% off. If you are attending or graduated from The Ohio State University, register for the competition as normal and pay the full registration fee to be accepted. Your registration will not be accepted if the full fee is not paid. Once accepted, please contact Braden Richards at ohiostatecubeclub@gmail.com with a picture of your BuckID or some other valid proof of current or previous attendance. Once verified, 20% of your registration will be refunded.
If you an Ohio State University student or alumni but are not a member of The Rubik's Cube Club at Ohio State, you can contact me at the email previously listed to join the club.To register for the Extra Events on Friday, please see the Extra Events tab
| Event | Round | Format | Time limit | Cutoff | Proceed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3x3x3 Cube | First round | Ao5 | 10:00.00 | Top 150 advance to next round | |
| Second round | Ao5 | 10:00.00 | Top 60 advance to next round | ||
| Semi Final | Ao5 | 10:00.00 | Top 12 advance to next round | ||
| Final | Ao5 | 10:00.00 | |||
| 2x2x2 Cube | First round | Ao5 | 1:00.00 | Top 75 advance to next round | |
| Second round | Ao5 | 1:00.00 | Top 16 advance to next round | ||
| Final | Ao5 | 1:00.00 | |||
| 4x4x4 Cube | First round | Bo2 / Ao5 | 2:30.00 | 2 attempts to get < 1:30.00 | Top 75 advance to next round |
| Second round | Ao5 | 2:30.00 | Top 16 advance to next round | ||
| Final | Ao5 | 2:30.00 | |||
| 5x5x5 Cube | First round | Bo2 / Ao5 | 3:30.00 | 2 attempts to get < 2:30.00 | Top 12 advance to next round |
| Final | Ao5 | 3:30.00 | |||
| 6x6x6 Cube | First round | Bo1 / Mo3 | 7:00.00 | 1 attempt to get < 4:00.00 | Top 12 advance to next round |
| Final | Mo3 | 7:00.00 | |||
| 7x7x7 Cube | First round | Bo1 / Mo3 | 8:00.00 | 1 attempt to get < 5:00.00 | Top 12 advance to next round |
| Final | Mo3 | 8:00.00 | |||
| 3x3x3 Blindfolded | First round | Bo3 | 15:00.00 cumulative * | Top 16 advance to next round | |
| Final | Bo3 | 15:00.00 cumulative * | |||
| 3x3x3 One-Handed | First round | Bo2 / Ao5 | 1:30.00 | 2 attempts to get < 45.00 | Top 75 advance to next round |
| Second round | Ao5 | 1:30.00 | Top 16 advance to next round | ||
| Final | Ao5 | 1:30.00 | |||
| Clock | First round | Bo2 / Ao5 | 1:00.00 | 2 attempts to get < 30.00 | Top 16 advance to next round |
| Final | Ao5 | 1:00.00 | |||
| Megaminx | First round | Bo2 / Ao5 | 5:00.00 | 2 attempts to get < 2:30.00 | Top 12 advance to next round |
| Final | Ao5 | 5:00.00 | |||
| Pyraminx | First round | Ao5 | 1:00.00 | Top 75 advance to next round | |
| Second round | Ao5 | 1:00.00 | Top 16 advance to next round | ||
| Final | Ao5 | 1:00.00 | |||
| Skewb | First round | Ao5 | 1:00.00 | Top 75 advance to next round | |
| Second round | Ao5 | 1:00.00 | Top 16 advance to next round | ||
| Final | Ao5 | 1:00.00 | |||
| Square-1 | First round | Bo2 / Ao5 | 1:20.00 | 2 attempts to get < 45.00 | Top 16 advance to next round |
| Final | Ao5 | 1:20.00 | |||
| 4x4x4 Blindfolded | Final | Bo3 | 45:00.00 cumulative * | ||
| 5x5x5 Blindfolded | Final | Bo3 | 1:00:00.00 cumulative * | ||
| 3x3x3 Multi-Blind | Final | Bo2 | 10:00.00 per cube, up to 60:00.00 |
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Schedule for Saturday (October 21, 2023)
Schedule for Sunday (October 22, 2023)
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Schedule for Friday (October 20, 2023)
Venue:
Saturday / Sunday:
Ohio Union
1739 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43210
Archie M. Griffin Ballroom - 2nd Floor
Friday:
Recreation and Physical Activities Center
337 Annie and John Glenn Avenue , Columbus, OH 43210
Meeting Rooms #1-3 - 3rd Floor
Parking:
Saturday / Sunday:
Ohio Union North Parking Garage
Ohio Union South Parking Garage
Parking is $10.25 per day in off-peak hours (Weekends and 6pm-midnight on weekdays) or $17.00 per day during the week
Friday:
OSU Campus Parking Information
There are a multitude of parking garages on OSU campus. The Neil garage is the closest but others include the 12th Avenue Garage and Tuttle Garage.
Hotels:
We plan to have a hotel block with a local hotel for this competition. More information will come closer to the competition.
Travel:
The closest airport to the Ohio Union is the John Glenn International Airport. You can find more information about flying to Columbus at that link.
To get to the Ohio Union from the airport, take I-670 W and follow until you reach exit 4A, then contine onto US-23 North to North 4th Street. From there, follow US-23, then turn left onto Chittenden Avenue and then turn right onto North High Street.
Columbus is accessible by buses operated by COTA, including a route from the Columbus airport to downtown, all of which can be found at that link.
Ohio State Football Game:
As of now, there is an Ohio State Football game against Penn State announced for Saturday, October 21st 2023. This will make travel and hotels slightly more difficult than a normal competition. Because the university will focus on the football crowd of over 100,000 compared to our expected attendance of 1,000, we recommend people get hotels and travel plans set as soon as you can. We will do what we can to ensure things go smoothly and everyone has a fantastic time.
ALL COMPETITORS MUST READ THIS TAB BEFORE REGISTERING
All newcomers must be familiar with the WCA Regulations before competing. This video gives a basic overview of the rules. Note that this video is fairly old and some information may be outdated.
In addition, please read this document before coming to the competition.
Finally, please be familiar with how to judge at a cubing competition. All competitors will be required to judge in at least one of the events they are competing in. This video gives a basic overview of how to judge, and does include more up-to-date information. This document gives an overview of Competing, Judging, and Running.
PLEASE READ THE TRAVEL TAB. THIS TAB INCLUDES IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON PARKING, EXTRA REQUIREMENTS, AND DIRECTIONS TO FRIDAY'S EVENTS
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.
FAQ:
Who can compete?
Everyone is welcome to compete. All you need to do is register for the event.
Is there a competitor limit?
Yes, it is 300 competitors. You just need to make sure to register before the registration deadline.
How do I register?
Click on the registration tab on the competition website and follow the instructions.
Where can I find my WCA ID?
If you have never competed before, you do not have a WCA ID. You will automatically be assigned one when the results for your first competition are posted. If you have competed before, you can find your WCA ID and profile by searching for yourself on the WCA website.
Do spectators have to pay to attend?
Nope! Spectators may attend free of charge. However we may have a limit on how many spectators can attend per competitor. Check out the registration requirements for more information.
This is my first competition. What do I need to know?
There is a lot of good information available in the "Competitor Information - MUST READ" tab.
I can only attend for part of the competition. Can I do my solves early?
Unfortunately, no. In order to keep the competition running smoothly, we have to stay on schedule.
When do I need to show up?
Look at the schedule on the competition website. You must be present and ready to compete during all events that you are registered for. The schedule is subject to change. We recommend coming about 15-30 minutes before the start of your first event.
Where can I see the results for the competition?
During the competition, live results will be posted on WCA Live. These results are unofficial. A week or so after the competition, official results will be posted on the WCA website.
Can I join The Rubik's Cube Club at Ohio State?
Anyone is welcome to attend our club! If you currently attend The Ohio State University or some other Columbus College, or you wish to attend meetings and are in high school or below, please email us at ohiostatecubeclub@gmail.com
This competition is sponsored by TheCubicle! They will be providing prizes to our podium finishers, regional champions, as well as a $5 gift card to their shop to each new competitor. You can check out their site by clicking on the image below.
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Prizes for this competition are as follows:
3x3 Gold: $70
3x3 Silver: $50
3x3 Bronze: $30
3x3 Great Lakes Champion: $70
Other events Gold: $20
Other events Silver: $14
Other events Bronze: $10
Other events Great Lakes Champion: $20
3x3 State Champion (IL,IN,KY,MI,OH,WI): $10
States Relay Champion: $10
Unofficial Event Winner: $10
CubingUSA Great Lakes FMC Championship will be held on October 14, 2023 with locations across the region!
Stay tuned for an official announcement of this competition coming soon.
Due to the large competitor limit and nature of this championship, we will need a lot of experienced staff to help out at this competition. We are primarily looking for individuals who have been to multiple competitions, are attending all 3 days of the competition (or at least Friday Night through Sunday), and have at least some staffing experience. Parents are also welcome to apply for staff. If you are interested in applying, please fill out this form: Staff Application
Staff List will be made official by October 1st. If you are selected, you will recieve an email informing you before the competition.
Staff Benefits will include:
* $30 refund from registration fee
* Staff Competition for some 1st rounds (Friday)
* Free T-Shirt
* Lunch provided on Saturday and Sunday
* Free Snacks
* Private resting area
Staff benefits are not final and are contingent on performance and the competition filling.
This is the fourth annual CubingUSA Great Lakes Championship, part of a series of Regional Championships supported by CubingUSA. The goal of these competitions is to allow competitors from all over the country to compete for regional titles. The Great Lakes region is comprised of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin.
While only residents of the Great Lakes states are eligible to win the title of Great Lakes Champion, residents of any state or country are welcome to compete.
Find out more about CubingUSA and Regional Championships
We ask that competitors expecting to have a chance at a Great Lakes Champion title bring proof of residence (current driver's license or school ID, etc.)
More information regarding eligibility can be found here.
More information will be available closer to the competition.
More information will be available closer to the competition
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.