LogoReturn to Pakistan 2024
- Date
- May 18, 2024
- City
- Islamabad, Pakistan
- Venue
Kiran Hall, Hillview Hotel, Markaz F-7, Islamabad
- Address
- Main Jinnah Super Market, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
- Details
Kiran Hall
- Website
- Return to Pakistan 2024 website
- Contact
- Organizers
- Abdullah Gulab, Cubing Pakistan, Fatima Gulab, Malik Asad Majeed, Mohammad Azam, Nusrat Azam, and Sarah Strong
- WCA Delegates
- Abdullah Gulab and Muhammad Haris Aamir
- Download all the competition's details as PDF .
- Information
Return to Pakistan 2024 is organized by cubingPakistan
cubingPakistan, Pakistan's WCA recognized Regional Organization is pleased to announce that competitions are returning to Pakistan after 5 years.
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- Events
- Main event
- Competitor limit
- 80
- Number of times bookmarked
- 18
- 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 80 competitors.
The base registration fee for this competition is ₨4,000 (Pakistani Rupee).
Registration fees won't be refunded under any circumstance.
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.
On the spot registrations will be accepted with a base registration fee of ₨5,000 (Pakistani Rupee).
Any spectator can attend for free.
Please see tabs for more information on the competition.
Your registration will only be confirmed after full payment has been received.
If you have not competed before, please make an account on the WCA website first.
Competitor List
Registrants must pay the registration fee in order to be added to the competitor list. Unpaid registrations will not be accepted. Organizers manually accept registrations one at a time in the order the registration fees are paid, so you may have to wait a while before your name could show up on the competitor list.
Once the competitor list reaches the 100 competitor limit, registrants who pay the registration fee will be added to the waiting list instead of the competitor list. Due to the competitor limit, completing your registration within the initial registration period does not guarantee you a spot on the competitor list.
Waiting List
The waiting list is ordered based on when payment is received. You can ask about your position on the waiting list by emailing cubingPakistan.
If anyone on the competitor list deletes their registration, the person at the top of the waiting list will be moved to the competitor list. After May 11, 2024 6:00 PM PKT, the competitor list will be finalized and registrants who are still on the waiting list will be refunded 100% of their registration fee. Anyone on the waiting list may email cubingPakistan at any time to have their registration deleted (forfeiting your spot on the waiting list) and be refunded 100% of their registration fee.
If the competitor list fills up quickly, registration could close earlier than the originally listed date (May 11, 2024). Otherwise the waiting list will close at the same time that registration closes.
Follow this link on How to Pay?
If you have registered on the WCA website and paid according to the "How to Pay" tab and your name has not shown up in the list of competitors within 3-4 days, please contact the organizing team. In this case, please email the Main Organizer and the organization team will look into solving your concern.
| Event | Round | Format | Time limit | Cutoff | Proceed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3x3x3 Cube | First round | Ao5 | 10:00.00 | Top 16 advance to next round | |
| Second round | Ao5 | 10:00.00 | Top 8 advance to next round | ||
| Final | Ao5 | 10:00.00 | |||
| 2x2x2 Cube | First round | Bo2 / Ao5 | 10:00.00 | 2 attempts to get < 20.00 | Top 8 advance to next round |
| Final | Ao5 | 10:00.00 | |||
| 4x4x4 Cube | First round | Bo2 / Ao5 | 10:00.00 | 2 attempts to get < 1:30.00 | Top 8 advance to next round |
| Final | Ao5 | 10:00.00 | |||
| Pyraminx | First round | Bo2 / Ao5 | 10:00.00 | 2 attempts to get < 20.00 | Top 8 advance to next round |
| Final | Ao5 | 10:00.00 |
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Schedule for Saturday (May 18, 2024)
Please go through all tabs provided on the WCA page for this competition as it contains very important information that you are required to know about before and during the competition.
Arrival
All competitors are advised to arrive 15 minutes before the events you are scheduled to compete in to ensure that you do not miss your events. Showing up excessively late to your group may result in not being allowed to compete in that event.
Name Tags Pickup
If you have registered and paid before online registration closes, you will be able to pick up your name tags from the check-in desk (or from the Delegate). If you register on-site, you will receive a blank name tag to write your name on. All on-site registrants will compete in the last group of the round.
When you arrive, you will receive a lanyard with personalized information detailing your events and what group you will be competing in for each event. In addition, you will also have staff assignments on your lanyard. Every competitor is expected to help out this competition.
Groups
Once registration closes, all competitors will be assigned to different groups for each event. Please take a look at the Groups tab a few days before the competition to find your respective competing groups and volunteering/staffing assignments.
Guests
All competitors are limited to 2 guests per competitor. Extra guests per competitor may be asked to leave the venue if the venue is overcrowded and/or there is disruption in conducting the competition.
New Competitors
Please watch this excellent WCA Competitor Tutorial Video created by Speedcubing Canada to familiarize yourself with how WCA competitions and rules work.
It is advised that you go through the WCA regulations as well. If you have any questions about them, feel free to ask the delegate during the competition.
There will be a new competitor tutorial as well before the start of the competition so it is greatly recommended that you attend it.
If you are excited to compete, ready to sign up, and have a WCA account, click register, fill out the information that is asked and submit. This will get you registered WCA's system and one step closer to your first official solve!
Please keep in mind that you still have to pay before your registration is confirmed. Details are found on the registration page and on the How to Pay? tab.
Do not pay if you have not registered for this competition or made an account first!
Dear Competitors.
Your registration will only be confirmed after full payment has been received. If you have not competed before, please make an account on the WCA website first.
There are two ways to pay for your registration.
Method 1(for international and domestic competitors)
Directly deposit your payments to the Bank Account of cubingPAKISTAN
Title: Devotion
Bank: JS
A/C No: PK58JSBL9222000002228133 or 2228133
After depositing the fee, take a picture or scan your receipt/ proof of payment (ensure that the name of the competitor is visible on the receipt) and email it to execdir@cubingpakistan.com. This is the same process used during prior competitions.
Method 2 (for domestic competitors only)
Pay through Easypaisa or JazzCash
Account Name: Mohammad Azam
Phone number: +92-300-5010777
Please ensure to add the name of the competitor in the 'Add a message' section so that your registration is accepted in a timely fashion.
You may contact Mohammad Azam, Executive Director of cubingPakistan at +92-300-5010777 if you wish to ask any questions or pay in person. Please remember to pay after you have registered online.
You may also find this information on www.cubingpakistan.com.
Walk-in registrations are only accepted after online registration closes on May 11th, 2024 and if we have not reached our competitor limit of 80 competitors. Registration will be on a first-come, first-serve basis until we reach 80 competitors. If you are registering on the day of the competition please make sure to bring the cash amount of Rs.5000 to register. Further details are available on the registration page.
Happy cubing!
Walk-in Registrations
If the number of registered competitors is less than the competitor limit when registration closes, walk-in registrations will be accepted until the competitor limit as stated on the 'Info' page is reached.
If the competitor limit is reached before online registration closes, NO WALK-IN REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Registration will be open during most of the day from 08:30 AM to 4:00 PM at the check-in desk. The walk-in registration fee is Rs 5000. Cash is the only mode of payment accepted for walk-in registrations.
Further Information
If you register on site and this is your first time competing in a WCA competition, you will need to bring the following information with you:
- ID with Name and Date of Birth
- Country of citizenship (Note: For individuals representing countries other than Pakistan, we shall require proof of citizenship such as a passport, or certificate of citizenship)
- Current Email address
- List of events you want to compete in
If you register on site and you have competed in a WCA competition before, you will need to provide the following:
- ID with Name and Date of Birth
- Email address (Note: This must be the same email address associated with your WCA ID.)
- WCA ID
- List of events you want to compete in
Volunteering
We would like to stress the fact that this competition can only run smoothly and finish on time with the help of volunteers.
Per Regulations 1e2 and 1f2, all competitors must be available to help judge and scramble.
No experience is necessary for volunteering activities such as judging and running. We will teach you how to do these tasks if you are interested. This will happen right after the new competitor tutorial and is a great opportunity for family members of competitors to be involved as well without competing.
Staff
If you would like to support cubingPakistan in a higher capacity, please fill out the following staff form for Return to Pakistan 2024.
If you are interested in coming to the competition just to volunteer, please send an email to the competition organizer before the competition.
We will be calling up competitors in groups to ensure that the competition runs smoothly and that competitors do not have to wait for all other competitors to go before their next attempt.
The groups for each competitor will be posted after online registration closes.
Live results will be available online at WCA Live.
You may also use the QR code located on your nametag to be directed to the competition WCA link.
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cubingPAKISTAN will provide prizes and certificates to all podium holders.
Cash Prize
3x3x3
1st Place - Rs 10,000
2nd Place - Rs 7,000
3rd Place - Rs 4,000
All Other Events
1st Place - Rs 4,000
2nd Place - Rs 2,000
3rd Place - Rs 1,000
Certificates
All participants will receive a certificate of participation.
All podium place holders will receive a podium certificate.
Medals
All podium place holders will receive medals for their respective positions.
Main Event Winner
The winner of the main event (3x3x3) will also receive a Shield award.
Miscellaneous
The Fastest Newcomer and Youngest Competitor will also receive an award.
Details will be announced soon.
FAQ
When does the competition start? When should I arrive at the venue?
A: The check-in desk opens at 8:30 AM, opening ceremony is at 9:00 AM, and the first round starts at 9:30 AM. Please see the schedule for full details.
Q: Do I use my own cube to compete?
A: Yes! You are responsible for your own hardware in order to compete.
Q: What is the normal age of competitors at these events?
A: All ages are welcome, but in general competitors are between 10 and 20 years old. Don't let this stop you though, everyone can and should cube!
Q: What is the competition like?
A: A competition usually runs throughout the whole day where cubers meet up and have fun, although you are more than welcome to stay the whole day or leave whenever. You will compete in events you have signed up for and when not competing you're able to hang out in the audience and interact with other cubers.
Q: How do I find results?
A: All results are posted on the WCA page a couple of days after the competition finishes. However, for the day of competing, go to WCA Live to find information about current events. This is also where you will find information about 2nd and 3rd rounds of events.
Q: Why am I not on the registration list yet?
A: Make sure you pay your registration fee in order to be automatically placed on the registered list, which will also guarantee you a spot in the competition. If payment may be an issue, or you are not sure if you can attend, use the contact button to talk to us, and see if we can work out another payment strategy, or have you pay on arrival at the competition. No matter what your situation may be, please register online. It is much easier for us to have you register now and pay later than to have to input information at another time.
How many events can I compete in?
A: You can register to compete in as many events as you'd like, as long as you know how to solve the puzzle (per WCA Regulation 2k6) and, if applicable, qualify to compete in the event.
Can I change the events I am registered for?
A: If you are a registered competitor you may change your registered events until Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:30 PM PKT through the very bottom section on the registration page.
Q: Are there age divisions?
A: No. All competitors compete in the same group.
Q: Can I have fun at this event?
A: Yes! Cubing is amazing, and we sincerely hope you enjoy the competition!
Q: Can I take photos and make video recordings at the competition?
A: Personal and non-commercial photos and video recordings (including Youtube, Twitch etc) are allowed. If you are a member of the media, please contact cubingPakistan at execdir@cubingpakistan.com.
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).
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.