All attendees (competitors + guests) must show valid proof of at least one of the following two requirements to be allowed in the venue:

1) They are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. To clarify, an individual is only considered fully vaccinated if they have received their second dose of a two-dose vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) along with their booster shot, or their only dose of a single-dose vaccine (J&J) along with their booster shot more than two weeks before the competition. Any dose received after August 17 is insufficient for entrance to the competition.

OR

2) They tested negative for COVID-19 within 96 hours (4 days) of the competition. The date when the test is conducted is what matters, not the date when the results are received. Any test conducted later than Tuesday, September 6th is insufficient for entrance to the competition. RAPID tests are permitted either with a dated photo, or the physical test.
Along with a full vaccination or negative test document, a valid ID must be shown and checked at the registration desk on the day of the competition. Any proof sent electronically to the organizers and/or delegates prior to the competition will not be accepted.

Competitors may bring at most one guest.

Attendees should maintain a minimum of 3ft from others whenever possible.

The organizing team STRONGLY recommends receiving a COVID-19 vaccination before competing. For information on, and finding vaccines near you, please use this website: !
If you have symptoms related to COVID-19 such as cough, fever, shortness of breath, etc. do not attend this competition.
If you have had a positive COVID-19 test or prolonged exposure to someone with the virus within 10 days prior to the competition, do not attend.

The competition may be cancelled if the COVID-19 situation in Massachusetts and/or the US gets worse.
By registering for this competition, you agree that you understand all the information presented in this tab, will abide by all the COVID-19 restrictions placed on this competition, and acknowledge the risk of contracting COVID-19 or any other disease in attending an event of this scale.

Live results can be found here
Groups can be found here

For First-Time Competitors

All newcomers must be familiar with the WCA Regulations before competing. This Video gives a basic overview of the rules.

For All Competitors

When you arrive, you will receive a card with personalized information detailing your events and what group you will be competing in for each event. In addition, you will also have judging/scrambling assignments on your card. Every competitor is expected to help out during the event(s) they are registered for. The card will look like the following:

If you have any questions at the competition, talk to one of our staff members. If you have questions before the competition, contact us.

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.

This competition is sponsored by TheCubicle!
They will be providing prizes in the form of gift cards for all of the podium placers. Huge thank you to them!

Additionally, custom trophies will be givent to the people who podium.

Award Amounts:
3x3 Podium:
1st: $35
2nd: $25
3rd: $15

Other podiums:
1st: $10
2nd: $7
3rd: $5

Since the competition is located in downtown Amherst, there are many restaurants within walking distance of the venue.

We strongly recommend taking a look at this website to find great food options that are close to the venue

If you would like to apply to be staff at this competition, please fill out this form
To be staff you must have gone to a competition before.
Staff get free registration and free lunch.
Staff can compete in the competition.

Parking:
There is free parking at the venue.

Hotels
There are some nearby hotels that we recommend listed here.

Flights
The nearest airports to this competition are Bradley airport (~50 min), Worcester airport (~1.5 hours) and Boston Logan airport (~2 hours).

Want to hear about upcoming competitions in New England? Check out our mailing list: https://cubingusa.org/newengland

Proceeds from this competition will be donated to New England Donor Services in memory of Matthew Phung - data enterer extraordinaire, loving father, incredible human being, and true MVP, forever in our hearts.

About New England Donor Services (from their website):

"New England Donor Services coordinates organ and tissue donation in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, the eastern counties of Vermont and Bermuda. Through its federally designated organ procurement organization, New England Organ Bank (NEOB), and its centralized tissue donation services operation, NEDS serves thousands of donor families each year who have generously made the decision to donate and honors the wishes of those who registered as donors and gave the gift of life.
Responsible for one of the 57 OPOs that make up the nation’s donation system, NEDS works with nearly 200 hospitals and serves 14 million people in our region, screening nearly 50,000 potential donor referrals annually. Working sensitively with the donor families, NEDS staff leads donation authorization discussions, maintains medical support of potential donors, coordinates recovery surgeries, allocates organs according to the national transplant waiting list and directs transport of organs to transplant centers and tissues to processors."

Competitors and families may make additional donations here.

The waiting list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13mZNvJa9RFGpIL3_KGUMJ6_E8BJ3o5EB4mvhYoWbbuk/edit?usp=sharing is for those who sign up for the competition when registration is filled up. In the interest of being transparent, we have transcribed the contents of the waiting list with viewing instructions onto this document for those currently on the waitlist and those considering joining the waiting list. The document will be updated periodically when people are removed from the waiting list.

If you are not removed from the waitling list and admitted into the competition, you will be refunded.