All Competitors

• Make sure to register on CubingUSA by logging in to the CubingUSA website, editing your account and setting your home state.
• Most competitors will receive judging assignments and are expected to fulfill them. Failure to show up to judge may result in disqualification. If you do not know how to judge, please attend the new competitor tutorial to learn how.
• Check-in will start at 7:30 AM on Saturday. You only have to be present for check in on the first day you are competing.
• You should be present at least 30 minutes before the start of any events you are competing in. If you miss your group you may not be able to compete in that event.

New Competitors

• This competition is part of the WCA Newcomer Month 2025! If you are new to competing, this would be a great competition to be your first!
• We will have a new competitor tutorial at 8:00 AM on Saturday. It is very important that you attend this tutorial to learn the competing and judging processes.
• This video will help explain most things that any first-time competitor will need to know. It is highly recommended that parents watch this video as well to better understand how a competition works.

If you have any questions not answered on the competition website, please use the contact link on the General Info tab to contact the organization team.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I register?
A: First you need to make sure you have created a WCA account. You can do this by going to the sign-up page and creating an account. Once you have created the account and confirmed your email address, go to the Register page on the left and follow the instructions fully and carefully.

Q: Why am I not on the registration list yet?
A: Please make sure that you have followed the instructions listed on the Register page. You could also be on the waiting list. There is a competitor limit of 100, and you can see the number of accepted competitors on the Competitor List. If you have done everything correctly and the competition is not full then we will accept you within 48 hours. If you believe you have followed the steps correctly and still are not on the Competitor List after 48 hours, then feel free to contact us using the contact link on the General Info page.

Q: I am no longer able to attend, what do I do?
A: The first thing you need to do is tell us as soon as you know via the contact link on the General Info page. Competitions generally fill up quite quickly and letting us know that you can't attend means we can add someone from the waiting list.

Q: If I do not attend do I get a refund?
A: If you inform us you are no longer attending before Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 11:59 PM CST then you will receive a 75% refund. If this time has passed then you will not receive a refund.

Q: How fast do I have to be to compete?
A: We recommend that you check out the Events and Schedule tabs. If you can make the time limit for the events you want to compete in, then you're fast enough! Many people, including new competitors, come to competitions just to beat their own personal bests, and meet likeminded people, with no intention of winning or even making it past the first round.

Q: Are there different age categories/What is the average age of competitors?
A: All competitors compete on the same level and all ages are welcome. Most competitors are between 10 and 25 years old, with the average age usually falling in the mid-teens. However, all ages are welcome - everyone can and should cube!

Q: Do I use my own cubes to compete?
A: Yes! Make sure to bring cubes for all events you are competing in and look after them so you dont lose them.

Q: Am I allowed to bring a guest?
A: Yes, you are allowed to bring as many guests as you please for no additional cost. Space in the venue may be restricted during busy times so please try to limit the number you bring, as well as list the number when registration asks.

Q: Can I come only to spectate?
A: Yes! However, the venue is usually quite busy during the morning, so if you are just coming to spectate please come in the afternoon. We recommend coming after lunch on either day.

Q: I'm a parent, what can I do to get involved?
A: If you're looking for something to do then you can certainly help out with running and judging! We always need help with this and they are really easy procedures to follow. You can come to the Competitor Tutorial on Saturday morning where we go through all of it there, and there is a tutorial here as well. Running is also great for step count and requires zero knowledge of cubing if you're worried about that.

Q: I'm not competing in any events on Sunday. Do I still have to be there?
A: No. You do not have to be present on any days where you do not have any events you are competing in.

Q: When do I arrive at the competition?
A: If you are a new competitor, we highly recommend that you show up the New Competitor Tutorial on Saturday morning. Otherwise, we recommend you arrive at least 30 minutes before your first event - you can check when this is on the Schedule tab. This will give you enough time to check in, find a seat, and warm-up.

Q: What do I do when I arrive?
A: The first thing you do when you arrive is find the help desk if check-in is open. If you arrive before check-in opens, we will make an announcement as to when it does open. If there is nobody present at the help desk then find a staff member and we will make sure to check you in.

Q: When can I leave the competition?
A: You are more than welcome to leave whenever you want. If you have no more events left then you are not required to stay. Even if you have more events later, you are not required to compete, but doing so is highly recommended.

Q: How do I become a staff member?
A: Read the information and fill out the form on the Staff Application page. You will receive an email if you have or have not been accepted as staff. Please keep in mind that we expect all staff to have some prior staffing experience.

Q: Is there lunch provided?
A: Lunch is not provided but there are several options in the area. Please keep in mind you may not bring in any outside food or drink.

Q: How do I find results?
A: All the results will be found on the home page within a week after the competition, once they have all been checked and uploaded. Live results will be available on WCA Live.

This is the first annual Arkansas Championship, part of a series of State Championships supported by CubingUSA. The goal of these competitions is to allow competitors from all over the country to compete for state titles. While only residents of Arkansas are eligible to win the title of Arkansas Champion, residents of any state or country are welcome and encouraged to compete.

We ask that competitors expecting to have a chance at an Arkansas Champion title bring proof of residence (current driver's license or school ID, etc.)

More information regarding eligibility can be found here.

Stationary/Fixed Seating w/ Running Judges

In this format, there is no competitor waiting area and competitors will complete all their solves for the round at the same solving station. Each solving station is numbered and a cube cover will be already at the station with a matching number.

1. When the competitor’s group is called, the competitor goes up to that stage’s scorecard table and collects their scorecard.
2. Competitor goes to any open solving station with their scorecard and puzzle. If there are no open stations, please wait a couple of minutes or see a Delegate to see if there are open stations at other stages. A station may open up as competitors from the previous group finish.
3. Competitor makes sure they have the correct numbered cover at their station. Competitor puts their puzzle and their scorecard in the numbered cube cover and holds it for a “running judge” to pick up. Competitor will stay in this spot throughout the entire round.
4. Running judge takes the cube cover(s) to the scramblers.
5. Running judge drops off their puzzle(s) and takes the next available scrambled puzzle to the corresponding competitor/station based on the number on the cube cover and proceeds to judge their attempt. NOTE: The running judge may not be judging the same competitor each time.
6. After each attempt, the running judge packs the solved cube and competitor scorecard in the cube cover and brings this to the scramblers.
7. Repeat this process until all competitors in the group have completed all their attempts.

This competition is sponsored by TheCubicle! They will be providing gift cards to the podiums.

The following businesses and organizations are sponsoring awards for this competition!

We have been offered some wonderful room blocks for this event by local hotels!

Courtyard Marriott:
Located next to the convention center, available both Friday (3/28) and Saturday (3/29)
20 Double Queen Rooms and 5 Single King Rooms ($115/night)
Rooms must be booked by MARCH 9TH to be eligible for the preferred price.

Hampton Inn by Hilton:
Located 15 minutes away in a more populated area, available both Friday (3/28) and Saturday (3/29)
10 Standard Rooms ($99/night)
Rooms must be booked by MARCH 14TH to be eligible for the preferred price.

Wyndham:
Located near the convention center, available both Friday (3/28) and Saturday (3/29)
25 Rooms ($125/night)
Rooms must be booked by FEBRUARY 26TH to be eligible for the preferred price.

We will be recruiting talented staff members to make this competition a success! Please read all the information on this page prior to filling out the application.

Staff Applications are closed.

Expectations for Staff

• Most staff will spend the majority of their time during the competition performing scrambling and running duties on one or more assigned stages of the competition. You will be expected to proactively fill in those roles as you see them become available throughout the day, and also follow the directions of the stage lead delegates to take on other tasks such as judging as needed.
• Some staff will have assignments on the Help Desk/Data Team. While performing this role, you will assist with answering questions from attendees, handling check-in, providing new competitor tutorials, performing data entry and double-checking entered results, printing and sorting scorecards for subsequent rounds of the competition, and other tasks as needed when directed to do so by the stage leads for Help Desk/Data Team.
• Staff will have breaks in their assignments in order to compete in their registered events and will also be able to take breaks as needed as long as the stage lead delegates are made aware.
• We expect all staff applicants for this competition to have some form of previous official staffing experience or at least have regularly helped out significantly at multiple previous competitions.

Benefits for Staff

• Registration fee refunded after the competition (based on performance review)*
• Great experience staffing and making new friends at a championship!

Please keep in mind that we are only able to accept a limited amount of applications. You will receive an email after registration closes letting you know if you have been accepted or not.

*Staff benefits are dependent on the competition filling to a certain point

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