Hello! We are the UK Cube Association and we are a completely volunteer-run organisation that hosts all cubing competitions in the UK. We are made up of a team of WCA delegates and staff, and we're passionate about giving people as many opportunities to compete in the UK as we can. We have organised over 100 competitions up and down the country with many more on the horizon and are always trying to find new locations to make cubing competitions as accessible as possible.

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UKCA is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people under the age of 18 who attend our activities. Please read our Safeguarding Policy for more information about this. If you have any concerns, please contact us at SafeguardingUKCA@gmail.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

Need to unregister?

Q: What do I do if I can no longer attend?
A: Let us know via the contact link on the General Info page.

Q: If I do not attend do I get a refund?
A: If you inform us you are no longer attending before the limit date for refunds on the General Info page then you will receive a 75% refund. If this time has passed then you will receive no refund.

Q: Can I come only to spectate?
A: Unfortunately, we will not be accepting spectators as this is a small competition with limited space available. Guests of competitors are welcome to attend.

Something else you'd like to know?

We have a detailed Parents' Guide that covers the answers to many more questions, free from cubing jargon! Whilst primarily aimed at the parents of younger competitors, there is useful information for everyone to find within it.
Check it out here!

Information for All Competitors

• Schedule Changes: Please note that the schedule is subject to change up until the Wednesday before the competition. Any major changes should be communicated in the precompetition email.

• Please help judge! This competition will not be able to run without everyone playing their part!

• No flash photography anywhere in the venue.

Disclaimer

• There may be a photographer present at our events and by attending you give us permission to use any photos or videos you appear in on our website, our social media, or for other marketing purposes.
• The UKCA does not accept responsibility and expressly excludes liability to the fullest extent permitted by law for any loss or damage to any personal property; or for personal injury or illness suffered by you at a UKCA event.
• The UKCA is not responsible for any accommodation, travel or associated costs you might incur in the unlikely event that a competition has to be cancelled, rescheduled or relocated.
• Children under 18 years old should be accompanied by an adult.

Bristol

The venue is the St Paul's Learning Centre, a multi-purpose community hub in the St Paul's area of Bristol. Enter via the Main Entrance. More information can be found on the website: https://www.stpaulslc.co.uk/

Several small shops nearby, and more substantial eateries with a 15 minute walk.

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Train: The venue is a 29 minute walk from Temple Meads train station, with the number 1, 2, and 8 busses all taking you in the right sort of direction, though still with a ~15 minutes walk at the end. The venue is also a 15 minute walk from the less frequently served Montpelier Train Station.
Bus: The main Bristol Bus and Coach Station is a 15 minute walk away from the Learning Centre, and is serviced by many bus routes across the city.
Car: The post code of the venue is BS2 8XJ. Parking in the immediate vicinity of the centre is limited to street parking (free on weekends), though there is the 2,500 space multi-storey Cabot Circus car-park a ten minute walk from the venue (£20 for 7+ hours). There are several Park and Ride options around the outskirts of the city, with most routes passing near the venue
Plane: Bristol Airport is about an hour away, and the Bristol Flyer coach goes from the airport to the Bus and Coach Station multiple times per hour.
Coach: National Express, Megabus and other Coach services have drop-off/pick-up points in or near the Bus and Coach Station, 15 minutes walk from the venue.

Accommodation

There are numerous chain hotels operating within Bristol:
* Holiday Inn Bristol City Centre
* Premier Inn Bristol City Centre (Haymarket)
* Travelodge Bristol Central
* Ibis Bristol Centre
* Premier Inn Bristol City Centre (Lewins Mead)
* Premier Inn Bristol City Centre (King Street)
* Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Centre
* Ibis Bristol Temple Meads Quay

Other offers may exist via AirBNB and similar websites

Disabled Access

SPLC is wheelchair accessible on all floors, including the Darkroom facilities. There are accessible toilets on all floors.
Detailed accessibility features are available via the AccessAble portal and app:
https://www.accessable.co.uk/bristol-city-council/access-guides/st-paul-s-learning-centre

Each event is run in groups, determined by how many people are competing in that event. We will call up the groups either one or two at a time depending on how many stages we have at the competition (which you can see on the Schedule tab). Odd groups will always be on the left stage and even groups on the right stage. Your scrambling and judging assignments are the minimum amount you should be helping out as it only is for first rounds. We always appreciate extra help!

Please note down which groups you are competing and scrambling in before arriving at the competition!

Groups

The groups are typically generated on the Tuesday evening before the competition, so make sure to check on Wednesday or afterwards to find out which groups you are in!