ALL COMPETITORS MUST READ THIS TAB BEFORE REGISTERING

For First-Time Competitors

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 Note that this video is fairly old and some information may be outdated.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.
This document is also useful: Competing, Judging, and Running Tutorial

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.

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 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.

Groups:

Registrations will be accepted based on the following:
* 30% of spots, as defined by the competitor limit, are reserved for new competitors.
* Initially, 70% of spots, as defined by the competitor limit, are available for returning competitors on a first come, first serve basis.
* If greater than 30% of new competitors register before 70% of spots are filled by returning competitors, any additional new competitors will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis alongside returning competitors.
* If the spots reserved for new competitors are not filled by new competitors before registration closes, remaining spots, up to the competitor limit, will be accepted from registered returning competitors.

What this means:

• 33 Spots are reserved for first time competitors.
• 77 Spots are reserved for returning competitors.
• Think of these as two separate lists that are both being filled on a first come first serve basis.
• If the 33 new competitor spots are not filled by the time registration closes, we will accept returning competitors in their place.

**If you’re a returning competitor and the 77 spots are filled - stay on the waiting list! You may still be accepted when registration ends if the 33 new competitor spots are not filled.
If you’re a returning competitor and are waitlisted, please tell us if you can’t attend so we can give your spot to a different competitor.
**
Please let us know if you have any questions about this registration process!

For those of you new to cubing, WELCOME!

We wanted to let you know this event is perfectly fine for cubers of any age and experience. We just ask you know a couple things before coming to compete...

First, please be familiar with the WCA Regulations, found here:
https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/regulations/

We have a video made specifically for new cubers, just to show them the basics of competing. This video will explain most of what any cuber competing for the first time will need to know.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPL3eV-A0ww&t=2s

If you have any questions after this video, we will be having a new competitor tutorial, Saturday morning of the competition. That would be the perfect time to ask those questions and clear up any confusion.

If you are stoked to compete and ready to sign up, head over to the registration tab, click register, and fill out the information it asks for. This will help you get set up the WCA's system and one step closer to your first official solve!

Q&A:

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; Competitions are a bunch of tables where nerds like us get to sit and discuss our favorite thing, Cubes! Of course in addition there is competing, which will occupy one side of the competition hall, where you will see lots of timers flickering with contestants new personal bests, and a vendor, where you can purchase all you cubing related needs. Most competitions have a break for lunch, and the competing is split up into heats, as to better organize who competes when. (Check the Groups tab and listen at the competition for more info on this.)

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 you entrance 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 any 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 you situation may be however, please register online. It is much easier for us to have you register now and pay later, then to have to input information at another time.

Q: Are there age divisions?

A: Nope! All competitors compete in the same group.

Q: Can I have fun at this event?

A: HECK YES! Cubing is amazing, and we sincerely hope you enjoy the competition!

We will be accepting 10 dedicated staff members for this competition.
Staff Benefits will include: Free Lunch, Registration Reimbursement

If you would like to staff, please flll out this application: https://forms.gle/XAs2DmTJMEeRj1TZ9

Room Details: The competition will be held in the Big Gym. Doors are on the right side of the lobby.

Parking: Go up the driveway and park in the lot behind the building. Enter through the glass doors.

Lunch: There are many options for lunch within a few miles of the venue. Aldi and Walgreens are across the street.

Hotels: Use your favorite travel site to find the best deals. Look for hotels downtown or near the intersection of 44 and Hampton or along highway 55 south of the venue.

Travel: The nearest major is St. Louis Lambert International Airport. 25 minutes from the venue.

We will be having medals and a trophy for the top 3 in each event.

We will also have some New Competitor Awards in celebration of Newcomer Month! The top 3 fastest Newcomers in the first round of each event will be awarded medals.

Gift Card prizes are sponsored by TheCubicle, check them out: https://www.thecubicle.com/

We have prizes from Cool Cube Merch as well, check them out: https://coolcubemerch.com/

There are plenty of local restaurants within driving distance of the competition with a few grocery stores in walking distance for lunch.

We will be having snacks and soda/gatorade for sale for $1 each throughout the day.

Want to meet cubers from throughout the US? Competitors of all speeds and experiences are welcome at the upcoming Regional and Continental Championships! They will be an amazing experience for all competitors, it doesn't matter how fast you are or whether your first competition was in 2014 or 2024!

CubingUSA Heartland Championship 2024

This year's Heartland Chamipionship will be held June 7-9 in Sioux Falls, SD and is open to competitors of all skill levels and experience. This can even be your first competition!

Rubik's WCA North American Championship 2024

We are proud to host this year's North American Championship in the Midwest! Come to Minneapolis, MN July 18-21 to meet other cubers from across the continent! You will need to qualify in order to register, but do not worry! All you need to do to qualify is attend one competition before June 6th and achieve an official 3x3 average under one minute. More information on the North American Championship can be found here.

Follow the Missouri Cubing Facebook group to be the first to hear about upcoming competitions! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1548283828980986/