Competitors can bring 1 guest for free. There will be a $10 guest/spectator fee for any additional guests that we will accept payment over PayPal pre-competition or at the registration desk.

Come back here after registration closes to view your digital competitor card and group times that you will be competing in!

We will be looking for dedicated staff members to support the smoothness and quality of CubingUSA Western Championship 2023. Below are the following perks we will be providing for staff members:

• Registration fee reimbursement (based on performance review)
• Staff lunch for Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• Staff Dinner $12 voucher for based off delegate discretion
• Staff T-Shirts
• hanging out and bonding with our experienced organization and delegate team :)
• Based off staff needs for our competition, we will review personal requests for various needs.

Parents are also more than welcome to apply for staff!

If you are interested in applying, please fill out our form: https://forms.gle/DJKqZQJUBCAbdsLJ6

As this is the Western Championship, we will be recognizing Western Champions for each event. We will recognize as the Western Champion the top finisher from one of these states:

• California
• Hawaii
• Nevada

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

More information regarding eligibility can be found here.

We are going to host the Western ChaChamp Relay! It will be comprised of 8 teams total that will be duking it out in a bracket format head-to-head competition in which we will be recognizing first, second and third place teams! We are going to select teams based on regions.

• Each team will have three members representing a specific region or sub-region
• The bracket will be ranked based off of combined PR averages
• Team members will consecutively complete a single 3x3x3 solve. The team with the faster cumulative time will move on in the bracket.
• In the event of a tie, the fastest single from each team will determine the winner.
• Standard WCA penalties (e.g. misalignment, timer stops/starts) apply for the solves.
• Team members will supply their own cube.
• This is an unofficial team event, no results will be stored in the WCA database.
• If no relevant WCA regulation can be applied to resolve an incident, the event’s judges may use discretion to resolve the issue with fair play and sportsmanship as the motivations for the decision.

There are guaranteed 4 teams for the western region:
1. NorCal
2. SoCal
3. Nevada
4. Hawaii

If you are a central California cuber, we will relegate you to a NorCal or SoCal category based on your competitions attended since 2022.

The remaining 4 teams can be comprised of competitors from any region, however the team MUST be comprised of competitors that are of the same state (recognized by CUSA; exception: if the CUSA state is California, the team must comprise of only NorCal cubers or only SoCal cubers) or same country (if it is not the United States).

You can submit your bid to be a team by filling out this google form:
https://forms.gle/UZxbtsDEFYHUGcmK7

This is the first annual CubingUSA Western Championship, part of a series of Regional Championships supported by CubingUSA. The goal of these competitions is to allow competitors from all over the country to compete for regional titles. The Western region is comprised of California, Nevada, and Hawaii

While only residents of the western states are eligible to win the title of Western Champion, residents of any state or country are welcome to compete.

Find out more about CubingUSA and Regional Championships

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/

Of course, those regulations contain a lot of legalese, so 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!

FAQ

Q: Do I use my own cube to compete?
A: YES! You are responsible for your own hardware in order to compete, however, we will have a vendor at this competition, from which you can buy puzzles if your current ones have seen better days.

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 Cubecomps.com 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 compeition. 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 cometitors 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!

Fewest Moves Challenge will be hosted in multiple locations spanning across the western region. There will not be a hawaii location this year. Below are the general areas listed that we will have locations offering the title of FMC Western Champion:
- Berkeley
- San Jose
- Sacramento
- SoCal

Based off demand we will look to expand necessary locations.

Western FMC Championship will happen on a weekend prior to Western Championship.

Registration for CubingUSA Western FMC Championship 2023 will be open 1 week after registration opens for this competiton.

https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/competitions/WesternFMCChampionship2023

Want to stay connected with the West Coast community? Join the West Coast Cubing Community Discord Server! Speak with other competitors from NorCal, SoCal, Nevada, Hawaii, and Tijuana and keep in touch with fellow competitors and meet new ones! Find out about competition discussion as it happens in real time, and even announcements for competitions before registration opens!

Click here to be directly taken to the Discord Server!