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 made by popular YouTuber CubeHead also gives a fun overview of the rules.

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

Before you arrive, you will recieve an email with competition information including your groups for the competition. This could be displayed in one of two ways, either as a pdf or as a website link to competitiongroups.com.
If you recieve a pdf, it will contain multiple competitor cards. Find the card with your name on it, and it will contain personalized information detailing your events and what group you will be competing in for each event, along with judging/scrambling assignments. Every competitor is expected to help out during the event(s) they are registered for. The card will look similar to the following:

If you recieve a website link to competitiongroups.com, click on the link (or head to the Groups tab on this website) and login to your WCA account. Then, find the competition and scroll to your name. Your list of groups will look similar to 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.

Registration Process

Before You Register
All prospective registrants need a WCA account. New competitors can create their own WCA account by clicking here and entering the required information.

How to Register Online
Prospective competitors register by:
1. Signing into their WCA account;
2. Clicking "Register" on the left side of this webpage, selecting the events they would like to compete in, and submitting their registration;
3. Paying the registration fee of $65. (The registration fee is the same regardless of how many events are selected.) Your registration is not complete until you have paid the registration fee.

The competitor limit for this competition is 130. The list of approved competitors can be found by clicking "Competitors" on the left side of this webpage. If there are already 130 competitors on that list, it means the competition is full, and any future registrants will be placed on the waitlist.

Any requested changes to registration before Friday, November 15, 2024 at 7:00 PM CST will be honored. Your registration is not complete until your name shows up on the list.

How to Pay for Registration Online
Payment is processed through Stripe. Click on the "Register" tab on the left side of the webpage to register and pay all in one place! You can start the payment process by clicking "Pay your fees with card."

Refunds
Approved competitors who cancel their registration before Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7:00 PM CST are eligible for a refund for 75% of their registration cost. After this date, no refund requests will be honored. Attempting to file a chargeback for the registration fee will lead to being blacklisted from future WCA events.

Waitlist Information
We will be keeping a waitlist for this competition. To secure a place on the waitlist once competitors have paid, simply pay the registration fee. If a competitor emails us to drop out before Friday, November 15, 2024 at 7:00 PM CST, you will be notified if you are the next competitor on the waitlist. After that deadline, all remaining competitors on the waitlist will be emailed letting them know they did not get off the waitlist and will be fully refunded.

FAQ

Who can compete?
Everyone is welcome to compete. All you need to do is register for the event.

Is there a competitor limit?
Yes, it is 130 competitors. You just need to make sure to register before the registration deadline.

How do I register?
Click on the registration tab on the competition website and follow the instructions.

Where can I find my WCA ID?
If you have never competed before, you do not have a WCA ID. You will automatically be assigned one when the results for your first competition are posted. If you have competed before, you can find your WCA ID and profile by searching for yourself on the WCA website.

Do spectators have to pay to attend?
Nope! Spectators may attend free of charge. However we will have a limit of how many spectators/guests may be in the room at one time.

This is my first competition. What do I need to know?
There is a lot of good information available in the "Competitor Information - MUST READ" tab.

I can only attend for part of the competition. Can I do my solves early?
Unfortunately, no. In order to keep the competition running smoothly, we have to stay on schedule.

When do I need to show up?
Look at the schedule on the competition website. You must be present and ready to compete during all events that you are registered for. The schedule is subject to change. We recommend coming about 15-30 minutes before the start of your first event.

Where can I see the results for the competition?
During the competition, live results will be posted on WCA Live. These results are unofficial. A week or so after the competition, official results will be posted on the WCA website.

Please check carefully what group you are assigned to compete in for 3x3, 2x2, pyraminx, and skewb! You will be assigned to compete in the same group in all four events. Groups 1 and 2 will compete first, then have a break for lunch/dinner. Groups 3 and 4 will have a break for lunch/dinner first, then compete.

The left schedule below is applicable for those assigned to groups 1 and 2, while the right schedule is for those assigned to groups 3 and 4.

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Directions and parking information can be found on the Old National Events Plaza website.

The closest major airport is Louisville International Airport (SDF).

Room block at DoubleTree by Hilton Evansville: Hotel Room Block Link
If you're interested in a room in the room block, you must book by November 9th.

Hotel Address:
601 Walnut Street,
Evansville, IN 47708
USA

This competition is sponsored by TheCubicle! They will be providing prizes to our podium finishers and Indiana champions.

Indiana Championship 2024 is open to all competitors. However, the title of Indiana Champion in each event will be restricted to competitors from Indiana. In order to be eligible to win a title, you must log in to the CubingUSA website with your WCA account and select your home state by Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:00 PM CST.. After the competition has ended, Indiana Champions may also be required to prove residency in order to claim their titles and any additional prizes associated thereof. Please see the regional title policy found here for more details on how this system works.

You can pre-order Indiana Championship merchandise by 11/17 to be ready to pickup at the competiton. place your order at the link below. Please note that we will not be selling shirts at the competition, so the only way to ensure you get one is by ordering online before the deadline.

link to store: https://www.storessimple.com/teesntextiles/groupproducts.php?prodgroup_id=32807&prodgroupbypass=true