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

Is there a competitor limit?
If we list a competitor limit in the home page of the competition website, there is a competitor limit. Otherwise, it means that we do not plan to have a competitor limit at that time so there is no competitor limit for that competition. 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. These are usually hosted through CubingUSA.

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?
Spectators may drop in at any time and watch for as long as they want for free. However, everyone is encouraged to compete.

This is my first competition. What do I need to know?
Make sure the competitor is familiar with the WCA regulations and has watched the CubingUSA Competitor Tutorial.

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.

Are competitions organized by age?
No.

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.

What events will be at this competition?
Look at the events tab on the competiton website.

Can you add more events?
No. We plan our schedule to fit as many events as possible. If you don't see an event listed on the competition website, there's a good chance we'll have it at a future competition.

What are the cutoffs/time limits?
All cutoffs are listed on the schedule. If there isn't one specified, it is the WCA default cutoff (usually 10 minutes).

What do the cutoffs mean?

Why is the time limit for 3x3 10 minutes when the cutoffs for other events are much lower?
We want to encourage new competitors to compete so we try to make sure that everyone can compete in at least 3x3. We do not always have the time to allow everyone to compete in other events because we would like to hold a wider variety of events at our competitions.

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

Can I join the Michigan Cubing Club? Can I buy a shirt?
Anyone is welcome to attend our events (competitions). However, only University of Michigan students may officially join and buy club apparel. If you wish to join and are in high school or above, contact us.

What's the point of competing if I can't win?
People go to competitions to meet people, make friends, talk about cubing, improve their own official personal best times, and have fun. People of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels attend competitions. Very few people actually go to competitions to win them.

Travel and Venue Information
This competition will take place in Palmer Commons.
*Google Maps Link: *

We will be located in the Great Lakes Room, which is on the 4th floor, just around the corner from the elevator.
There are a few options you have for parking:
Free Parking - you can park at lot MC28 for free on the weekends. This lot is across the street from Mary Markley Hall, 1503 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI 48109. The venue is at most a 10 minute walk away from this lot. Another free lot is at the intersection of Ann and Zina Pitcher. City parking is free on Sundays.
Close Parking - You can also park at the parking garage adjacent to the venue for a fee. The rate is $1.10/hour. You can find more information about this parking garage here.

Hotels

There are two hotels that you can reserve on campus, the Bell Tower Inn and the Campus Inn. These two hotels are generally expensive, however, and you can find much better deals if you stay off-campus. To see rates and locations, click here.

Air Travel

If you are planning on flying, fly into DTW. There is a very reasonable shuttle service from DTW to Ann Arbor, check out rates and times at AirRide's website. Roundtrip is $22 for adults, and any accompanying children 17 and under ride for free. This service drops you off at the Central Campus Transit Center, which is within walking distance of the venue.

Registration Information:

Before You Register

All prospective registrants need a WCA account. Competitors can create their own WCA account by clicking here and entering the required information.

How to Register Online

The competitor limit for this competition is 110.
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 cost of $10.00. (The registration cost is the same, regardless of how many events are selected.)
Your registration is not complete until you have paid the registration fee.

PLEASE NOTE: If you paid but don't see your name on the registration list within 48 hours of payment (assuming 110 competitors aren't on the competitor list already), please email the organizers. Despite the use of the Stripe payment system, organizers still have to manually move competitors to the approved competitor list following payment.

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."

Withdrawing Registration

Registering and paying demonstrates your commitment to attend the competition. However, if you have registered and are no longer able to attend, please contact us via email.

Refunds

If you withdraw your registration before registration closes (Wednesday, April 10, 2019, 11:59 PM EDT), you are eligible for a refund of half your registration cost. This means that if you decide to withdraw before then, you are eligible for a refund of $5. After this date, no refund requests will be honored.

There will be no refunds issued after this date. Attempting to file a chargeback for the registration fee will lead to being blacklisted from future WCA events.

Any requested changes to registration before registration closes will be honored. Your registration is not complete until your name shows up on the list. If you believe you paid and your name isn't showing up, please contact us so that we can assist you.

Competitors *MUST** register and pay online in order to compete. No at-the-door registrations or payments will be accepted.*

Waitlist Information

We will be keeping a waitlist for this competition. Once the 110th competitor has paid, we will not close registration until Wednesday, April 10, 2019, 11:59 PM EDT. To secure a place on the waitlist once 110 competitors have paid, simply pay the registration fee. If a competitor emails us to drop out before this time, you will be notified if you are the next competitor on the waitlist.

Once the deadline to request a refund has passed, all remaining competitors on the waitlist will be emailed letting them know they did not get off the waitlist and will be refunded.

Food near Palmer Commons within walking distance:

• Liberty Street near State Street to the west of Palmer Commons
  • Panera
  • Chipotle
  • Potbelly
  • Piada Italian Street Food
  • Noodles and Company
  • Coffee (Starbucks and Espresso Royale)
  • Jimmy John's
  • New York Pizza Depot
  • Elevation Burger
  • Buffalo Wild Wings
  • Totoro (sushi)
• South University Ave near Washenaw Ave to the south of Palmer Commons
  • Jimmy John's
  • Bubble Tea (Sweeting and Bubble Island)
  • Insomnia Cookies
  • No Thai
  • Pancheros
  • Coffee (Starbucks and Espresso Royale)
  • Sushi
  • Belly Deli

If you are interested in being a staff member for this competition, you must complete the following form:

https://forms.gle/wAZqrxrJjLQWFsia9

Competitors will be notified of whether they are accepted as a Staff member before registration closes.

This competition is sponsored by TheCubicle.us! Thanks to them for the continued support!

Group assignments will be posted here 1-2 days before the competition starts.

Aaron Colber Baker
333 - 9

Adam Johnson
222 - 8
333 - 10
333oh - 3
555 - 3
skewb - 3
sq1 - 2

Aiden Stanley
222 - 1
333 - 1

Alex Hope
222 - 2

Alexander Ulrich
222 - 3
333 - 2
333oh - 4
555 - 4
skewb - 4

Ali Chehab
222 - 4
333 - 3
skewb - 5
sq1 - 3

Andrew Hoffman
222 - 5
333 - 4
333oh - 5
555 - 5
skewb - 6

Andrew Reich
222 - 2
333 - 2
333oh - 2
555 - 2
777 - 2
skewb - 2
sq1 - 2

Andrew Shattuck
222 - 1
333 - 1
333oh - 1
333bf - 1
555 - 1
777 - 1
skewb - 1
sq1 - 1

Austin Smith
222 - 6
333 - 5
555 - 6
skewb - 1

Ben Zoller
222 - 7
333 - 6
333oh - 6
333bf - 2
555 - 1
777 - 1
skewb - 2
sq1 - 4

Benjamin Pugh
222 - 1
333 - 8
333oh - 1
555 - 3
skewb - 4
sq1 - 1

Benjamin Stensen
222 - 8
333 - 7
555 - 2
skewb - 3

Blake Thompson
222 - 3
333 - 3
333oh - 3
333bf - 2
555 - 3
777 - 1
skewb - 3
sq1 - 3

Bradley Hardesty
333 - 9
333oh - 2
555 - 4
777 - 2

Brandon Manke
222 - 2
333 - 10
333oh - 3
333bf - 1
555 - 5
skewb - 5
sq1 - 2

Caleb Ashley
222 - 3
333 - 1
555 - 6
skewb - 6
sq1 - 3

Caleb Brown
222 - 5
333 - 3
333oh - 5
555 - 2
777 - 1
skewb - 1

Caleb Morgan Fogarty
222 - 4
333 - 2
333oh - 4
555 - 1

Calvin Bartolin
222 - 6
333 - 4
555 - 3
777 - 2
skewb - 2
sq1 - 4

Cecilia Chehab
222 - 7
333 - 5
skewb - 3

Charlie Fitz
222 - 8
333 - 6
skewb - 4

Chengyang Song (宋成阳)
222 - 1
333 - 7
333oh - 6
555 - 4
777 - 1
skewb - 5

Chenkai Shao (邵晨恺)
222 - 2
333 - 8
333oh - 1

Christopher Mester
222 - 3
333 - 9
333oh - 2
skewb - 6

Chuck Cashen
222 - 4
333 - 10

Clary Thompson
222 - 5
333 - 1
333oh - 3
555 - 5
777 - 2
skewb - 1

Daniel Pavelich
222 - 6
333 - 2
333oh - 4
555 - 6
777 - 1
skewb - 2
sq1 - 1

Devon Messner
222 - 7
333 - 3
333oh - 5

Dillon Bhuva-Trombley
222 - 8
333 - 4
skewb - 3

Drew Dicesore
333 - 5
skewb - 4

Eli Schneider
222 - 1
333 - 6

Elijah Layne
333 - 8

Elijah Strait
222 - 2
333 - 7
333oh - 6

Elliott Perkins
222 - 3
333 - 9
333oh - 1
555 - 1
777 - 2
skewb - 5
sq1 - 2

Eric Graebert
222 - 4
333 - 10

Ernie Bowman
333 - 1

Ethan Amiot
333 - 3
333oh - 3
333bf - 2
555 - 3
777 - 1

Ethan Hardy
222 - 5
333 - 2
333oh - 2
555 - 2
skewb - 6

Evan McMullen
333 - 5

Evan Schulz
222 - 6
333 - 4
333oh - 4
555 - 4
777 - 2
skewb - 1

Gabe Chinavare
222 - 7
333 - 6

Gabriel Aguilar
222 - 8
333 - 7
skewb - 2

Gavin Dorr
222 - 1
333 - 8
333oh - 5
555 - 5
skewb - 3

Grant Belanger
222 - 2
333 - 9
333oh - 6
333bf - 1
555 - 6
777 - 1
skewb - 4
sq1 - 3

Grant Brown
222 - 3
333 - 10
333oh - 1
555 - 1
skewb - 5
sq1 - 4

Ian O'Meara
222 - 4
333 - 1
555 - 2

Jack Koets
222 - 6
333 - 3
skewb - 1

Jack Manzo
222 - 7
333 - 4
333oh - 3
555 - 4
skewb - 2
sq1 - 2

Jack Pfeifer
222 - 5
333 - 2
333oh - 2
333bf - 2
555 - 3
777 - 2
skewb - 6
sq1 - 1

James Hildreth
222 - 4
333 - 4
333oh - 4
333bf - 1
555 - 4
777 - 2
skewb - 4
sq1 - 4

Joey Rubas
222 - 8
333 - 5
333oh - 4
333bf - 1
skewb - 3
sq1 - 3

John Coon
222 - 1
333 - 6
333oh - 5
skewb - 4

John Eppley
222 - 5
333 - 5
333oh - 5
333bf - 2
555 - 5
777 - 1
skewb - 5

Joshua McCarty
222 - 2
333 - 7
skewb - 5
sq1 - 4

Joshua Oosterhouse
555 - 5
777 - 1
sq1 - 1

Joshua Stevens
333 - 8

Justin Hu
333 - 9
333oh - 6
555 - 6

Kenneth Miller
333 - 10
333oh - 1

Keshav Sriram
222 - 3
333 - 1
skewb - 6

Krithik Vallem
333 - 2

Kyle Newman
222 - 4
333 - 3
555 - 1

Landyn Bisard
222 - 5
333 - 4
333oh - 2
skewb - 1
sq1 - 2

Logan Bellinger
222 - 6
333 - 5
333oh - 3
555 - 2
777 - 2
skewb - 2
sq1 - 3

Luke Garrett
222 - 7
333 - 6
333oh - 4
555 - 3
skewb - 3
sq1 - 4

Luke Neal Batema
222 - 8
333 - 7
333oh - 5
555 - 4
skewb - 4

Malek Awde
222 - 1
333 - 8

Marcus Andrew Reynolds
222 - 2
333 - 9
skewb - 5

Mark Boyanowski
222 - 3
333 - 10
333oh - 6
333bf - 2
555 - 5
777 - 1
skewb - 6
sq1 - 1

Mason Bellinger
222 - 4
333 - 1
skewb - 1

Mason Surgener
222 - 5
333 - 2
skewb - 2

Micah Brookes
222 - 7
333 - 4
skewb - 3

Micah Kim
222 - 6
333 - 3

Michael Buck
222 - 1
333 - 6
333oh - 2

Michael Ngan (顏律言)
222 - 8
333 - 5
333oh - 1
555 - 6
777 - 2
skewb - 4
sq1 - 2

Neel Shah
222 - 2
333 - 7
333oh - 3

Nithin Ramkumar
222 - 3
333 - 8
skewb - 5

Noah Kolcz
222 - 4
333 - 9
skewb - 6

Patrick Garrity
333 - 10

Peter Brewer
222 - 5
333 - 1
333oh - 4
333bf - 1

Qifan Wang (王启帆)
333 - 2
333bf - 2

Quinn Lawson
222 - 6
333 - 3
333oh - 5
333bf - 1
555 - 1
777 - 1
skewb - 1
sq1 - 3

Rainier Joseph Gomez Vega
222 - 7
333 - 4

Richard Ye
222 - 8
333 - 5
333oh - 6
555 - 2
777 - 2
skewb - 2

Rushil Kasetty
333 - 6
333oh - 1
555 - 3

Ryan DeLine
333oh - 2
333bf - 2

Ryan Graebert
222 - 2
333 - 8

Ryan Hope
222 - 1
333 - 7
skewb - 3

Sacheth Hegde
222 - 3
333 - 9

Sanjith Udupa
222 - 4
333 - 10

Sebastian Gabriel Toledo
222 - 5
333 - 1
333oh - 3
333bf - 1
555 - 4
777 - 1
skewb - 4
sq1 - 4

Seth Campbell
222 - 7
333 - 3
skewb - 6

Seth Rowell
222 - 6
333 - 2
333oh - 4
555 - 5
777 - 2
skewb - 5

Sofia Chehab
222 - 8
333 - 4
555 - 6

Stanley Chapel
222 - 1
333 - 5
333oh - 5
333bf - 2
555 - 1
777 - 1
skewb - 1
sq1 - 1

Steven Wang
222 - 2
333 - 6
333oh - 6
333bf - 1
555 - 2
777 - 2
skewb - 2
sq1 - 2

Taiyo Shigehara
222 - 3
333 - 7

Timothy Townley
222 - 6
333 - 6
333oh - 6
555 - 6
777 - 2
skewb - 6
sq1 - 1

Truman Jarsma
222 - 4
333 - 8
333oh - 1
555 - 3
skewb - 3
sq1 - 3

Trystan Hem
222 - 5
333 - 9
skewb - 4

Wally Kolcz
222 - 6
333 - 10

Wesley Melitz
333 - 1

Wyatt Surgener
222 - 7
333 - 2
skewb - 5

Xuzhi Zhang
333 - 3
333oh - 2
333bf - 2
555 - 4
777 - 1

Yiheng Xiao (肖以恒)
333 - 4
333oh - 3

Yuxuan Chen
222 - 7
333 - 7
333oh - 1
555 - 1
777 - 1
skewb - 1

Yuyang Zhen (甄禹扬)
222 - 8
333 - 5
333bf - 1
sq1 - 4

Zachary Friedman
333 - 8
333oh - 2
333bf - 1
555 - 2
777 - 2
skewb - 2

Zongchen Liu (刘宗宸)
333 - 6
555 - 5
skewb - 6
sq1 - 1

Zongwen Mu (牟宗文)
333 - 7
333oh - 4
333bf - 2
555 - 6
skewb - 1

Live results can be found here during the competition: https://www.cubecomps.com/

The waiting list will officially close on 10/3 at 11:59pm EST. After this point, competitors from the waiting list will no longer be accepted.