There are currently no restrictions on indoor events in British Columbia. Masks are a personal choice, and are not required. No proof of vaccination is required.

Competitors must not attend if they have covid or are symptomatic.

If the situation changes and we're required by the government to bring in restrictions, we will notify registered competitors by email and also post updates here.

You may check the B.C. Government's Province-Wide restrictions page to check for changes prior to the event.

Travel

Located in Nanaimo at 2300 Bowen Road, in the heart of Nanaimo, BC.

Ferry schedules:
The venue is 24km from the Duke Point Ferry terminal and 4km from the Departure Bay Ferry terminal.
Vancouver (Tsawwassen) to Nanaimo (Duke Point) - https://www.bcferries.com/routes-fares/schedules/seasonal/TSA-DUK?departureDate=20230103-20230331
Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay) to Nanaimo (Departure Bay) - https://www.bcferries.com/routes-fares/schedules/seasonal/HSB-NAN?departureDate=20230103-20230331
Nanaimo (Duke Point) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen) - https://www.bcferries.com/routes-fares/schedules/seasonal/DUK-TSA?departureDate=20230103-20230331
Nanaimo (Departure Bay) to Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay) - https://www.bcferries.com/routes-fares/schedules/seasonal/NAN-HSB?departureDate=20230103-20230331

Airport
The nearest airport is the Nanaimo Airport (YCD), a mere 20km away.

Taxi Services
Yellow Cab Nanaimo: 250-751-1111
AC Taxi: 250-753-1231

Parking

There is free parking available just outside of the venue.

Lodging

There are numerous hotels within 5km of the venue, including:
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
Best Western
Ramada
Casaway Motel
Travelodge
The Spot
Bulebird Motel

Food

There are many options close to the venue. Competitors not competing in the 3x3 blindfolded event will be able to take an extended lunch on Day 2. We will provide a list of restaurants that offer delivery and it is worth noting that Skip the Dishes delivers in Nanaimo.

Welcome

For those of you new to cubing - WELCOME! This competition is fine for cubers of any age and experience. We just ask you to be aware of these basics before coming to compete... First, please be familiar with the WCA Regulations.

Of course, those regulations contain a lot of legalese, so we have a video made specifically for new cubers, just to show the basics of competing. This video will explain most of what any cuber competing for the first time will need to know.
Video: WCA Competitor Tutorial
*There will also be a quick competitior tutorial at the start of the competition.

FAQs

Q: What will the competition look like?
A: A competition usually runs throughout the whole day where cubers meet up and have fun, although you are more than welcome to stay the whole day or leave whenever. You will compete in events you have signed up for and have the choice to cube at a waiting table.
Q: Who is allowed to compete?
A: Everyone, from all ages are allowed to compete! Do not be hesitant if you are not experienced with cubing or competing, we encourage newcomers to come along, we will help out.
Q: Whose cubes do I use?
A: When competing, it is ideal to use your own cube. Make sure you have one ready to go when it is time to compete. Equipment like timers will be there to compete with. (The competition will not supply you with cubes to compete.)
Q: How do I check the results of the competition?
A: There will be a website: WCA Live to check concurrent results throughout the day. Official results will then be posted the following days of the competition. *Keep in mind, the venue may not have Wifi available, if you intend to search for results, you may need to use data or find another place for connection.

Do not be daunted by all these rules and expectations. Competitions are for everyone to have fun! If at any time during the day you have any questions feel free to ask us!

If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact Matthew Crowie or Tanja Crowie at NanaimoSwingIntoSpring@outlook.com

Regulations

Competitors are responsible for being familiar with the regulations, though there will be a tutorial at the start of the competition.

In particular, when competing, make sure to check the time the judge has written down, check that the judge has signed, and then sign yourself. Only then can the timer be safely reset.

Competition Duties

Particularly if you are newer to competing or to judging or need that refresher after being out of competitions for so long, please read the WCA Competition Tutorial before coming to the competition to learn for the first time or simply be reminded as a more experienced competitor about the procedures for both competing and judging.

All experienced competitors will be scheduled by the organizers to serve as judges and scramblers. Schedules will be posted at the venue and found on the back of the prepared name tags on the day of competition.
Because of our limited competitor size, we kindly ask that everyone tries to out by judging, scramble or run, in order to keep pace with the day.

Keeping the venue as tidy as possible will be a great help as well.

Serving in these essential roles - including on the spot invitations to both competitors and attendees to assist the organizer as co-runners - makes for a smooth and excellently run competition for all.

Thank You.

We are thrilled to announce that Cubing Out Loud is once again sponsoring us here in Nanaimo, and will provide gift cards to all podium finishers for use at their online store.

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Waitlist

IMPORTANT: Organizers manually move competitors to the competitors list after payment has been received. This is done based on order of payment - You will receive an email letting you know that payment has been received, but you are not registered for this competition until you receive a second email confirming registration and your name appears on the competitors list

Once the competitor limit has been reached, a waitlist opens. This waitlist will be maintained for those who secure waitlist registration by making payment in the event a competitor vacancy opens up.
Competitors will be accepted from the waitlist in the order that they paid.
Competitors who do not make it off of the waitlist will receive a 100% refund shortly before the competition starts.