The venue for the Rubik's WCA Oceanic Championship 2022 is the Melbourne Sports Centre, Parkville. The competition will be contained in the main Parkville stadium (Friday to Sunday) and the Function Room (Thursday). An area for competitors to warm-up, mingle with other competitors and interact with Booths of our sponsors and partners will be available in Stadium B Thursday to Sunday.

Getting to the venue

There are many ways of accessing the venue :

By Tram

Competitors and spectators can take tram route 58 to Stop 25, State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park. As this stop is outside the free tram zone you will require a Myki card. Stop 20 on the 59 tram and 57 tram is also close by, less than an 800m walk.

By Train

The venue is only 500m walk from the Royal Park train station (Upfield line). You will require a Myki card

By Car

Address: 10 Brens Dr, Parkville VIC 3052
When you drive in via Brens Drive, Entrance B is straight ahead - DO NOT use this entrance. Drive around to Entrance A via the Yellow Car Park.

The venue has over 300 car parking spaces available, with an additional 250 car parking spaces available in the overflow areas adjacent. Parking is free of charge.

Accommodation

The best accomodation options available for competitors and their guests are within the CBD and North Melbourne Areas. It is recommended to stay within walking distance of the route 58 tram or the Upfield train line for ease of access to the venue.

Q. Can I register for all events?
You may register for all events for the one fee of $80. You must have an official WCA single result in any event you wish to compete in. Please also be aware there are qualification standards for some events which can be found on the qualification tab.

Q. How fast do I need to be to participate?
You can participate at any event provided you meet the qualification standards. Please note many events have strict time limits which can be found on the events page.

Q. I haven't yet competed at a WCA competition, can I compete at this competition?
No. Given this is a major championship event, it is required that you have competed at a WCA competition before this competition. Upcoming Australian competitions can be seen here. There will not be a new competitor tutorial nor will any extras awarded to competitors under regulation A7g.

Q. How old do I have to be to compete?
Anyone can compete at any age! We encourage any registered speedcubers to compete as it will be a great experience regardless of age.

Q. Will it be possible to watch the competition online?
The competition will be available to watch on livestream. Details of this will be available at a later date.

Q. How can I change my events?
You must make any change to your registered events by 25th November. Event changes can only be made through the competition registration page

Q. What time should I arrive at the competition?
You will need to be at the competition with enough time to register before your first event. Before the competition you must check in at the registration desk. Competitors will not be allowed to compete until they have registered and collected their name tag. Please allow up to 1 hour for registration as the lines may be long during peak times.

Q. How will I know when it’s my turn to compete?
Before the competition, you will be provided with an individual schedule which contains your competing groups and times. Please aim to be at the room where you are competing at least 30 minutes before the start of your group and pay attention to the announcements in the venue. If you miss your group it is not possible for it to be changed under any circumstances.

Q. Can I bring guests?
Yes, you can bring guests to this competition and there is no cost for spectators.

Q. I am a member of the public and am interested in speedcubing, can I come watch?
Yes, you are welcome to come spectate. There is no charge.

Q. How do I find out if I've progressed to the second round?
Times will be uploaded throughout the day to WCA Live. Please allow up to an hour from finishing your solves to them being uploaded. After all the times of a round have been entered, you can see if you are in the following round.

Q. Who can I ask for help on the day?
There will be an information desk set up in the foyer where you will register on arrival. Our friendly staff will assist you with any questions you may have regarding the competition or what to do in the city when not competing. If you need information before the competition please contact us and our team will assist you as required.

Q. Is there food at the competition?
The stadium will have open kiosks available to cover all your food and beverage needs. If you want to get out and about for food, the city is just a short tram ride away.

Q. Can I help on the day?
We need a large team of volunteers to make an event like this possible. This competition will be done differently, to ensure we are able to provide competitors with a professional competition experience. We are asking for applications for those interested in helping out at the competition. More information can be found on the volunteer tab.

Q. Where can I ask other questions?
The organisational team can answer all your questions.

Live results will be provided via WCALive. It may take up to an hour between times being set and them appearing online.

Spectators are warmly welcomed and may enter FREE of charge.

No tickets are required and you may come at any time.

Highlights include:
* Rubik's Relay - Friday 6:50pm - A fun spectator friendly event with state vs state, country vs country
* 3x3x3 Cube First round - Saturday afternoon 4:10pm - 7:20 - this is where you will be able to see all competitors compete in the most popular event
* 3x3x3 Blindfolded round 1 - Friday 4:35 - 5:05. Witness some of the worlds best solve a 3x3x3 Cube whilst blindfolded
* Finals - Sunday afternoon - come witness the continent's best battle it out for overall champion in twelve different events
* 3x3x3 Cube Final - Sunday 4:45pm - 16 competitors will go Head to head to take our the inaugural Oceanic Champion.

Due to logistical and venue constraints we will have qualification requirements. Only those who meet the qualification standard will be able to compete in the respective event:

• 3x3x3 Fewest Moves - Top 40 competitors ranked by Mean of 3
• 3x3x3 Multi-Blind - Top 20 competitors ranked by Best result
• 4x4x4 Blindfolded - Top 20 competitors ranked by Best result
• 5x5x5 Blindfolded - Top 20 competitors ranked by Best result
• Clock - An average time below 12.00 seconds
• All Other Events - An official WCA single result in the event. Note many of these events will have cut-offs, so just because you qualify does not guarantee you will be able to complete an average.

Results will only be considered from official WCA competitions that conclude before the closing of registration on November 25, 2022.

You may register for events you have not yet qualified for, but your registration for these events will be deleted from your registration prior to the competition if you do not meet the qualification requirement. If you register for this competition and do not meet any of the qualification requirements your registration will be deleted and your registration fee will be refunded.

Rubik’s Nations Cup was first held at the World Rubik’s Cube Championship 2017. Teams of three competitors from the same country squared off in an exciting knockout tournament. This crowd favourite event will be again held on the Friday evening of the Rubik’s WCA Oceanic Championship 2022.

Teams consisting of three competitors from the same Australian State or from another Oceanic Country will be selected to compete for the title of Oceanic Rubik's Relay Champions. Non-Oceanic teams will not be permitted entry into the Rubik's Relay Cup.

Rubik’s Relay Cup Regulations

• The competition format is a simple 16 team seeded knockout tournament.
• Each competitor will solve a single 3x3 cube, one after another. The winning team is determined by the fastest total time.
• Standard WCA penalties (e.g. misalignment, timer stops/starts) apply for the solves.
• The members solve one 3x3x3 cube one after the other. Thus, there are 3 timers, 3 cubes and 3 competitors on the table.
• The second and third timers must be started only when the previous member has finished their solve and has put back the 2 hands on the timers.
• Inspection time applies to all 3 members at the same time.
• After 12 seconds of inspection, all 3 members of the same team must release their own cube on the mat, hold their two hands on the timers.
• The effective start of the 2 teams giving battle is given by the judge or official speaker.
• When the first solver is cubing, the second and third ones must hold their 2 hands on their timers. Same rule for the third solver while the second is solving their cube. Penalty: DNF.
• The second and third team members may continue inspecting while their teammate(s) are solving the cube, but must do so with their hands remaining on the timer.
• The winning team will be the team with the lowest total time.
• In case of the same total times, the best individual solve is used to declare the winning team.
• This is an unofficial team event, no results will be stored in the WCA database.
• As this is an experimental format, the judges for this event may exercise discretion in the case of disagreements and rule interpretation - their decision will be final.

Title Sponsor

We are pleased to have Rubik's Brand Ltd. as the title sponsor of this competition. We are thrilled to be partnering with Rubik's to put speedcubing excellence on display in Melbourne this December.

Partners

Speedcubing Australia is the proud organising committee of the Rubik's WCA Oceanic Championship 2022. Speedcubing Australia is looking forward to welcoming competitors from all across the continent for what is set to be an action packed weekend of cubing.

The World Cube Association governs competitions for mechanical puzzles that are operated by twisting groups of pieces, commonly known as 'twisty puzzles'. The most famous of these puzzles is the Rubik's Cube, invented by professor Rubik from Hungary. A selection of these puzzles are chosen as official events of the WCA. The WCA recognizes the results of the Rubik's WCA Oceanic Championship 2022 along with any records and continental champion titles. The WCA will be on site with some fun activities for competitors in the activities hall.

We have launched our range of Oceanics merchandise.

We encourage you to purchase NOW from our online store, there is a large range of colours and sizes. The print facility is here in Melbourne and items will be shipped directly to your door (pickup also available).

We highly recommend you purchase online as there will be only limited sales at the venue. Get your t-shirt now and wear it with pride at the competition.

VISIT OUR ONLINE STORE TODAY

We are excited to announce that we have partnered with speedcube.com.au as our official vending partner for the competition. They will be selling a large selection of cubes at their stall in the competitor zone at the competition on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the competition.

All competitors will receive a personalised printed schedule at the competition.

You may see your allocated groups HERE.

Please note that it is NOT POSSIBLE to make any changes to the groups. There is A LOT detailed work that goes on in the background to define the groups at these large competitions and there is no way to make any changes.