The venue for the Rubik's WCA Oceanic Championship 2024 is the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. The competition will take place in Pavilion 3 (Friday to Sunday) and Meeting Rooms 1-3 (Thursday). Alongside the competing area, Pavilion 3 will contain a ton of practice tables for socialising, as well as information booths and other fun activities.

Getting to the venue

By car

The competition venue is located at 21 Mounts Bay Rd, Perth. There will be hundreds of paid parking spots available at the venue.

By Train/Bus

As the event will be taking place in the heart of Perth City, the venue is easily accessible via multiple train lines and bus routes. The closest train station, Elizabeth Quay, is just a 5-minute walk away. Perth Underground train station is also conveniently located, just a short 10-15 minute walk. The Elizabeth Quay bus station, which is a mere 5-minute walk from the venue, services many bus routes. We recommend planning your journey in advance using Google Maps, the Transperth website, or another suitable platform.

Accomodation

Located in the centre of Perth, there are a plethora of accommodation options nearby. If you're looking to stay outside the CBD, there are hundreds of options available on linked train lines and bus routes. Looking for some suggestions? We recommend visiting the PCEC website linked HERE.

Q. Can I register for all events?
You may register for all events for one fee of $80. Please refer to the Qualification Requirements tab for information on qualification.

Q. How fast do I need to be to participate?
There are no qualification requirements for 3x3, 2x2, Pyraminx and Skewb. Newcomers are welcome!
All other events have qualification standards detailed on the Qualification Requirements tab. Please note many events have 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?
Yes! Although this is a major championship event, Speedcubing Australia is committed to providing an exciting and interactive experience for all! As a first-timer, you will be able to register for 3x3, 2x2, Pyraminx and/or Skewb!
Please ensure you attend a newcomer tutorial before your designated event round. For tutorial time slots, please refer to the Competition Schedule
If you'd like to compete at a smaller scale competition before this one, Speedcubing Australia and Speedcubing New Zealand run TONS of events across the continent! A full list of upcoming competitions in Oceania can be found HERE.

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 November 29th. 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, and attend a newcomer tutorial if this is your first time competing. 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. Please refer to the Spectators Tab for information on spectator tickets.

Q. I am a member of the public and am interested in speedcubing, can I come watch?
Yes, you are welcome to come spectate! Please refer to the Spectators Tab for information on spectator tickets.

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 at the venue entrance 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?
Situated in the heart of the Perth CBD, there are many cafes and food outlets a short walk from the venue. Unfortunately there are no in-house cafes or vendors.

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. However, we we still rely on all competitors to help out throughout the day with judging, running and scrambling. Please be sure to familiarise yourself with the WCA Regulations and reach out to the organisational team if you have any questions.

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

Q. How can I prepare before the competition day?
Before attending you should have read and understood the WCA regulations. Here is condensed version of the competitor tutorial. . You may also like to watch this helpful competitor guide.

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

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW TO SIGN UP

REGISTER HERE

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 held again on the Saturday evening of the Rubik’s WCA Oceanic Championship 2024.

Teams consisting of three competitors from the same Australian State or 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 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.

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

• 3x3, 2x2, Pyraminx and Skewb - NO qualification requirements - even newcomers are welcome!
• 3x3x3 Multi-Blind - Top 20 competitors ranked by Best result.
• 4x4x4 Blindfolded - An official WCA single result under 10 minutes.
• 5x5x5 Blindfolded - An official WCA single result under 30 minutes.
• 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 a full average.

Results will only be considered from official WCA competitions that conclude before the closing of registration on November 29, 2024.

You may register for events you have not yet qualified for, but these events will be deleted from your registration prior to the competition if you do not meet the qualification requirement.

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 Perth this December.

Partners

Speedcubing Australia is the proud organising committee of the Rubik's WCA Oceanic Championship 2024. 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 2024 along with any records and continental champion titles. The WCA will be on site with some fun activities for competitors in the activities hall.

Spectator Information

Spectators are warmly welcomed to experience an exciting weekend of world class speedsolving!

See below a list of key event highlights not to be missed!
Please note there will be FREE SPECTATING on Thursday.

Spectator Tickets

Spectator ticket purchasing is NOW LIVE via THIS LINK, through our ticketing platform TryBooking.
Alternatively scan the QR code below:

Please refer to the table below for information on pricing.
We will have over 2,000 spectator tickets available to ensure no one misses out.