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 $25. (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 300. The list of approved competitors can be found by clicking "Competitors" on the left side of this webpage. If there are already 300 competitors on that list, it means the competition is full, and any future registrants will be placed on the waitlist.

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 Friday, March 15, 2024 at 8:00 PM EDT 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 Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 8:00 PM, 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 300 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.

Can I join The Rubik's Cube Club at Ohio State?
Of course! Anyone is welcome to attend our meetings and club events. If you wish to attend meetings and are in high school or below, please email us at ohiostatecubeclub@gmail.com

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

PLEASE READ THE TRAVEL TAB. THIS TAB INCLUDES IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON PARKING, WRISTBAND PICKUP, AND DIRECTIONS TO THE GYM

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.

Venue:

Parking:
There is a parking garage located north to the RPAC facility at 2050 Tuttle Park Place, Columbus, OH 43210.
Pricing can be found at the garage website.
Another parking garage is located south of the RPAC at 1801 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
Pricing can be found at the garage website.
There is also parking adjacent to the Ohio Stadium, however space is very limited and may not be available.

Entrance:
The entrances competitors can use are located on the East side of the RPAC. (They are circled in the below photo)

You and all your guests will need to enter through one of these two entrances.
Once you and all of your guests have entered using the virtual pass, continue into the RPAC through the gates and head down the stairs to the bottom floor

From the stairs you will head forward and to the right towards the Tom W. Davis Special Events Gym entrance.

Once you enter the gym, please proceed to the check-in table to grab your badge and lanyard, as well as your red wristband to wear. This wristband must be worn at all times during the competition, as you will need it if you wish to leave the gym for any reason. If you are a new competitor, please see the check-in desk to check account information.
If you cannot find where you need to go or have questions, the front desk or other students in the RPAC can direct you.

Food:
There is one option for food located inside the RPAC, Juice 2 (Smoothies, Coffee, Breakfast items), as well as several food options on and off campus.

Hotels:
There is no designated hotel for this competition.
However, there are multiple hotels located near the univeristy including Holiday Inn Express, Days Inn, Comfort Suites, The Blackwell Inn, The Urban, and more

Cick HERE to go to CompetitionGroups.com to see your groups!

Click HERE for WCALive.

Thanks to TheCubicle for sponsoring this competition and their continued support in growing the community! Check them out here: https://www.thecubicle.com/

Staff Applications are now closed.

Staff List will be made official by March 20th, 2023 If you are selected, you will recieve an email informing you before the competition.

Staff Benefits will include:
* $15 refund from registration fee
* Lunch provided on Saturday (Pizza)

Staff benefits are not final and are contingent on performance and the competition filling. Staff with dietary restrictions will be accommodated for lunch.
If you would like to sign up for any of the events, please fill out the form below

[Staff Form]

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