Speedcubing Canada is delighted to have Cubing Out Loud as the sponsor of our 2024 provincial championships: Ontario Championship 2024 and BC Championship 2024.

Vending

Cubing Out Loud will be on site selling a selection of WCA and Non-WCA puzzles, lube, and other accessories. Cash and credit cards are accepted.

Pick-up code

Already know what you want? Skip the line by using code OntChampsPickup to preorder your merch for pickup at Cubing Out Loud's kiosk at Ontario Championship 2024. The code is valid until Thursday, August 8 at 8 p.m. EDT.

Prizes

For more information, visit the "Prizes" tab. Prizes will be announced soon!

Unofficial events

Cubing Out Loud will be running unofficial events for special prizes at their kiosk. Learn more here. Additionally, COL will be hosting an autograph/photo session with national record holder and member of Team COL, Brennen Lin, at about 1:15 PM on Saturday!

We are also pleased to have Cubing Life Academy as a sponsor at Ontario Championship 2024. Cubing Life Academy will be providing gift card prizes for a raffle draw and a $30 discount code to all competitors. All competitors will be entered into a raffle to win one of eight $75 gift cards for use towards any course or coaching service purchased at cubing.life.

Cubing Out Loud will be providing the following prizes to podium winners in the form of Cubing Out Loud gift cards:

3x3x3 Cube

1st place: $80.00
2nd place: $60.00
3rd place: $30.00

Other Events

1st place: $20.00
2nd place: $15.00
3rd place: $10.00

Trophies

The Speedcubing Canada team will be providing medals to all podium finishers (except 3x3x3) and glass awards to all provincial champions and 3x3x3 podium finishers.

Speedcubing Canada will also provide all provinicial champions with a gift bag.

Spectators are more than welcome at Ontario Championship 2024! There is no spectator fee.

View the competition schedule to determine when your favourite events will be taking place. If you're unsure when is the best time to come, we recommend coming to watch the final rounds on Sunday afternoon to find out who will win each event at Ontario Championship 2024!

Venue

The competition will be held in Triple Gymnasium in the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre (CRWC), noted in pink in the map above.

Parking

There is paid parking at the venue.

Public Transit

The venue is serviced by GO bus routes and Durham Region Transit. All buses noted below will stop at the "X" noted in map above.

• Highway 407 Terminal, Unionville GO, Cornell Bus Terminal - connect to the GO Bus 52 Eastbound bus towards Oshawa
• From Union Station (option 1) - take the Lakeshore East train to DC Oshawa GO and connect to the GO Bus 52 Westbound
• From Union Station (option 2) - take the Lakeshore East train to Whitby GO and connect to the DRT 905 or 302 bus (free transfer with Presto)

Food

There are many options within a 15 minute walk along Simcoe Street.

We are recruiting a volunteer staff team for this competition. Serving on the staff team of a championship competition requires commitment and responsibility.

Staff members who are also competing will have their registration fee refunded upon successful completion of their duties.

To apply to be on staff for Ontario Championship 2024, please fill out this Google form: https://forms.gle/xr17PUJnbGaCQMo49

Do I need to attend all three days?

No. While you are welcome to attend the entire competition, you only need to be present for times when you are competing. You may arrive anytime before the start of your first event. When you arrive at the venue, please ensure you check in at the check-in table. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before the start of your event(s) to ensure you don’t miss your time to compete. Here is the competition schedule.

Can I come and watch the competition?

Yes! Spectators are more than welcome at Ontario Championship 2024! There is no spectator fee.

View the competition schedule to determine when your favourite events will be on. If you're unsure when to come, we recommend coming to watch the final rounds on Sunday afternoon to find out who will be the Ontario Champion in each event!

Will cubes and puzzles be sold at the competition?

The competition sponsor, Cubing Out Loud will be on site selling a selection of WCA and Non-WCA puzzles, lube, and other accessories. Cash and credit cards are accepted. Click on the "Sponsors" tab for more information.

Can I cancel my registration and get my registration fee refunded?

Competitors who cancel their registration before the cancellation deadline will receive a 50% refund. After the cancellation deadline, no refunds will be issued. You can view our cancellation policy and other registration information on the registration page.

Can I change the events I am registered for?

If you are a registered competitor you may change your registered events until Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 8:00 PM EDT through the very bottom section on the registration page.

Can I take photos and make video recordings at the competition?

Personal and non-commercial photos and video recordings are allowed. If you are a member of the media, please contact Speedcubing Canada at info+ontario-championship-2024@speedcubingcanada.org.

Can first-time competitors compete? Are there qualification requirements?

First-time competitors are welcome to register to compete in 3x3x3 Cube, 2x2x2 Cube, Pyraminx and Skewb at Ontario Championship 2024.

All other events have a qualification requirement that must be met before July 24, 2024. More information about qualification requirements is on the "Events" tab.

How many events can I compete in?

You can register to compete in as many events as you'd like, as long as you know how to solve the puzzle (per WCA Regulation 2k6) and, if applicable, qualify to compete in the event.

How do I cancel my registration?

Please send an email to Speedcubing Canada at info+ontario-championship-2024@speedcubingcanada.org to cancel your registration, using the email address associated with your WCA account. Cancellation details are available on the Register page.

Cubing Out Loud will be holding unofficial events at the merch booth throughout the competition.

The top three results in each event will get a certificate. Anyone who tags @cubingoutloud in their Instagram story or reel showing them participating in the unofficial event will be entered to win a $25 gift card. There will be one gift card draw each day.

Friday: Face-Turning Octahedron (FTO)

Time: 12 Noon – 4 PM
Location: COL Merch Booth
Format: Average of 5
Time Limit: 3 min
Cut-off: 2 attempts to get less than 2 min

Saturday: 15 Puzzle

Time: 11 AM – 4 PM
Location: COL Merch Booth
Format: Best of 2
Time limit: 1:30

Sunday: Replication Race (Match the Scramble)

Time: 9:30 AM – 1 PM
Location: COL Merch Booth
Format: Head-to-head

Saturday and Sunday: Beginner Challenge

Time: 9:30 AM – 5 PM
Location: COL Merch Booth
This is an event for parents, siblings, and other non-cubers. Contestants must not have a WCA ID to be eligible. You will get a scrambled cube and be timed on how fast you can solve the cross (see below). All participants will receive a scorecard and a 5% discount at the merch booth.

Saturday: Team Relay

Separately, we will be holding an unofficial Team Relay on the main stage on Saturday evening. The winning team will receive medals.

Time: 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
Location: Main Stage
Format: Head-to-head, best of 1
Details: 13 events (no big blind or FMC). Teams of 5. Each competitor can compete in a maximum of 3 events.
Team captains: Morgan and Brennen
Team Brennen: Brennen Lin (Captain), Ryan Wu, Max Xiong, Elliott Kobelansky, Stanley Wang
Team Morgan: Morgan Yeh (Captain), Andrew Mao, Burno Li Chak Kwan, Kevin Matthews, Omar Ellabban

Cubing Contests Results

The results for FTO, 15 Puzzle and Replication Race will be recorded through Cubing Contests, and will then be added to the rankings. Please see the links below for more details:

Live Results

Event Details

Rules

The title of Ontario Champion will be awarded to the highest ranking competitor from Ontario in each event.

Note that title eligibility is based on residency, not citizenship. If you represent a region that is NOT Canada on the WCA, but live in Ontario, you may be eligible for the title of Ontario Champion.

You can confirm your Ontario residency either by filling this form before the competition, OR verbally at the check-in table during the competition. Note that you only need to do this if you expect to be the highest ranking competitor from Ontario in an event.

If you have any champion eligibility questions, please contact us.

The groups for the competition can be found on the Competition Groups website here: https://www.competitiongroups.com/competitions/OntarioChampionship2024. Click on your name to find a summary of all your assigned groups.

These groups are when you are assigned to compete and/or judge during an event you are registered for.

Per Regulations 1e2 and 1f2, all competitors must be available to help judge. If you're unsure how to judge, please review the WCA Regulations, watch this video, or ask one of the WCA Delegates at the competition.

Please plan to arrive to each of your groups five minutes before it is scheduled to begin. Showing up excessively late to your group may result in not being allowed to compete in that event.

Live results for the competition will appear on WCA Live.