Please go through all tabs provided on the WCA page for this competition as it contains very important information that you are required to know about before and during the competition.

Arrival

All competitors are advised to arrive 15 minutes before the events you are scheduled to compete in to ensure that you do not miss your events. Showing up excessively late to your group may result in not being allowed to compete in that event.

Name Tags Pickup

If you have registered and paid before online registration closes, you will be able to pick up your name tags from the check-in desk (or from the Delegate). If you register on-site, you will receive a blank name tag to write your name on. All on-site registrants will compete in the last group of the round.

When you arrive, you will receive a lanyard with personalized information detailing your events and what group you will be competing in for each event. In addition, you will also have staff assignments on your lanyard. Every competitor is expected to help out this competition.

Groups

Once registration closes, all competitors will be assigned to different groups for each event. Please take a look at the Groups tab a few days before the competition to find your respective competing groups and volunteering/staffing assignments.

Guests

All competitors are limited to 2 guests per competitor. Extra guests per competitor may be asked to leave the venue if the venue is overcrowded and/or there is disruption in conducting the competition.

New Competitors

Please watch this excellent WCA Competitor Tutorial Video created by Speedcubing Canada to familiarize yourself with how WCA competitions and rules work.

It is advised that you go through the WCA regulations as well. If you have any questions about them, feel free to ask the delegate during the competition.

There will be a new competitor tutorial as well before the start of the competition so it is greatly recommended that you attend it.

If you are excited to compete, ready to sign up, and have a WCA account, click register, fill out the information that is asked and submit. This will get you registered WCA's system and one step closer to your first official solve!

Please keep in mind that you still have to pay before your registration is confirmed. Details are found on the registration page and on the How to Pay? tab.

Registration is now closed!

Do not pay if you have not registered for this competition or made an account first!

Dear Competitors.

Your registration will only be confirmed after full payment has been received. If you have not competed before, please make an account on the WCA website first.

There are two ways to pay for your registration.

Method 1(for international and domestic competitors)

Directly deposit your payments to the Bank Account of cubingPAKISTAN

Title: Devotion
Bank: JS
A/C No: PK58JSBL9222000002228133 or 2228133

After depositing the fee, take a picture or scan your receipt/ proof of payment (ensure that the name of the competitor is visible on the receipt) and email it to execdir@cubingpakistan.com. This is the same process used during prior competitions.

Method 2 (for domestic competitors only)

Pay through Easypaisa or JazzCash

Account Name: Mohammad Azam
Phone number: +92-300-5010777

Please ensure to add the name of the competitor in the 'Add a message' section so that your registration is accepted in a timely fashion.

You may contact Mohammad Azam, Executive Director of cubingPakistan at +92-300-5010777 if you wish to ask any questions or pay in person. Please remember to pay after you have registered online.

You may also find this information on www.cubingpakistan.com.

Walk-in registrations are only accepted after online registration closes on May 11th, 2024 and if we have not reached our competitor limit of 80 competitors. Registration will be on a first-come, first-serve basis until we reach 80 competitors. If you are registering on the day of the competition please make sure to bring the cash amount of Rs.5000 to register. Further details are available on the registration page.

Happy cubing!

Walk-in Registrations

If the number of registered competitors is less than the competitor limit when registration closes, walk-in registrations will be accepted until the competitor limit as stated on the 'Info' page is reached.

If the competitor limit is reached before online registration closes, NO WALK-IN REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Registration will be open during most of the day from 08:30 AM to 4:00 PM at the check-in desk. The walk-in registration fee is Rs 5000. Cash is the only mode of payment accepted for walk-in registrations.

Further Information

If you register on site and this is your first time competing in a WCA competition, you will need to bring the following information with you:

• ID with Name and Date of Birth
• Country of citizenship (Note: For individuals representing countries other than Pakistan, we shall require proof of citizenship such as a passport, or certificate of citizenship)
• Current Email address
• List of events you want to compete in

If you register on site and you have competed in a WCA competition before, you will need to provide the following:

• ID with Name and Date of Birth
• Email address (Note: This must be the same email address associated with your WCA ID.)
• WCA ID
• List of events you want to compete in

Volunteering

We would like to stress the fact that this competition can only run smoothly and finish on time with the help of volunteers.

Per Regulations 1e2 and 1f2, all competitors must be available to help judge and scramble.

No experience is necessary for volunteering activities such as judging and running. We will teach you how to do these tasks if you are interested. This will happen right after the new competitor tutorial and is a great opportunity for family members of competitors to be involved as well without competing.

Staff

If you would like to support cubingPakistan in a higher capacity, please fill out the following staff form for Return to Pakistan 2024.

If you are interested in coming to the competition just to volunteer, please send an email to the competition organizer before the competition.

Please find your group and judging assignments here: https://www.competitiongroups.com/competitions/ReturntoPakistan2024. These "groups" are when you are assigned to compete, judge, and/or scramble during an event you are registered for.

We will be calling up competitors in groups to ensure that the competition runs smoothly and that competitors do not have to wait for all other competitors to go before their next attempt.

The groups for each competitor will be posted after online registration closes.

Live results will be available online at WCA Live.

You may also use the QR code located on your nametag to be directed to the competition WCA link.

Our Sponsors and Media Partners

- Adnan Noah - Islamabad

cubingPAKISTAN will provide prizes and certificates to all podium holders.

Cash Prize

3x3x3

1st Place - Rs 10,000
2nd Place - Rs 7,000
3rd Place - Rs 4,000

All Other Events

1st Place - Rs 4,000
2nd Place - Rs 2,000
3rd Place - Rs 1,000

Certificates

All participants will receive a certificate of participation.
All podium place holders will receive a podium certificate.

Medals

All podium place holders will receive medals for their respective positions.

Main Event Winner

The winner of the main event (3x3x3) will also receive a Shield award.

Miscellaneous

The Fastest Newcomer and Youngest Competitor will also receive an award.

Travel

Hotel Hillview is located at the heart of Islamabad and is easily accessible by car. bus and taxi.
The venie is a 40 min drive from the nearest airport, Islamabad International Airport. Directions are attached.

Food

We are pleased to announce that Hotel Hillview has offered all competitors and their families a 25% discount on food ordered at the hotel during the course of the competition. Please present your competitor name tag (which you will receive at the start of the competition) to the hotel staff.

Accommodation

Hotel Hillview is also offering competitors and their families to stay at the venue during their visit to Islamabad for the competition.

FAQ

When does the competition start? When should I arrive at the venue?

A: The check-in desk opens at 8:30 AM, opening ceremony is at 9:00 AM, and the first round starts at 9:30 AM. Please see the schedule for full details.

Q: Do I use my own cube to compete?

A: Yes! You are responsible for your own hardware in order to compete.

Q: What is the normal age of competitors at these events?

A: All ages are welcome, but in general competitors are between 10 and 20 years old. Don't let this stop you though, everyone can and should cube!

Q: What is the competition 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 when not competing you're able to hang out in the audience and interact with other cubers.

Q: How do I find results?

A: All results are posted on the WCA page a couple of days after the competition finishes. However, for the day of competing, go to WCA Live to find information about current events. This is also where you will find information about 2nd and 3rd rounds of events.

Q: Why am I not on the registration list yet?

A: Make sure you pay your registration fee in order to be automatically placed on the registered list, which will also guarantee you a spot in the competition. If payment may be an issue, or you are not sure if you can attend, use the contact button to talk to us, and see if we can work out another payment strategy, or have you pay on arrival at the competition. No matter what your situation may be, please register online. It is much easier for us to have you register now and pay later than to have to input information at another time.

How many events can I compete in?

A: 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.

Can I change the events I am registered for?

A: If you are a registered competitor you may change your registered events until Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:30 PM PKT through the very bottom section on the registration page.

Q: Are there age divisions?

A: No. All competitors compete in the same group.

Q: Can I have fun at this event?

A: Yes! Cubing is amazing, and we sincerely hope you enjoy the competition!

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

A: Personal and non-commercial photos and video recordings (including Youtube, Twitch etc) are allowed. If you are a member of the media, please contact cubingPakistan at execdir@cubingpakistan.com.