For those of you new to cubing, WELCOME!

We wanted to let you know this event is perfectly fine for cubers of any age and experience. We just ask you know a couple things before coming to compete...

First, please be familiar with the WCA Regulations, found here:
https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/regulations/

In addition to reading over the regulations, we encourage new cubers to watch this video, just to learn the basics of competing. This video will explain most of what any cuber competing for the first time will need to know.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPL3eV-A0ww&t=2s

There is also this written competitor tutorial from the WCA.
https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/files/WCA_Competition_Tutorial.pdf

If you have any questions after this video, we will be having a new competitor tutorial, the morning of the competition. That would be the perfect time to ask those questions and clear up any confusion.

If you are stoked to compete and ready to sign up, head over to the registration tab, click register, and fill out the information it asks for. This will help you get set up the WCA's system and one step closer to your first official solve!

Q&A:
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; Competitions are a bunch of tables where nerds like us get to sit and discuss our favorite thing, Cubes! Of course in addition there is competing, which will occupy one side of the competition hall, where you will see lots of timers flickering with contestants new personal bests, Most competitions have a break for lunch, and the competing is split up into heats, as to better organize who competes when. (Check the Groups tab and listen at the competition for more info on this.)

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 Cubecomps.com 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 entrance 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 we can 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 however, please register online. It is much easier for us to have you register now and pay later, then to have to input information at another time.

Q: Are there age divisions?

A: Nope! All competitors compete in the same group.

Q: Can I have fun at this event?

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

Parking can be found in the back of the school, in the large parking lot.

From the east:
1. Take Route 2 heading west to Rte 68 south in Gardner
2. Follow Rte 68 South to the center of Hubbardston
3. Take right after Hubbardston Center School onto Elm Street
4. Take right at T-insection of Rte 62 heading to Barre
5. Once in the center of Barre, take a left, crossing over Rte 122 to South Street
6. The venue will be on your right
OR
1. Take the Mass Pike to exit 11 in Millbury
2. Follow signs to Rte 122N which takes you to center of Barre
1. Take a left onto South Street

From the south (Worcester area):
1. Follow Rte 122 North to Barre
OR
1. Follow Rte 122A through Holden & Rutland
2. Take a right onto Rte 122 North to Barre

From the north:
1. Follow Rte 32 South to the center of Barre
2. Take a right onto South Street

From the west:
1. MassPike to exit 8
2. Take a left onto Rte 32 North
3. Follow Rte 32 North to Barre
4. Veer straight onto South Street as Rte 32 continues to the right
OR
1. Take Rte 9 heading east
2. In Ware, take a left onto Rte 32 North

Text directions courtesy of Quabbin Regional School District.

We will NOT be serving lunch at this competition. There are some options in the center of Barre which is a short drive.

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. The registration fee for this competition is $30.00. YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT CONSIDERED COMPLETE UNTIL YOU HAVE PAID THE REGISTRATION FEE!

The competitor limit for this competition is 100. The list of approved competitors can be found by clicking "Competitors" on the left side of this webpage. If there are already 100 competitors on that list, it means the competition is full, and any future registrants will be placed on the waitlist.

Competitors MUST register and pay online in order to compete. No at-the-door registrations or payments will be accepted.

Any requested changes to registration before 8:00 PM EST on Friday, June 15th will be honored. Your registration is not complete until your name shows up on the list.

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 8:00 PM EST on Friday, June 15th are eligible for a refund for half (50%) 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 100 competitors have paid, simply pay the registration fee. If a competitor emails us to drop out before 8:00 PM EST on Friday, June 15th, 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.

Staff applications can be submitted here.

Groups can be found at https://www.competitiongroups.com/competitions/ReturntoQuabbin2023

Live reults can be found at https://live.worldcubeassociation.org/competitions/2908

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