For First-Time Competitors

All newcomers must be familiar with the WCA Regulations before competing. This video gives a basic overview of the rules.

In addition, please read this tutorial document before coming to the competition.

For All Competitors

When you arrive, you will receive a card with personalized information detailing your events and what group you will be competing in for each event. In addition, you will also have judging/scrambling assignments on your card. Every competitor is expected to help out during the event(s) they are registered for. The card will look like 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.

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 $40.00. (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 150. The list of approved competitors can be found by clicking "Competitors" on the left side of this webpage. If there are already 150 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 Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 8:00 PM EDT 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 Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 8:00 PM EDT 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 150 competitors have paid, simply pay the registration fee. If a competitor emails us to drop out before Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 8:00 PM EDT, 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.

TRAVEL

There are a number of hotels within a 15 minute drive of the venue. Hotels in Ridgefield CT can be found here

The closest airport is Westchester County Airport (HPN).

There is a Metro North train station near the venue in Katonah, NY, about a 20 minute ride away.

LUNCH

Lunch will not be provided to competitors, but there are a number of restaurants within a 10 minute drive in Ridgefield. Good options include:

• Prime Burger - counter service burgers and shakes
• Jersey Mike's - sandwich shop chain
• Ridgefield Bagels and Bakes (near CVS)
• Bobo's Cafe - nice sandwiches, coffee drinks
• Queen Bee Coffee - baked goods, etc
• Dimitri's Diner
• Planet Pizza - favorite counter service pizza
• 850 Degree Pizza - sit down wood-fired pizza
• Bareburger - sit down burgers, etc
• Hideaway - pub-fare
• Red Rooster - pub-fare
• Baja Cocina - counter service tacos

Note: there is no eating allowed in the gym. Please bring food to the dining hall. Also, Ridgefield Academy is a nut-free school.

PARKING

The competition will be held in the gym which is located in the Summit Building. Plan to enter the school through the Summit main entrance, stop at the registration table and follow signs to the gym.

There are three main parking locations on campus at Ridgefield Academy.
The first is "Lot A". This area is located in front of the Summit Building on your left immediately after you drive past the guard house.

The second is "Lot C": take the first left as you enter campus. Once parked, follow the path through the woods, up the hill, to reach the Summit Building.
The third parking location is "Lot F" which is located towards the back of the campus. To get to this location, drive straight at the intersection past "Lot A" and follow the road down the hill. It will curve slightly to the left. After the second stop sign you will be right in front of "Lot F". These parking areas are also labeled on light poles for assistance.

Please be mindful of one way streets on campus.

Please make sure to park in marked parking spots only. There is no parking allowed in fire lanes or any area not specifically labeled for parking.
Parking is allowed in admissions and visitor spaces but please do not park in spaces marked for "Suzuki lessons" on Saturday.

If you require a handicap assistance, please let one of the organizers know.

We have no COVID-19 related restrictions. However any competitor who feels more comfortable wearing a mask may feel free to do so.

We strongly recommend that you test for covid-19 4 days before the competition.

Groups will be posted a few days before the competition.

Live results will be available on WCA Live after the start of the competition.

If you would like to be staff at this comp, please fill out the form below. Staff will get registration refunded and free lunch.

Staff Application Form

This competition is organized by Cube New England, a group dedicated to growing the speedcubing community in New England, USA.

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