ALL COMPETITORS MUST READ THIS TAB BEFORE REGISTERING.

Before the competition, you will receive a card/nametag with personalized information detailing your events and what group you will be competing in for each event in an email. We will be relying on competitors to help by judging whenever they are not competing, especially with our small competition size. Judging is very easy, and is a great way to make time fly! If you don't know how to judge, ask a delegate and they will be happy to help you. We will also need help judging for the second and third rounds of 3BLD as we can not assign staff for those in advance.

By registering for this competition you agree that you understand and will follow all the information listed above.

For those of you new to cubing, WELCOME!

This competition is a "PBQ", or "Please Be Quiet" competition. We will only be holding blindfolded events and Fewest Moves, not traditional events like 3x3. As such, this competition is not recommended for first-time competitors, although you are still welcome. You can find other Washington competitions with more standard event lists here.

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/

This video will explain most of what any cuber competing for the first time will need to know, however, it is still required that they are familar with the full set of regulations above. It also covers things in terms of a normal competition. Since ours is a quiet competition, some things will be run differently. Feel free to ask when you arrive if you have any questions about how the day will play out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPL3eV-A0ww

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: This competition is different from most. We require the venue to be completely silent for the majority of the day. Unlike most competitions, there won't be a lot of time in the competing room to socialize. We also discourage spectators for this competition, partially to help keep the room quiet and partially because blindfolded events aren't all that interesting to spectate. There will be a lobby area for guests and competitors to sit in and socialize if they don't want to be in the competition room. If this style of competition doesn't appeal to you, there are many other competitions you can attend that don't require silence and have more opportunities to meet and hang out 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 https://live.worldcubeassociation.org 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 the registration fee in order to be eligible to be placed on the registration list, which will also guarantee you a spot in the competition. If the competitor list is full, you will be placed onto a private waitlist, which is listed in the order of when competitors pay. Note that in order to be on either the registered list or the waitlist, you must pay the registration fee. If you are not advanced from the waitlist before registration closes, you will be issued a full refund. If payment may be any 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 compeition. No matter what the situation, please register online.

Q: Are there age divisions?

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

Q: Can I have fun at this event?

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

You can find an extended FAQ here on pnwcubing.com

Location on Campus: University of Washington Madrona Hall, Room 313
Detailed Interactive map of UW: https://www.washington.edu/maps/#!/mdr
Room 313 is a large classroom inside the lobby.

Parking:
You are required to pay for your own parking if you drive. Parking is $6.00 daily outdoors on weekends, or $12.00 daily inside the Central Plaza Garage. Download the PayByPhone app to pay for parking. Detailed map of parking at UW: https://transportation.uw.edu/maps/self-serve-parking. The easiest parking lot is the Central Plaza Garage, which you can navigate to directly. It's recommended that you arrive 10-15 minutes early to give yourself time to find parking.

Dining:
The street University Way has plenty of dining options for lunch, including Mediterranean, Thai, Vietnamese, and more. It's a 15-minute walk from the venue.

Hotels:
If you need a hotel, the three closest options can be found on this website: https://www.tripadvisor.com/HotelsNear-g60878-d563115-University_District-Seattle_Washington.html

Airport: The closest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). You can then take the lightrail to the University of Washington or University District stations and walk from there.

Train: Amtrak will land you in Seattle's Amtrack Station
More information can be found at http://www.amtrak.com/northwest-train-routes. You can then take the lightrail.

Groups will be generated after registration is closed and before the competition day starts.

You will be able to view your group assignments on https://www.competitiongroups.com/, including throughout the competition.

This competition will be sponsored by TheCubicle!

They will be providing gift-card prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in every event.
If you haven't checked out their store already, we highly recommend you do! They will not be selling puzzles onsite.

To be redirected to their site, either click HERE or the logo below!

Below is a link to the waitlist for this competition. If you get off the waitlist, you will receive an email indicating that your registration was approved. The waitlist is in the order in which we received payment for your registration. Registrants on the waiting list may be accepted onto the competitor list until Friday, November 24, 2023 at 5:00 PM PST. After this point, if you are still on the waitlist you will receive a full refund of your registration fee. There will be no exceptions for moving up on the waitlist.

link: TBA