Registration Fee: PHP 600.00 registration for ALL events

WALK-IN Registration Fee: PHP 650.00 registration for ALL events

The registration fee will cover the following:

• Certificate of Participation

** Please also note that certificates provided are in digital format, kindly include in the proof of payment if you wish to receive a physical printed copy of the Certificate of Participation.

The registration fee is non-refundable, including when deleting an event.

With possible availability of time, please note that there may be an additional MYSTERY ROUND added.

By registering and confirming your registration for this competition, you hereby agree to be subject to the procedings of the Mystery Round if there be an allowance of time, regardless of round standing in the competition.

Please refer to the MYSTERY ROUND tab for more details.

Payment Method:
Slots are secured via payment-first system. You may pay for your registration fees via:

GCash Express Send
Account Name: Jacob Miko Tan
Account Number: 09154083476

FOR FOREIGN COMPETITORS
Registration payments may be paid by competitors travelling from other countries through cash until the day of the competition with an advance notice with proof of travel at least two weeks before the competition in order to fully secure the registration slot. Please contact the Cubers and Friends Organizing Team regarding the payment and registration, or if you wish to pay through another preferred method of payment.

Please indicate the name of competitor, and events registered or number of events registered in the message tab in the GCash app before sending payment, and send the receipt of payment to the Cubers and Friends Organizing Team through e-mail at cubersandfriends.org@gmail.com. Failing to confirm your registration payments through e-mail will render your registration null, void, and non-refundable.

However, registration payments paid within a grace period of 48 HOURS after registration slots are filled may be refunded, else the NO-REFUND policy applies henceforth.

FIRST TIME COMPETITORS

All newcomers are required to read the WCA First-time Competitor Guide document to familiarize yourself of the WCA regulations used to govern WCA-sanctioned competitions. Additionally, please watch this competitor tutorial by WCA Senior Delegate Kit Clement of the USA.

ALL COMPETITORS

Please make sure to bring your Vaccination Card in case that the venue requires you to present it.

When you arrive at the competition venue, kindly follow the following steps:
1. Head to the registration table and sign on the competitor masterlist.
2. Get your Certificate of Participation, Event Schedule and grouping/officiating Team Assignment. You will be assigned to officiate at some point during the competition so be sure to take note of your assignement to avoid being disqualified. As per WCA Regulation 1e2, all competitors must be ready to officiate when called or assigned to. Declining such assignment merits disqualification at the discretion of the WCA Delegate.
3. Go inside the venue hall and wait for the competition to start.

In the case that there will be an allowance of time without any further delays affecting the period, this competition will be holding an additional MYSTERY ROUND!

Q: What does this mean?
A: If time allowing, all events with eight (8) or more participating competitors with successful solves will have an equal chance of gaining another round to provide competitors with another chance to improve their rankings.

Q: How will this be done?
A: All eligible events with eight (8) or more competitors with successful solves shall be pooled up and sorted through the random wheel picker, Wheel of Names. This platform allows the random selection of an event to add an additional round for, with each event having equal opportunity to be picked.

Q: How long is this process going to take?
A: The duration of the Mystery Round shall vary depending on the event chosen by Wheel of Names. This may range from at least fifteen to twenty (15-20) minutes for a shorter sprint event, or as long as one (1) hour for longer events such as Fewest Moves Challenge or Multiblind (MBLD). The organizers shall be responsible for handling any additional venue extension fees regarding this matter in the case that the Mystery Event shall be of a much longer nature.

However, if there is not enough time alotted for any type of additional event round including shorter events, running the Mystery Event shall not proceed, and all rounds of the competition shall proceed as planned.

Q: I already podiumed or won the event. What's gonna happen to me now that the event's going to get another round?

A: Your ranking for the first round will not be recognized by the final standing, and you shall instead be given another round to defend your position. Please note that participation in this final round is voluntary, and you may opt out of competing in the final round at any time.

Q: What if the Mystery Round seems like it's going to take long? I don't think I can stay long around for it.

A: Once again, participation in this final round is voluntary, and you may opt out of competing in the final round at any time if time is a limiting factor for you.

By registering and confirming your registration for this competition, you hereby agree to be subject to the proceedings of the Mystery Round if there be an allowance of time, regardless of round standing in the competition.

IMPORTANT: All competitors for Blindfolded (BLD) events will start their solves at 10:15 AM, and end at 11:30 AM with a 1 Hour total time limit for ALL BLD events. The order priority for BLD events will be as follows:

1. 3BLD

2. 4BLD

3. 5BLD

Example:

• A competitor registers only for 3BLD. They will be starting 3BLD at 10:15 AM.

• A competitor registers only for 4BLD. They will be starting 4BLD at 10:15 AM.

• A competitor registers only for 3BLD and 4BLD. They will be starting 3BLD at 10:15 AM, then 4BLD after.

• A competitor registers only for 3BLD and 5BLD. They will be starting 3BLD at 10:15 AM, then 5BLD after.

• A competitor registers for ALL BLD events. They will be starting 3BLD at 10:15 AM, followed by 4BLD, and then 5BLD.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Is there an age limit to compete?
A: None! Everyone is welcome to compete regardless of age.

Q: Should I bring my own timer?
A: No need to! Just bring your cube and yourself, as competitors are expected to use their own puzzles in competition.

Q: What is the time limit?
A: The time limit for 3x3 is at most five (5) minutes, and at a lower limit for all other events. Please refer to the events tab regarding specific cutoff times and time limits for all events as they are lower than limits and cutoffs held at regular competitions.

Q: When does registration end?
A: Registration ends on January 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM GMT+8, or when the forty (40) competitor limit is reached. Waitlisted competitors may be admitted until January 4, 2025, at 8:00 AM GMT+8.

Q: Do you accept walk-in registrations?
A: Walk-in registrations are accepted with an increased base registration fee of PHP 650 good for ALL events. You may also add events until competition day.

Q: Do you accept refunds?
A: Registration fees are NON-REFUNDABLE under any circumstance, including when removing or deleting event from registration. However, registration payments paid within a grace period of 48 HOURS after registration slots are filled may be refunded, else the NO-REFUND policy applies henceforth.

For the latest updates and announcements regarding the event, please visit the official Facebook page of the Philippine Cubers Association, and the official Facebook page of Cubers and Friends.

You can also join the official facebook community group of the PCA by clicking here.