This competition takes place during a total solar eclipse, and as such there is time dedicated in the schedule to go outside and watch the eclipse from 3:00pm-3:25pm. The event center is located less than 1 mile from the center of the eclipse, so the total duration of the eclipse will over 3 minutes and 50 seconds!

Solar eclipse glasses will be provided for free for all competitors and listed guests, but guests and spectators are encouraged to bring their own if they have them.

For more information regarding the solar eclipse, please visit this website.
Specific details regarding the break to watch the eclipse will be announced closer to the competition date.

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 $30. (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 120. The list of approved competitors can be found by clicking "Competitors" on the left side of this webpage. If there are already 120 competitors on that list, it means the competition is full, and any future registrants will be placed on the waitlist.

Any requested changes to registration before Monday, April 8, 2024 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 Monday, April 1, 2024 at 8:00 PM EDT are eligible for a refund for 75% 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 competitors have paid, simply pay the registration fee. If a competitor emails us to drop out before Monday, April 1, 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.

FAQ

Who can compete?
Everyone is welcome to compete. All you need to do is register for the event.

Is there a competitor limit?
Yes, it is 120 competitors. You just need to make sure to register before the registration deadline.

How do I register?
Click on the registration tab on the competition website and follow the instructions.

Where can I find my WCA ID?
If you have never competed before, you do not have a WCA ID. You will automatically be assigned one when the results for your first competition are posted. If you have competed before, you can find your WCA ID and profile by searching for yourself on the WCA website.

Do spectators have to pay to attend?
Nope! Spectators may attend free of charge. However we will have a limit of how many spectators/guests may be in the room at one time.

This is my first competition. What do I need to know?
There is a lot of good information available in the "Competitor Information - MUST READ" tab.

I can only attend for part of the competition. Can I do my solves early?
Unfortunately, no. In order to keep the competition running smoothly, we have to stay on schedule.

When do I need to show up?
Look at the schedule on the competition website. You must be present and ready to compete during all events that you are registered for. The schedule is subject to change. We recommend coming about 15-30 minutes before the start of your first event.

Where can I see the results for the competition?
During the competition, live results will be posted on WCA Live. These results are unofficial. A week or so after the competition, official results will be posted on the WCA website.

ALL COMPETITORS MUST READ THIS TAB BEFORE REGISTERING

For First-Time Competitors

All newcomers must be familiar with the WCA Regulations before competing.
This video made by popular YouTuber CubeHead also gives a fun overview of the rules.

In addition, please read this document before coming to the competition.
This document is also useful: Competing, Judging, and Running Tutorial

Finally, please be familiar with how to judge at a cubing competition. All competitors will be required to judge in at least one of the events they are competing in. This video gives a basic overview of how to judge, and does include more up-to-date information.

For All Competitors

Before you arrive, you will recieve an email with competition information including your groups for the competition. This could be displayed in one of two ways, either as a pdf or as a website link to competitiongroups.com.
If you recieve a pdf, it will contain multiple competitor cards. Find the card with your name on it, and it will contain personalized information detailing your events and what group you will be competing in for each event, along with judging/scrambling assignments. Every competitor is expected to help out during the event(s) they are registered for. The card will look similar to the following:

If you recieve a website link to competitiongroups.com, click on the link (or head to the Groups tab on this website) and login to your WCA account. Then, find the competition and scroll to your name. Your list of groups will look similar to 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.

Parking:
The Sycamore Event Center features many parking spots on-site for competitors and spectators to use.

Entrance:
Please enter on the Main Entrance to the Event Center

Food:
There are currently plans to order pizza for all competitors and guests. Please check your email for a pizza order form.
If you don't want the catered lunch option, the only other options in Sycamore include Charlie Ks and T-N-T Pizza, so we encourage travelling to Tiffin or Carey for additional lunch options. These cities are 15+ minutes away, so please plan accordingly.

Click HERE for Groups!

(Link will be added closer to the competition date)

Click HERE for Live Results

(Link will be added closer to the competition date)

Thanks to TheCubicle for sponsoring this competition and their continued support in growing the community! Check them out here: https://www.thecubicle.com/

This competition will feature Mirror Blocks as an extra event.

Mirror Blocks
* Format: Ao5
* Cutoff: 1m30s
* Time Limit: 3m
* Competitor Limit: 40

If the competitor limit is reached, the form and this tab will be updated with a waiting list
More information can be found at the CubingContests link here.

If you would like to sign up, please fill out the form below
Sign up form

You can view registrations for these events here

Click below for RESULTS:
https://cubingcontests.com/competitions/SolarEclipseinSycamore2024/results

Staff have been selected and emailed. Thank you to everyone who applied.

Staff Benefits will include:
* $10 refund from registration fee (reducing from $25 to $15)
* Staff-specific solar eclipse glasses

Staff benefits are not final and are contingent on performance and the competition filling.
If you would like to sign up for any of the events, please fill out the form below

[Staff Form]