Links

• Group Sheet: https://www.competitiongroups.com/competitions/SouthernChampionship2023
• Live Results: https://live.worldcubeassociation.org/competitions/2730

All Attendees (Spectators/Families)

• Spectators (parents, siblings, friends, etc.) are allowed to come watch for free. No prior registration is required.
• It would be wonderful if we could get some volunteer help from parents (If you have not judged before, please attend the new competitor tutorial to learn how). Once you know how, you can judge for however long you'd feel like - it's an excellent way to help support the event your kid is enjoying and make the time fly by as well!

All Competitors

• Make sure to register on CubingUSA by logging in to the CubingUSA website, editing your account and setting your home state.
• Most competitors will receive judging assignments and are expected to fulfill them. Failure to show up to judge may result in disqualification. If you do not know how to judge, please attend the new competitor tutorial to learn how.
• Check-in will start at 7:40 AM on Friday and Saturday.
• You should be present at least 30 minutes before the start of any events you are competing in. If you miss your group you may not be able to compete in that event.

New Competitors

• We will have a new competitor tutorial at 8:00 AM on Friday and 7:40 AM on Saturday. It is very important that you attend this tutorial to learn the competing and judging processes.
• This video will help explain most things that any first-time competitor will need to know. It is highly recommended that parents watch this video as well to better understand how a competition works.

If you have any questions not answered on the competition website, please use the contact link on the General Info tab to contact the organization team.

This is the fifth annual CubingUSA Southern Championship, part of a series of Regional Championships supported by CubingUSA. The goal of these competitions is to allow competitors from all over the country to compete for regional titles. The Southern region is comprised of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

While only residents of the southern states are eligible to win the title of Southern Champion, residents of any state or country are welcome and encouraged to compete. This competition is a great way to prepare for CubingUSA Nationals 2023 as the environment will be similar.

Find out more about CubingUSA and Regional Championships.

We ask that competitors expecting to have a chance at a Southern Champion title bring proof of residence (current driver's license or school ID, etc.)

More information regarding eligibility can be found here.

The deadline to select residency is June 9th, 2023.

Here is the list of last year's Southern Champions who will be defending their titles:

Location:
Austin Convention Center

500 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701

Room Details:
The competition will be held in Ballroom EFG, on the 4th floor.

Parking:
Parking is available at the Austin Convention Center parking garage located at Fifth and Red River Streets with approximately 500 public spaces. Parking is also available at the Austin Convention Center parking garage located at 2nd and Brazos/San Jacinto Streets with approximately 700 public spaces.

Lunch:
NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE VENUE. There are several restaurants near the venue. Here are the closest restaurants.

Lodging:
There are several hotels near the venue. Here are the closest hotels.

Staff applications are now closed.

Expectations from staff members:
- Staff members will have additional assignments throughout the competition. You will be responsible for primarily scrambling and running duties, filling in missing judging spots if needed, and following any other instructions from organizers/delegates.
- Staff members are to attend the Staff Rounds on Thursday, to compete and/or staff those.
- We expect all staff members to have some previous staffing and/or competition experience.

The Help Desk will be open from 7:40 AM - 9:10 AM Friday and Saturday and will be responsible for answering questions from attendees and handling the check-in process.

Potential benefits for staff members:
- Refunded registration fee (based on performance review)
- Great experience staffing at a Championship!

This competition is sponsored by TheCubicle! They will be providing gift cards to the podiums and Southern Champions in each event.

The following events are only accepting the top competitors who attend, based on the psych sheet including all competitions finishing on June 9th or before. If we do not achieve the number of competitors in registration, we will accept up to the total number of competitors with an official result.

3x3x3 Fewest Moves: Any single solve
3x3x3 Multi-Blind: Top 24 competitors (Sorted by single)
4x4x4 Blindfolded: Top 16 competitors (Sorted by single)
5x5x5 Blindfolded: Top 16 competitors (Sorted by single)

There are no prior qualifications requirements for any other events (including 3x3), so anyone can compete regardless of past performance. However, in-round cutoffs and time limits may apply for some events.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I register?
A: First you need to make sure you have created a WCA account. You can do this by going to the sign-up page and creating an account. Once you have created the account and confirmed your email address, go to the Register page on the left and follow the instructions fully and carefully.

Q: Why am I not on the registration list yet?
A: Please make sure that you have followed the instructions listed on the Register page. You could also be on the waiting list. There is a competitor limit of 375, and you can see the number of accepted competitors on the Competitor List. If you have done everything correctly and the competition is not full then we will accept you within 48 hours. If you believe you have followed the steps correctly and still are not on the Competitor List after 48 hours, then feel free to email us at the contact link on the General Info page.

Q: I am no longer able to attend, what do I do?
A: The first thing you need to do is tell us as soon as you know via the contact link on the General Info page. Competitions generally fill up quite quickly and letting us know that you can't attend means we can add someone from the waiting list.

Q: If I do not attend do I get a refund?
A: If you inform us you are no longer attending before Friday, June 9, 2023 at 7:00 PM CDT then you will receive a 75% refund. If this time has passed then you will not receive a refund.

Q: How fast do I have to be to compete?
A: We recommend that you check out the Events and Schedule tabs. If you can make the time limit for the events you want to compete in, then you're fast enough! Many people come to competitions just to beat their own personal bests, and meet likeminded people, with no intention of winning or even making it past the first round.

Q: Are there different age categories?
A: All competitors compete on the same level and all ages are welcome.

Q: Do I use my own cubes to compete?
A: Yes! Make sure to bring cubes for all events you are competing in and look after them so you dont lose them.

Q: Am I allowed to bring a guest?
A: Yes, you are allowed to bring as many guests as you please for no additional cost. Space in the venue may be restricted during busy times so please try to limit the number you bring, as well as list the number when registration asks.

Q: Can I come only to spectate?
A: Yes! However, the venue is usually quite busy during the morning, so if you are just coming to spectate please come in the afternoon.

Q: I'm a parent, what can I do to get involved?
A: If you're looking for something to do then you can certainly help out with the running and judging! We always need help with this and they are really easy procedures to follow. You can come to the Competitor Tutorial on Friday or Saturday morning where we go through all of it there, and there is a tutorial on the Important Information tab as well. Running is also great for step count and requires zero knowledge of cubing if you're worried about that.

Q: I'm not competing in any events on Thursday or Friday. Do I still have to be there?
A: No. You do not have to be present on any days where you do not have any events you are competing in.

Q: When do I arrive at the competition?
A: If you are a new competitor, we highly recommend that you show up for the New Competitor Tutorial on Friday morning. Otherwise, we recommend you arrive at least 30 minutes before your first event - you can check when this is on the Schedule tab. This will give you enough time to check in, find a seat, and warm-up.

Q: What do I do when I arrive?
A: The first thing you do when you arrive is find the help desk if check-in is open. If you arrive before check-in opens, we will make an announcement as to when it does open. If there is nobody present at the help desk then find a staff member and we will make sure to check you in.

Q: When can I leave the competition?
A: You are more than welcome to leave whenever you want. If you have no more events left then you are not required to stay. Even if you have more events later, you are not required to compete, but doing so is highly recommended.

Q: How do I become a staff member?
A: Read the information and fill out the form on the Staff Application page. You will receive an email if you have or have not been accepted as staff. Please keep in mind that we expect all staff to have some prior staffing experience.

Q: Is there lunch provided?
A: Lunch is not provided but there are several options in the area. Please keep in mind you may not bring in any outside food or drink.

Q: How do I find results?
A: All the results will be found on the home page within a week after the competition, once they have all been checked and uploaded. Live results will be available at live.worldcubeassociation.org.

We are proud to announce that the extra event for this year's CubingUSA Southern Championship 2023 will be a Double Elimination 32 person Head To Head tournament. Each match will be decided using a best of 1 solve format. Finals, and the 3rd place match will be Best of 3. Competitors will be seeded by 3x3 Personal Record single. The tournament will take place in the main ballroom from 7:00PM to 8:00PM on Friday June 23rd, 2023.

A google form has been provided to sign up here. The form will be open until 12:00 PM CDT on June 22nd, 2023. The final bracket will be sent out that evening. The final bracket will also serve as a live bracket. So be sure to check your email that evening to see if you made it!

This is a spectator friendly event.

Competitor Guide:
1. Bring a WCA legal 3x3x3 cube.
2. There will be 2 stages. One for the winners bracket, and one for the losers bracket.
3. For your first match, find your opponent and line up behind the stage in the order of your match number. This will be available once the final bracket has been posted.
4. When you lose a match simply go to the waiting area on the loser's stage, look at the live bracket to find your match number and opponent, then lineup in order as best you can. We will call the match number. to a stage for your convenience.
5. If you are eliminated we ask that you please leave the tournament area.

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The following is the list of this year's Southern Champions: