CubingUSA Southern Championship 2024
- Date
- Aug 2 - 4, 2024
- City
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
- Venue
- Address
- 100 Mick Cornett Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73109
- Details
Junior Ballroom
- Contact
- Organization team
- Organizers
- Casey Ngo, CubingUSA Treasurer, Matt Lee, Michael Conard, Ryan Pilat, and Zachary Walden
- WCA Delegates
- Dan Smith, Joey Day, Lydia Workman, Matt Lee, Michael Conard, Michael S. Lander, Shain Papalotl Longbehn, Trenton Cuzick, and Tripp Peters
- Download all the competition's details as PDF .
- Information
This competition is supported by CubingUSA as the Southern Regional Championship for 2024.
The following states are eligible for the title of Southern Champion:- Arkansas
- Louisiana
- Mississippi
- Oklahoma
- Texas
All competitors must read the Important Information/FAQ tab prior to registering.
Please note that the schedule is tentative - we may adjust the exact starting time of each event based on the number of registered competitors, however we will not change the scheduled days of any first rounds.
To learn more about cubing in the Southern USA, including other competitions, visit Southern Cubing.
- Events
- Main event
- Competitors
- 182
- Registration period
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Online registration opened and closed .
- Registration requirements
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This competition is over, click here to display the registration requirements it used.Create a WCA account here if you don't have one.
If this is not your first competition, associate your WCA ID to your WCA account here.
Register for this competition here.
There is a competitor limit of 230 competitors.
The base registration fee for this competition is $65 (United States Dollar).
If your registration is cancelled before you will be refunded 75% of your registration fee.
Registrants on the waiting list may be accepted onto the competitor list until .
We encourage everyone to register for the events they want to compete in via your online registration, however you may add events to your registration up until the event has started.
On the spot registrations will be accepted with a base registration fee of $65 (United States Dollar).
Any spectator can attend for free.
There will be no refund to no-shows unless cancelled before the deadline (Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 7:00 PM CDT).
Registration
- Registration is first come, first served based on the order of when payment is received.
Deleting Registration/Refunds
- If you register and later realize you cannot make the competiton, you can request a 75% refund (via the contact link on the General Info tab before registration closes.
- No refunds will be awarded after Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 7:00 PM CDT.
Adding/Dropping Events
- Competitors may edit their registration to remove events. It is also acceptable to not show up for any event you do not wish to compete in.
Waitlist
- If the competitor limit has been reached, the waitlist opens. You can enter the waitlist by registering and paying the fee. Competitors will be accepted from the waitlist in the order that they paid.
- Competitors who do not make it off of the waitlist before the deadline (Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 7:00 PM CDT) will receive a full refund shortly before the competition.
- No more registrations will be accepted from the waitlist after Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 7:00 PM CDT.
Please follow all instructions or else your registration may be delayed.
In 48 hours, if you do NOT see your name on the Competitor List, then please reach out to us using the contact link on the General Info tab.
If the competitor limit is filled, you may still register and pay the registration fee if you wish, but you will be placed on a waitlist. Your registration will not be accepted unless a spot opens up.
- Highlights
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Click here to display the highlights of the competition.
Matty Hiroto Inaba won with an average of 6.08 seconds in the 3x3x3 Cube event. Ryan Pilat finished second (6.59) and Dylan Miller finished third (6.77).
Event | Name | Best | Average | Representing | Solves | |||||||
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3x3x3 Cube | Matty Hiroto Inaba | 5.58 | 6.08 | United States | 5.58 | 5.76 | 6.56 | 5.93 | 6.64 | |||
2x2x2 Cube | Siddharth Reddy | 1.05 | 1.38 | United States | 1.99 | 1.88 | 1.05 | 1.16 | 1.09 | |||
4x4x4 Cube | Matty Hiroto Inaba | 23.14 | 24.53 | United States | 23.14 | 24.30 | 29.32 | 24.44 | 24.84 | |||
5x5x5 Cube | Matty Hiroto Inaba | 42.09 | 43.69 | United States | 42.09 | 43.69 | 43.59 | 49.51 | 43.80 | |||
6x6x6 Cube | Matty Hiroto Inaba | 1:13.90 | 1:20.87 | United States | 1:28.36 | 1:20.35 | 1:13.90 | |||||
7x7x7 Cube | Matty Hiroto Inaba | 2:15.05 | 2:20.91 | United States | 2:26.05 | 2:15.05 | 2:21.64 | |||||
3x3x3 Blindfolded | Andrew Tao | 23.92 | DNF | United States | 23.92 | 28.66 | DNF | |||||
3x3x3 One-Handed | Ryan Pilat | 9.59 | 11.47 | United States | 12.13 | 13.53 | 10.39 | 9.59 | 11.90 | |||
Clock | Siddharth Reddy | 3.53 | 4.05 | United States | 8.85 | 4.39 | 3.53 | 3.89 | 3.86 | |||
Megaminx | Ray Bai | 33.42 | 36.38 | United States | 37.87 | 33.42 | 41.15 | 35.04 | 36.22 | |||
Pyraminx | Andres Rodriguez | 1.58 | 2.60 | United States | 2.36 | 2.21 | 1.58 | 4.36 | 3.24 | |||
Skewb | Brayden Wroten | 1.50 | 1.90 | United States | 1.50 | 2.27 | 1.69 | 1.75 | 3.00 | |||
Square-1 | Dylan Baumbach | 4.28 | 5.17 | United States | 5.36 | 4.28 | 6.84 | 5.44 | 4.72 | |||
4x4x4 Blindfolded | Ryan Pilat | 3:17.83 | DNF | United States | DNF | 4:55.35 | 3:17.83 | |||||
5x5x5 Blindfolded | Andrew Tao | 6:32.40 | DNF | United States | DNF | DNF | 6:32.40 | |||||
3x3x3 Multi-Blind | Andrew Tao | 29/36 59:18 | United States | 29/36 59:18 |
Links (to come soon)
- Group Sheet:
- Live Results:
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 7:30 AM on Friday and Saturday. You only have to be present for check in on the first day you are competing.
- 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 12:50 PM on Friday and 8:00 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.
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 250, 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 contact us using 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 Thursday, July 11, 2024 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/What is the average age of competitors?
A: All competitors compete on the same level and all ages are welcome. Most competitors are between 10 and 25 years old, with the average age usually falling in the mid-teens. However, all ages are welcome - everyone can and should cube!
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. We recommend coming after lunch on Saturday or Sunday.
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 where we go through all of it there, and there is a tutorial here 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 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 one of the New Competitor Tutorials on Friday or Saturday . 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 on WCA Live.
Location:
Oklahoma City Convention Center
100 Mick Cornett Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73109
Room Details:
The competition will be held in the Junior Ballroom, on the 3rd floor.
Parking:
Parking is available at the OKC Convention Center for $10/day.
Lunch:
Please keep in mind that no outside food or drink will be allowed in the ballroom. 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. As of now, we do not plan on having an official room block for this competition.
This is the sixth 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:
- Arkansas
- Louisiana
- Mississippi
- Oklahoma
- Texas
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!
The deadline to officially declare your residency in the South by listing your home state on your CubingUSA account is Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 7:00 PM CDT. Only those who declare residency by the deadline will be eligible for Southern Champion titles. If you achieve a Southern Champion title, you may be asked to verify your residency at the competition.
Here is the list of last year's Southern Champions who will be defending their titles:
Event | Time | Competitor | State |
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3x3x3 Cube | 6.88 | Ryan Pilat | Texas |
Square-1 | 6.97 | Ryan Pilat | Texas |
2x2x2 Cube | 2.14 | Tucker Chamberlain | Texas |
4x4x4 Cube | 31.04 | Ryan Pilat | Texas |
5x5x5 Cube | 55.73 | Ryan Pilat | Texas |
6x6x6 Cube | 1:46.80 | Ryan Pilat | Texas |
7x7x7 Cube | 2:34.86 | Ryan Pilat | Texas |
3x3x3 Blindfolded | 20.02 | Ryan Pilat | Texas |
3x3x3 Fewest Moves | 30.33 Moves | Ryan Pilat | Texas |
3x3x3 One-Handed | 12.08 | Ryan Pilat | Texas |
Clock | 4.30 | Caleb Trelford | Texas |
Megaminx | 40.21 | Dylan Miller | Louisiana |
Pyraminx | 2.76 | Andres Rodriguez | Texas |
Skewb | 3.09 | Riley Norrid | Texas |
4x4x4 Blindfolded | 2:51.59 | Ryan Pilat | Texas |
5x5x5 Blindfolded | N/A | N/A | N/A |
3x3x3 Multi-Blind | 14/14 44:36 | Ryan Pilat | Texas |
We will be recruiting talented staff members to make this competition a success! Please read all the information on this page prior to filling out the application.
The Staff Application is now closed.
Expectations for Staff
- Most staff will spend the majority of their time during the competition performing scrambling and running duties on one or more assigned stages of the competition. You will be expected to proactively fill in those roles as you see them become available throughout the day, and also follow the directions of the stage lead delegates to take on other tasks such as judging as needed.
- Some staff will have assignments on the Help Desk/Data Team. While performing this role, you will assist with answering questions from attendees, handling check-in, providing new competitor tutorials, performing data entry and double-checking entered results, printing and sorting scorecards for subsequent rounds of the competition, and other tasks as needed when directed to do so by the stage leads for Help Desk/Data Team.
- Staff will have breaks in their assignments in order to compete in their registered events and will also be able to take breaks as needed as long as the stage lead delegates are made aware.
- We expect all staff applicants for this competition to have some form of previous official staffing experience or at least have regularly helped out significantly at multiple previous competitions.
Benefits for Staff
- Registration fee refunded after the competition (based on performance review)
- Free competition t-shirt
- Great experience staffing and making new friends at a championship!
Please keep in mind that we are only able to accept a limited amount of applications. You will receive an email after registration closes letting you know if you have been accepted or not.
On The Spot Souvenir Shop will be selling competition T-Shirts! They will be taking pre-orders - make sure to select the "PICK UP" option so you can pick it up at the competition.
https://onthespot.gift/products/southernchamp2024
If you miss the pre-order deadline, don't worry, as On The Spot will be bringing a limited amount of extra shirts to the competition.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us using the link on the General Info tab.
This competition is sponsored by TheCubicle! They will be providing gift cards to the podiums and Southern Champions in each event.
We are proud to announce that the extra event for this year's CubingUSA Southern Championship 2024 will be a Single Elimination 32 person Head To Head tournament. Each match will be decided using a best of 1 solve format. The Championship and 3rd place matches will be Best of 3 solves. Competitors will be seeded by 3x3 Personal Record single. The tournament will begin in the main ballroom at 6:00PM CDT on Saturday August 3rd, 2024. It is expected to last approximately one hour.
A google form has been provided to sign up here. The form will be open until 12:00 PM CDT on August 2nd, 2024. The live bracket is available here. It will be updated with everyone who is accepted into the tournament on the evening of August 2nd, 2024. Be sure to check to see if you made it in!!! An email will be sent to remind you to look.
If you are accepted as staff you may be requested to staff this event.
This is a spectator friendly event.
A separate multi-location competition for 3x3x3 Fewest Moves will be held on Saturday, July 6th, with locations in Baton Rouge, LA; Norman, OK; and Richardson, TX.
CubingUSA Southern FMC Championship 2024
The podium from CubingUSA Southern FMC Championship 2024 will be recognized during the awards ceremony at CubingUSA Southern Championship 2024 to crown our Southern FMC Champion!
The following is the list of this year's Southern Champions:
Event | Time | Competitor | State |
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3x3x3 Cube | 6.59 | Ryan Pilat | Texas |
2x2x2 Cube | 1.38 | Siddharth Reddy | Texas |
4x4x4 Cube | 28.82 | Ryan Pilat | Texas |
5x5x5 Cube | 51.14 | Ray Bai | Texas |
6x6x6 Cube | 1:36.22 | Ryan Pilat | Texas |
7x7x7 Cube | 2:27.19 | Ryan Pilat | Texas |
3x3x3 Blindfolded | 26.13 | Ryan Pilat | Texas |
3x3x3 Fewest Moves | 24 Moves | Jeremy Sheng | Texas |
3x3x3 One-Handed | 11.47 | Ryan Pilat | Texas |
Clock | 4.05 | Siddharth Reddy | Texas |
Megaminx | 36.38 | Ray Bai | Texas |
Pyraminx | 2.60 | Andres Rodriguez | Texas |
Skewb | 3.03 | Titus Sutterfield | Arkansas |
Square-1 | 5.17 | Dylan Baumbach | Texas |
4x4x4 Blindfolded | 3:17.83 | Ryan Pilat | Texas |
5x5x5 Blindfolded | 22:14.00 | Ordway Persyn | Louisiana |
3x3x3 Multi-Blind | 11/12 41:48 | Ryan Pilat | Texas |
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Time limit
If you reach the time limit during your solve, the judge will stop you and your result will be DNF (see Regulation A1a4).
A cumulative time limit may be enforced (see Regulation A1a2).
A cumulative time limit may be enforced across rounds (see Guideline A1a2++).
Cutoff
The result to beat to proceed to the second phase of a cutoff round (see Regulation 9g).
Format
The format describes how to determine the ranking of competitors based on their results. The list of allowed formats per event is described in Regulation 9b. See Regulation 9f for a description of each format.