Any changes to the information below will be noted on this page and sent to registered competitors via email.

There are currently no restrictions on indoor events in British Columbia. Masks are a personal choice, and are not required. No proof of vaccination is required.

Any competitor or guest who has had a recent positive COVID-19 test or is experiencing symptoms related to COVID-19 such as cough, fever, shortness of breath, nausea, etc. should NOT attend this competition. If you need to cancel your registration due to the onset of any COVID-19 symptoms and/or testing positive for COVID-19 (cough, fever, chills, nausea, etc) even on the weekend of the competition, let us, your organisers, know and we will arrange a FULL refund for you.

If the situation changes and we're required by the government to bring in restrictions, we will notify registered competitors by email and also post updates here.

You may check the B.C. Government's Province-Wide restrictions page to check for changes prior to the event.

Venue
Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre
181 Roundhouse Mews
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2W3

The competition will be held in the Exhibition Hall on the first floor.

Free internet is available through the #VanWifi network

Parking
Paid parking is available at the venue and nearby.

Public Transit
The Roundhouse is right by Yaletown-Roundhouse station on the Skytrain Canada Line. It is also accessible by many buses. Please check Translink's alerts and plan your trip accordingly.

Food
Many food options are available nearby

Welcome

For those of you new to cubing - WELCOME! This competition is fine for cubers of any age and experience. We just ask you to be aware of these basics before coming to compete.

First, please be familiar with the WCA Regulations. Of course, those regulations contain a lot of legalese, so we have a a few videos made specifically for new competitors, just to show the basics of competing. These videos will explain most of what any cuber competing for the first time will need to know.
* Speedcubing Canada New Competitor Tutorials Playlist (from 2023)
* Chris, Kit, and Lauren's WCA Competitor Tutorial (from 2015)

Note: There will also be a competitior tutorial at the start of the competition - see the schedule tab.

For those interested in more of the B.C cubing community, see Vancouver's own cubing facebook group.
There is also a PNW (Pacific Northwest) cubing facefook group.

FAQs

Q: What will the competition look like?
A: A competition usually runs throughout the whole day where cubers meet up and have fun, although you are more than welcome to stay the whole day or leave whenever. You will compete in events you have signed up for and have the choice to cube at a waiting table.
Q: Who is allowed to compete?
A: Everyone, from all ages are allowed to compete! Do not be hesitant if you are not experienced with cubing or competing, we encourage newcomers to come along, we will help out.
Q: Whose cubes do I use?
A: When competing, it is ideal to use your own cube. Make sure you have one ready to go when it is time to compete. Equipment like timers will be there to compete with. (The competition will not supply you with cubes to compete.)
Q: How do I check the results of the competition?
A: There will be a website: WCA Live to check concurrent results throughout the day. Official results will then be posted the following days of the competition.

Do not be intimidated by all these rules and expectations. Competitions are for everyone to have fun! If at any time during the day you have any questions feel free to ask us!

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Vianne at vchang@worldcubeassociation.org

Competitor Duties

Particularly if you are newer to competing or to judging or need that refresher after being out of competitions for so long, please read the WCA Competition Tutorial before coming to the competition to learn for the first time or simply be reminded as a more experienced competitor about the procedures for both competing and judging. There are also tons of tutorials on YouTube if you prefer to learn that way.

All experienced competitors will be scheduled by the organizers to serve as judges and scramblers. Schedules will be posted at the venue and found on the back of the prepared name tags on the day of competition.
We kindly ask that everyone tries to out by judging, scramble or run, in order to keep pace with the day.

Keeping the venue as tidy as possible will be a great help as well.

Serving in these essential roles - including on the spot invitations to both competitors and attendees to assist the organizer as co-runners - makes for a smooth and excellently run competition for all.

Thank You.

All of the proceeds from this competition will go towards QMUNITY, a BC based nonprofit organization that works to improve the lives of 2SLGBTQIA+ folks by providing services such as counselling, peer support groups, youth & senior programs and educational resources. You can learn more about QMUNITY on their website.

The competition will be sponsored by Cubing Out Loud who will be providing gift-card prizes for Canadian podiums in every event. If you haven't checked out their store already, either click HERE or the logo below.

Waitlist

Registration is first come, first served based on the order of when payment is received.

Once the competitor limit has been reached, a waitlist opens.

IF YOU DO NOT GET A CONFIRMATION OF SUCCESSFUL REGISTRATION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE WAITLISTED. Your name is not lost or forgotten. You do not need to be in touch. The organizer will notify you if a spot for you becomes available.

This waitlist will be maintained for those who secure waitlist registration by making payment in the event a competitor vacancy opens up.

Competitors will be accepted from the waitlist in the order that they paid.

Competitors who do not make it off of the waitlist will receive a 100% refund shortly before the competition starts.