WCA

China Championship 2018

Results Published
Date
Oct 2, 2018 - Oct 4, 2018
Location
Changping, Beijing · Golden Hall, Huanghe Jingdu Conference Center, Taipingzhuang Middle Street West, Dongxiaokou Town
Competitors
604 competitors

Regulations

WCA

WCA-certified competition

This competition is officially sanctioned by the World Cube Association (WCA). All competitors are expected to be familiar with the WCA regulations.

Competitors are solely responsible for any penalties resulting from unfamiliarity with the regulations or failure to follow venue rules. Such penalties are unrelated to Cubing China, the World Cube Association, or the competition organizer.

1. About the registration

  1. Registration must be completed during the registration period (from Jun 1, 2018, 08:00 PM to Sep 10, 2018, 08:00 PM). Late registrations will not be accepted. Registration must be done online, competitors cannot register at the competition.
  2. Registration must be done through the competition website on Cubing China.
  3. There are 3 registration periods.The registration period 1 is from Jun 1, 2018, 08:00 PM to Aug 1, 2018, 07:59 PM.The registration period 2 is from Aug 1, 2018, 08:00 PM to Sep 2, 2018, 07:59 PM.The registration period 3 is from Sep 2, 2018, 08:00 PM to Sep 10, 2018, 08:00 PM.Registration fees are increased after the first registration period.
  4. Registration fees (in Chinese yuan) consist of a base fee and event fees.The base fee during period 1 is ¥ 150.The base fee during period 2 is ¥ 200.The base fee during period 3 is ¥ 300.
  5. Chinese mainland competitors must pay online to complete their registration. Unpaid registrations will not be accepted.International competitors may pay by PayPal.International competitors that cannot pay online should contact the delegate or organizer by email.
  6. Qualifying Times:
    1. At the time of registration, the competitors can only choose the events passed the qualifying times. To register the competition, one needs at least one event that meets the qualifying time.
    2. In order to register for any events you like, you must meet the qualifying times before Sep 11, 2018, 12:00 AM. Qualifying times can be found here.
    3. All qualification results are based on WCA official results.
  7. Cancellation: Registration can be canceled through the competition page on Cubing China before Sep 8, 2018, 08:00 PM.Canceled registrations can receive a 50% refund of registration fees.Competitors that have canceled their registration cannot register again for this competition.
  8. Registration pause: Registration is paused from the cancellation deadline (Sep 8, 2018, 08:00 PM), or from the moment this competition is full with 1200 competitors, until registration reopens at Sep 9, 2018, 08:00 PM. During this period new registrations are not accepted, and a registration that is still waiting for payment cannot be paid or modified.
  9. Registered competitors can add or remove events through the registration page on Cubing China before Sep 10, 2018, 08:00 PM. Fees for added events must be paid at the current registration-period rate. Removing a paid event is treated as withdrawing from that event: 50% of its paid fee is refunded after registration closes, and that amount cannot be used toward newly added events.
  10. Registrations cannot be transferred to another person (for example, unregistered competitor B cannot take the place of registered competitor A).
  11. Refund policy: aside from refunds for properly canceled registrations and for paid events removed under the 50% refund policy,no refunds for payments will be made.
  12. Competitors under 18 years of age must have parental permission before registering.
  13. There is a competitor limit of 1200 competitors.

2. Check in at the competition venue

  1. Competitors must check in during the specified check-in period. Competitors must check in in person, and cannot have someone else check in for them.
  2. Competitors should follow posted signs for check in. Non-competitors should not enter the check in area.
  3. Competitors should show the registration QR code (printed or electronic) which is found on their Cubing China registration page or emailed after registration.Competitors should present official identification during check in.
  4. International competitors who did not pay registration fees online should pay in cash during check in.
  5. During check in competitors will receive a competition ID. Please keep it with you during the competition.
  6. Competitors must have their competition ID with them when they compete.
  7. Accompanying spectators may enter the venue, but must not enter the competition area.

3. About the competition

  1. Competitors must confirm that their cube is acceptable based on WCA regulations, otherwise results may not be accepted.
  2. Competitors in blindfolded events must provide their own blindfold.
  3. The competition schedule shown on the competition website is an initial estimate. At the end of registration, the organizer may adjust the schedule, cutoffs, or time limits, based on the number of registered competitors. The schedule may be adjusted during the course of the competition. Competitors should be aware of notices made during the competition to avoid missing events.
  4. The WCA delegate will determine if clock puzzles are acceptable to use in competition. Examples of unacceptable clock puzzles: puzzles that are damaged; puzzles with pins that do not correctly control clock position; puzzles with pins that cannot hold their position; puzzles with modifications that make the solved state apparent from the exterior of the puzzle.
  5. Time limits: If a competitor's solve time exceeds the time limit for an event, the solve will be recorded as DNF and the judge may stop the competitor from continuing the solve.
  6. Cutoffs: In events recorded as an average of five solves, the first two solves must have at least one solve below the cutoff for the event in order to do the remaining three solves of the round. In events recorded as a mean of three solves, the first solve must be below the cutoff for the event in order to do the remaining two solves.
  7. Competitors should respect the competition venue and other competitors. Competitors should not make excess noise, damage facilities, or disturb other competitors.
  8. During the competition please silence phones and disable flash on cameras.
  9. Distribution, advertising, or broadcast without permission of competition organizers is forbidden.
  10. Political symbols (such as national flags) are forbidden in the competition venue. We appreciate competitors and spectators maintaining a peaceful competition atmosphere.

4. Competition awards

  1. The top 3 competitors of each event will be awarded.
  2. The greater China group will be awarded too.
  3. Events 3x3x3 Cube include the following groups: U8, U10, U12, Female group, totaling 4 groups. The top 3 in each group will be awarded. Awards for the above groups are based on results of the first round.
    1. U8: Competitors under 8 years old.
    2. U10: Competitors between 8 and 10 years old.
    3. U12: Competitors between 10 and 12 years old.
    4. Female group: Female competitors.

5. Other

Notice: Please read this page carefully before you register. You are expected to be aware of all the regulations and possible fees.

About Registration

  1. The registration period is from June 1 20:00 to Sept 10 20:00. Only online registration is accepted.
  2. All registration must be done through Cubing China.
  3. WCA ID can found by searching by your name here: https://cubingchina.com/results/person.
  4. The registration period is divided into three phases. The 1st phase is from June 1 20:00 to Aug 1 19:59. The 2nd phase is from Aug 1 20:00 to Sept 2 19:59. The 3rd phase is from Sept 2 20:00 to Sept 10 20:00. Registration fees will increase during the last two phases.
  5. The registration fee consists of a basic entry fee and additional fees per event. Please check here to see the date and fees for each phase (On mobile click "more" to expand the fees table and scroll right).
  6. For Chinese mainland participants, a completed registration is online registration plus prepaid registration fee. For Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and overseas participants, there is an option to pay the registration fee via PayPal. If you have trouble paying fees, you can contact the delegate. Please check the competition website for registration and the other information.
  7. If you would like to cancel your registration, please do so through the registration page, you will get a 50% registration fee refund. Please keep in mind that, once you cancel the registration, you are not able to register again for the competition. The end of the registration cancellation is at 20:00 on Sept 8.
  8. Adding events after registration is completed can be done on the registration page.
  9. Changing events is not permitted.
  10. If and only if you cancel your registration on the website before the cancellation ending date, you will receive a 50% refund. Otherwise there is NO refund of registration fees.
  11. Competitors below the age of 18 must obtain consent from their parent(s)/guardian(s) to register and compete.
  12. The limitation is 1200 participants.

Qualifying Times

  1. You can register for any events you like when registration is open. However, you must meet the qualifying times before Sept 11 00:00. Qualifying times can be found here.
  2. All qualification results are based on WCA official results.
  3. After the Sept 11th qualification deadline, any registered events you have not qualified for will be removed from your registration.
  4. If you do not meet qualification requirements after Sept 11 for any registered events, your registration for that event will be deleted without a refund.

Check-in

  1. Competitors must check themselves in during the specified time period.
  2. Competitors should follow the signage to check in. Other people are not permitted to enter the competitor checking-in area.
  3. Competitors must show their QR-code, which can be found on the registration page after registering, and any legal documents which can identify them.
  4. Those who were not able to pay via Alipay or PayPal, please pay your registration fee at check in.
  5. We will give you a name pass and an entry permit. Please keep them carefully.

  6. Competitors must bring their name pass for each solve. Competitors without a name pass will not be allowed to solve. Competitors who lose their ID can obtain a replacement name pass with the registration QR code, their personal government identification, and a fee of 150 yuan.

  7. There will be 3 different entry tickets for 3 days. Entry ticket is valid for only one day.
  8. Guests (see below) must check in at the guest window.

Entry Permit

  1. An entry permit is needed to enter the venue and any functional areas within. All competitors and guests are responsible for safely keeping their entry permit.
  2. The entry permit for each person is unique; please DO NOT resell your permit to others. Competitors and guests are responsible for keeping their permits.
  3. The name pass for this competition is not an entry permit. It CAN NOT be used to enter the venue or the functional areas.
  4. To enter the venue, all guests need to buy a ticket for their entry permit. Ticket are sold exclusively through Cubing China. Note that the ticket sale function is not online yet.
  5. Tickets date change and cancellation is possible. There will be administration fees for date change or ticket cancellation.
  6. All the information regarding ticket sales, including date and price, will be updated on the website and all registered competitors will be notified through emails.
  7. Competitors who are under 12 years old are eligible to buy one guest ticket at a discount price.

Additional Rules

  1. Competitors must use puzzles that are allowed according to the WCA regulations. When called, the competitor must be ready to compete.
  2. Eye masks are not provided at the venue. Please bring your own eye mask if you will compete in blindfolded events.
  3. Please bring puzzles that are properly functional. Modifications are allowed only if no advantage is gained, and must meet the WCA regulations.
  4. Time limit: Attempts which exceed this time will be judged as a DNF.
  5. Cutoff: The time a competitor must achieve within their first 1 or 2 solves in order to complete all attempts. All cutoffs for mean of 3 events (6x6 and 7x7) are in best of 1 format, while cutoffs for average of 5 events (all other events) are in best of 2 format.
  6. Competitors should respect the competition, obey venue rules and conduct themselves in a considerate manner. Please DO NOT talk loudly, damage venue property intentionally, or affect other people, etc.
  7. All competitors and guests should switch their phones into silent or vibrate mode after entering the venue. Please DO NOT use flash within the venue.
  8. Please DO NOT conduct any commercial or advertisement activities without permission from the organizing team.
  9. Please DO NOT bring any political symbols, including national flags, to the venue. We thank all the competitors and guests in advance for your cooperation.

Awards

  1. This competition is the China Championship. There will be two groups for podiums, the Greater China group and the official group.
  2. The official group will be awarded certificates, medals, and prizes. The greater China group will be awarded certificates, medals, prize money, and championship titles.
  3. Winners and runner-ups must attend the award ceremony. Otherwise, they are treated as abandoning their award.