OP
So, I would be participating in my first competition this Saturday.
Any tips that I should follow??
Ah.. Good!!
practice everyday atleast average of 12 three to four times a day, don't learn new algorithims, sometimes it can be counter productive to learn new things before competition. Place your palm on hot water for 5-10 minutes in the morining, it will relax the fingers and muscles.
Shah
Cyborg Agent
Thanks for those tips. As this is my first time into a competition, Is my college ID enough for verification? Or What documents should I take with me?
OP
have you registered before hand for the event? Does your name appear on the list? you need to be early to the event as you need to reregister on location. they dont ask for ID but just keep it hand.
each competition is usually held in multiple rounds. if there are less participants then just one round.
I see there are 100+ participants in the event for 3x3, so there will be atleast 3 rounds. only top 40% will go through the next round and those with times of >60 seconds will only be give two solves.
It will be very noisy, so you need to concentrate. I was calm before the event but when I actually started my round I got tensed and blew my times
ALAS .. my national rank has now dropped to 900+ from 180 within two years
A few days after the competition you the results will be published on WCA website and your national and international rank will be shown.
GO MAKE US PROUD!!!
EDIT: take a email copy of the confirmation when you had registered on the WCA site.
Shah
Cyborg Agent
I haven't registered yet. Registering now.
It will be very noisy, so you need to concentrate. I was calm before the event but when I actually started my round I got tensed and blew my times
Even before my friends, I tense up a lot and get worst average. I don't how I'll manage in front of 100+ cubers. I would be more than happy If I got a sub-25 average. BTW, I am sub-21 at home with a few sub-20 solves here and there.
Let's see what happens, If I manage to get a sub-25 average then, my rank on WCA < 400.ALAS .. my national rank has now dropped to 900+ from 180 within two years
A few days after the competition you the results will be published on WCA website and your national and international rank will be shown.
GO MAKE US PROUD!!!
Thanks for the info
BTW, Got a ZhanChi two days ago for the competition.
That's my 7th puzzle in my collection.
Shah
Cyborg Agent
I know that. This is what I gotView attachment 14782
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That depends on competition. Mostly, there won't any big prizes. Just some puzzles or a few thousands (or hundreds sometimes) bucks.
Im learning this... there are two friends who are into it, and they are teaching me. It's much easier to learn from someone rather than the net.
getting stuck in the second layer, first one and the t's are pretty easy. keep forgetting the sequence, even after being shown and just doing it.
getting stuck in the second layer, first one and the t's are pretty easy. keep forgetting the sequence, even after being shown and just doing it.
Shah
Cyborg Agent
That's great. Don't forget to get a proper speedcube after you learn to solve.
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For some strange reasons, My parents aren't allowing me to go alone to the competition tomorrow.
So, I'll skip this competition this time, I guess.
Shah
Cyborg Agent
Will be 19 in two months.
And, the reason why my parents didn't allow me to go alone on that day is "Jaya Verdict". -_-
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TheSloth
The Slowest One
Good that you didn't go that day. It was really not safe outside.
Update about me: I'm yet to practice the third layer. I'm not getting motivation
OP
Taxton T-3 Superfast CB Cube Sitckerless looks good enough.. ill also pick one up
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Shah
Cyborg Agent
Even after these discounts price are not on par with that of SCMU store.
[MENTION=138367]lightningfassst[/MENTION]: See this guys videos *www.youtube.com/user/kabyaniltalukdar
He began cubing a few months ago. But, already sub-11 average (Official) and is the BLD national record holder. You might get motivated.
BTW, I'm getting good at 3BLD lately.
TheSloth
The Slowest One
Even after these discounts price are not on par with that of SCMU store.
@lightningfassst : See this guys videos *www.youtube.com/user/kabyaniltalukdar
He began cubing a few months ago. But, already sub-11 average (Official) and is the BLD national record holder. You might get motivated.
BTW, I'm getting good at 3BLD lately.
Thanks man. I'll watch this video.
And keep it up.
OP
BTW, I'm getting good at 3BLD lately.
WTF!! you solve blind? :O , never managed to even try blind.