US Nationals 2012 - Events
| Event Name | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 4 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Format | Cutoff1 | Time Limit2 | Format | Num | Format | Num | Format | Num | |
| 2x2 Speedsolve | Avg of 5 | 1:30 | Avg of 5 | 64 | Avg of 5 | 32 | Avg of 5 | 16 | |
| 3x3 Speedsolve | Avg of 5 | 3:00 | Avg of 5 | 100 | Avg of 5 | 48 | Avg of 5 | 16 | |
| 4x4 Speedsolve | Best of 2/Avg of 5 | 1:30 | 4:00 | Avg of 5 | 64 | Avg of 5 | 32 | Avg of 5 | 16 |
| 5x5 Speedsolve | Best of 2/Avg of 5 | 2:20 | 5:00 | Avg of 5 | 64 | Avg of 5 | 32 | Avg of 5 | 16 |
| 6x6 Speedsolve | Best of 1/Mean of 3 | 5:00 | 10:00 | Mean of 3 | 12 | ||||
| 7x7 Speedsolve | Best of 1/Mean of 3 | 7:00 | 10:00 | Mean of 3 | 12 | ||||
| 3x3 One-Handed | Best of 2/Avg of 5 | 1:00 | 3:00 | Avg of 5 | 64 | Avg of 5 | 32 | Avg of 5 | 16 |
| 3x3 Blindfolded | Best of 3 | 6:00 | Best of 3 | 16 | |||||
| 3x3 Fewest Moves | Best of 2 | 1 hour | |||||||
| 3x3 With Feet | Mean of 3 | 10:00 | |||||||
| Rubik's Magic | Avg of 5 | 0:30 | Avg of 5 | 12 | |||||
| Rubik's Master Magic | Avg of 5 | 0:30 | Avg of 5 | 12 | |||||
| Square-1 | Best of 2/Avg of 5 | 0:40 | 2:00 | Avg of 5 | 12 | ||||
| Pyraminx | Avg of 5 | 1:00 | Avg of 5 | 32 | Avg of 5 | 16 | |||
| Megaminx | Best of 2/Avg of 5 | 2:20 | 5:00 | Avg of 5 | 12 | ||||
| Rubik's Clock | Best of 2/Avg of 5 | 0:20 | 1:00 | Avg of 5 | 12 | ||||
| 4x4 Blindfolded | Best of 3* | 2 hours total | |||||||
| 5x5 Blindfolded | Best of 3* | 2.5 hours total | |||||||
| 3x3 Multiple Blindfolded | Best of 2 | WCA time limits | |||||||
Plaques will also be presented to the top 3x3x3 Speedsolve competitor under the age of 6, 8, 10, and 12. Ages will be calculated on the day of the final rounds which is August 5, 2012.
1. In the first round of events with cutoffs, all competitors will get 1 or 2 solves, and only those who solve under the "cutoff" time will be allowed to complete all solves.
2. The time limits are strict times after which the competitor will not be allowed to finish their solve. At the main judge's discretion, they may or may not be allowed to continue in that round.
*Note: Competitors in 4x4 Blindfolded and 5x5 Blindfolded may complete a maximum of 3 solves, but must complete all solves within the time allotted for each event. At the main judge's discretion, competitors may not be allowed to start a solve within the last twenty minutes of the time allotted.
Awards
Plaques will be given to top 3 competitors in all events, except 3x3 Speedsolve, which will receive a special prize. Cash prizes wll be given out in the following events for the following amounts:
| Event | 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2x2 Speedsolve | $100 | ||
| 3x3 Speedsolve | $500, Trip to Worlds* | $300 | $200 |
| 4x4 Speedsolve | $200 | $100 | $50 |
| 5x5 Speedsolve | $200 | $100 | $50 |
| 6x6 Speedsolve | $100 | ||
| 7x7 Speedsolve | $100 | ||
| 3x3 One-Handed | $200 | $100 | $50 |
| 3x3 Blindfolded | $200 | $100 | $50 |
| 3x3 Fewest Moves | $100 | ||
| Square-1 | $100 | ||
| Pyraminx | $100 | ||
| Megaminx | $100 | ||
| Rubik's Clock | $100 | ||
| 4x4 Blindfolded | $100 | ||
| 5x5 Blindfolded | $100 | ||
| 3x3 Multiple Blindfolded | $100 |
Special awards will also be given to winners in the following categories:
- 3x3x3 Speedsolve, Under 6 Years Old Award - Dae San Kim (1 minute 7.17 seconds)
- 3x3x3 Speedsolve, Under 8 Years Old Award - Dae San Kim (1 minute 7.17 seconds)
- 3x3x3 Speedsolve, Under 10 Years Old Award - Young Kim (29.84 seconds)
- 3x3x3 Speedsolve, Under 12 Years Old Award - Peter Chau (13.76 seeconds)
* The trip to Worlds Championships 2013 will be given to the first place competitor with United States nationality. Compensation will be limited to flight and hotel reimbursements only, and will be limited to a total expense of $1,000. Some restrictions apply. Contact event organizers for details.