I refer to today's guest as "Cube Mom Original" because she has volunteered at over 70 competitions (and counting!).

You'll hear in this episode how Wendy Nieuwland went from writing Christmas cards at comps to running unofficial events, and why she decided to start competing last year.

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Wendy's DNF on her first solve in competition!

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Our Cube News segment also features a special guest: Matthew Mayernik 2018MAYE01 from Happy Feet Productions shares about his recent trip to Las Vegas for the Vegas Cup.

Master List of Episode Show Notes on Speedcubing 101

Resources for cubing competitions:

Vancouver, BC

Facebook Group Rubik's Cube Solvers Vancouver

Speedcubing Canada

Check out upcoming WCA cubing competitions in Canada

Speedcubing Canada Website

Speedcubing Canada Facebook Page

Speedcubing Canada Instagram

Sign up for Speedcubing Canada emails

Interested in hosting a competition but don't have a delegate? Reach out to info AT speedcubingcanada DOT org

Pacific Northwest Cubing

Check out upcoming WCA cubing competitions in the Pacific Northwest

Pacific Northwest Cubing Website

Facebook Group for Pacific Northwest Cubing

Sign up for the Pacific Northwest Cubing Newsletter

Everywhere else!

Check out upcoming WCA cubing competitions around the world

Find out more about WCA regional organizations

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