Speedcubing 101

Thank you Yulee Okazaki for sharing about the Hawaiian Cubing Community!

Origami Cube Puzzle

3D printed cube solving robot

Crash Course in Cubing

Website for the Hawaiian Cubing Community

Facebook Group for the Hawaiian Cubing Community

Instagram for the Hawaiian Cubing Community

Discord for the Hawaiian Cubing Community

CubingBC is the new BC non-profit for helping to start and strengthen cubing clubs in BC and build the BC competitive community.

If you are in the Pacific Northwest and have cardstock, a paper cutter, Cricut, spiral binding machine or sign holders you would like to donate to CubingBC, please let me know! [email protected]   

Congrats to all the competitors at Southlands Sprint 2024. You can find the results here.

Special thanks to organizers Ash Chen and Winston Chow, as well as delegates Vianne Chang, Heewon Hwang and Kevin Matthews, for volunteering them time to organize this competition.

The Asia Championships is happening this weekend, November 1st-4th. You can follow the livestream here.

Worlds 2025 Phase registration begins Nov. 8th!    

The next Canadian Championships will be taking place in the summer of 2025 after Worlds. Date and location TBA. 

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Thank you Kate and Mike Brod for sharing your cubing journey so far!

Also thanks to delegates Ben Royce and Clancy Caster for their tips, and to Carter Kucala for the Great Lakes recap.

Special thanks to "Cube Mom Original" Wendy Nieuwland for connecting Carter to Speedcubing 101.

JPerm's YouTube Channel

Z3Cubing YouTube Channel

Great Lakes Championships 2024

Information about the World Championships 2025

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

New competitor tutorials

Speedcubing Canada Website

Speedcubing Canada Facebook Page

Speedcubing Canada on Instagram

Speedcubing Canada on Twitch

Speedcubing Canada on YouTube

Speedcubing Canada Linktree

Sign up for Speedcubing Canada emails

Interested in hosting a competition in Canada?

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

Pacific Northwest Discord server

The Pacific Northwest is supported by PNW Cubing, a 501(c)3 non-profit. If you wish to make a donation, you can make a donation to PNW Cubing here.

Everywhere else!

Check out upcoming WCA cubing competitions around the world

Find out more about WCA regional organizations

Get Speedcubing 101 updates on Instagram @CubeMomOfficial

Enjoying the podcast? Do leave a rating on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Thank you so much!

You can also listen on YouTube! Please like and subscribe at YouTube.com/@CubeMomOfficial

If you have any questions, suggestions, or corrections, please email me CubeMomOfficial AT gmail DOT com

Your question may be featured in an upcoming episode!

Happy Cubing 😊 Go Cubers Go!

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Thank you Gonzalo Jimenez for sharing on Speedcubing 101!

For the US State Champions, go to CubingUSA.org/state_championships and scroll down to where you see the events. Click on an event and then you will see the state champion for that event.

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

New competitor tutorials

Speedcubing Canada Website

Speedcubing Canada Facebook Page

Speedcubing Canada on Instagram

Speedcubing Canada on Twitch

Speedcubing Canada on YouTube

Speedcubing Canada Linktree

Sign up for Speedcubing Canada emails

Interested in hosting a competition in Canada?

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

Pacific Northwest Discord server

The Pacific Northwest is supported by PNW Cubing, a 501(c)3 non-profit. If you wish to make a donation, you can make a donation to PNW Cubing here.

Everywhere else!

Check out upcoming WCA cubing competitions around the world

Find out more about WCA regional organizations

Get Speedcubing 101 updates on Instagram @CubeMomOfficial

Enjoying the podcast? Do leave a rating on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Thank you so much!

You can also listen on YouTube! Please like and subscribe at YouTube.com/@CubeMomOfficial

If you have any questions, suggestions, or corrections, please email me CubeMomOfficial AT gmail DOT com

Your question may be featured in an upcoming episode!

Happy Cubing 😊 Go Cubers Go!

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Free online timer resource (that can give you scrambles and much more!) CStimer.net

SpeedStack Timer

SpeedStack Timer with Mat and Bag

The World Cube Association website is WorldCubeAssociation.org

Your Cube News!

2024 Oregon Championships Podiums

New Canadian Record for 3x3 average Kyle Santucci 5.60 seconds

Cubing Hardware Guide

Ultimate guide to 3x3

Worlds 2025 in Seattle

Special thanks to Jason White, Tripp Peters, Benjamin Gottschalk, Alex Seidler, and Matthew Dickman for your contributions in this episode!

Planning on attending World's in Seattle? Posting this with permission from Joylyn, the organizer. All are welcome!!

**Calling All Cubing Parents**

You are invited to a brainstorming session on Monday, September 23rd at 8pm. We would love to hear from you about what you would like to see for parents at World's 2025 in Seattle.

If you are unable to join us feel free to email me with your ideas: [email protected]

Let me know if you have any questions and hope to see you at the meeting!

Brainstorming: Parent Activities at World's 2025

Monday, September 23 · 8:00 – 8:45pm

Time zone: America/Los_Angeles

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qoc-saft-rpz

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 318-373-2279‬ PIN: ‪864 572 882‬#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/qoc-saft-rpz?pin=8245541711874

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

New competitor tutorials

Speedcubing Canada Website

Speedcubing Canada Facebook Page

Speedcubing Canada on Instagram

Speedcubing Canada on Twitch

Speedcubing Canada on YouTube

Speedcubing Canada Linktree

Sign up for Speedcubing Canada emails

Interested in hosting a competition in Canada?

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

Pacific Northwest Discord server

The Pacific Northwest is supported by PNW Cubing, a 501(c)3 non-profit. If you wish to make a donation, you can make a donation to PNW Cubing here.

Everywhere else!

Check out upcoming WCA cubing competitions around the world

Find out more about WCA regional organizations

Get Speedcubing 101 updates on Instagram @CubeMomOfficial

Enjoying the podcast? Do leave a rating on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Thank you so much!

You can also listen on YouTube! Please like and subscribe at YouTube.com/@CubeMomOfficial

If you have any questions, suggestions, or corrections, please email me CubeMomOfficial AT gmail DOT com

Your question may be featured in an upcoming episode!

Happy Cubing 😊 Go Cubers Go!

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Thank you Cailyn Hoover and data entry record holder Amanda Campbell for sharing on Speedcubing 101!

CompetitionGroups.com

The Pacific Northwest is supported by PNW Cubing, a 501(c)3 non-profit. If you wish to make a donation, you can make a donation to PNW Cubing here.

Your Cube News!

New British Columbia Delegate Alex Mutch 2014MUTC01

Kent Summer 2024 Podiums

Cubing Hardware Guide

Ultimate guide to 3x3

Worlds 2025 in Seattle

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

Get Speedcubing 101 updates on Instagram @CubeMomOfficial

Enjoying the podcast? Do leave a rating on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Thank you so much!

You can also listen on YouTube! Please like and subscribe at YouTube.com/@CubeMomOfficial

If you have any questions, suggestions, or corrections, please email me CubeMomOfficial AT gmail DOT com

Your question may be featured in an upcoming episode!

Happy Cubing 😊 Go Cubers Go!

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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.

Wendy Nieuwland 2023NIEU03

Wendy's DNF on her first solve in competition!

Lucas Nieuwland 2018NIEU01

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

Get Speedcubing 101 updates on Instagram @CubeMomOfficial

Enjoying the podcast? Do leave a rating on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Thank you so much!

You can also listen on YouTube! Please like and subscribe at YouTube.com/@CubeMomOfficial

If you have any questions, suggestions, or corrections, please email me CubeMomOfficial AT gmail DOT com

Your question may be featured in an upcoming episode!

Happy Cubing 😊 Go Cubers Go!

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So you'll hear in this episode how I learned about faster cubes. In the Cube News segment a special guest who I call Cube Mom Original, shares a recap of the 2024 Ontario Cubing Championships.

Reddit worldwide list of Where to Buy Cubes

Harlan's Cubing for Nerds Podcast episode on Cubing Hardware

For unofficial cube-related events CubingContests.com

Results from the Ontario Championships

Thank you for the download love! Please share the Speedcubing 101 podcast with your favorite cubers!

Happy long weekend 😎

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

Get Speedcubing 101 updates on Instagram @CubeMomOfficial

Enjoying the podcast? Do leave a rating on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Thank you so much!

You can also listen on YouTube! Please like and subscribe at YouTube.com/@CubeMomOfficial

If you have any questions, suggestions, or corrections, please email me CubeMomOfficial AT gmail DOT com

Your question may be featured in an upcoming episode!

Happy Cubing 😊 Go Cubers Go!

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Just a quick episode post-championship where I share about Jacob Kotai's amazing solves in pyraminx and the 3x3 podium of the 2024 BC Championships.

Thank you for listening and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts to get future episodes. I will also let you know about new episodes on Instagram @CubeMomOfficial

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

Pacific Northwest Cubing

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

Get Speedcubing 101 updates on Instagram @CubeMomOfficial

Enjoying the podcast? Do leave a rating on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Thank you so much!

You can also listen on YouTube! Please like and subscribe at YouTube.com/@CubeMomOfficial

If you have any questions, suggestions, or corrections, please email me CubeMomOfficial AT gmail DOT com

Your question may be featured in an upcoming episode!

Happy Cubing 😊 Go Cubers Go!

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How did Kevin Matthews learn how to cube?

What got Vianne Chang into cubing?

Learn the answers to this in more in episode 4 of the Speedcubing 101 podcast!

Recorded on Day 2 of the 2024 BC Championships. Note: due to technical issues some parts needed to be re-recorded afterwards

Thanks Kevin and Vianne!

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

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

Get Speedcubing 101 updates on Instagram @CubeMomOfficial

Enjoying the podcast? Do leave a rating on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Thank you so much!

You can also listen on YouTube! Please like and subscribe at YouTube.com/@CubeMomOfficial

If you have any questions, suggestions, or corrections, please email me CubeMomOfficial AT gmail DOT com

Your question may be featured in an upcoming episode!

Happy Cubing 😊 Go Cubers Go!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's a chat with Tanja Crowie, who organized the BC Championships with the team of delegates.

Find out why she is organizing this and future competitions, even though her cuber is "retired."

Speedcubing Canada Website

Speedcubing Canada Facebook Page

Speedcubing Canada Instagram

Upcoming WCA cubing competitions in Canada

Sign up for Speedcubing Canada emails

More resources for cubing competitions:

Vancouver, BC

Facebook Group Rubik's Cube Solvers Vancouver

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

Get Speedcubing 101 updates on Instagram @CubeMomOfficial

Enjoying the podcast? Do leave a rating on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Thank you so much!

You can also listen on YouTube! Please like and subscribe at YouTube.com/@CubeMomOfficial

If you have any questions, suggestions, or corrections, please email me CubeMomOfficial AT gmail DOT com

Your question may be featured in an upcoming episode!

Happy Cubing 😊 Go Cubers Go!

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