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« Reply #45 on: January 27, 2010, 10:00:31 pm » |
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What I do not understand is why no Singaporean cubers go to competitions. There were no Singaporeans at Malaysia Open (well, one http://www.worldcubeassociation.org/results/p.php?i=2009WENJ01) in Kuala Lumpur and no-one is registered for Jakarta Open this weekend. And there has been several comeptitions in Thailand. Probably because those Singaporeans who cube are really young students, hence I don't think they can afford to go overseas just for a cubing competition. I dare say their parents will object too. I'm probably the only one who can be classified as 'old'.  |
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« Reply #46 on: January 27, 2010, 10:12:36 pm » |
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What I do not understand is why no Singaporean cubers go to competitions. There were no Singaporeans at Malaysia Open (well, one http://www.worldcubeassociation.org/results/p.php?i=2009WENJ01) in Kuala Lumpur and no-one is registered for Jakarta Open this weekend. And there has been several comeptitions in Thailand. Probably because those Singaporeans who cube are really young students, hence I don't think they can afford to go overseas just for a cubing competition. I dare say their parents will object too. I'm probably the only one who can be classified as 'old'. Yes, most cubers are young, that applies worldwide. But I have met parents who have travelled with their children to far-away competitions. And I have also met families that have planned their holidays to fit with cube competitions. If you have a passion, live it up! |
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« Reply #47 on: January 27, 2010, 10:23:36 pm » |
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I think it is also partially because, most students here are not only passionate about cubing. They are also into other forms of manipulative arts.
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« Reply #48 on: January 27, 2010, 10:45:44 pm » |
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with the cubing scene not as hot as it is even 1 year ago, I am forced to slack off.
or do stuff that are supposedly not my specialty events. I used to do a lot of 5x5, but now, I only do 2x2. LOL. and maybe 4x4 here and there, that's it.
I'm practising 2x2 a bit because at least I know there are people interested in speedsolving the 2x2, like joshua. =)
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sandwich ftw! http://rachmaninovian.webs.com2x2: pb 1.xx(?), ba (10/12) 3.3x 3x3: pb 13.43, ba (10/12) 18.03 4x4: pb 42.86, ba (10/12) 52.69 5x5: pb 1:40.59, ba (10/12) 1:52.30 6x6: pb 3:35.xx 7x7: pb 5:55.55 other pbs: k4 - 58.xx redux(4) - 1:02.xx, ba (10/12) 1:18.xx redux(5) - 2:36.xx fridrich(3x3) pb 13.09 (12.90), ba (10/12) 18.25 |
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« Reply #49 on: January 30, 2010, 03:52:42 am » |
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What I do not understand is why no Singaporean cubers go to competitions. There were no Singaporeans at Malaysia Open (well, one http://www.worldcubeassociation.org/results/p.php?i=2009WENJ01) in Kuala Lumpur and no-one is registered for Jakarta Open this weekend. And there has been several comeptitions in Thailand. This can't be helped. It's safe to say that 95% of the cubers here are Students. And every year, a large number of them sit for national examinations for which they have to spend a lot of time studying. I sat for mine last year so I know how difficult it is to juggle other stuff amidst studying. The reason why you don't see Singaporeans registering for competitions is because that most of the competitions are held during school terms. And hey, it's not easy to plan weekend getaways especially when people have tuitions and such. Probably because those Singaporeans who cube are really young students, hence I don't think they can afford to go overseas just for a cubing competition. I dare say their parents will object too. I'm probably the only one who can be classified as 'old'. Yes, most cubers are young, that applies worldwide. But I have met parents who have travelled with their children to far-away competitions. And I have also met families that have planned their holidays to fit with cube competitions. If you have a passion, live it up! Yes there are parents who can afford to bring their children around the world for competitions, but such families are a minority in Singapore. This is a busy country where people are working day and night to fill their rice bowls. And they simply can’t spend the money on traveling overseas. It is also not easy to travel faraway as it is very expensive and most parents here will not be able to afford it especially with the rising costs of living in Singapore now. |
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gyc6001
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« Reply #50 on: January 31, 2010, 10:28:02 pm » |
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When will it be confirmed?
Have other categories like square-1?
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wizwarezx
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« Reply #51 on: January 31, 2010, 11:32:28 pm » |
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The dates are confirmed. But not the events (:
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« Reply #52 on: February 01, 2010, 05:17:04 pm » |
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Probably because those Singaporeans who cube are really young students, hence I don't think they can afford to go overseas just for a cubing competition. I dare say their parents will object too. I'm probably the only one who can be classified as 'old'. Yes, most cubers are young, that applies worldwide. But I have met parents who have travelled with their children to far-away competitions. And I have also met families that have planned their holidays to fit with cube competitions. If you have a passion, live it up! Yes there are parents who can afford to bring their children around the world for competitions, but such families are a minority in Singapore. This is a busy country where people are working day and night to fill their rice bowls. And they simply can’t spend the money on traveling overseas. It is also not easy to travel faraway as it is very expensive and most parents here will not be able to afford it especially with the rising costs of living in Singapore now. I do not think that Singaporean cubers are poorer in general than cubers from other countries. And you do not need to travel so far. A weekend trip to Kuala Lumpur is not that expensive. But sure, it must fit in time also. Considering that Singapore Open 2009 had 100+ competitiors, I find it remarkably that none of them has the possibility to go to any regional competition. Both at Malaysia Open and Jakarta Open, local cubers asked me why no-one from Singapore compete outside Singapore. And I have no good answer to give them. However, one problem as I see it is that the Singaporean cubers have not formed a cube association like the Thai, Malay and Indonesian cubers, that can orgnaise local competitions. And I am convinced that one main reason why the cubing scene is less hotter now in Singapore is the fact that no Singaporean cuber has brought home international experience and inspiration. |
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« Reply #53 on: February 01, 2010, 07:48:30 pm » |
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hmm , its still the $$$ issue for me . i guess everyone would like to travel to oversea and participate in compy , shopping etc etc .  |
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UnTalenteD Slow Cuber Always Wif The "  Look" When Solving the Cube . PB avg. 3x3x3 5 - 12.xx 12 - 13.xx 100 - 15.27 |
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bonoan1027
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It's not an addiction.. but a PASSION rather
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« Reply #54 on: February 02, 2010, 11:58:05 am » |
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Just let me know when it'll be official. i miss you guys already. HAHA!! |
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Hi. I'm Enzo Bonoan of the Philippines. Please visit our site http://www.philippinecubingassociation.orgI average: 2x2: sub-7 3x3: sub-15 4x4: sub-1:20 5x5: sub-2 minutes OH: sub-25 BLD: sub-3 minutes I **** at my others |
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« Reply #55 on: February 02, 2010, 09:25:53 pm » |
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YEA! Cant wait to meet you again.  |
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« Reply #56 on: February 03, 2010, 03:58:56 am » |
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Well..I do not agree with the part where Singaporean cubers are mostly students..it is because we Malaysian cubers are also majority students.. Singapore currency is bigger than Malaysia currency..and our food,transport,rent for hotels/rooms are much cheaper than Singapore's...I think we should be the one saying money problems...I need to spend almost 3 times the amount of money for a single meal compared to what I can get in Malaysia....  Yet we try our best to come for the competition..we plan to stay together so that it will lower down our cost.. |
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A Malaysian cuber...started cubing 25th May 2008...
Square-1 : 17.94s(single), 28.77s(10/12).
Rubik's Clock(Computer Simulated) : 11.05s(single), 14.59s(10/12).
Mirror Blocks : 48.55s(single), 1min 3.17s(10/12).
Pillowed Mastermorphix(1 Colour) : 20.28s(single), 46.32s(10/12).
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« Reply #57 on: February 06, 2010, 05:31:17 am » |
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I think 1 thing most lacking is volunteerism.
It is getting harder and harder to get guys to volunteer for their services at
cubing competitions organised by the Rubik's Cube Forum.
There is a lot of talk about asking for competitions but
how are we to host it if no body but the same old guys keep coming forward
again and again ................. to help me set up the tables, timers, judging etc.
I am starting to think perhaps following the WCA's procedure is better.
Come on guys !!! Volunteer.
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rohmstephanie
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« Reply #58 on: March 17, 2010, 03:14:18 pm » |
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Hi.. All... I have read this I think it would be a productive time to further discuss our plans for next years competition. Lets revitalize and improve Singapore's cubing scene .thank youi |
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« Reply #59 on: March 17, 2010, 11:45:04 pm » |
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Hi.. All... I have read this I think it would be a productive time to further discuss our plans for next years competition. Lets revitalize and improve Singapore's cubing scene .thank youi Why wait till next year? Why not plan for a competition that can be held in June? |
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