The WCA Regulations 2010 are now final.
See
http://www.worldcubeassociation.org/regulations for the new version.
See
http://www.worldcubeassociation.org/regulations/regulations_history2010.html for all changes.
See
http://www.worldcubeassociation.org/regulations/regulations2010new.html for the 2010 version with all changes marked.
See
http://www.worldcubeassociation.org/regulations/WCARegulations2010.pdf for the 2010 version in PDF.
All competitions starting April 14, 2010 must use this new version of the regulations.
Most important changes are:
= Preferred format for Megaminx is now 'Average of 5'.
Other changes for competitors:
= Stricter rules for timer malfunctions. Timer shows 0.01 - 0.05: extra attempt (unless intentional by competitor). Timer shows 0.06 or higher: DNF (unless reproducible malfunctioning).
= Puzzles with textures or painted colours are now accepted.
= Blindfolded: Competitors must bring their own blindfold.
= Fewest moves: Solutions maximum 80 moves and/or rotations.
= Magic: No practice solves on timer.
Other changes for competition organisers:
= WCA delegate is now responsible for providing the scrambles.
= Improved scramble programs.
= At least 25% of competitors must not proceed to round.
