CW2016-judge-training
Singapore Cubewerkz Open 2016
Judge Training
Competition Format
Average of 5: For each event, the competitors are allotted 5 attempts. Of these 5 attempts, the best and worst attempts are removed, and the arithmetic mean of the remaining 3 attempts counts for the competitor’s ranking in the round.
(Scrambler scrambles the puzzle,then competitor solves the puzzle) -- Repeat for 5 times
Step 1: Collect Puzzle
Collect the puzzle and the scoresheet from scrambling area
Check the puzzle to ensure that there is no misalignments
Cover the puzzle with the cover and make sure no one can see
Puzzle should be always with the correct scoresheet
Step 2: Call the competitor
Call the NO. on the scoresheet. The competitor may choose any vacant seat
Or you can choose the table first, and put the puzzle covered by the cover on the table Then call the competitor to come to the table
If no response, try to call the name
Step 3: Check the competitor
While competing, competitors must not use electronics or audio equipment
Competitors may use certain non-electronic aids that do not give the competitor an unfair advantage. This includes:
Glasses, wrist brace, hearing aids
Earplugs and earmuffs
Step 3: Check the competitor
Competitors may use cameras at the solving station, but the following restrictions apply from the beginning of the attempt until the competitor stops the solve.Penalty: disqualification of the attempt (DNF)
- Each camera monitor must be blank or out of sight of the competitor
- The competitor must not interact with (e.g. operate, hold, wear) any active camera. Exception: the competitor may wear a camera mounted on their head, as long as it is out of their sight and it is clear that they are not interacting with it
Step 4:
Reset the stopwatch
Reset the timer
Ask whether the competitor is ready
The competitor must be ready to start the attempt within one minute of being called, else the competitor forfeits the attempt (DNS)
Step 5: Watch the attempt
When the competitor confirms his readiness Uncover the puzzle by removing the coverand start the stopwatch exactly after uncovering
This is the beginning of the Inspection
Step 5: Watch the attempt (Inspection)
The competitor may pick up the puzzle during inspection.
The competitor must not apply moves during inspection.Penalty: disqualification of the attempt (DNF)
When 8 seconds of inspection have elapsed, the judge calls '8 SECONDS'
When 12 seconds of inspection have elapsed, the judge calls '12 SECONDS'
Step 5: Watch the attempt (Inspection)
The competitor must start the solve within 15 seconds of the beginning of the inspection
If the competitor starts the solve between 15 to 17 seconds after the beginning of the inspection. Penalty: +2 seconds
If the competitor does not start the solve within 17 seconds of the beginning of the inspection.Penalty: disqualification of the attempt (DNF)
Step 5: Watch the attempt (Inspection)
Inspection only ends when the competitor release their hands from the timer.
Record penalties under the 'Inspection' column.
Step 5: Watch the attempt (Starting)
After inspection, the competitor places the puzzle on the mat, in any orientation and position.
The puzzle must not be placed outside the mat. Penalty: +2 seconds
The competitor uses their fingers to touch the elevated sensor surfaces of the timer. The competitor’s palms must be facing down. Penalty: +2 seconds
The competitor must have no physical contact with the puzzle between the inspection period and the beginning of the solve. Penalty: +2 seconds
Step 5: Watch the attempt (Starting)
Time penalties for starting the solve are cumulative.
Record penalties under the 'Starting' column.
Step 5: Watch the attempt (Solving)
If the timer stops before the end of the solve, and the timer
- displays a time strictly below 0.06 seconds,then the attempt is replaced by an extra attempt.
- displays a time of 0.06 seconds or higher,then the attempt is disqualified (DNF).
Step 5: Watch the attempt (Solving)
While inspecting or solving, the competitor must NOT:
- communicate with anyone other than the judge.Penalty: disqualification of the attempt (DNF)
- receive assistance from anyone or any object other than the surface. (Including you, the judge)Penalty: disqualification of the attempt (DNF)
Step 5: Watch the attempt (Solving)
A competitor participating in an event must be able to fulfil the event’s requirements (e.g. know how to solve the puzzle). A competitor must not compete with expectation of a DNF result or an intentionally poor result.Penalty: disqualification of the attempt (DNF)
And please inform the chief judge when this happens.
Step 5: Watch the attempt (Puzzle defects)
Examples of puzzle defects include: popped parts, pieces twisted in place, and detached screws/caps/stickers.
If a puzzle defect occurs during an attempt, the competitor may choose to either
- repair the defect and continue the attempt
- or to stop the attempt (DNF).
Step 5: Watch the attempt (Puzzle defects)
If a competitor chooses to repair the puzzle, they must repair only the defective parts. Tools and/or parts of other puzzles must not be used to repair the original puzzle.Penalty: disqualification of the attempt (DNF)
Step 5: Watch the attempt (Puzzle defects)
Permitted repairs:
- If any parts have fallen out or moved out of place, the competitor may place them back.
- If, after repairing the puzzle but before the end of the attempt, the competitor finds that the puzzle is unsolvable, they may disassemble and reassemble a maximum of 4 pieces to make the puzzle solvable.
- If the puzzle is unsolvable, and can be made solvable by rotating a single corner piece the competitor may correct the corner piece by twisting it in place without disassembling the puzzle.
Step 5: Watch the attempt (Solving)
If the competitor is disqualified for the attempt (DNF) before stopping the solve, the judge should acknowledge the competitor immediately.
The competitor may choose to still finish solving the puzzle, or give up.
Step 5: Watch the attempt (Stopping)
The competitor stops the solve by releasing the puzzle and then stopping the timer.
The competitor is responsible for stopping the Stackmat timer correctly.
If the timer accidentally reset during the action of stopping,Penalty: disqualification of the attempt (DNF)Unless the competitor can prove the timer is faulty
Step 5: Watch the attempt (Stopping)
The competitor must:
- Fully release the puzzle before stopping the solve. Penalty: +2 seconds
- Stop the timer using both hands, placed flat on the sensors with palms down. Penalty: +2 seconds
- NOT touch the puzzle until the judge has inspected the puzzle.Penalty: disqualification of the attempt (DNF)If the judge is sure that no moves have been applied, a time penalty (+2 seconds) may be assigned instead
- Not reset the timer until the judge has recorded the result.Penalty: disqualification of the attempt (DNF)
Step 5: Watch the attempt (Stopping)
Time penalties for stopping the solve are cumulative.
Record penalties under the 'Stopping' column.
Step 6: Check the puzzle
If at the end of the attempt some parts of the puzzle are physically detached or not fully placed, generally givePenalty: disqualification of the attempt (DNF)
If only ONE part with ONE coloured face is affected, the puzzle is considered solved.
When checking whether there is any penalty in the solved state, the judge can only observe the puzzle, but not touch it.
Step 6: Check the puzzle
For each two adjacent parts (e.g. two parallel, adjacent slices of a cube) of the puzzle that are misaligned more than
- NxNxN puzzles: 45 degrees.
- Pyraminx and Skewb: 60 degrees.
the puzzle is considered to require one additional move to solve
If one move is required, the puzzle is be considered solved with a Penalty: +2 seconds
If more than one move is required, the puzzle is considered unsolvedPenalty: disqualification of the attempt (DNF)
Step 6: Check the puzzle
Record penalties under the 'Solved State' column.
Step 7: Record result
Write the displayed time from the timer under the column of ‘Displayed time’ on the scoresheet.No matter whether there is any penalties
Step 7: Record result
State the reason(s) for each penalty (if any) to the competitor.
Write the final result after adding all the penalties under the column of ‘Final Result’ on the scoresheet
Step 7: Record result
The judge write down the Initial
The competitor check the result and sign
The competitor must not sign an attempt on the scoresheet before the judge has recorded the final result for that attempt.
If a competitor signs (or otherwise marks) an attempt before they have begun it, or before the judge has finished recording the result, they forfeit the attempt and the result will be considered (DNS)
Step 8: After recording
Reset the timer!!!
Step 9: Return
If this is not the last (5th) attempt:
Put the solved puzzle back into the cover
Ask the competitor to stay at the station to wait for the next attempt.
Return the puzzle and scoresheet to the scrambling area
Step 10: Check cutoff
Cutoff time for each event are different:You can refer to the PPT during the competition for the cutoff of the current event
Step 10: Check cutoff
Repeat Step 1 to Step 9. After the second attempt for a competitor:
If both of the final results exceed the cutoff time for the event, (a DNF is regarded as exceeding the cutoff time) the competitor is disqualified for the remaining three attempts
(the result for the remaining three attempts should be left as empty)
If at least one of the final results is within the cutoff time for the event, the competitor is qualified for the remaining attempts.
One-Handed
During the solve, the competitor must use only one hand to touch the puzzle.Penalty: disqualification of the attempt (DNF)
Once a competitor touches the puzzle with one hand, they must not touch the puzzle with the other hand.Penalty: disqualification of the attempt (DNF)
If a puzzle defect occurs, and the competitor chooses to repair it, they must repair it using only the solving hand.Penalty: disqualification of the attempt (DNF)
The competitor may use both hands during inspection.
Extra Attempt?
If the competitor is given one or more extra attempts for any reason, which includes (but not limited to):
- Timer stop before 0.06 seconds
- Timer low battery
- Timer not reset before starting the attempt
The result for the corresponding attempt should be marked with 'E' in Displayed Time
Please inform the scrambler that the puzzle need to be scrambled for extra attempt
If there was already one extra attempt for the competitor, please inform the scrambler about it
Step 11: Repeat
After the last (5th) Attempt:
Return the puzzle to the competitor
Return the scoresheet to the score taker
...Re-start from step 1
More slides on special rules about blindfolded solving after this
Blindfolded
The competitor supplies their own blindfold. The judge should check the blindfold
There is NO inspection period.
Blindfolded (Starting)
The competitor uses their fingers to touch the elevated sensor surfaces of the timer.
The competitor must have no physical contact with the puzzle before the beginning of the attempt. Penalty: +2 seconds
The competitor starts the attempt by removing their hands from the timer, thus starting the timer.
Then removes the cover box from the puzzle after starting the timer. (Starting of memorisation phase)
Blindfolded (Solving)Memorisation Phase
The competitor may pick up the puzzle during the memorisation phase.
The competitor must not make physical notes.Penalty: disqualification of the attempt (DNF)
The competitor must not apply moves to the puzzle during the memorisation phase.Penalty: disqualification of the attempt (DNF)
Blindfolded (Solving)Blindfolded Phase
The competitor dons the blindfold to start the blindfolded phase. (end of memorisation phase)
The competitor must not apply moves to the puzzle before they have fully donned the blindfold.Penalty: disqualification of the attempt (DNF)
Until the competitor applies the first move to the puzzle, they may remove the blindfold to return to the memorisation phase.
Blindfolded (Solving)Blindfolded Phase
The judge places a cardboard between the competitor’s face and the puzzle while the competitor is solving. Be careful not to touch any body parts of the competitor.
The competitor must not look at the puzzle at any point during the blindfolded phase.Penalty: disqualification of the attempt (DNF)
If a puzzle defect occurs, the competitor must repair the puzzle blindfolded.Penalty: disqualification of the attempt (DNF)
Blindfolded (Stopping)
The competitor stops the attempt by releasing the puzzle and then stopping the timer.
If the competitor is not touching the puzzle, they may remove the blindfold before they stop the timer. They must not touch the puzzle until the end of the attempt.Penalty: disqualification of the attempt (DNF)
Blindfolded (Time limit)
Please rememeber to always record the displayed time no matter if it is DNF or not
For 3x3 Blindfolded, the cumulative time limit is 15 minutes
When the time limit is reached, the player should be stopped immediately for the attempt, the result of that attempt will be DNF
The result of the remaining attempt (if any) should be (DNS)
Blindfolded (Time limit)
Examples:
- 1st attempt: 7 minutes2nd attempt: 6 minutes3rd attempt: must be stopped at 2 minutesPenalty: disqualification of the attempt (DNF)
- 1st attempt: 9 minutes2nd attempt: Must be stopped at 6 minutesPenalty: disqualification of the attempt (DNF)3rd attempt: (DNS)