US Nationals 2011
Date:
August 12-14 2011
Location:
Ohio State University - Ohio Union
1739 N. High Street
Columbus OH 43210
This competition is recognized as an official World Cube Association competition. Therefore, all competitors should be familiar with the WCA regulations. If you are new to competing, you may want to look at CubingUSA's Competitor Tutorial.
About the Competition:
The United States National Championships dates back to 2004, and has since become the largest competition in the United States with over 200 competitors attending last year. This year, two-time back-to-back winner and current United States and North American record holder on the 3x3 cube, Rowe Hessler, will seek to defend his title in what is sure to be another exciting event.
The competition is open to all competitors of all nationalities. Registration is available on this website at the registration tab. No experience in WCA competitions is necessary, but competitors should be familiar with the regulations. The competition is open to all competitors regardless of experience and skill with the Rubik's Cube, but certain event-based time limits will be in place as explained on the events tab. The competition is free to spectators and guests. Media personnel should contact the organizational staff regarding media opportunities.
Don't forget to wear your helmet.
(view all photos from past years)
Past winners
| Year | Name | Winning Average | Location | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Could be you! | ??? seconds | Columbus, OH | The Ohio State University | 2010 | Rowe Hessler | 10.93 seconds | Cambridge, MA | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| 2009 | Rowe Hessler | 11.64 seconds | Stanford, CA | Stanford University |
| 2008 | Andrew Kang | 12.97 seconds | Atlanta, GA | Underground Atlanta |
| 2007 | Ryan Patricio | 14.92 seconds | Chicago, IL | Chicago Cultural Center |
| 2006 | Leyan Lo | 15.50 seconds | San Francisco, CA | Exploratorium |
| 2004 | Jon Morris | 20.06 seconds | Pasadena, CA | California Institute of Technology |
