From f8591cdc9d6348c29654820721c8083068d7dad6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Pedro Miranda Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2020 17:27:34 -0300 Subject: [PATCH 1/7] Adds Temporary Regulations related to the COVID-19 pandemic These changes, developed by the WCA Regulations Committee and the WCA Board of Directors, are meant to complement and be complemented by the WCA Competition Safety Policy. Main changes include: - Creation of Article Y - Temporary Regulations; - Temporary changes to the following competition procedures, among others: fixed seating, signing of attempts, and procedures executed by the judge; - Creation of additional optional requirements for participation in WCA Competitions; and - Creation of the abilty of the WCA Delegate to request a competitor to leave the competition venue in case of a serious violation to Regulation 2k3. --- wca-regulations.md | 51 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 41 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/wca-regulations.md b/wca-regulations.md index d51a4104..d48901cd 100644 --- a/wca-regulations.md +++ b/wca-regulations.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # WCA Regulations -Version: January 1, 2020 +Version: July 20, 2020 ## Notes @@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ Note: Because Article and Regulation numbers are not reassigned when Regulations ## Article 2: Competitors -- 2a) Any person may compete in a WCA competition if they: +- 2a) Any person may compete in a WCA competition if they (complemented by [Regulation Y3](regulations:regulation:Y3)): - 2a1) Comply with WCA Regulations. - 2a2) Meet the competition requirements, which must be clearly announced before the competition. - 2a3) Are not suspended by WCA Board. @@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ Note: Because Article and Regulation numbers are not reassigned when Regulations - 2k1) Fails to check in or register in time for the competition. - 2k2) Is suspected of cheating or defrauding the officials during the competition. - 2k2a) The WCA Delegate may disqualify any suspected results. - - 2k3) Behaves in a way that is unlawful/violent/indecent, or intentionally damages venue facilities or personal property within the venue. + - 2k3) Behaves in a way that is unlawful/violent/indecent/unsafe, or intentionally damages venue facilities or personal property within the venue. - 2k4) Distracts or interferes with others during the competition. - 2k5) Fails to abide by WCA Regulations during the competition. - 2k6) Does not fulfill the event's requirements (e.g. not knowing how to solve the puzzle). A competitor must not compete with the expectation of a DNF result or an intentionally poor result. @@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ Note: Because Article and Regulation numbers are not reassigned when Regulations - 7f1d) Surface: The flat surface on which the Stackmat has been placed. The mat is considered a part of the surface. The timer is not considered a part of the surface. - 7f2) The Stackmat timer must be attached to the mat and placed on the surface, with the timer on the side of the mat nearest to the competitor. - 7f3) The organization team should modify Stackmat timers to be more robust against common incidents, by making the buttons more difficult to press by accident (e.g. by attaching O-rings around the buttons) and securing the battery more firmly (e.g. by padding the battery compartment). -- 7h) The competition area must have one or more Competitors Areas. +- 7h) The competition area must have one or more Competitors Areas (superseded by [Regulation Y6a](regulations:regulation:Y6a)). - 7h1) The organization team may require that a competitor who has been called to compete must remain within their assigned Competitors Area until the competitor has finished all attempts for the round. @@ -298,6 +298,7 @@ Note: Because Article and Regulation numbers are not reassigned when Regulations - 11e3) If it is unclear whether an incident should result in an extra attempt, the competitor may be granted a provisional extra attempt that will be used only if it is later found that an extra attempt was appropriate (e.g. by a decision of the WRC). - 11f) Decisions about an incident may be supported with video or photographic analysis, at the discretion of the WCA Delegate. - 11g) The WCA Delegate must ensure that copies of the Regulations and Guidelines are available (e.g. printed, digital, or accessible via internet) to consult for any incidents. +- 11h) A WCA Delegate may require competitors in serious violation of [Regulation 2k3](regulations:regulation:2k3) to leave the competition venue, taking into account the seriousness of the situation and the best possible course of action. If the competitor refuses to do so, they may face disciplinary action in the WCA. ## Article 12: Notation @@ -348,7 +349,7 @@ Note: Because Article and Regulation numbers are not reassigned when Regulations ## Article A: Speed Solving -- A1) Speed Solving attempts must abide by the following procedures. +- A1) Speed Solving attempts must abide by the following procedures (partially superseded by [Regulation Y7](regulations:regulation:Y7)). - A1a) The organization team must apply exactly one kind of time limit (time limit per attempt or cumulative time limit) to each round. - A1a1) The default time limit is 10 minutes for each attempt in a round, though the organization team may announce a higher or lower time limit per attempt. In this case, the limit must be the same for all attempts in a round. - A1a2) For events other than 3x3x3 Fewest Moves and 3x3x3 Multi-Blind, the organization team may define a cumulative time limit. The cumulative time limit must either apply to all attempts in one round (e.g. 3 attempts with a cumulative time limit of 20 minutes), or to all attempts in a combination of rounds for different events. In this case, the time limit for a particular attempt is the cumulative time limit minus the total time in other attempts counting towards the time limit so far (see [Regulation A1a5](regulations:regulation:A1a5)). If a round has an applicable cumulative time limit, it must have at most one. @@ -372,7 +373,7 @@ Note: Because Article and Regulation numbers are not reassigned when Regulations - A3) Inspection: - A3a) The competitor may inspect the puzzle at the start of each attempt. - A3a1) The competitor is allotted a maximum of 15 seconds to inspect the puzzle and start the solve. - - A3b) The judge prepares the timer by turning it on and resetting if necessary. Separately, the judge also prepares a stopwatch for timing inspection. + - A3b) The judge prepares the timer by turning it on and resetting if necessary. Separately, the judge also prepares a stopwatch for timing inspection (partially superseded by [Regulation Y7d1](regulations:regulation:Y7d1). - A3b1) When the judge believes the competitor is ready, the judge asks "READY?". The competitor must be ready to start the attempt within one minute from the moment they are asked, or else the competitor forfeits the attempt (DNS), at the discretion of the judge. - A3b2) The competitor starts the attempt by confirming that they are ready, and the judge uncovers the puzzle and starts timing the inspection. - A3c) The competitor may pick up the puzzle during inspection. @@ -417,7 +418,7 @@ Note: Because Article and Regulation numbers are not reassigned when Regulations - A7a3) If the result is DNF, the judge calls "DNF". - A7b) The judge records the result on a score sheet and signs next to the result to acknowledge that the result is correct, complete, properly formatted, and clearly readable. - A7b1) If penalties are assigned, the judge records the original recorded time displayed on the timer, along with any penalties. The format should be "X + T + Y = F", where X represents the sum of time penalties before/starting the solve, T represents the time displayed on the timer (the "original recorded time"), Y represents a sum of time penalties during/after the solve, and F represents the final result (e.g. 2 + 17.65 + 2 = 21.65). If X and/or Y is 0, the 0 terms are omitted (e.g. 17.65 + 2 = 19.65). - - A7c) The competitor must check the recorded result, and sign (or initial) the score sheet to acknowledge that the result is correct, complete, properly formatted, and clearly readable. This finishes the attempt. + - A7c) The competitor must check the recorded result, and sign (or initial) the score sheet to acknowledge that the result is correct, complete, properly formatted, and clearly readable. This finishes the attempt (superseded by [Regulation Y7e1](regulations:regulation:Y7e). - A7c1) If the competitor or the judge refuses to accept and sign the score sheet, the WCA Delegate must resolve the dispute. - A7c2) If the competitor signs (or otherwise marks) an attempt before they have begun it, they forfeit the attempt and the result will be considered DNS. - A7c3) If the competitor signs (or otherwise marks) an attempt after starting the attempt but before the judge has finished recording the result, the attempt will be considered unfinished (DNF). @@ -428,11 +429,11 @@ Note: Because Article and Regulation numbers are not reassigned when Regulations ## Article B: Blindfolded Solving -- B1) Standard speed solving procedures are followed, as described in [Article A](regulations:article:A) (Speed Solving). Additional regulations that supersede the corresponding procedures in [Article A](regulations:article:A) are described below. +- B1) Standard speed solving procedures are followed, as described in [Article A](regulations:article:A) (Speed Solving). Additional regulations that supersede the corresponding procedures in [Article A](regulations:article:A) are described below (partially superseded by [Regulation Y7](regulations:regulation:Y7). - B1a) There is no inspection period. - B1b) The competitor supplies their own blindfold. - B2) Starting the attempt: - - B2a) The judge resets the timer(s) as in [Regulation A3b](regulations:regulation:A3b) and indicates that they are ready for the competitor to start the attempt (e.g. placing the puzzle cover in front of the competitor, saying "READY", giving a thumbs-up signal). The competitor must start the attempt within one minute, else the competitor forfeits the attempt (DNS), at the discretion of the judge. + - B2a) The judge resets the timer(s) as in [Regulation A3b](regulations:regulation:A3b) and indicates that they are ready for the competitor to start the attempt (e.g. placing the puzzle cover in front of the competitor, saying "READY", giving a thumbs-up signal). The competitor must start the attempt within one minute, else the competitor forfeits the attempt (DNS), at the discretion of the judge (partially superseded by [Regulation Y7d1](regulations:regulation:Y7d1). - B2b) The competitor uses their fingers to touch the elevated sensor surfaces of the timer. The competitor's palms must be facing down, and located on the side of the timer that is closer to them. Penalty: time penalty (+2 seconds). - B2c) The competitor must have no physical contact with the puzzle before the start of the attempt. Penalty: time penalty (+2 seconds). - B2d) The competitor starts the attempt by removing their hands from the timer, thus starting the timer. (This also starts the solve.) @@ -506,7 +507,7 @@ Note: Because Article and Regulation numbers are not reassigned when Regulations ## Article H: Multi-Blind Solving -- H1) Standard blindfolded solving procedures are followed, as described in [Article B](regulations:article:B) (Blindfolded Solving). Additional regulations that supersede the corresponding procedures in [Article B](regulations:article:B) are described below. +- H1) Standard blindfolded solving procedures are followed, as described in [Article B](regulations:article:B) (Blindfolded Solving). Additional regulations that supersede the corresponding procedures in [Article B](regulations:article:B) are described below (partially superseded by [Regulation Y7](regulations:regulation:Y7). - H1a) Before an attempt, the competitor must submit to the organization team the number of puzzles (at least 2) they wish to attempt. - H1a1) A competitor is not permitted to change the number of puzzles after submitting their number to the organization team. - H1a2) A competitor may request to keep their submission private until all competitors have submitted their numbers. Once all competitors have reported their numbers, the information becomes public (e.g. a competitor may ask for the numbers of any other competitors before starting their attempt). @@ -514,3 +515,33 @@ Note: Because Article and Regulation numbers are not reassigned when Regulations - H1b) If a competitor is attempting fewer than 6 puzzles, they are allotted a time limit of 10 minutes times the number of puzzles in the attempt, else the time limit is 60 minutes. - H1b1) The competitor may signal the end of the solve at any time. If and when the time limit is reached, the judge stops the attempt and the attempt is then scored; the time limit for the attempt counts as the original recorded time. - H1d) Time penalties for the puzzles of the attempt are cumulative. + + +## Article Y: Temporary Regulations + +- Y1) Additional regulations that supersede all other regulations are described below. These regulations are meant to complement the [Competition Safety Policy](https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/documents/policies/external/Competition%20Safety.pdf). +- Y2) Definitions: + - Y2a) Attendee: Any person who attends a WCA Competition, including competitors, officials and guests. + - Y2b) Fixed seating: A competition method in which a competitor does all of their attempts a round at the same solving station. +- Y3) Besides what is required in Regulation 2a, if deemed necessary by the WCA Delegate and announced clearly before the competition, an attendee may be required to meet one or more of the following requirements: + - Y3a) Wear a face mask inside the competition venue. + - Y3b) Not to have come in contact with a person with COVID-19 for at least 14 days before the competition. + - Y3c) Not to have COVID-19 nor to feel COVID-19 symptoms (as determined by the [World Health Organization](https://www.who.int/)) for at least 14 days before the competition. +- Y4) All competitors and officials should bring their own pen to the competition. +- Y5) Judges may bring their own stopwatch for timing inspection, which should be checked by the WCA Delegate. +- Y6) Environment: + - Y6a) If deemed necessary by the WCA Delegate, the competition area must not have a Competitors Area. + - Y6b) Competitors may bring their own cover to place over the competition supplied mat or timer provided the function of the equipment is not affected. + - Y6c) Competitors should refrain from touching the surface of the solving station when they are not in the process of an official attempt. +- Y7) Competing procedures that supersede Article A, B, and H are described below. These procedures do not apply to Article E, Fewest Moves Solving. + - Y7a) Competitions should use fixed seating (see Regulation Y2b). + - Y7b) The judge should avoid touching the puzzle at all times. Exception: for Clock, the judge should pick up the puzzle to verify both faces are solved. + - Y7c) Scrambling: + - Y7c1) When called for a round, after disinfecting their puzzles, the competitor submits the puzzle, in its solved state, to the scrambler. The competitor then waits in their assigned solving station. + - Y7d) Inspection: + - Y7d1) The competitor prepares the timer by turning it on and resetting if necessary. The judge should avoid touching the timer at all times. + - Y7e) Recording results: + - Y7e1) The judge records the result on a score sheet. Without touching the score sheet, the competitor must visually check the recorded result, and tell their judge that the result is correct to acknowledge that the result is correct, complete, properly formatted, and clearly readable. After this, the judge must sign the score sheet to acknowledge that the competitor has agreed with the recorded result and that the result is correct, complete, properly formatted, and clearly readable. This finishes the attempt. + - Y7e2) If the competitor or the judge refuses to accept and verbally approve or sign, respectively, the score sheet, the WCA Delegate must resolve the dispute. + - Y7e3) The competitor should not tell their judge the result is correct before the judge has recorded the attempt. The competitor is ultimately responsible for ensuring that the judge has signed an attempt after they have verbally approved it. If an attempt is found to be missing the judge’s signature after the judge delivered the score sheet to the score taker (see Regulation A7f), it will be considered unfinished (DNF). + - Y7f) After finishing the attempt, if there are more attempts to be done, the competitor must place the puzzle inside the cover. From 8c2c9554dff154f8d3b1cc229790d643f26ff31c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Pedro Miranda Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2020 12:32:44 -0300 Subject: [PATCH 2/7] Adjusts the amendment based on WCA Staff feedback This commit adjusts the proposed amendment to the Regulation based on feedback of the WCA Staff after internal review. Main changes include: - Addition of Regulation Y3d - the possibilty of the enforcement by the Delegate of other reasonable safety measures: - Removal of Y6b; - Modification of Y7d1 - assigning judges the obligation to remind competitors to turn the timer on and to reset it if necessary; and - Modification of Y7e1 - no longer the competitor must visually approve the result recorded by the judge. Now, the signing procedure is simmilar to standard one, with the addition that the competitors must sign using their own pen and without touching the score sheet. --- wca-regulations.md | 22 ++++++++++------------ 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 12 deletions(-) diff --git a/wca-regulations.md b/wca-regulations.md index d48901cd..f0d4774f 100644 --- a/wca-regulations.md +++ b/wca-regulations.md @@ -418,7 +418,7 @@ Note: Because Article and Regulation numbers are not reassigned when Regulations - A7a3) If the result is DNF, the judge calls "DNF". - A7b) The judge records the result on a score sheet and signs next to the result to acknowledge that the result is correct, complete, properly formatted, and clearly readable. - A7b1) If penalties are assigned, the judge records the original recorded time displayed on the timer, along with any penalties. The format should be "X + T + Y = F", where X represents the sum of time penalties before/starting the solve, T represents the time displayed on the timer (the "original recorded time"), Y represents a sum of time penalties during/after the solve, and F represents the final result (e.g. 2 + 17.65 + 2 = 21.65). If X and/or Y is 0, the 0 terms are omitted (e.g. 17.65 + 2 = 19.65). - - A7c) The competitor must check the recorded result, and sign (or initial) the score sheet to acknowledge that the result is correct, complete, properly formatted, and clearly readable. This finishes the attempt (superseded by [Regulation Y7e1](regulations:regulation:Y7e). + - A7c) The competitor must check the recorded result, and sign (or initial) the score sheet to acknowledge that the result is correct, complete, properly formatted, and clearly readable. This finishes the attempt (partially superseded by [Regulation Y7e1](regulations:regulation:Y7e)). - A7c1) If the competitor or the judge refuses to accept and sign the score sheet, the WCA Delegate must resolve the dispute. - A7c2) If the competitor signs (or otherwise marks) an attempt before they have begun it, they forfeit the attempt and the result will be considered DNS. - A7c3) If the competitor signs (or otherwise marks) an attempt after starting the attempt but before the judge has finished recording the result, the attempt will be considered unfinished (DNF). @@ -522,26 +522,24 @@ Note: Because Article and Regulation numbers are not reassigned when Regulations - Y1) Additional regulations that supersede all other regulations are described below. These regulations are meant to complement the [Competition Safety Policy](https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/documents/policies/external/Competition%20Safety.pdf). - Y2) Definitions: - Y2a) Attendee: Any person who attends a WCA Competition, including competitors, officials and guests. - - Y2b) Fixed seating: A competition method in which a competitor does all of their attempts a round at the same solving station. -- Y3) Besides what is required in Regulation 2a, if deemed necessary by the WCA Delegate and announced clearly before the competition, an attendee may be required to meet one or more of the following requirements: + - Y2b) Fixed seating: A competition method in which a competitor does all of their attempts in a round at the same solving station. +- Y3) Besides what is required in [Regulation 2a](regulations:regulation:2a), if deemed necessary by the WCA Delegate and announced clearly before the competition, an attendee may be required to meet one or more of the following requirements: - Y3a) Wear a face mask inside the competition venue. - Y3b) Not to have come in contact with a person with COVID-19 for at least 14 days before the competition. - Y3c) Not to have COVID-19 nor to feel COVID-19 symptoms (as determined by the [World Health Organization](https://www.who.int/)) for at least 14 days before the competition. + - Y3d) Comply with other reasonable safety measures sanctioned by the World Health Organization or by local governments. - Y4) All competitors and officials should bring their own pen to the competition. - Y5) Judges may bring their own stopwatch for timing inspection, which should be checked by the WCA Delegate. - Y6) Environment: - Y6a) If deemed necessary by the WCA Delegate, the competition area must not have a Competitors Area. - - Y6b) Competitors may bring their own cover to place over the competition supplied mat or timer provided the function of the equipment is not affected. - - Y6c) Competitors should refrain from touching the surface of the solving station when they are not in the process of an official attempt. -- Y7) Competing procedures that supersede Article A, B, and H are described below. These procedures do not apply to Article E, Fewest Moves Solving. - - Y7a) Competitions should use fixed seating (see Regulation Y2b). + - Y6b) Competitors should refrain from touching the surface of the solving station when they are not in the process of an official attempt. +- Y7) Competing procedures that supersede [Article A](regulations:article:A), [B](regulations:article:B), and [H](regulations:article:H) are described below. These procedures do not apply to [Article E](regulations:article:E), Fewest Moves Solving. + - Y7a) Competitions should use fixed seating (see [Regulation Y2b](regulations:regulation:Y2b)). - Y7b) The judge should avoid touching the puzzle at all times. Exception: for Clock, the judge should pick up the puzzle to verify both faces are solved. - Y7c) Scrambling: - - Y7c1) When called for a round, after disinfecting their puzzles, the competitor submits the puzzle, in its solved state, to the scrambler. The competitor then waits in their assigned solving station. + - Y7c1) When called for a round, after disinfecting their puzzles, the competitor submits the puzzle, in its solved state, to the scrambler. The competitor then waits at their assigned solving station. - Y7d) Inspection: - - Y7d1) The competitor prepares the timer by turning it on and resetting if necessary. The judge should avoid touching the timer at all times. + - Y7d1) The judge asks the competitor to prepare the timer by turning it on and resetting if necessary. The competitor then turns the timer on and resets it if necessary. The judge should avoid touching the timer at all times. - Y7e) Recording results: - - Y7e1) The judge records the result on a score sheet. Without touching the score sheet, the competitor must visually check the recorded result, and tell their judge that the result is correct to acknowledge that the result is correct, complete, properly formatted, and clearly readable. After this, the judge must sign the score sheet to acknowledge that the competitor has agreed with the recorded result and that the result is correct, complete, properly formatted, and clearly readable. This finishes the attempt. - - Y7e2) If the competitor or the judge refuses to accept and verbally approve or sign, respectively, the score sheet, the WCA Delegate must resolve the dispute. - - Y7e3) The competitor should not tell their judge the result is correct before the judge has recorded the attempt. The competitor is ultimately responsible for ensuring that the judge has signed an attempt after they have verbally approved it. If an attempt is found to be missing the judge’s signature after the judge delivered the score sheet to the score taker (see Regulation A7f), it will be considered unfinished (DNF). + - Y7e1) The competitor must check the recorded result, and sign (or initial) the score sheet, without touching it, with his own pen to acknowledge that the result is correct, complete, properly formatted, and clearly readable. This finishes the attempt. - Y7f) After finishing the attempt, if there are more attempts to be done, the competitor must place the puzzle inside the cover. From 25bd65cb306e1b13d9c7854f979adaa9f0a95b4a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Pedro Miranda Date: Sat, 18 Jul 2020 21:09:51 -0300 Subject: [PATCH 3/7] Fixes mistakes in the amendment for the final version --- wca-regulations.md | 12 ++++++------ 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/wca-regulations.md b/wca-regulations.md index f0d4774f..630ed962 100644 --- a/wca-regulations.md +++ b/wca-regulations.md @@ -373,7 +373,7 @@ Note: Because Article and Regulation numbers are not reassigned when Regulations - A3) Inspection: - A3a) The competitor may inspect the puzzle at the start of each attempt. - A3a1) The competitor is allotted a maximum of 15 seconds to inspect the puzzle and start the solve. - - A3b) The judge prepares the timer by turning it on and resetting if necessary. Separately, the judge also prepares a stopwatch for timing inspection (partially superseded by [Regulation Y7d1](regulations:regulation:Y7d1). + - A3b) The judge prepares the timer by turning it on and resetting if necessary. Separately, the judge also prepares a stopwatch for timing inspection (partially superseded by [Regulation Y7d1](regulations:regulation:Y7d1)). - A3b1) When the judge believes the competitor is ready, the judge asks "READY?". The competitor must be ready to start the attempt within one minute from the moment they are asked, or else the competitor forfeits the attempt (DNS), at the discretion of the judge. - A3b2) The competitor starts the attempt by confirming that they are ready, and the judge uncovers the puzzle and starts timing the inspection. - A3c) The competitor may pick up the puzzle during inspection. @@ -429,11 +429,11 @@ Note: Because Article and Regulation numbers are not reassigned when Regulations ## Article B: Blindfolded Solving -- B1) Standard speed solving procedures are followed, as described in [Article A](regulations:article:A) (Speed Solving). Additional regulations that supersede the corresponding procedures in [Article A](regulations:article:A) are described below (partially superseded by [Regulation Y7](regulations:regulation:Y7). +- B1) Standard speed solving procedures are followed, as described in [Article A](regulations:article:A) (Speed Solving). Additional regulations that supersede the corresponding procedures in [Article A](regulations:article:A) are described below (partially superseded by [Regulation Y7](regulations:regulation:Y7)). - B1a) There is no inspection period. - B1b) The competitor supplies their own blindfold. - B2) Starting the attempt: - - B2a) The judge resets the timer(s) as in [Regulation A3b](regulations:regulation:A3b) and indicates that they are ready for the competitor to start the attempt (e.g. placing the puzzle cover in front of the competitor, saying "READY", giving a thumbs-up signal). The competitor must start the attempt within one minute, else the competitor forfeits the attempt (DNS), at the discretion of the judge (partially superseded by [Regulation Y7d1](regulations:regulation:Y7d1). + - B2a) The judge resets the timer(s) as in [Regulation A3b](regulations:regulation:A3b) and indicates that they are ready for the competitor to start the attempt (e.g. placing the puzzle cover in front of the competitor, saying "READY", giving a thumbs-up signal). The competitor must start the attempt within one minute, else the competitor forfeits the attempt (DNS), at the discretion of the judge (partially superseded by [Regulation Y7d1](regulations:regulation:Y7d1)). - B2b) The competitor uses their fingers to touch the elevated sensor surfaces of the timer. The competitor's palms must be facing down, and located on the side of the timer that is closer to them. Penalty: time penalty (+2 seconds). - B2c) The competitor must have no physical contact with the puzzle before the start of the attempt. Penalty: time penalty (+2 seconds). - B2d) The competitor starts the attempt by removing their hands from the timer, thus starting the timer. (This also starts the solve.) @@ -507,7 +507,7 @@ Note: Because Article and Regulation numbers are not reassigned when Regulations ## Article H: Multi-Blind Solving -- H1) Standard blindfolded solving procedures are followed, as described in [Article B](regulations:article:B) (Blindfolded Solving). Additional regulations that supersede the corresponding procedures in [Article B](regulations:article:B) are described below (partially superseded by [Regulation Y7](regulations:regulation:Y7). +- H1) Standard blindfolded solving procedures are followed, as described in [Article B](regulations:article:B) (Blindfolded Solving). Additional regulations that supersede the corresponding procedures in [Article B](regulations:article:B) are described below (partially superseded by [Regulation Y7](regulations:regulation:Y7)). - H1a) Before an attempt, the competitor must submit to the organization team the number of puzzles (at least 2) they wish to attempt. - H1a1) A competitor is not permitted to change the number of puzzles after submitting their number to the organization team. - H1a2) A competitor may request to keep their submission private until all competitors have submitted their numbers. Once all competitors have reported their numbers, the information becomes public (e.g. a competitor may ask for the numbers of any other competitors before starting their attempt). @@ -529,7 +529,7 @@ Note: Because Article and Regulation numbers are not reassigned when Regulations - Y3c) Not to have COVID-19 nor to feel COVID-19 symptoms (as determined by the [World Health Organization](https://www.who.int/)) for at least 14 days before the competition. - Y3d) Comply with other reasonable safety measures sanctioned by the World Health Organization or by local governments. - Y4) All competitors and officials should bring their own pen to the competition. -- Y5) Judges may bring their own stopwatch for timing inspection, which should be checked by the WCA Delegate. +- Y5) Judges may bring their own stopwatch or phone for timing inspection, which should be checked by the WCA Delegate. - Y6) Environment: - Y6a) If deemed necessary by the WCA Delegate, the competition area must not have a Competitors Area. - Y6b) Competitors should refrain from touching the surface of the solving station when they are not in the process of an official attempt. @@ -541,5 +541,5 @@ Note: Because Article and Regulation numbers are not reassigned when Regulations - Y7d) Inspection: - Y7d1) The judge asks the competitor to prepare the timer by turning it on and resetting if necessary. The competitor then turns the timer on and resets it if necessary. The judge should avoid touching the timer at all times. - Y7e) Recording results: - - Y7e1) The competitor must check the recorded result, and sign (or initial) the score sheet, without touching it, with his own pen to acknowledge that the result is correct, complete, properly formatted, and clearly readable. This finishes the attempt. + - Y7e1) The competitor must check the recorded result, and sign (or initial) the score sheet, without touching it, with their own pen to acknowledge that the result is correct, complete, properly formatted, and clearly readable. This finishes the attempt. - Y7f) After finishing the attempt, if there are more attempts to be done, the competitor must place the puzzle inside the cover. From 4b97882608d6ce7f9cfc906f3f81fffac58caf51 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Pedro Miranda Date: Sun, 19 Jul 2020 13:30:36 -0300 Subject: [PATCH 4/7] Fixes version dates The WRC decided it would be best for this amendment to go into effect starting August 1st, 2020. --- wca-guidelines.md | 2 +- wca-regulations.md | 2 +- 2 files changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/wca-guidelines.md b/wca-guidelines.md index a493c7f3..80efa7a3 100644 --- a/wca-guidelines.md +++ b/wca-guidelines.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # WCA Guidelines -Version: January 1, 2020 +Version: August 1, 2020 ## Notes diff --git a/wca-regulations.md b/wca-regulations.md index 630ed962..2eec87fd 100644 --- a/wca-regulations.md +++ b/wca-regulations.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # WCA Regulations -Version: July 20, 2020 +Version: August 1, 2020 ## Notes From 5dd18994a108cc219171bffa7d716a41f60b55d3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Pedro Miranda Date: Mon, 20 Jul 2020 04:27:13 -0300 Subject: [PATCH 5/7] Ajdust Regulation Y7e1 after Board decision The WCA Board thought it was best to keep the competitor not touching the score sheet as a "should", to avoid any confusion or incidents. --- wca-regulations.md | 3 ++- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/wca-regulations.md b/wca-regulations.md index 2eec87fd..612f6e4a 100644 --- a/wca-regulations.md +++ b/wca-regulations.md @@ -541,5 +541,6 @@ Note: Because Article and Regulation numbers are not reassigned when Regulations - Y7d) Inspection: - Y7d1) The judge asks the competitor to prepare the timer by turning it on and resetting if necessary. The competitor then turns the timer on and resets it if necessary. The judge should avoid touching the timer at all times. - Y7e) Recording results: - - Y7e1) The competitor must check the recorded result, and sign (or initial) the score sheet, without touching it, with their own pen to acknowledge that the result is correct, complete, properly formatted, and clearly readable. This finishes the attempt. + - Y7e1) The competitor must check the recorded result, and sign (or initial) the score sheet with their own pen to acknowledge that the result is correct, complete, properly formatted, and clearly readable. This finishes the attempt. + - Y7e1a) The competitor should not touch the score sheet. - Y7f) After finishing the attempt, if there are more attempts to be done, the competitor must place the puzzle inside the cover. From 0abedf70acefe309ead48d4de010f32171ad14ee Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Pedro Miranda Date: Mon, 20 Jul 2020 04:36:22 -0300 Subject: [PATCH 6/7] Fixes mistakes found by Travis CI --- wca-regulations.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/wca-regulations.md b/wca-regulations.md index 612f6e4a..8759324e 100644 --- a/wca-regulations.md +++ b/wca-regulations.md @@ -532,13 +532,13 @@ Note: Because Article and Regulation numbers are not reassigned when Regulations - Y5) Judges may bring their own stopwatch or phone for timing inspection, which should be checked by the WCA Delegate. - Y6) Environment: - Y6a) If deemed necessary by the WCA Delegate, the competition area must not have a Competitors Area. - - Y6b) Competitors should refrain from touching the surface of the solving station when they are not in the process of an official attempt. + - Y6b) Competitors should refrain from touching the surface of the solving station when they are not in the process of an official attempt. - Y7) Competing procedures that supersede [Article A](regulations:article:A), [B](regulations:article:B), and [H](regulations:article:H) are described below. These procedures do not apply to [Article E](regulations:article:E), Fewest Moves Solving. - Y7a) Competitions should use fixed seating (see [Regulation Y2b](regulations:regulation:Y2b)). - Y7b) The judge should avoid touching the puzzle at all times. Exception: for Clock, the judge should pick up the puzzle to verify both faces are solved. - Y7c) Scrambling: - Y7c1) When called for a round, after disinfecting their puzzles, the competitor submits the puzzle, in its solved state, to the scrambler. The competitor then waits at their assigned solving station. - - Y7d) Inspection: + - Y7d) Inspection: - Y7d1) The judge asks the competitor to prepare the timer by turning it on and resetting if necessary. The competitor then turns the timer on and resets it if necessary. The judge should avoid touching the timer at all times. - Y7e) Recording results: - Y7e1) The competitor must check the recorded result, and sign (or initial) the score sheet with their own pen to acknowledge that the result is correct, complete, properly formatted, and clearly readable. This finishes the attempt. From b28d659f125f365cd15148a795636ef0d0322af5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?UTF-8?q?Iv=C3=A1n=20Brigidano=20P=C3=A9rez?= Date: Mon, 20 Jul 2020 15:18:58 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 7/7] Turn Regulation Y7e1a into Y7e2 --- wca-regulations.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/wca-regulations.md b/wca-regulations.md index 8759324e..000602fe 100644 --- a/wca-regulations.md +++ b/wca-regulations.md @@ -542,5 +542,5 @@ Note: Because Article and Regulation numbers are not reassigned when Regulations - Y7d1) The judge asks the competitor to prepare the timer by turning it on and resetting if necessary. The competitor then turns the timer on and resets it if necessary. The judge should avoid touching the timer at all times. - Y7e) Recording results: - Y7e1) The competitor must check the recorded result, and sign (or initial) the score sheet with their own pen to acknowledge that the result is correct, complete, properly formatted, and clearly readable. This finishes the attempt. - - Y7e1a) The competitor should not touch the score sheet. + - Y7e2) The competitor should not touch the score sheet. - Y7f) After finishing the attempt, if there are more attempts to be done, the competitor must place the puzzle inside the cover.