Maximize Your Score: A Smart Guide to JCA's Registration & Fee System
You’ve practiced your algorithms, shaved seconds off your personal best, and you’re ready to register for your next JCA competition. As you navigate the registration page, you’ll notice that the system is designed to be as smart and efficient as your solving.
Maximize Your Score: A Smart Guide to JCA's Registration & Fee System
You’ve practiced your algorithms, shaved seconds off your personal best, and you’re ready to register for your next JCA competition. As you navigate the registration page, you’ll notice that the system is designed to be as smart and efficient as your solving. Understanding the logic behind event selection and fees isn’t just about completing a form—it’s about maximizing your experience and potentially saving money. Let’s break down how it all works, so you can register with confidence.
The Foundation: Age-Based Event Logic
The JCA registration system automatically tailors the event list based on the competitor’s age, calculated as of a fixed date (like November 1st, 2025). This ensures a fair and age-appropriate experience for everyone.
Under 7 Years Old: No mandatory events. Your child can explore any of the available optional events at their own pace, completely pressure-free.
Under 18 Years Old: The system will automatically include the mandatory 3x3x3 event. Additionally, you will see the first four optional events: 2x2x2, Pyraminx, Mini Relay, and Mirror Blocks. This focused list prevents decision fatigue for our younger competitors.
18 and Above (Parents/Adults): The system is streamlined for you. You will only see the mandatory 3x3x3 event. This allows you to participate and get a taste of competition while keeping your focus where you want it.
Understanding the Fee Structure: Save Where You Can
The registration fee is a combination of the events you select, with opportunities for significant savings.
1. Event Fees & Early Bird Discounts:
Every event has a standard fee and a discounted “Early Bird” fee. The Early Bird rate is typically available for a limited time (e.g., the first 15 days after registration opens). This is your first and easiest way to save.
Pro Tip: Register as soon as possible after registrations open to lock in the lower Early Bird price for every event you select.
2. Multi-Event Discounts:
This is where strategy comes into play. The system automatically applies a discount based on the total number of paid events you select. This is on top of any Early Bird savings!
3 or more events: Get ₹100 off your total.
6 or more events: Get ₹150 off your total.
9 events: Get the maximum ₹250 off your total.
Putting It All Together: A Fee Calculation Example
Let’s see this in action for an “Under 18” cuber who registers early and chooses all four available optional events.
Mandatory 3×3 (Early Bird): ₹700
2×2 (Early Bird): ₹250
Pyraminx (Early Bird): ₹250
Mini Relay (Early Bird): ₹150
Mirror Blocks (Early Bird): ₹150
Subtotal: ₹1500
Multi-Event Discount (5 events): -₹100
Final Total: ₹1400
By registering early and participating in multiple events, this cuber saved money on each individual event and received an additional volume discount.
Final Pro-Tips for a Smooth Registration:
JCA Active Cubers: If you belong to this group, don’t forget to select it! The system will prompt you for your JCA ID, ensuring you’re correctly identified in the community.
Review Before Paying: The registration form includes a dynamic summary. Always double-check this to ensure your selected events and the calculated total look correct.
Plan Your Day: Your event selections determine your schedule. Choosing more events means a fuller, more exciting day, so come prepared with water, snacks, and patience!
Understanding the registration system is the first step to a successful competition. By leveraging early bird pricing and multi-event discounts, you can make the most of your budget and focus on what truly matters: the thrill of the solve. We look forward to having you compete!