Toys Club of Hong Kong present the WSSA Hong Kong Sport Stacking Tournament 2010
Yes that’s right the WSSA Hong Kong Sport Stacking Tournament 2010 is now open for entry.
Go to http://www.speedstacks.com.hk/tournaments/ right now to register.
See you at Hong Kong International School on Saturday June 5th 2010
WSSA RULE CHANGES
YOU NEED TO KNOW THESE RULES CHANGES RIGHT NOW!!
Stackers are getting so fast that judges often can’t see what their hands are doing. The result is that stackers are winning tournaments, only to have their runs scratched after video review, sometimes weeks later. These new changes allow judges to make confident decisions on the spot based on what they can realistically see. They also allow you the stacker the freedom to go faster without worrying about unintended scratches. It all adds up to a very exciting step forward for the world of Sport Stacking.
The WSSA Rules Committee identified three areas that need to be changed. Here they are:
Rule Change #1
Down stacking two stacks at the same time: 3-3-3, 3-6-3, Cycle
Two stacks may be down stacked at the same time. All stackers must use both hands to begin down stacking the first stack in any sequence before beginning to down stack the second stack, and must use both hands to begin down stacking the second stack before before beginning to down stack stack the third stack. The third stack may be down stacked with one hand.
(Note: The rule still applies that in the up stacking phase, a stacker’s hands cannot be on two stacks at the same time, nor can a stacker simultaneously “up stack” one stack while “down stacking” another.)
Rule Change #2
Hands on cups while stopping the timer: 3-3-3, 3-6-3, Cycle
A stacker’s hands may be in contact with the cups while stopping the Timer as long as the stacker does not hold (or appear to hold) any cups.
Rule Change #3
Turn and tap: Cycle
The “turn and tap” portion is no longer required. In the 1-10-1 phase of the Cycle stack, once a stacker has placed the single cups—one up, one down—on each side of the nested column of 10, and then up stacked those 10, the single cups may simply be “picked up” and used to down stack the 10 into a 3-6-3. (If a stacker does “turn and tap,” there will be no penalty.)
Click here to watch a video that explains these rule changes.
You can also check out the complete WSSA Sport Stacking Rule Book, which includes the most up-to-date sport stacking rules effective April 10, 2010. These new rules will be in effect at the 2010 WSSA World Sport Stacking Championships.
Chinese version of the rule changes can be found here
http://www.youtube.com/user/WrldSprtStackingAssn#p/a/u/0/Eqv6jDFDsfI
Success in Macau Sport Stacking Competition
It’s always encouraging to see effort pay off.
Our Hong Kong team training sessions have been tough at times with us working on decreasing times and although the stackers in Macau are new to Sport Stacking it was a great show nevertheless from the Hong Kong team.
Hong Kong Team results were as follows.
Cycle Stack
Jeanie 1st
Tracy 2nd
Jessica 3rd
363 Stack
Jessica 1st
Tracy 2nd
Jeanie 3rd
333 Stack
Tracy 1st
Well done girls and we’ll see you at the next training session on Thursday April 15th 2010.
MACAU SPORT STACKING TOURNAMENT UPDATE
It is official there will be a Macau Sport Stacking Tournament on Saturday March 13th 2010.
Contact Jennifer from Speed Stacks Macau at info@macauspeedstacks.com or call on +853 6206 1852
You can also get mofe information at their facebook site at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=293479223364
Get stacking and go and do your best and have a fun day out in Macau
RESULTS- RESULTS- RESULTS for the WSSA HONG KONG SPORT STACKING TOURNAMENT 2009 RESULTS
Please browse the results below and check for you times.
WSSA Hong Kong Sport Stacking Tournament 2009
WOW what a spectacular weekend we all had
Steven, Brian and Andrew showcased their skills which was just unreal to watch on both days.
Our 56 Stackers had an awesome time on both days with many personal bests being set.
The 3 Purugganan brothers wandered and mingled with the stackers which was fabulous to see. The local stackers loved getting to know them and taking photos and having their Speed Stack products signed by them.
We wish the Purugganan family all the best in the Philippines where they headed on Monday and hope to bring the pending Hong Kong Team to meet them once more at the World Championships in April 2010.
Our thanks go to New Town Plaza III for hosting the event and Wasabic Creations for marketing and running the event. They did an awesome job.
FULL RESULTS OF THE EVENT WILL BE POSTED SOON
Steven Purugganan’s Birthday Bash in Kong Kong
We hosted Steven Purugganan, his brothers Brian and Andrew and their parents Dan and Vikki for a 2 hour birthday party partty. We invited local stackers who have been demonstration their skills across Hong Kong to the local media over the past few weeks.
It was an exciting time for everyone as they prepared to meet the most famous Sport Stacking family in the World.
There was great food, stacking demonstrations from everyone and lots of chatter about this weekend’s tournament. Steven received a pair of very flashy White Air Jordan trainers and cards for his twelve birthday.
We found out that Andrew not only stacks well but it an accomplished 5 k runner and Ultimate Frisbee player.
The boys had been at Ocean Park for the day and loved the rides and the Panda’s.
Steven loves the Dim Sum and Brian loved the Vertical Drop ride.
Dan and Vicki were here 20 years ago for their Honey Moon and of course mentioned they saw a huge change in the city but were very happy to be back again.
So it sounds like the whole family are having a wonderful time.
They’ll be at the WSSA Hong Kong Sport Stacking Tournament 2009 in New Town Plaza this weekend and so head on down and check out the speed of the boys Sport Stacking. You’ll never see anything like it.
WSSA Hong Kong Sport Stacking Tournament 2009
Well it’s all looking like it will be a fabulous weekend of Sport Stacking at New Town Plaza.
We have 56 entrants and 5 different age groups.
Our youngest stacker is 4 who will be doing the Cycle as well as the 3-6-3 and 3-3-3.
Our oldest stacker will be in their 50s.
It just goes to show that Sport Stacking really is for everyone.
We very much look forward to seeing you at Phase III of New Town Plaza at 1pm Saturday Augsut 1st and Sunday August 2nd.
WSSA Hong Kong Sport Stacking Tournament 2009 update
Steven Purugganan and his family touched down in Hong Kong yesterday. Today they’ll be resting and enjoying the joys and wonders that only Hong Kong can offer. We wish them all the best for their visit and at the tournament this weekend at New Town Plaza III.
Steven will be with the media throughout the week. Don’t forget to check out RTHK this Friday 31st August at 1.30pm when Steven will be giving a live interview along with the Hong Kong WSSA Representative.
The tournament information is now up on the website under Tournament News. Go there now and read what you need to do and know for the weekend.
Keep practicing and check out the new Pro Series which are in the store right now!! They are the fastest Speedstack cups so far!!!
Tournament Information
沙田新城市廣場 X WSSA 速疊杯香港錦標賽2009
速疊杯神童速破世界紀錄 極速疊杯大比拼
今個暑假，沙田新城市廣場三期將舉辦全港首屆「沙田新城市廣場x WSSA 速疊杯香港錦標賽2009」，主辦單位更邀請到速疊杯世界紀錄保持者、年僅12歲的史提芬．普勒嘉能(Steven Purugganan)首次來港獻技，並會挑戰打破自己所創的世界紀錄。
全港首界「沙田新城市廣場x WSSA 速疊杯香港錦標賽2009」時間表
1. 速疊杯體驗工作坊
日期：2009年7月18、19、25、26日 (7月第三及第四個星期六、日)
時間：下午2時至4時
地點： 沙田新城市廣場三期一樓天幕長廊
內容：1. 速疊杯專人試範
2. 即場試玩速疊杯
2. 「沙田新城市廣場x WSSA 速疊杯香港錦標賽2009」初賽
日期：2009年8月1日 (星期六)
時間：下午2時至4時
地點：沙田新城市廣場三期一樓天幕長廊
內容：1. 舉行速疊杯分組3-3-3賽及3-6-3賽初賽
3. 「沙田新城市廣場x WSSA 速疊杯香港錦標賽2009」決賽 暨 速疊杯神童速破世界紀錄
日期：2009年8月2日 (星期日)
時間：下午2時至3時
地點：沙田新城市廣場三期一樓天幕長廊
內容：1. 舉行速疊杯循環賽初賽
2. 舉行速疊杯分組3-3-3賽、3-6-3賽、循環賽決賽
3. 速疊杯神童兼世界紀錄保持者史提芬．普勒嘉能(Steven Purugganan)速破世界紀錄
4. 極速疊杯大挑戰
日期：2009年7月18、19、25、26日及8月1、2日
時間：下午2時至4時
地點：沙田新城市廣場三期一樓天幕長廊
內容：1. 三人3-3-3疊杯挑戰，三人以組合形式鬥快疊3-3-3賽，累積最高分數的組合，獲精美禮品
獎品
大會設有冠亞季三個獎項，優勝者可分別獲贈獎座及商場現金券。
比賽參加辦法及資格
1. 參加者年齡不限
2. 需對速疊杯的玩法有基本知識
3. 請登上http://www.speedstacks.com.hk/tournaments/，填妥網上報名表格
4. 截止報名日期：2009年7月27日
