Dear WCA Community,

The WCA is introducing a Lead Organizer (LO) Requirements Policy, to improve financial transparency, reduce legal risk, and support the long-term growth of competitive speedcubing. The model formalizes responsibility for WCA competitions, including the finances, venue, organization, and competition management.

Implementation will be phased, beginning with a pilot in regions ready to adopt the model. The pilot will help test processes and identify areas for improvement, with full implementation targeted for Q3 2027. The long-term goal is for every competition to have exactly one Lead Organizer.

Pilot Scope
The following areas, confirmed with Senior Delegates, will participate in the initial pilot:
• Canada
• Oceania
• United Kingdom
• United States

Competitions for the above areas must have an accredited Lead Organizer for any competitions announced on or after January 1, 2027.

Application Process
Any organization or individual that organizes WCA competitions may apply, as long as they meet the requirements for a Lead Organizer.
Lead Organizer Application – Organization
Lead Organizer Application – Individual

Applications for pilot areas must be received by December 11, 2026. We will continue to process new Lead Organizer applications after that date, but accredited Lead Organizers will become mandatory for pilot areas for all competitions announced on or after January 1, 2027.
Once an application has been submitted, applicants can expect a response within approximately three weeks.
Please direct any questions about potential eligibility to become a Lead Organizer to your WCA Delegate or Regional Organization.

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Dear WCA Community,

We are happy to announce that Duncan Hobbs will become the new Leader of the WCA Software Team (WST). Duncan was already a Senior Member on the team.

Duncan was selected by the WCA Board and approved in a vote, as described in Section 5 of our Motion about WCA Committees and Teams. This appointment is effective as of November 1, 2026.

We thank Gregor Billing, who will remain as a Senior Member of WST, for his substantial contributions to the WCA as WST Leader since 2021, and wish Duncan the best of luck in fulfilling his new duties.

Duncan was the only applicant. You can view his candidacy document here.

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Dear WCA Community,

The WCA Major Championship Team (WMCT) is pleased to be opening an Expression of Interest (EoI) period for the 2028 Continental Championships and 2029 World Championship, following the procedures defined in Motion 22.2025.1 – Major Championship Selection. We would like to receive EoIs for the following regions for 2028 Continental Championships:

• Africa
• Asia
• Europe
• North America
• Oceania
• South America

This EoI period will serve as an opportunity to discuss possibilities about future Continental and World Championships, and will allow the WMCT to have more information about the interest for these Championships. Organizations that intend to lodge a formal bid are strongly recommended to submit an EoI.

Organizing a WCA Championship of this scale takes a significant amount of time and effort, spanning pre-event preparation, the championship itself, and post-event tasks. It is imperative that the Championship organizers, as well as a substantial portion of the WCA Delegates in your country are committed to the preparation and the execution of this event. It is recommended to privately request the WMCT’s Guide for Major Championship Organizers before submitting an EoI.

To register your interest please send an email to championships@worldcubeassociation.org before December 20th, 2026, 23:59 UTC with the subject line of “EoI from to bid for Championship ”. This email should include at least:

• The Regional Organization or the registered entity that would be sending the application
• Outline of the main organizing team, listing roles and experience
• Location(s) of the championship
• Possible venue(s)

Please note that applications must be made by a WCA Regional Organization or by a registered entity if the host city is located in a region without a RO. Please include as much information as possible about the potential championship bid. The WMCT will open the formal bidding process in early 2027.

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Dear WCA Community,

The WCA Major Championships Team (WMCT) regrets to announce that the WCA Asian Championship 2026 will not take place.

After the update made in March, the WMCT and the WCA Board explored other possibilities for an alternative 2026 Asian Championship location. These conversations were ultimately unsuccessful, resulting in the unfortunate cancellation of the competition entirely.

We understand the disappointment that this announcement brings, and especially apologize to competitors living in Asia, who will not have a continental championship in their region in 2026.

Hosting a successful Asian Championship in 2028 is a top priority for the WMCT, and we are revising our processes to ensure the stability of our major championships moving forward. The WMCT would like to express our commitment to bringing a high-quality championship experience to our Asian speedcubing community in 2028 and beyond.

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Dear WCA Community,

We are happy to announce we have a new Senior Delegate, Sukesh Kumar, for Asia West & South.

Sukesh was selected by the WCA Board by voting among them, following Section 4 of our Motion about Senior Delegates.

We extend our support and best wishes to Sukesh in fulfilling his new responsibilities. His term as Senior Delegate starts on October 15, 2026.

Sukesh was among two applicants we had for the Senior Delegate for Asia West & South role. The candidacy documents can be found here.

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