The World Cube Association ( is also known as WCA) is an organization that regulates and holds Rubik's Cube competitions. It was founded by Ron van Bruchem of the Netherlands and Tyson Mao of the United States. The goal of the World Cube Association is to have "more competitions in more countries with more people and more fun, under fair conditions".
Its current board members are:
| Member | Country |
|---|---|
| Ron van Bruchem | Netherlands |
| Tyson Mao | United States |
| Sébastien Auroux | Germany |
| Tim Reynolds | United States |
Its former board members are:
| Member | Country |
|---|---|
| Masayuki Akimoto | Japan |
| Gilles Roux | France |
As well as these board members, the World Cube Association also assigns delegates who can organize an official competition. The presence of a delegate is required in order to make the competition official. As of early October, 2011, over 15000 people around the world have attended WCA events.
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