Canning Clocks and Cubes 2025

Jonathan Charlesworth delivered the definitive performance of the day by capturing three titles across the schedule, anchored by a blistering 1.95-second winning average in the 2x2x2 Cube final. Beyond the rapid times at Canning Town Hall, Canning Clocks and Cubes 2025 offered a vibrant showcase of community connection in Perth, Western Australia, Australia. Staged on July 27, 2025, the single-day gathering brought together a tight-knit field of 32 competitors to contest 10 rounds across six different puzzle categories. Between rounds, participants shared solve breakdowns, tested each other on side events, and shared tips that define the regional speedcubing circuit.

While enthusiasts often track 3x3 results as the traditional benchmark, this specific WCA competition prioritized variety, featuring large NxN puzzles and the precision of the mechanical Clock. The warm social dynamic in the venue set the tone, as seasoned speed cubing entrants stood alongside newcomers to compare turning styles and solve techniques. In a lineup that ranged from pocket puzzles to heavy seven-layer cubes, the shared enthusiasm across age groups and experience levels was evident throughout the venue.

Charlesworth dominated the multi-layered challenges, claiming victory in the 4x4x4 Cube with a 32.18 average and an event-best single solve of 27.96 seconds. He held off runner-up Joshua Hounslow, who recorded a 33.62 average, while Zak Kenny finished closely in third with a 33.67 mark. Charlesworth then secured his third victory of the weekend in the 7x7x7 Cube, posting a winning average of 2:57.74 and a single of 2:45.26 to lead Alevio Efendi, who placed second in 2:58.33, and Eshiel Benzion Narayanan in third at 3:05.11.

The 5x5x5 Cube title went to Eshiel Benzion Narayanan, who claimed top honours with an average of 1:01.81 and a tournament-best single of 54.60 seconds, edging out Charlesworth who finished second in 1:02.25 and Hounslow who completed the podium at 1:05.50. In the 6x6x6 Cube, Singapore representative Peh Zander secured first place with an average of 1:59.79 and a single of 1:56.93. Charlesworth placed second with a 2:01.69 mark, narrowly beating Efendi who clocked 2:01.75 for third place.

Specialized puzzles provided plenty of excitement at Canning Clocks and Cubes 2025, particularly during the three rounds of Clock action. Veer Liu Dogra took top honours with a 4.22 average and an event-leading single of 2.83 seconds. Narayanan claimed the second spot on the podium with a 4.92 average, while Singapore competitor Jervis Yeo took third at 5.14. In the 2x2x2 Cube, Charlesworth took first ahead of Lachlan Stephens in second at 2.12 and Marco Campitelli in third at 2.25.

Away from the top steps of the podium, personal milestones highlighted the real progress taking place across the local scene. Lachlan Manson tackled all six events and produced a huge breakthrough on big cubes, cutting his 7x7x7 Cube personal best by 19.8 percent down to 5:19.85 alongside a 3:42.29 personal best in the 6x6x6 Cube. Guot Kuan made a notable leap in the 4x4x4 Cube, posting a personal best of 47.28 seconds that shaved 18.7 percent off his previous benchmark. Declan Sander also displayed significant progress across three puzzle types, lowering his 4x4x4 Cube best by 13.3 percent to 51.48 seconds, improving his 6x6x6 Cube time by 9.4 percent to 4:05.48, and trimming his 5x5x5 Cube mark by 6.8 percent down to 1:52.98.

First attempts and steady improvements continued throughout the afternoon. Eli Boonzaaier took part in their first WCA competition, recording a first official 2x2x2 Cube mark of 19.55 seconds across two entered events. Elio Campitelli logged a first ever attempt in Clock with a time of 25.52 seconds. Wei En Seet logged a first official attempt in the 4x4x4 Cube at 2:32.10 while also recording a Clock personal best of 9.88 seconds, an improvement of 4.7 percent. Elodie Smith entered all six events and secured a 5x5x5 Cube personal best of 1:18.39, dropping 13.2 percent from her prior record. Aaron Edwards also took on all six disciplines, achieving a personal best of 2:41.30 in the 6x6x6 Cube that was 9.8 percent faster, alongside a Clock best of 7.85 seconds.

The overall medal tally reflected the strong domestic showing, with Australian solvers claiming 16 podium places while Singapore secured two. From the complex geometry of big cubes to the nimble turns of the classic Rubik's Cube variants, the single-day event showed how shared dedication strengthens competitive skill.

By the conclusion of the finals, Canning Clocks and Cubes 2025 demonstrated the strong community culture supporting the region. The mutual support between heats and finals ensured every participant found value in their solves as the local cubing competition calendar looks ahead toward the next season of Western Australian meets.