Keep Up Karrinyup 2025

When precision meets uncompromising time limits, a single slip can reshape an entire podium race. Joshua Hounslow delivered the weekend standout performance by conquering the 3x3x3 Cube with a winning average of 7.92 seconds after securing a best single of 7.03 seconds. The one-day gathering, Keep Up Karrinyup 2025, brought 56 competitors together on May 4, 2025, at the Stirling Community Centres - Karrinyup venue in Perth, Western Australia, Australia. Across five events and 11 rounds of intense Rubik's Cube action, the margin between victory and defeat remained razor thin throughout the day.

The demand for absolute consistency carried across all disciplines at the cubing competition. In formats where every single turn matters and any mistake carries severe consequences, competitors had to manage risk while pushing for top speed. Joshua Hounslow showed the required composure across multiple formats, adding a second title by winning the Pyraminx event with an average of 2.80 seconds. He set the tone early in the discipline with a dazzling best single of 1.48 seconds, holding off Tyler Williams and Jonathan Charlesworth who completed the podium with averages of 3.44 and 4.03 seconds.

Jonathan Charlesworth produced a formidable showing across multiple finals during Keep Up Karrinyup 2025. In the 4x4x4 Cube event, Charlesworth captured first place with an average of 31.31 seconds alongside the fastest single of the bracket at 28.07 seconds. He edged out Jaxon Foster, who took second place with an average of 31.60 seconds, while Zak Kenny claimed third place in 32.24 seconds. Charlesworth also earned runner-up honours in the main 3x3x3 Cube final with an average of 8.08 seconds, finishing just ahead of Aaron Espiritu who recorded an average of 8.33 seconds.

The technical challenges continued in the Square-1 competition, where Ethan Caalim secured victory with a fine average of 10.58 seconds and a top single of 8.80 seconds. Charlesworth followed closely behind to claim another podium spot with an average of 10.78 seconds, while Aaron Espiritu collected third place with a 14.13 average. In the 3x3x3 One-Handed event, Lachlan Stephens emerged victorious, putting together a winning average of 13.86 seconds and the fastest single of 12.02 seconds. Hounslow took second place with a 14.65 average, while Caalim claimed third on 14.74 seconds.

Beyond the trophy battles, the official WCA competition served as a stage for remarkable personal milestones. Caleb Chew achieved a massive leap forward by dropping his Square-1 personal best to 16.32 seconds, an improvement of 46 percent over his previous mark, on his way to an 11th place finish. Alex Baker tackled five events across the schedule, cutting 34.6 percent from his previous 4x4x4 Cube time to reach 1:04.62 while also making his first career attempts at Square-1 with 49.49 seconds and Pyraminx with 9.72 seconds. Sevastien Tecksingani took on five events and secured 9th place in 3x3x3 One-Handed with a personal best of 16.25 seconds, while also trimming 23.5 percent off his Square-1 best to reach 45.64 seconds.

Several other participants unlocked higher speeds across different puzzle categories during the tournament. Riley Johnson dropped 26.9 percent from his 4x4x4 Cube benchmark to log a personal best of 1:36.57. Mark Charlesworth lowered his Pyraminx record by 24.5 percent to 10.15 seconds in his 94th career tournament appearance. Alexander Maloney contested five events and set a Pyraminx personal best of 2.90 seconds to finish 10th. Jay Wadia also delivered in Pyraminx, cutting 26.4 percent to reach 2.06 seconds for an 8th place finish, while Eli Foot lowered his one-handed mark by 24.8 percent to 45.00 seconds.

The official 3x3 results from the Perth venue featured an extensive slate of personal records. Zak Kenny posted a quick single of 8.86 seconds and an average of 9.73 seconds, while Prince Teo recorded an 8.81 single and 12.52 average. Jaxon Foster registered an 8.31 single and 10.05 average, and Charlesworth locked in a 6.51 single alongside an 8.95 average. Aaron Edwards finished with an 11.80 single and 12.38 average, while Muhammad Ali recorded a 9.67 single and 11.40 average. Additional personal bests went to Sam Fort with 17.40, Theophile Caillot with 19.76, James Branchi with 20.77, and George Evans with 37.88 seconds.

The gathering concluded with Australian solvers sweeping all 15 available podium positions across the five scheduled disciplines. First-time participants made their presence felt as well, with George Evans, Yasmine Grobbelaar, Myles Carruthers, and Daniel Collins all completing their initial rounds on the speed cubing stage. The smooth operation across 11 rounds highlighted the competitive depth of the Western Australian speedcubing community. With another successful edition in the books, Keep Up Karrinyup 2025 demonstrated the immense skill required to thrive under the relentless pressure of official tournament timers.

As the equipment was packed away at Stirling Community Centres - Karrinyup, competitors looked ahead to refining their algorithms for future meets on the calendar. Keep Up Karrinyup 2025 provided a demanding test where every solve carried weight, rewarding those who stayed steady from first turn to last. The blend of seasoned podium contenders and rapidly developing talent ensured a memorable day of racing in Perth, setting a high standard for regional events across the rest of the 2025 season.