New to Edmonton A 2025

The tables at Queen Mary Park Community League Hall were lined with timers, mats, and inspection covers as a field of 55 competitors assembled for a full schedule of action. The venue bustled with anticipation across five different events on March 29, 2025, bringing together seasoned contenders and fresh faces for an energetic day of speedcubing. With eight rounds planned across the schedule, the competition gave participants multiple chances to test their speed, while strict round progressions ensured only the sharpest solvers advanced to the concluding stages.

The structure of this cubing competition tested endurance and consistency across different formats. Some disciplines featured straight finals where every turn in the single round mattered immediately, while others gave competitors room to settle in over multiple heats. The flagship 3x3x3 Cube contest stood as the most demanding gauntlet of New to Edmonton A 2025, putting 54 starters through three full rounds. That extended cut structure demanded steady nerves, separating those who could sustain sub-eight-second pacing from the rest of the pack.

In the 3x3 results, Kyle Santucci delivered a commanding performance to secure the premier title. Santucci posted a winning average of 6.30 and notched the best single solve of the event at 5.96 during the final. Caleb dela Fuente captured second place with an average of 7.56, while Lucas Kuczaj earned third place on the strength of a 7.95 mark. Santucci showed the value of navigating multiple rounds, maintaining precision on the classic Rubik's Cube as the field narrowed around him.

Santucci also found the top of the podium in the single-round 3x3x3 One-Handed event, besting 28 other competitors. Solving with just one hand requires remarkable dexterity, and Santucci led the way with a winning average of 12.12 along with the quickest single of 10.24. Caleb dela Fuente took his second runner-up position of the day with a 15.56 average, while Lucas Kuczaj repeated his podium presence by securing third place with an average of 17.01.

Beyond the three-layered puzzles, Danny Buschert produced a masterclass across the short-format disciplines at New to Edmonton A 2025. In the 2x2x2 Cube, which featured two rounds for its 47 entrants, Buschert took top honors with a winning average of 2.45 and a sharp 2.23 single. Santucci pressed closely in second place with a 2.68 average, and Benjamin Buchner rounded out the podium at 2.98. The compact puzzle offered minimal room for error, requiring near-flawless execution right out of the inspection period.

Buschert carried that same momentum directly into the single-round side events, capturing both the Pyraminx and Skewb titles. In Pyraminx, Buschert topped a 36-person field with a 2.59 average and a 1.66 single, outpacing Buchner in second at 3.88 and Christopher Cervania in third at 5.41. Skewb brought another victory for Buschert, who averaged 3.13 and logged a 1.84 single, finishing ahead of Buchner with 3.82 and Santucci with 4.22. All fifteen podium positions across the tournament went to competitors representing Canada.

Away from the podium battles, several competitors achieved remarkable milestones across their events. Xander Fair entered five disciplines, securing a personal best of 7.56 on Pyraminx that was 65 percent faster than before, while also making a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed in 37.76 and finishing 17th. Samuel Felix tackled five events, setting a Skewb personal best of 7.89 that was 33.8 percent quicker and making a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed in 38.87. Lucas London-Bowhey achieved a 7th-place finish in Skewb and lowered their 2x2x2 Cube best to 4.15, an improvement of 33.3 percent. Sam Ayyash posted a 2x2x2 Cube personal best of 4.32, which was 55.2 percent faster than their previous mark.

Other solvers showed massive growth as they tested their skills in this WCA competition. Elsdon Porter registered a Skewb personal best of 19.54, cutting 46.8 percent from their earlier standard across five entered events. Aiden Baker earned an 11th-place result in Skewb while improving their personal best by 48.9 percent to 7.00. Justin Wong set a Pyraminx personal best of 6.42, a 46.5 percent drop, on the way to a 10th-place finish. Neil Patel took part in their first speed cubing tournament, entering five events and completing a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Cube in 17.01 alongside a 24th-place finish in Skewb.

The one-day meet in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada showcased the full breadth of the regional scene throughout 2025. From the multi-round battles on the traditional Rubik's Cube to the high-speed sprints of the side disciplines, the competitive formats challenged solvers of every background. As the final marks were certified at New to Edmonton A 2025, the tournament concluded as a demonstration of sharp talent and individual progress across the board.