North Tasmania Spring 2025

Jode Brewster delivered a commanding sweep at North Tasmania Spring 2025, topping five of the six events on the schedule and stamping his mark on a weekend packed with varied mechanical challenges. Hosted at Exeter Primary School in Exeter, Tasmania, Australia on September 20, 2025, the gathering drew 26 competitors across nine rounds of action. The roster moved far beyond standard formats, testing participants on everything from the compact 2x2x2 Cube to the twelve-sided Megaminx and the dual-faced Clock. Brewster opened the top-tier contests with authority, delivering unmatched pace across both twisty cubes and intricate alternative puzzles.

The 3x3x3 Cube contest stood as a cornerstone of the meet, drawing all 26 entrants through three complete rounds of speedcubing. Brewster captured the title with a final winning average of 7.46 seconds, punctuated by a best single of 6.61 seconds. Veer Liu Dogra claimed the second spot on the podium with an 11.76 average, while Beren Fontana rounded out the top three with an 11.90 mark. The classic Rubik's Cube battle delivered intense speed, yet it remained merely one chapter in a schedule structured to challenge competitors across vastly different geometries and solving disciplines.

Big cube mastery was also fully represented on the table. In the 4x4x4 Cube, Brewster set a brisk standard with a 29.54 winning average and a single of 27.06, finishing well clear of Fontana in second at 42.46 and Dogra in third at 44.72 among 17 competitors. The 5x5x5 Cube brought further depth, where Brewster dipped below the minute barrier with a winning average of 59.51 and a 55.48 best single. Fontana took silver with a 1:16.36 average, followed closely by Dogra at 1:17.30 across the 11-competitor field.

Beyond traditional cubes, the specialized events brought distinct rhythms to the Exeter tables. Brewster added a fifth gold in the Megaminx, navigating the dodecahedral layout to record a 56.27 average and a 54.26 single, while Dogra secured second at 1:01.14 and Max Morton earned third with 1:42.49. In the Clock event, however, Veer Liu Dogra broke through to take the title, clocking a 7.32 winning average alongside the fastest single of the tournament at 3.65 seconds. Lena Buonaccorsi followed in second place with 8.39, narrowly besting Brewster who took third at 8.41.

The 2x2x2 Cube action provided rapid turnarounds across two full rounds. Brewster secured the victory with a 1.71 winning average and a blistering 1.12 single. Dogra took second on the podium with a 2.53 average, and Parker Ashton captured third place with 4.07. With Australian competitors sweeping all 18 podium positions across the tournament, North Tasmania Spring 2025 showcased local talent navigating both miniature and massive mechanisms under tournament pressure.

Beneath the title chases, the weekend schedule prompted breakthrough performances from competitors exploring new events and lowering long-standing personal benchmarks. Sam Langerak tackled four events, securing fourth place in the 2x2x2 Cube while cutting his 3x3x3 Cube personal best by 24.3 percent to 11.32 and taking his first attempt at Clock in 17.98 seconds. Isaac Nichols embraced the full variety of the program by entering all six events, logging first-time marks in Clock at 34.55, Megaminx at 5:12.99, and 5x5x5 Cube at 4:45.45. Steven Ashton also took on five events, achieving a tenth-place result in Clock and logging a 5:42.89 in his first 5x5x5 Cube appearance alongside a 19 percent improvement on his 2x2x2 single at 7.85.

Other competitors similarly expanded their speed cubing resumes. Jason Legg entered four disciplines, recording a 51.12 in his first official Clock attempt while dropping his 3x3x3 best by 12.3 percent down to 23.30. Harry Thomas posted a 2:14.92 in his first ever 4x4x4 Cube attempt and improved his 3x3x3 single by 12.1 percent to 22.48. Brad Deegan took on all six events, achieving a sixth-place finish in 5x5x5 Cube while lowering his Clock best by 23.3 percent to 12.38. Henry Lovett improved his 2x2x2 single by 28 percent down to 4.16 for a ninth-place finish, and Harry Taylor finished fifth in the 4x4x4 Cube with a personal best of 57.39, shaving 11.4 percent off his previous mark.

First-time competitors also made their mark on the floor during their debut WCA competition. Peter Flight took on three disciplines, earning 11th in Megaminx with a 5:59.13 initial mark, alongside introductory results of 19.03 on 2x2x2 and 1:08.42 on 3x3x3. Jo Cramp also began competition life in Exeter, logging a 41.28 in Clock for 13th place, alongside runs of 23.33 in 2x2x2 and 1:09.45 in 3x3x3. Isaac Cramp and Banjo Clarke rounded out the newcomers, with Clarke establishing a fast baseline 3x3 single of 22.34.

The broad lineup of six distinct disciplines proved how an expansive program elevates a cubing competition, giving solvers every opportunity to test diverse skill sets. North Tasmania Spring 2025 delivered a comprehensive snapshot of regional strength, highlighted by Brewster's remarkable five-event title run, Dogra's Clock victory, and deep participation across every puzzle type on the schedule. With official 3x3 results registered alongside specialized hardware achievements, the gathering at Exeter Primary School closed as a true celebration of mechanical variety on the Australian calendar.