Tramsheds IV: Summer Sunday 2025

Ninety-two competitors assembled in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on February 9, 2025, bringing intense regional energy to Harold Park Community Hall. Across six rounds and three distinct disciplines, Tramsheds IV: Summer Sunday 2025 delivered high-stakes action as solvers from across the area and beyond went head-to-head. The cubing competition showcased a packed schedule featuring the classic 3x3x3 Cube, the precision of 3x3x3 One-Handed, and the mechanical challenge of Square-1, creating a battleground where local pride was on the line.

The premier event brought classic Rubik's Cube speedcubing to the forefront across three full rounds of play. Facing a deep lineup of 91 entrants, Sora Sato claimed the top step in 3x3x3 Cube with a winning average of 7.72 seconds. The contest for the crown went down to fractions of a second, as Sato edged out Australian counterpart Ryan Tan, who posted a 7.82 average for second place. Bryan Eng completed the podium with a 7.84 average, while the fastest single of the entire bracket stood at 5.46 seconds.

The 3x3 results also reflected a fierce cross-border pursuit of top times, highlighted by Vincent Da Col of New Zealand delivering an 8.20 single and a 9.09 average. Fellow New Zealander Shih-Hao Chen put up a 12.33 single and 13.20 average, pushing hard against the strong Australian contingent. Australian contenders also registered sharp improvements on the main stage, including Thomas Liao with a 5.98 single and 8.30 average, James Kirschner with an 8.05 single, Koki Takamura with an 8.96 single, and Adriel Tsui registering an 11.13 single and 12.65 average.

One-handed solving added another dimension to the regional rivalries at Tramsheds IV: Summer Sunday 2025, with 60 entrants taking on the 3x3x3 One-Handed event over two rounds. Bryan Eng captured first place in convincing fashion, logging a winning average of 10.31 seconds alongside the tournament best single of 9.42 seconds. Koki Takamura secured the runner-up position with a 12.50 average, while Sora Sato earned another podium finish by taking third place with a 13.66 average.

Square-1 action provided a different test of shape-shifting mastery, drawing 30 competitors into a direct single-round battle. Thomas Liao set the standard for the field, taking victory with an 8.81 winning average and a round-best single of 7.06 seconds. Sora Sato earned second place with an 11.04 average, followed closely by Daniel Wang in third at 11.83. The clean sweep across all three podium spots demonstrated the depth of talent emerging from local clubs and training tables.

Beyond the championship finals, the broader ranks of the tournament saw remarkable individual breakthroughs across all three events. Alec Wong made a major splash in Square-1, recording a personal best of 46.89 seconds, which was 47.4 percent faster than his previous mark, and also recorded a 17.43 personal best in 3x3x3 Cube. Oliver Zdenkoswki dropped his 3x3x3 Cube best to 14.25 seconds, an improvement of 35.8 percent, while also tackling his first ever attempt at Square-1 with a time of 35.45 seconds to finish 24th. Oscar Wong took on three events, posting a 26.78 personal best in 3x3x3 One-Handed, a 34.5 percent leap, and logged his first ever attempt at Square-1 with 41.19. Finley Serrao entered two events, cutting his 3x3x3 One-Handed mark by 32.8 percent down to 27.83 seconds and lowering his 3x3x3 Cube best to 13.31 seconds.

The wave of progression continued with Azriel Brown, who tackled two events, posting a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed of 47.95 seconds and trimming his 3x3x3 Cube mark by 29.3 percent to 12.68 seconds. Timothy Daniels entered three events and earned a 4th place finish in Square-1 with a personal best of 12.81 seconds, improving by 27.5 percent, alongside a 20.36 personal best in 3x3x3 One-Handed. International visitor Kayden Macapinlac of the Philippines entered three events, placing 13th in Square-1 with a 19.00 personal best, a 22.6 percent drop, and logged a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed of 24.69 seconds. Nicholas Baines took on three events at Tramsheds IV: Summer Sunday 2025, recording his first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed with 28.25 seconds, his first ever attempt at Square-1 with 32.63 seconds to place 23rd, and a 12.91 personal best in 3x3x3 Cube, which was 15 percent faster.

Fresh faces also added energy to the community as several solvers attended their first WCA competition. Hanup Singh debuted across two events, logging a first ever attempt of 17.54 seconds in 3x3x3 Cube and 1:16.23 in 3x3x3 One-Handed. Declan Vaz took on two events, completing a first attempt at the 3x3x3 Cube in 37.58 seconds and a one-handed solve in 1:38.94. Eva Brown and Tomas Cetina Bernal each stepped into the arena for the single 3x3x3 Cube discipline, logging debut marks of 1:21.79 and 30.97 seconds respectively.

As the single-day speed cubing gathering concluded, Tramsheds IV: Summer Sunday 2025 stood as a showcase of regional talent and competitive drive. Solvers from New South Wales and visiting contingents pushed one another through every turn and transition across three puzzle varieties. With podium sweeps, new benchmarks, and hard-fought battles across Harold Park Community Hall, the event highlighted the vibrant spirit defining the 2025 season.