Tramsheds VII: Spring Saturday 2025

A razor-thin 2x2x2 Cube final that saw James Kirschner and Bryan Eng match identical 1.66-second averages set the tone for an explosive day of solving at Harold Park Community Hall. Kirschner took top spot on the podium following a decisive 1.15-second single solve, narrowly edging Eng into second place in a thrilling conclusion to the round. The electrifying sprint underscored the high stakes as competitors gathered in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on November 8, 2025.

As the spring season hits full stride on the 2025 calendar, Tramsheds VII: Spring Saturday 2025 provided an intense one-day showcase for talent across the region. Across seven rounds of action, 110 competitors stepped up to the tables to test their hardware and composure. This speedcubing fixture brought together a bustling field in Sydney, offering an ideal setting for both seasoned podium contenders and emerging solvers to leave their mark late in the competitive year.

The 3x3x3 Cube contest stood as the centerpiece of the tournament, drawing 109 entrants across three demanding rounds. Bryan Eng captured the overall victory in the classic Rubik's Cube with a commanding 6.57-second average and a field-leading single solve of 5.84 seconds. Kirschner secured second place on the podium with a solid 7.58 average, while Sora Sato finished third with a 7.95-second mark, anchoring an exceptional set of 3x3 results in the final round.

In the 5x5x5 Cube, Sato delivered a masterclass over two rounds of big cube solving against 41 competitors. Sato earned the championship victory with a 48.79-second average, punctuated by the fastest single solve of the event at 47.61 seconds. Eng added another podium finish to his tally by taking second place with a 52.43 average, while New Zealand's Finn Trass grabbed third place with an average of 52.55 seconds, representing the lone international podium finish of the day.

Away from the top steps of the podium, the tournament served up personal milestones and major breakthroughs across every round. Andrew Mendez delivered a massive leap forward in the 3x3x3 Cube, lowering his personal best single to 52.29 seconds, an improvement of 71.9 percent from his previous 3:06.37 benchmark. Jaden Yang also recorded a huge drop in times, clocking a 2x2x2 Cube personal best of 5.33 seconds, which was 68.8 percent faster than his prior best of 17.08, while also lowering his 3x3x3 Cube mark by 20.1 percent to 27.15 seconds.

First attempts at unfamiliar events proved equally rewarding for several competitors throughout the day. Kaito Farrell entered three events, logging a first ever official attempt of 3.90 seconds in the 2x2x2 Cube, a debut 3:54.59 in the 5x5x5 Cube, and a 39.7 percent personal best drop to 21.26 in the 3x3x3 Cube. Marcus Orton entered three events and secured a 14th-place finish in the 3x3x3 Cube alongside a personal best of 6.57 seconds, down 24.8 percent, alongside maiden attempts of 4.55 in the 2x2x2 Cube and 2:09.51 in the 5x5x5 Cube. Aidan Smyth posted debut times of 3.40 in the 2x2x2 Cube and 3:41.62 in the 5x5x5 Cube while improving his 3x3x3 Cube best to 14.38 seconds.

The surge of new event debuts continued with Xavier Conradi, who posted initial official times of 5.82 in the 2x2x2 Cube and 25.62 in the 3x3x3 Cube, alongside a 7.5 percent personal best improvement in the 5x5x5 Cube to 2:32.34. Joshua Wong took on three events and secured 9th place in the 3x3x3 Cube with a personal best of 7.72 seconds, complemented by debut marks of 3.61 in the 2x2x2 Cube and 1:00.71 in the 5x5x5 Cube. Royce Lee also capitalized on the weekend, carving out a 53.7 percent personal best drop in the 2x2x2 Cube down to 4.61 seconds and setting a 3x3x3 Cube best of 21.26 seconds.

The standard of speed cubing on display throughout the day made this WCA competition a memorable fixture on the local circuit. Australian solvers dominated the standings across the board, capturing eight of the nine available podium positions across the three featured disciplines. The fast pace and condensed schedule tested the endurance of every participant from morning qualification to the evening finals.

With smooth organization and remarkable depth across the ranks, Tramsheds VII: Spring Saturday 2025 delivered an outstanding snapshot of contemporary Australian cubing. The combination of intense podium battles and dozens of individual personal bests demonstrated the vitality of the local scene. As this cubing competition concludes, the community looks forward to the next cycle of regional meets with momentum firmly established.