Victoria Dockyard Sprint 2026

Inside the storied CFB Esquimalt Chief and Petty Officers' Mess, Ethan Rusnak delivered the weekend standout performance by capturing the premier 3x3x3 Cube title with a blistering 6.87 winning average. The classic Rubik's Cube final capped a vibrant single-day schedule in Esquimalt, British Columbia, Canada, where the distinctive military setting provided a focused backdrop for fast turns and intense heats. Across 14 rounds of action on May 24, 2026, the hall remained full of energy as solvers moved through 5 distinct events.

The Victoria Dockyard Sprint 2026 brought together 41 competitors for a dynamic day of speedcubing. Solvers stepped up to timing stations surrounded by the maritime character of the Esquimalt venue, tackling a full roster of puzzles that ranged from the standard speed cube to edge-turning and tetrahedral challenges. Canadian contenders took the vast majority of top honors, claiming 13 of the 15 available podium positions while visiting competitors from the United States secured two.

Rusnak set the benchmark in the main event, posting a best single of 6.00 seconds alongside his winning 6.87 average in the final round of the 39-competitor field. The 3x3 results saw Jose Miguel Valdes Rodriguez claim the runner-up position with an average of 7.23 seconds, followed by Jeremy Xiang in third with a mark of 7.96. The trio set a formidable pace, demonstrating top-tier execution across three competitive rounds of solving.

Valdes Rodriguez emerged as the most prolific podium finisher across the entire cubing competition, securing two victories and two silver finishes. In Pyraminx, Valdes Rodriguez claimed the gold with a stunning 1.93 winning average and a best single of 1.24 seconds, holding off American challengers Tripp Peters, who finished second in 2.16, and Gabriel Goit in third at 3.52. Valdes Rodriguez added a second title in the 4x4x4 Cube, posting a winning average of 30.71 seconds and a single of 26.93 ahead of Rusnak at 33.77 and Isaac Davies at 35.73.

Kevin Lê showcased masterclass consistency across the sprint events, capturing two first-place finishes of his own. In the Skewb final, Lê averaged 2.63 seconds with a tournament-best single of 1.57, outpacing Valdes Rodriguez at 5.15 and Jacob Loukko at 5.40. Lê repeated that winning formula in the 2x2x2 Cube, taking victory with a 2.56 average and a fast 1.64 single, once again finishing ahead of Valdes Rodriguez at 2.98 and Rusnak at 3.79.

Away from the top steps of the podium, several competitors logged remarkable breakthroughs during the Victoria Dockyard Sprint 2026. Ivan Lukian entered 5 events and secured a 10th-place finish in 2x2x2 Cube, trimming their Skewb personal best to 7.30 seconds, an improvement of 49.5 percent, while also dropping their Pyraminx mark by 25.6 percent to 7.74. James Qu chopped 45.8 percent off their Skewb best to reach 5.02 seconds alongside an 8th-place Pyraminx result. Connor Milloy advanced across 5 events, cutting their Skewb best by 42.4 percent to 8.95 and improving their 2x2x2 mark by 38.1 percent to 3.69. Naveed Heijnen took on 5 events to earn 5th place in Pyraminx with a personal best of 3.13, while slicing 41.1 percent off their Skewb best with a 5.00 average.

First-time experiences also defined the day across the tables. Chas Naidu cut 35.6 percent from their 2x2x2 Cube mark with a new personal best of 5.23 seconds. Felix Longhurst contested 5 events, recording a 34.9 percent improvement on 2x2x2 Cube to 3.97, while registering a first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Cube in 1:38.18 and a first Pyraminx result of 12.18. Noah Sigmond took 12th in Skewb after posting a first ever attempt of 8.39 seconds, an initial Pyraminx time of 8.35, and a 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 13.00. Charles Coates tackled 5 events, recording a first ever attempt at Skewb in 18.34 seconds and trimming their 4x4x4 Cube mark to 1:16.88.

The structured environment inside the mess hall demonstrated the vibrant state of speed cubing in the region throughout 2026. From seasoned contenders battling for fractions of a second to newcomers logging their initial times on the official floor, the gathering highlighted deep local talent. With 14 completed rounds and dozens of personal milestones achieved, this WCA competition concluded as a standout gathering on the Vancouver Island circuit.