A need for speed

Newport resident Myles Jarman's quick thinking and fast fingers will be on show at Williamstown's second annual speedcubing competition. (Damjan Janevski) 322842_02

Are you the next speedcubing world champion?

Hobsons Bay residents are encouraged to come learn more about the sport and spectate some of the country’s quickest speedcubers at the Speedcubing at Seaworks event running across Saturday, March 18 and Sunday, March 19.

About 450 competitors of all ages will compete across a range of puzzle types from the classic three-by-three design to newer puzzles like the ‘skewb’, as well as a blindfolded event.

Speedcubing Australia president Kerrie Jarman said any spectators are welcome to visit the competition for free.

“It’s a very welcoming community,” she said.

Ms Jarman said she fell in love with the sport after her 17-year-old son Myles started entering competitions in 2018.

“It’s a fascinating mix of fast brains and fast fingers,” she said.

“I am still astounded by how quickly they can solve a puzzle.”

With 63 competitions under his belt, Myles is also looking forward to competing in the World Cube Association world championship in Seoul in August.

Details: www.worldcubeassociation.org/competitions/SpeedcubingatSeaworks2023