Speedcubing competition draws almost 100 teens from across three regions to Illawarra
The Beachside Twist speedcubing tournament in Thirroul attracted nearly 100 young solvers from Australia, New Zealand and Asia.
Nathan Liu, 13, travelled to Thirroul last weekend for a tournament where kids race to solve Rubik's Cubes as fast as possible. Nathan finished third in the clock competition.
Nathan started cubing in year three after watching friends solve puzzles, and it has helped him develop social skills and self-confidence. "Being part of the cubing community has helped me make new friends and build my social skills," he said.
The two-day Beachside Twist event drew almost 100 competitors from across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Speedcubing Australia, the organisation behind the tournament, now runs more than 60 competitions a year.
The group is recognised by the World Cube Association as a regional authority.
- 13
- Nathan Liu age
- Almost 100 from Australia, NZ, Asia
- Beachside Twist competitors
- More than 60
- Speedcubing Australia competitions
- More than 300
- Sydney Decathlon attendance
Why it mattersSpeedcubing shows how niche hobbies can give young people a real community, confidence, and a place to belong while chasing a personal goal.
AustraliaHundreds of Australian teens are finding friendship and self-confidence through speedcubing competitions now running in regional areas across the country.
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