Divisions & Rules
The Freestyle Divisions are made up of three divisions: 1A Sport, 1A Pro, and the X Division.
1A Sport Division
1A Sport Freestyle will consist of a 1 minute judged performance.
1A Pro Division
The 1A Pro Division will consist of a 1 minute & 2 minute judged performance.
X Division
The X Division is one division combined with all other styles of play: 2A, 3A, 4A, and 5A.
- 2A: Freestyle performances involve two looping yo-yos.
- 3A: Freestyle performances involve two long-spinning string trick yo-yos.
- 4A: Freestyle performances with one or more yo-yos where the string is not attached to the yo-yo(s).
- 5A: Freestyle performances with one or more yo-yos where the string is attached to a counterweight instead of the competitor’s finger.
Competition Rules
- Scoring will follow the standard NYYL/IYYF scoring system.
- Competitors in all divisions will only compete once.
- 1A Sport Division routines will be one minute long.
- 1A Pro Division Prelims will be one minute long & Finals will be 2 minutes long. *There will be Prelims this Year*
- X Division routines will be two minutes long.
- The top three competitors in each division will be awarded prizes.
- Music must be PG-13 as this will be a family friendly event. *More information about music submissions coming soon.
*The San Diego Yo-Yo Classic is an independent yo-yo competition but will follow the NYYL/IYYF standards.