Schedule

Please keep in mind that times are subjected to shift, depending on the number of competitors. Watch this web page and follow @IllinoisYoYo and @IllinoisKendama Instagram for the most up-to-date schedule.

The Beginner’s Luck Yo-Yo Trick Contest can be completed on either Saturday or Sunday or across both days – cards just need to be turned in Sunday afternoon by 2:30PM.

Saturday, NOVember 8

ALL DAY HAPPENINGS (10AM - 6PM)

Yo-Yo & Kendama Marketplace (shop Duncan, YoYoSam, Sweets Kendamas and more)

YO-YO TRICK LADDER DIVISIONS + yo-yo & KENDAMA WORKSHOPS (11AM-5:30PM; THROW ZONE)

Yo-Yo Trick Ladder divisions and yo-yo + kendama workshops take place across from the stage in the throw zone.

11AM: Workshop (Beginner Yo-Yo + Kendama)

2PM: Illinois State Yo-Yo Contest (Trick Ladder - Beginner)

3PM: Illinois State Yo-Yo Contest (Trick Ladder - Advanced)

3PM: Workshop (Level Up Kendama with Pro)

4:15PM: Workshop (Beginner Yo-Yo + Kendama)

4:30PM: Workshop (Advanced Yo-Yo Tricks with Pro)

illinois state KENDAMA CONTEST (11:30AM - 6PM; STAGE)

Presented by Sweets Kendamas

Below is an initial look at projected timing of the Illinois State Kendama Contest; keep in mind that times are subject to change but regardless we anticipate wrapping-up close to 6PM with awards. The below will take place on the stage.

11:30AM: All Competitors Check-In

12:30PM: Kendama "Expression Session" Finals

1:30PM: Skill Toy Demo

3:15PM: Kendama Beginner Speed Trick Ladder

4PM: Duncan Pro Yo-Yo + Mougee Demo

4:15PM: Kendama Advanced Speed Trick Ladder

5:30PM: Awards (Illinois State Kendama Contest + Yo-Yo Trick Ladder)

SUNday, NOVember 9

ALL DAY HAPPENINGS (10AM - 5PM)

Yo-Yo & Kendama Marketplace (shop Duncan, YoYoSam, Sweets Kendamas and more)

illinois state yo-yo CONTEST (10AM - 5PM; STAGE)

Presented by Duncan Toys

Mini contests will also be plugged in, including: Parent Sleeper Contest, Long Sleeper Contest, Picture Trick Contest, DNA Contest, Fixed Axle Contest and a “I Should’ve Signed Up” 1-Trick Redemption Contest. Below is an initial look at projected timing of the Illinois State Yo-Yo Contest ; keep in mind that times are subject to change but regardless we anticipate ending close to 5PM with awards. All Sunday contests will take place on the stage.

10AM: All Competitors Check-In

10:30AM: 1A Freestyle Pre-lims

Noon: Star Wars Duel

12:15PM: YoYoJoe Demo

12:20PM: Sport Freestyle (12 and under) Finals

12:50PM: Sport Freestyle (13 and up) Finals

1:20PM: Philip Pacific Demo

1:25PM: Dual Hand Divisions (2A and 3A) Finals

1:40PM: 4A Freestyle Finals

2:10PM: 5A Freestyle Finals

2:40PM: Mougee Demo

2:45PM: 1A Freestyle Finals

3:35PM: Doc Lucky’s Duos Finals 

4:05PM: Mini Games

4:30PM: Awards (Illinois State Yo-Yo Contest)