Schedule

As we finalize the schedule, this web page will be updated with times and all happenings. Keep tabs on this web page and the @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.

Saturday, NOVember 8

ALL DAY HAPPENINGS (10AM - 6PM)

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

yo-yo & KENDAMA related eventS

Skill toy demos, Yo-Yo Trick Ladder and the Illinois State Kendama Contest (Kendama Trick Ladder and Expression Session divisions) will happen at scheduled times (TBD) on stage at the Chicago Toy & Game Fair.

Keep an eye on this page or the @IllinoisYoYo and @IllinoisKendama Instagram for updates.

The following workshops will take place near the stage – stay tuned for scheduled times:

• Beginner Yo-Yo

• Beginner Kendama

• Advanced Yo-Yo Tricks with Pro

• Level Up Kendama with Pro

SUNday, NOVember 9

ALL DAY HAPPENINGS (10AM - 5PM)

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

illinois state yo-yo CONTEST (10AM - 4PM)

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 the flow the divisions will run throughout the day on the stage:

All Competitors Check-In

1A Pre-lims

Sport Freestyle (12 and under)

Sport Freestyle (13 and up)

Dual Hand Divisions (2A and 3A) Finals

Kendama Freestyle

4A Finals

5A Finals

1A Finals

Doc Lucky’s Duos Finals 

Awards