Latest News

Judging Information Now Available

07/24/2008

We have added a new page, Judging Information, which provides details on the cretieria that the judges will use at this years contest. This creiteria represents a big step forward for yo-yo contests by encouraging players to not only prepare a top-notch technical routine, but to also to incorporate a strong performance aspect into the routine.

Competitor Registration is Open

07/02/2008

You can register to compete in the International Yo-Yo Open or the New York State Yo-Yo Contest. For more information, please see the registration information here.

Henry Dineen and André Boulay to Head IYO Judging

03/21/2008

We're pleased to announce that Henry Dineen and André Boulay will serve as the head judges for the 2008 International Yo-Yo Open. These gentlemen are two of the finest yo-yo minds in the world and we're honored that they will be helping us out this year.

Hotels

If you need accommodations in New York City for the days surrounding the Contest, we recommend making your reservations as early as possible!

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Subway

The best way to get around New York City is on the Subway. You can find out more information about the subway at the MTA NYC Transit website. This site has maps and schedule information.

If you want to map an address and see the nearest subway stations, you can also use Google Maps, onNYTurf, or HopStop.