SPORT FREESTYLE DIVISION OVERVIEW >>>>>>>>>
Intended for newer players early in their freestyle career or those competing in freestyle for the first time, looking to gain experience and confidence.
This registration is for those interested in competing in a Yo-Yo Trick Ladder Division at the Illinois State Yo-Yo Contest.
The two-day event features Trick Ladder divisions, a compilation of workshops and a pro yo-yo showcase on Saturday, Nov. 8, followed by the 1A, X, Sport Freestyle and Doc Lucky’s Duos division on Sunday, Nov. 9. Kendama trick ladder and freestyle divisions are also available on Saturday.
Rules and tricks for Yo-Yo Trick Ladder will be announced shortly via the @IllinoisYoYo Instagram.
All competitors must pre-register and check-in at the event in order to compete (registration increases by $10 on Sunday, Nov. 2 and closes Wednesday, Nov. 5). Each competitor will receive:
A 2025 Illinois State Yo-Yo Contest event yo-yo
One (1) complimentary one-day pass into the Chicago Toy & Game Fair
REGISTER
To register, click “Add Competitor” and complete the pop-up form that appears with information around the person competing. If you are registering more than one person, you will need to complete this process for each competitor so we have bio information on each of them.
POST-REGISTRATION
In order to compete, you must also become a member of the National Yo-Yo League (NYYL) -- they have membership levels from $0-$100+. CLICK HERE to view the options and lock-in your membership.
QUESTIONS
If you have any registration questions, reach out to Dano. For more information about the event and venue, visit our Info page.
This registration is for those interested in competing in a Yo-Yo Trick Ladder Division at the Illinois State Yo-Yo Contest.
The two-day event features Trick Ladder divisions, a compilation of workshops and a pro yo-yo showcase on Saturday, Nov. 8, followed by the 1A, X, Sport Freestyle and Doc Lucky’s Duos division on Sunday, Nov. 9. Kendama trick ladder and freestyle divisions are also available on Saturday.
Rules and tricks for Yo-Yo Trick Ladder will be announced shortly via the @IllinoisYoYo Instagram.
All competitors must pre-register and check-in at the event in order to compete (registration increases by $10 on Sunday, Nov. 2 and closes Wednesday, Nov. 5). Each competitor will receive:
A 2025 Illinois State Yo-Yo Contest event yo-yo
One (1) complimentary one-day pass into the Chicago Toy & Game Fair
REGISTER
To register, click “Add Competitor” and complete the pop-up form that appears with information around the person competing. If you are registering more than one person, you will need to complete this process for each competitor so we have bio information on each of them.
POST-REGISTRATION
In order to compete, you must also become a member of the National Yo-Yo League (NYYL) -- they have membership levels from $0-$100+. CLICK HERE to view the options and lock-in your membership.
QUESTIONS
If you have any registration questions, reach out to Dano. For more information about the event and venue, visit our Info page.
SPORT FREESTYLE DIVISION OVERVIEW >>>>>>>>>
Intended for newer players early in their freestyle career or those competing in freestyle for the first time, looking to gain experience and confidence.