Tuesday, November 12, 2013

2013 NC STATE YO-YO CONTEST

I'm happy to announce the reboot of the NC State Yo-Yo Contest!

The event will take place on December 14th, 2013 at the Dharma Club in Charlotte NC as part of the 2013 Southeast Winter Throwdown presented by Klack and Yoyoexpert.com



Who? This event brings together awesome yo-yo and kendama players from all over the Southeast!

What? Yo-yoers will compete in Sport Ladder, 2-minute 1a Freestyle, 2-minute Open Freestyle, and Fixed Axle Divisions. Many fabulous prizes will be handed out. The highest ranking 1a player with NC residence will be crowned the 2013 NC State Champion. LOTS of great kendama contests to watch or participate in as well!

When? December 14, 2013
11am-6pm - yo-yo and kendama events throughout the day.
Registration begins at 11, with yo-yo Sport Ladder and Fixed Axle taking place before Lunch. Freestyles will begin after lunch - exact time TBD.

Where?
The Dharma Lounge is a popular Dance Club in Charlotte, NC.
It is located at 1440 S. Tryon St, Charlotte NC, 280203

Why?
I'm not going to dignify this with a response. Ok, I will...
BECAUSE ANY RAD YO-YO SCENE NEEDS A COOL CONTEST.

How?
Much? How much? Is that what you're asking?
Registration is $10 for Freestyle divisions (1a or Open), $5 to compete in Sport Ladder, and $5 to compete in Fixed Axle. (Freestyle competitors may not compete in Sport Ladder.) This means you should bring $5, $10, or $15 so as to compete in the divisions you wish.
Freestyle division entrants will need to supply their own music. Music should be brought on a labeled CD, mp3 player, or removable data device and MUST be family friendly.
Drinks will be available for sale at the event, along with official event t-shirts, and raffle tickets for some great prizes.

SPONSORS!
We have the support of MANY awesome sponsors from throughout the yo-yo and kendama communities including:

Yo-Yo Sponsors:
Platinum: Yoyoexpert.com
Gold Level: Duncan, Hildy Bros., Werrd
Silver Level: One Drop, Yoyobestbuy.com, TMBR, Werrd, Yoyoloco, G2
Kendama Sponsors: Klack, Sweets, Gloken, KendamaCo, KendamaUSA, Terra Kendama

For more information, email kinopah@att.net

Saturday, August 31, 2013

UPDATED Yo-Yo Club Locations & Times

Learning Express closed down, so we have had to establish alternate venues for our bi-monthly NC Yo-Yo Club.

On the 1st Sunday of every month, we are meeting at Toys & Co in Charlotte on Sharon Amity Rd. (1-3pm)

On the 3rd Sunday of every month, we meet at Hobbytown in Mooresville, across from the Wal-Mart at I-77 exit 36. (also 1-3pm)

These are subject to change and/or cancellation, so it's a good idea to join the NC Yoyo Players group on Facebook and check for any news.

email me with any questions: edhaponik@gmail.com

Sunday, July 1, 2012

YoLEx - NC yo-yo club

Greetings!

The newest incarnation of our NC Yo-Yo club is off the ground at Learning Express in Huntersville. After the successful clubs our West, we're calling it "YoLEx", and it meets from 1-3p every Sunday. The store is right off I-77 (exit 25, about 10m north of Charlotte).



The club is organized by me, Ed Haponik. I'm a science teacher at Davidson Day School, and also a professional yo-yo demonstrator with SPYY yo-yo's. E-mail me with any questions regarding club.

Any changes to the club schedule will be posted at this site.