Freestyle Judging Guidelines

Each contestant will have 3 minutes to perform a freestyle synchronized to his or her choice of music.

The timer starts when the music starts.

No positive points will be scored for tricks done before the music starts, or after the 3-minute mark. However, deduct points may be scored after the 3 minute mark.

All music must be considered appropriate for all audiences. Performers with inappropriate music (obscenities, etc.) will be disqualified. If you are unsure about your music, a judge will be available to listen to your music and make sure it is appropriate.

Music must be provided on CD (CD-R)

Music must be clearly labeled as to the track to be used, and contestant's name.

Music must be in one track. Music extended over 2 tracks or over 2 media is not acceptable.

Music will be stopped between 3:00 and 3:01.

Music less than 3 minutes will be stopped after 1 track played.

If the music is stopped accidentally, the contestant may choose to continue his or her performance from the point that the music stopped or restart his or her performance at the end of the division.

All actions of a performer must take into account the safety of the audience, facility, and the player himself or herself. Judges have the ability at any time to disqualify a performer for behavior they deem dangerous or innappropriate.

While performing, only the contestant can be on stage.

Contestants can only use yo-yos or articles that are brought on the stage by him or herself. Contestants cannot use any yo-yos or articles passed to the stage by others.