This contest is divided into categories for all levels of player from amateur to professional. We encourage everyone to compete and have fun!

The confirmed judges for this years contest are: (if you are interested in judging please contact me)
Dave Schulte
Matt Schmidt
Pat Cuartero
Josh Schlicting

The following divisions are available at the Midwest Regional Yo-Yo Championships. A player can enter the ladder or the freestyle divisions, but not both. We will be using the trick list and rules from the National Yo-Yo League (NYYL). All rules from the NYYL will be followed, except where notations have been made on this page.

• Sport Ladder (beginner division) • Videos • Text Description
- We will be using a (5pt, 3pt, 0pt) two try system for each trick. The second 0pt retires you from the ladder.
- Age groups will be based on the registration.
- Both the String and Loop ladder will be used.
- 2 yo-yos are allowed on the string ladder. The contestant determines when to switch from one to the next. (only 1 change allowed)
- 4 yo-yos are allowed on the loop ladder. The contestant determines when to switch from one to the next, or one set to the next set when doing 2 hand tricks.

• 1A Freestyle
- Players use one yo-yo to perform intricate string tricks to 2 minutes of music of their choice. The player decides what tricks to perform.
- The top 5 players receive a spot in the 1 minute semi-finals at Nationals.
- The winner receives the seed to the 3 minute finals at the National Yo-Yo Championships in Chico, California.

• 2A Freestyle
- Players use 2 looping yo-yos during a 2 minute song of their choice.
- The top 5 players receive a spot in the 1 minute semi-finals at Nationals.
- The winner receives the seed to the 3 minute finals at the National Yo-Yo Championships in Chico, California.

• 3A Freestyle
- Players use 2 long spinning yo-yos to do string tricks with both during a 2 minute song of their choice.
- The top 5 players receive a spot in the 1 minute semi-finals at Nationals.
- The winner receives the seed to the 3 minute finals at the National Yo-Yo Championships in Chico, California.

• 4A Freestyle
- Players use a yo-yo that is not attached to the string but it is still required to come back to the hand during a 2 minute song of their choice.
- The top 5 players receive a spot in the 1 minute semi-finals at Nationals.
- The winner receives the seed to the 3 minute finals at the National Yo-Yo Championships in Chico, California.

• 5A Freestyle
- Players use a counterweight griped in the hand instead of tying the string to a finger during a 3 minute song of their choice.
- The top 5 players receive a spot in the 1 minute semi-finals at Nationals.
- The winner receives the seed to the 3 minute finals at the National Yo-Yo Championships in Chico, California.

• Freestyle General Rules