JUNIOR SINGLE A DIVISION
You must be between the ages of 6-14 years old to compete in this division. |
Freestyle Judging
Contestants will perform a one minute routine set to music of their choice.
Freestyle scores will be based on the accumulated
point total of two components: Technical Exectution and Performance Style.
A net score will be calculated for each contestant based on the algebraic sum
of the plus and minus scores as determined below.
Technical Execution - approximately 85% of total
score
Positive points may be awarded for advanced level tricks performed successfully,
including string hits, pops, wraps, transitions, regenerations, release catches,
whip catches, and other yo-yo maneuvers. The styles of tricks should be representative
of the division in which the player is competing. Tricks, which a contestant
has already completed, will not be scored in a second attempt.
Additional points may be awarded for difficulty,
originality, long sequences on same spin, extreme amplitude of a maneuver,
and similar yo-yo moves.
Negative points may be deducted for trick misses,
loss of control, and restarts. The substitution of a yo-yo for another will
count as a multiple deduction if the yo-yo string becomes jammed or knotted.
Generally a single point deduction is taken for each miss, loss of control,
unsuccessful bind, or similar error. Two points are generally deducted for
rewinding/restarting the yo-yo. Three points are deducted for changing out
a yo-yo.
No points shall be awarded for any tricks or antics done before the
start of the 1-minute freestyle or after the one minute has elapsed.
Performance
Style - approximately 15% of total score