VSYC-26 · SEPTEMBER 19, 2026

Thanks for Coming Out

Who won, where to watch it again, and what we’re changing. Looking for every score? See the full results →

Thank you to everyone who came out to the 16th Virginia State Yo-Yo Contest, or watched from home. Center Court at Dulles Town Center was packed all day, and a lot of that energy came from you.

A packed Center Court at Dulles Town Center during the contest
400+
Attendees across the day
50
Players from 14 states
5,037
Livestream views worldwide

Results

Who won

1A
1st Ryan Kim (MD) · 2nd Connor Sheahan (CO) · 3rd Colin Beckford (OH)
VA State Champion: Bryant Baus
X Division
1st Chandler Steele (OH) · 2nd Drew Buscemi (NY) · 3rd Richard Pigkaso (NY)
VA State Champion: Alex Curfman
Sport / Beginner / Junior
1st Steen H. (GA) · 2nd Larkin M. (NC) · 3rd Joshua Russell (NC)
VA State Champion: Christian E.

Ari K. won the Stella Duellum guest battle, undefeated through an 18-player bracket. See the full standings.

Photos and video

Relive the day

Freshly Dirty's table on the vendor row

Your feedback

What you told us

Spectators rated the day 4.2 out of 5, and every survey respondent said they'd come back, many with friends in tow. Your favorite parts were the competitor routines, the vendor tables, the crowd energy and the Goodles booth. You also told us what didn't work, and here's what we're changing.

What we heardWhat we're changing
The schedule ran long and it was hard to know what was nextA live schedule board by the stage, and a set lunch break
The yo-yo battles ran too long in the middle of the dayBattles move to the end as the finale
Families waited all day for the youngest division's awardsAwards handed out as each division finishes
Warm-ups near the judges blocked the viewA marked practice zone and a clear line of sight to the stage
Restrooms and the right entrance were hard to findSignage for check-in, restrooms, food and vendors

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DMV Throwers

Keep throwing with us

Caught the bug? DMV Throwers meets every third Sunday, 1 to 4 PM, at Arlington Central Library. It's free, all ages, and we bring loaner yo-yos, so you don't need to own one. See upcoming meetups.

Thanks for being part of the day.