Competition
Divisions & Registration
Riverside Juggling Open 2026 · Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · Richmond, VA
Competition
Divisions
Individual Freestyle
A solo routine to your own music with any props: balls, clubs, rings, or something else. Tell us your props when you register.
4 judging criteria · 100 points
- Panel judged
- Open
- 3-min freestyle
- Own music
Entry fee$15
Team Routine
Two to six jugglers, one routine: passing, shared patterns, and synchronized juggling.
4 judging criteria · 100 points
- Panel judged
- Team · 2–6 players
- 4-min routine
- Own music
Entry fee$20 per team
Numbers Endurance
How long can you keep it going? Pick a category when you register. Your longest run of catches counts, and each category is ranked on its own.
- 5B 5 balls
- 7B 7 balls
- 5R 5 rings
- 5C 5 clubs
Measured in catches · highest wins · best of 3 attempts
- Scored
- 5B · 7B · 5R · 5C
Entry fee$5
Juggling Battle
Head to head on stage: the same pattern, at the same time. The last one juggling wins the battle.
Single elimination battles · last one juggling wins · 3rd-place match
- Bracket
- 1v1
- House music
Entry fee$5
Showcase
Not a competition. Bring an act, solo or with friends, and juggle for the crowd at any level.
Not judged
- Showcase
- Solo or group · 1–8 players
- All levels
- Up to 4 min
- Own music
Entry feeFree
Competing in more than one division? Registration is charged per division unless a combo price is listed. Team Routine is charged per team.
Routine lengths and Numbers categories are confirmed at the safety briefing. The Rules page explains how each division works.
Competitors
What to Bring
Bring your own props, and spares for anything that can split, crack, or go missing under a bleacher.
- Your props, plus at least one spare of each.
- Clothes you can move in, and flat, closed-toe shoes.
- No fire, knives, or other sharp or burning props. They aren't allowed indoors.
- Your music on your phone as a backup, if your division uses your own track.
Competitor registration
Registration Is Open
Sign up online. Your spot is confirmed when payment goes through.
Registration closes Saturday, December 5, 2026.
| Entry | Fee |
|---|---|
| Individual Freestyle | $15 |
| Team Routine | $20 per team Team · 2–6 players |
| Numbers Endurance | $5 Per category |
| Juggling Battle | $5 |
| Showcase | Free Solo or group · 1–8 players |
| Spectators | Free |
Competitors
Music Upload
Music is needed only for: Individual Freestyle, Team Routine, Showcase.
Name your file DIVISION_LastName_FirstName.mp3, like IF_Park_Jo.mp3. Teams use the team name.
MP3 format, clean lyrics only. Trim it to your division's routine length.
Send it by Tue, Dec 8, 2026. Bring a backup on your phone.