Competition
Divisions & Registration
Twin Rivers Yo-Yo & Kendama Jam 2026 · Sat, Nov 28, 2026 · Kansas City, MO
Competition
Divisions
1A Yo-Yo Freestyle
Single yo-yo on a string, in a routine to your own music.
- Freestyle
- Yo-yo
- 2-min freestyle
- Own music
Entry fee$15
Yo-Yo Trick Ladder
Called string tricks from easier to harder. No routine to plan.
8 tricks · 3 tries per trick
- Trick ladder
- Yo-yo
Entry fee$10
Kendama Freestyle
Your best kendama run, to your own music, scored by a judging panel.
3 judging criteria · 100 points
- Panel judged
- Kendama
- 90-sec freestyle
- Own music
Entry fee$15
Kendama Trick Ladder
Called tricks from easier to harder. Land each one within your tries to move up.
10 tricks · 3 tries per trick
- Trick ladder
- Kendama
Entry fee$10
Duo
Two players, one routine.
- Freestyle
- Duo · 2 players
- Two yo-yos · Two kendamas · One of each
- 2-min routine
- Own music
Entry fee$20 per duo
Star Duels
Head-to-head routines with any toy. The crowd watching the stream picks every winner.
Single elimination battles · audience vote · one-minute routines · 3rd place by vote totals
- Bracket
- Any toy
- House music
Entry fee$10
One sign-up for both contests. Registration is charged per division unless a combo price applies. Duo is charged per duo.
Yo-yo and kendama are judged separately. Duo and Star Duels are open to either toy. The Rules page has the trick lists, judging criteria, and duel rules.
Competitors
What to Bring
Bring your own toys, and spares for anything that can break or wear out.
- Yo-yo: spare string already cut to length.
- Kendama: a spare string, and tape if you use it.
- Your music on your phone as a backup, if your division uses your own track.
Competitor registration
Registration Is Open
One sign-up covers both contests. Pick any mix of yo-yo and kendama divisions; your spot is confirmed when payment goes through.
Registration closes Saturday, November 21, 2026.
| Entry | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1A Yo-Yo Freestyle | $15 |
| Yo-Yo Trick Ladder | $10 |
| Kendama Freestyle | $15 |
| Kendama Trick Ladder | $10 |
| Duo | $20 per duo Duo · 2 players |
| Star Duels | $10 |
| Any two divisions | $25 |
| Any three or more | $35 |
| Spectators | Free |
Competitors
Music Upload
Music is needed only for: 1A Yo-Yo Freestyle, Kendama Freestyle, Duo.
Name your file DIVISION_LastName_FirstName.mp3, like KF_Park_Jo.mp3. Duos use both last names.
MP3 format, clean lyrics only. Trim it to your division's routine length.
Send it by Tue, Nov 24, 2026. Bring a backup on your phone.