17th Annual YO-YO CONVENTION & SKILL TOY CELEBRATION + YO-YO CONTESTS Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum, Burlington, Wisconsin USA
.......................................... Chuck Dawson & Barry North
SPECTATORS & PARTICIPANTS WELCOME! You can tell everyone, for the rest of your life, you were at a Yo-Yo Convention!
17th Annual YO-YO & SKILL TOY CONVENTION March 23-25, 2012 (pre-convention classes MARCH 21-22, 2012) THIS IS A Unique event for spectators, participants, the public… for families and grown-up kids! ages 8-108! 3 Yo-Yo Contests at the Convention have been sanctioned by the American Yo-Yo Association for many years.
BRING GRANDPA and GRANDMA, too! Come to one session or all of them! 533 Milwaukee Avenue, historic downtown Burlington, WI 53105 USA Free Parking Don't miss the SUNDAY CONTEST & SHOWS
Yo-Yo Tricks Diabolo Demonstration
HARK......... THE FOLLOWING INFO IS FROM THE LAST CONVENTION, to give you an idea of what is is like. All info will be updated closer to the March 2012 dates...........
Each day & session time is different Lots of door prizes Saturday & Sunday
discount for entire weekend (Sat/Sun) (except classes) The Weekend Pass is discounted if received by March 23, 2011. click for REGISTRATION FORM ................................................................................................................................................................................................ -GET READY FOR THE YO-YO CONTESTS! Separate offerings, separate fees -BEGINNER'S YO-YO CLASSFor ages 8- adult, Pre-paid registration required for this class. A $19 ball bearing yo-yo is included to keep! Learn tips & up to 8 classic tricks! ............................................................................................................
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~Join us for incredible, classic fun~ the 16th Annual, 4 day event YO-YO CONVENTION & SKILL TOY CELEBRATION . March 24-25-26-27, 2011 info is subject to change
FROM THE LAST CONVENTION:
____________________________________________________________________________________ Thursday-Friday March 24-25, 2011
YO-YO EXHIBITION & Quick Demonstrations $6/person, all ages. Free parking Thursday 2-6 pm Friday 11- 6pm GIFT SHOP OPEN SAME HOURSCash only, $20 bills or smaller only. Other times to visit exhibit can be arranged for groups of 8 or more.
~ See the Special, Huge 1000 Yo-Yos & Memorbilia Exhibiton, Etc. try the I Spy Hunt with a prize, see a demonstration of 3 classic yo-yo tricks. See advertising and premium items, posters, a soap promotion, antique yo-yos, Duncan items, and meet someone who has yo-yoed with the Smothers Brothers.
Meet collector, meet an expert.
Demonstrations of a few classic yo-yo tricks for visitors, too. NOTE: The 16th Annual Yo-Yo Convention runs March 24-27, 2011; and each day is different. Contests and workshops are held on other days.The gift shop is open during the exhibition times with more than 400 kinds of tops, yo-yos, diabolos, and gyroscopes for sale. Classes to learn to yo-yo can be arranged for a separate fee.Parking is free. Children must be with an adult.
262 763-3946 Fri 5 pm TRADING TIME, EXHIBIT VIEWING If you have yo-yos and related memorabilia to trade with others, bring your things, new and old! You can also buy items from others, as well as in the gift shop. Admission to the exhibit includes this access to trading time. Bring your extra yo-yos and memorabilia to trade with others!
The exhibition is not open Saturday afternoon nor Sunday. Sunday has other events.
............................................................................. _FROM THE LAST CONVENTION: ________________________________________________ Saturday March 26, 2011 YO-YO & SKILL TOY DAY 9-9:40 am Beginners Yo-Yo Class Ages 8-108, not younger. advance registration required for class time 10-2 Gift shop open to public Cash only, $20 bills or smaller only. 90 kinds of yo-yos: new, collectible, old. Strings, videos, dvds, cases, books, accessories, posters, collectible memorabilia + Other skill toys, logci & brain puzzles & hundreds of kinds of tops for sale, too. Free admission to gift shop of course. 10-12 Major Yo-Yo Exhibit+ SEE TRICKS $10/person at door See awesome exhibit of 1000 items, try 5 action toys, meet collector & yo-yo players, have fun watching/doing a variety of many informal yo-yo tricks! Bring your yo-yo or buy one here to show what you know! Tricks you might see: a few of the classics and then "Kwijibo, Pop 'N' Fresh & Skin the Gerbil" by Rachel Bruflodt. (this is a time for those who know how to yo-yo to demonstrate tricks & show off tricks, this is not a class.Classes are at other times). 12:10-1 TRADING TIME $5If you have yo-yos and related memorabilia to trade with others, bring your things, new and old! You can also buy items from others, as well as in the gift shop. Each person receives a free, inexpensive yo-yo for their collection as part of this session. 1-4:30 pm ACTION AFTERNOON & CONTESTS $15/person (save $10: buy a DAY PASS for the entire day 10-4:30 pm for $20 ahead or at door)
--arrive by 12:50, ages 8-108 admitted, not younger --afternoon is meant for participants. Spectators pay same admission. --door prizes for everyone! This a a great, fun afternoon! --Bring your things…or buy them here
--Show “what you know” time: yo-yos, juggling, diabolos, etc. --Fun juggling demo, and time to give it a try --Show your classic tricks, your advance tricks & original tricks, free hand, etc. --Yo-Yo Tricks "Kwijibo, Pop 'N' Fresh & Skin the Gerbil" by Rachel Bruflodt.
--Fun things to try: odd spinners, the Loon, Eskimo yo-yos, gizzmos
--Fun Contests: Longest sleeper, most rock-the-babies, longest walk the dog, most hop-the-fences, etc.
--Claims-to-fame stories, meet champs --Kendama and Cup'nBall Contest --Official International Yo-Yo Looping Contest & prize. Sanctioned by the AYYA!
4:30-5:30 Advance Trick Workshop ages 8-adult Bring your own advanced yo-yos/string or buy advanced yo-yo here. Cash only, sorry we do not take credit cards or any plastic. Each particpant also receives a high quality, long sleeping $19 ball bearing yo-yo to keep (imperial shape) Register in advance or call in registration. Class $30/person ....................................................................................... __FROM THE LAST CONVENTION: _______________________________ Sunday March 27, 2011 MAJOR CONTESTS & SHOW DAY This is the final day of the awesome 16th Annual Yo-Yo Convention!
11-11:45 am Beginners Yo-Yo Class $30 Ages 8-108, not younger. Advance registration required for class time, get great $19 yo-yo to keep! 11:45 am Hula hoop contest & paddle ball fun Free to watch Outside: $1 to enter either contest. Hula hoops provided, bring own paddle ball or buy one here. If inside due to weather $2/person admission to participate and/or watch. 1 pm World-Wide YO-YO CONTEST & Yo-YO SHOWS & Diabolo CONTEST! SUNDAY MORNING 27 March 2011 UPDATE there about 35 tickets left for Sunday 1 pm contest & shows... CALL TO RESERVE A SPOT, 262 763-3946 PAY WHEN YOU ARRIVE cash admission $15/person Public and spectators welcome! Doors open 12:30 Ages 8-108 welcome, event not for younger. Children must be with an adult. Free parking all day Sunday in city lots and on street. $15/person cash (all ages) at the door Yo-Yo Contests Sanctioned by the American Yo-Yo Association! Watch and/or participate in contests. ENJOY Yo-Yo Shows! Meet champs. Demonstrations of gizzzos & spinning things! Door prizes for everyone! Really! Click here for contest info: Contest Trick List & Rules
Please note: space is limited, sorry: children under age 8 are not admitted. No food, no drink allowed. Free parking Gift shop with yo-yos, supplies, toys. Cash only. Get ready for real fun!
~ Hark! all information subject to change ~ ..................................................................................................
Joey Greenamyer Rachel Bruflodt Jay Bitterman, 1943 Champ .
Click here to learn about a way to help: Be a donor & supporter, tax deductible .........................................................................
thanks to Rachel & Lori, take a look: youtube: clips from the fun of 2009 Convention! ..._________________________________... .............Sorry, Children under age 8 are not admitted into the convention........... Door Prizes Galore! Meet cool people! See Yo-Yos everywhere!
Win a prize in the Paddleball Marathon or the Hula Hoop contest Win a prize in the YO-YO Contests! See & try other skill toys!
MAY I PAY AT THE DOOR? (all admissions:by cash only) yes, but ""Sunday 1 pm Contest/Shows has very limited space and tickets, so we advise paying ahead: send your check payable to Top Museum, Advance $10/person Sunday afternoon, indicate you are buying Sunday 1 pm tickets, include phone number and email. (Sun.Afternoon tickets are $15 at the door) Space is limited for all sessions.
FAQ
Hark! You must bring your own yo-yo(s) or buy one here. Sorry, we do not provide yo-yos to use. If you do not know how to use a yo-yo, please take a yo-yo class at specific times.If you cannot come to that class there is a short $3 Quick Class of basics offered at different times during the day at the time you buy one of our yo-yos ($12-$23 or higher) to give yourself a jump start!
Bring:your yo-yos! Juggling things if you have some, Diabolos, spinning plates. Bring Cash for the unique & exciting gift shop. $1 bottled waterfor sale (no carry ins allowed)
Space is limited, advance tickets are a good idea, plus you get a Big Discount in some cases.
Ongoing: meet others, practice your skills, seeexhibit, take advantage of the sales ofcollectible yo-yos, videos, assorted fun throughout the day, several fun hands-on toys to try, gift shop full of unique items
Cool Prizes & Fun Loot!Door prizes for all present: Saturday afternoon, Sunday afternoon Sunday afternoon.
AND Fun prizes for quick contests, too! Official prize for Looping Contest. & a SPECIAL DRAWING (rules at convention) for a yo-yo, a diabolos, 2 yo-yo T-shirts, ball bearingyo-yos, a gift certificate & other cool things!
Each Sunday afternoon Contestant may receive one $5 gift shop certificate after contest!(see rules)
.....one of the past conventions: Listen to WTMJ 620 am Milwaukee area radio with Jay Sorgi about all of this fun.... & click here .....Read about it in Midwest Living Magazine, Wisconsin Woman, and other places
*The fine important print/ more FAQ_____________ ~all information on this page and for the convention: subject to change --2011 PRE-CONVENTION YO-YO CLASSES and specific times only during the convention
--Yo-Yos, related items, & other skill toys are for sale during all events. -Purchases are by cash or personal check, with proper ID. Sorry, no credit cards.
-For events: Space is very limited this year, as we are in a smaller buildings than previous years.
-Door admissions are Cash only, per person, all ages: This is a non-profit organization, and your admissions help toward the cost of the event. Event & sessions do not admit children under age 8. --Pre-paid registration is important; space is very limited this year on Sunday.
There are absolutely no refunds, but if you are unable to attend, and cancel by phone by March 15, 2011 you may use your payment for purchases in our gift shop before Dec. 23, 2011 or for admission tickets to the Top Museum Tour/program at scheduled times; if you miss this cancellation deadline, your payment will be considered a donation (thank-you) to the non-profit organization. If a refund is necessary and approved, there is a $25 cancelation fee.
--Admission is charged for everyone: kids, adults, participants, spectators, parents, relatives, friends, i.e., everyone. Children under age 8 are not admitted, this event is not appropriate for young ones.
-- Children under age 11 must be with an adult. Students ages 11-17 may attend without an adult, with a signed permission slip/release.Event is not appropriate for young children or babies.
--No food or drinks may be brought into the building. Bottled water will be for sale on site
--Paddleball contest: Bring or buy a paddleball here, plus $1 entry fee. Pay day of .
--HulaHoopContest:We provide hoops, $1 to be in contest. Pay day of.
--The gift shop is open certain hours, and accepts personal checks/ID & cash, but not credit cards & not traveler’s checks. Small bills only, no large bills. $20 and smaller, please. There is an ATM at the corner.
--Meals: many local restaurants within walking distance, from fast food to sit down style.
--Parking is free on street for just two hours on Sat., but free all day in city parking lots. Sun: free all day street or lot.
--All information is subject to change. More things will occur that are not listed, too.
--Event is presented bythe non-profit, educational Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum,with lots of volunteer energy! --Family Event: appropriate behavior, language, & appearance is required. Those who do not abide by this rule will have to leave, no refunds. - Yo-Yo Contest "Contestant:" person who pays regular door admission & participates in the official sanctioned main Sunday contest of the Yo-Yo Convention, providing own yo-yo & string, fully registers, & accomplishes at least 5 tricks successfully in the contest: making this contestant eligible for one $5 certificate in our gift shop on the day of the contest. ----REGISTRATION FORM ....or just pay (cash only) for your choice of events on day you attend, … do remember, Sunday tickets are limited, so call to order yours!
* Advance group discounts of 10% for 10 or more tickets purchased together for any event or sessions. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Must be pre-paid By March 17, 2011. ______________________________________________________ All information subject to change (262) 763-3946 Copyright 2007-11 Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum _____________________________________________________________________________________________
................................................................. FROM THE LAST CONVENTION:
~ We are sad to report that on May 12, 2009, Bob Paterno died. ~ He was one of the 5 founding members of our Yo-Yo Convention. ~Bob will be missed.~ Photo circa 1995: Founders of the Yo-Yo Convention. Circa 1995. Bob Paterno is front row, left. He was one of the founders & members of the Yo-Yo Club, also.
QUICK DIRECTORY YO-YO CONVENTION & CELEBRATION ADVANCE GROUP DISCOUNTS
AND HULA-HOOPS & THE PADDLEBALL MARATHON! Sun.11:45 am ........................................
See more than 1000 Yo-Yos & Memorabilia
CONVENTION SPECIAL EXHIBIT See more than 1,000 old and new yo-yos, patches, string packages, awards, and related memorabilia, meet a yo-yo collector, videos of yo-yo perfromers, and see 3 classic yo-yo tricks live; try the I SPY HUNT with a prize! Groups welcome.
FROM THE LAST CONVENTION: 16th Annual Yo-Yo Convention's 2011 WORLD-WIDE YO-YO CONTEST CONTEST RULES & TRICK LIST Sanctioned by the American Yo-Yo Association! Sunday, March 27, 2010 EVENT BEGINS AT 1 PMDoors open 12:30 Admission: ADVANCE TICKETS:$10/person, all & every age. TICKET AT THE DOOR:$15/person Each contestant may receive one $5 gift shop certificate after contest!(see rules) Space is limited, Sorry, children under age 8 are not admitted. Contest prizes and thenDoor prizes for everyone!Watch and/or enter contest. All information is subject to change and all decisions by the judge(s), and the museum director are final. Judges include Barry North, John Crivello, Judith Schulz.
........................................... ...+ WIN A PRIZE... in the fast and awesome, skillful INTERNATIONAL YO-YO LOOPING TRICK CONTEST! Saturday after 1 pm Sunday after 1 pm ...........................................
Past Champions and today's yo-yo pros come from all over to take part in the Yo-Yo & Skill Toy Convention. Spectators, participants, beginners and kids-at-heart all enjoy this convention & celebration. Don't miss this year's! Yo-Yo Champions at a past Convention Breakfast included: Seated Left to right; John Crivello, Rocco Ysaquirre, Joe Stout. Standing: Left to right: Carolyn Apgar, Dann Ickler, Barry North, Anthony Jerving, Scott Nesham, Mark Hayward, Chris Mulhall. Yo don't have to even Yo-Yo to come to this convention... it is fun to meet people and watch the classic fun.
................................................................. SUNDAY 11:45 am Hula Hoop Contest and PaddleBall Marathon! 2 Contests! Take part in one or both contests, or just watch the fun. We provide the hoops, you provide your own standard paddleball. Jennifer and Joey at the 2008 events!
Did we mention that this unique event is put on by the volunteers of the museum?
Thanks to the all of them of the 2009 Yo-Yo Convention, both behind the scenes and at the scene: Maggie Christensen, Penny Hallet, George & Helen Karcher, Joey, Jennifer Brown, Barry North, Jo Ann Toelle, Doug Harris, Judith Schulz, Katrin Schulz-Berg, Stan Timm, Ray Ziebell, the many places and the many individuals that helped to distribute information, and many others that chipped in with their help; plus thank-you to the DONORS: Zumpano's Restorante & Pizzeria, the American Yo-Yo Association, Lucky Meisenheimer, Infinite Illusions, and several others. Hope your name will be added to next year's list! Thanks to the volunteers of the 2008 Yo-Yo Convention, both behind the scenes and at the scene: Maggie Christensen, Penny Hallet, George & Helen Karcher, Joey, Jennifer Brown, John Crivello, Barry North, Chuck Dawson, Jo Ann Toelle, Doug Harris, Judith Schulz, Katrin Schulz-Berg, the many places and the many individuals that helped to distribute information, and many others that chipped in with their help; plus thank-you to the DONORS: Win Dawson, Zumpano's Restorante & Pizzeria, the American Yo-Yo Association, Lucky Meisenheimer, and several others. Hope your name will be added to next year's list! Thanks to the volunteers of the 2007 Yo-Yo Convention, both behind the scenes and at the scene: Maggie Christensen, Penny Hallet, George & Helen Karcher, Paul, Tom, Joey, Jennifer Brown, John Crivello, Barry North, Chuck Dawson, Jo Ann Toelle, Doug Harris, Judith Schulz, Ann Hutchinson, Katrin Schulz-Berg, the Burlington High School Juggling Club, the many places and the many individuals that helped to distribute information, and many others that chipped in with their help; plus thank-you to the DONORS: Win Dawson, Zumpano's Restorante & Pizzeria, Adrian's Custard, the American Yo-Yo Association, Lucky Meisenheimer, and several others. Hope your name will be added to next year's list! Take a look at this great news article & photo set from the 2006 annual Yo-Yo Convention from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=411031&date=3/26/2006 Thanks to volunteers of the 2006 Yo-Yo Convention: behind the scenes and on the scene: Maggie Christensen, Penny Hallet, George & Helen Karcher, Judith Schulz, Paul, Tom, John, Seb, Jennifer Brown, John Crivello, Barry North, Chuck Dawson, Jo Ann Toelle, Wally Schulz, Doug Harris, the many places and individuals that helped to distribute information, and many others; plus thank-you to the DONORS: Win Dawson, Pizza DeRoma, Spintastics, Air Traffic Supply, Tedco, Yomega, AYYA, Lucky, and several others. Hope your name will be added to this year's list!
~Join us for incredible, classic fun~
