X-Division Finalists.

Due to a tie for 10th place we have expanded the number of contestants from 10 to 11 and the alternates from 3 to 2.

Good luck in Orlando!

1. Jun Aramaki - Tokyo
2. Felix Avellana - Los Angeles
3. Kenji Eto - Chiba
4. Takahiko Hasagawa - Tokyo
5. Masato Inohara - Tokyo
6. Hironori Mii - Aichi
7. Doctor Popular - Minneapolis
8. Rob Reeves - Chico
9. Matt Schmidt - Minneapolis
10. Shingo Terada - Tokyo
11. Atsushi Yamada - Sapporo

Alternates

• Tsubasa Oonishi - Tokyo
• John Huber - Chandler

X (Extreme Division) Rules

Rules

1. Each contestant must submit a 3 minute uncut VHS Video Tape of their performance in NTSC format (U.S. Standard VHS format) to the judges. The video tape must be received by July 1st 2001. The final performance does not need to be the same as that of the video but must incorporate at least the same level and variety of skill. Multiple contestants can combine their entry video on the same tape to save postage and transfer costs. The tape must be clearly labeled. The shipping address follows these rules.

2. A Preliminary Judging panel will select, based on the video, 10 contestants to compete in the X division free style at the 2000 World Yo-Yo Contest. Contestants will be notified in advance. Decisions of the judges are final. Contestants not selected for participation in the X Division may still enter A or AA divisions. There will also be 3 alternates selected in the case that one or more of these contestants can not attended the 2001 World Yo-Yo Contest, or are unable to compete for whatever reasons.

3. Selected contestants will perform a 3 minute freestyle to the music of their choice at the 2000 World Yo-Yo Contest.

4. Scoring
   • Points for the X division will be divided into two parts, technical points and Performance Points.

   • Technical Points (70%) (to be judges by way of clickers)
     • Technical Points are judged by Round Robin Judging. (see: Round Robin Judging for more information)

     • Technical Points are scored for enough level extreme- style trick elements completed. (1 hand traditional string & looping play, 2 hand standard looping play are not regarded extreme style and will not receive points, unless they are a component of extreme play.)

     • Additional points may be granted for:
       Difficulty of Trick or Trick Element
       Originality of Trick or Trick Element
       Completion of Trick or Trick Element
       Extreme Nature of Trick or Trick Element
       ("Trick" refers to Tricks, Combos, Regeneration, Transitions, etc.)

       Judges should score a trick element (or trick) when the trick is completed. Incomplete tricks elements (dropping, wind-up, etc.) should not receive points, but should not receive a deduction either.

     • A completed trick does not score points the second time performed.

     • There are no point deductions.

   • Performance Points (30%)
     • Performance points are divided into three parts each worth 10% for a total of 30%.

     • Performance points are judged by 3 judges who are not contestants.

     • Points will be scored after the contestants entire routine has been performed. They will be scored as follows.

     • 1. Construction (10%)
       (Artistry, Image, Story, Music, Costume, Choreography, Fluidity, Emphasis, etc.)

     • 2. Stage Presence (10%)
       (Appeal to Audience, Expression, Elegance of Yo-Yo control & Body Motion, etc.)

     • 3. Style (10%)
       (Demonstration of skill in each style, Number of advanced level extreme style elements or tricks, Fusion of styles, Smoothness of switching styles and etc.)

     • Style points are not in proportion to Number of styles but in proportion to demonstration of mastery of a style or styles.

   • Decisions of the judges are final.

   • Please see the section on Freestyle Rules for music and timing regulations.

   • Final freestyle Score
     1. All scores will be normalized.
     2. The high score and low score for each contestant will disregarded.
     3. Final Score is total of Technical (70%) and Performance (30%) to provide the total (100%) points.

5. Round Robin Judging
   Round robin judging has been developed for this category. The concept is that the only people qualified to judge this division are the contestants themselves. As such, an order of contestants will be randomly selected. When one contestant is competing, another is on deck, and the remaining 8 contestants are judging the one on stage. The lowest and highest score is thrown out. The winner has the highest score as judged by his peers. Each judges scores will remain confidential.

6. Mailing Information
   Each contestant must submit a 3 minute uncut VHS Video Tape of their performance in NTSC format (U.S. Standard VHS format) to the judges. The video tape must be received by July 1st 2001. The final performance does not need to be the same as that of the video but must incorporate at least the same level and variety of skill. Videos can not be returned, and become the property of the 2001 World Yo-Yo Contest. The 2001 World Yo-Yo Contest is not responsible for video tapes lost, damaged or delayed by the shipper.

   The video must have written on it, the name, address, age, and phone number of the contestant and the contestants' e-mail address. If possible please also include Fax number.

   Mail video tapes to:
   Bob Malowney
   c/o Bird In Hand / National Yo-Yo Museum & Contest
   Chico, CA 95928
   (530) 893-0545

7. Notification
   Contestants will be notifed by E-mail or Fax if possible, and by mail if not.