# 2012 Illinois State Yoyo Contest
**URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2012-illinois-state-yoyo-contest/39990
**Category:** Yo-Yo Contests, Clubs, and Events
**Created:** [July 11, 2012, 4:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2012-illinois-state-yoyo-contest/39990 "2012-07-11T16:59:05Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@bobisonthemoon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bobisonthemoon)
#### Post date: [July 11, 2012, 4:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2012-illinois-state-yoyo-contest/39990/1 "2012-07-11T16:59:05Z")
This years Illinois State Yo-yo Contest is shaping up to be a fantastic contest. More information will be coming within the next bit, but here are some details to start with.
Illinois State Yo-yo Contest
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Chicago Toy and Game Fair at Navy Pier
I will try and keep you posted, but as last year, the Facebook page is usually the most up to date.
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### Author:  [@Nemyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nemyo)
#### Post date: [September 22, 2012, 2:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2012-illinois-state-yoyo-contest/39990/2 "2012-09-22T02:06:47Z")
Whos going this year?
I might be there
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### Author:  [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)
#### Post date: [September 22, 2012, 12:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2012-illinois-state-yoyo-contest/39990/3 "2012-09-22T12:03:55Z")
When is it?
I’d love to drive down from michigan.
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### Author:  [@Nemyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nemyo)
#### Post date: [September 22, 2012, 2:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2012-illinois-state-yoyo-contest/39990/4 "2012-09-22T14:49:40Z")
> [@Jake Elliott](#):
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> When is it?
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> I’d love to drive down from michigan.
[http://ilyoyocontest.com/](http://ilyoyocontest.com/)
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### Author:  [@GambinoGirl14](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GambinoGirl14)
#### Post date: [October 9, 2012, 11:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2012-illinois-state-yoyo-contest/39990/5 "2012-10-09T23:59:14Z")
Does anyone know if there’s an amater division during Chicago state? I might want to compete…
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### Author:  [@Big\_Yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Big_Yoyo)
#### Post date: [October 10, 2012, 12:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2012-illinois-state-yoyo-contest/39990/6 "2012-10-10T00:40:03Z")
Yes there is
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### Author:  [@Nemyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nemyo)
#### Post date: [October 10, 2012, 2:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2012-illinois-state-yoyo-contest/39990/7 "2012-10-10T02:30:14Z")
I’ll be there! Maybe… Hopefully… Probably…
Hey Big Yoyo! Will you be there?
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### Author:  [@bobisonthemoon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bobisonthemoon)
#### Post date: [October 10, 2012, 3:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2012-illinois-state-yoyo-contest/39990/8 "2012-10-10T03:47:22Z")
Saturday November 17, 2012
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### Author:  [@bobisonthemoon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bobisonthemoon)
#### Post date: [October 10, 2012, 3:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2012-illinois-state-yoyo-contest/39990/9 "2012-10-10T03:49:05Z")
There’s pro and a sports ladder also a sport freestyle!
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### Author:  [@bobisonthemoon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bobisonthemoon)
#### Post date: [October 10, 2012, 10:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2012-illinois-state-yoyo-contest/39990/10 "2012-10-10T22:31:55Z")
Hey Guys! I have an update for you all!
Illinois State Yo-yo Contest
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Chicago Toy and Game Fair at Navy Pier
divisions
-1a
-Dual
-Aerial
-sports ladder
-sports freestyle.
\*If you compete in any of the “Sports Divisions” you may not enter the other divisions and vice versa!
online registration will be going live within the next week or two, and preregistation will get you in the fair at no charge. (more to come on this topic!)
Get updates first on
[http://ilyoyocontest.com/](http://ilyoyocontest.com/)
or
> **[Log into Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/IllinoisStateYoyoContest)**
>
> Log into Facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know.
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### Author:  [@duskeye0221](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/duskeye0221)
#### Post date: [October 10, 2012, 10:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2012-illinois-state-yoyo-contest/39990/11 "2012-10-10T22:34:24Z")
Ill definitely be there 🙂
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### Author:  [@GambinoGirl14](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GambinoGirl14)
#### Post date: [October 11, 2012, 2:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2012-illinois-state-yoyo-contest/39990/12 "2012-10-11T02:48:35Z")
> [@duskeye0221](#):
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> Ill definitely be there 🙂
Count me in!!!
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### Author:  [@bobisonthemoon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bobisonthemoon)
#### Post date: [October 21, 2012, 3:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2012-illinois-state-yoyo-contest/39990/13 "2012-10-21T15:02:39Z")
Quick update.
One Drop yoyo’s and Yomega have agreed to sponsor! ill try and update whenever i can!
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### Author:  [@bobisonthemoon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bobisonthemoon)
#### Post date: [October 22, 2012, 3:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2012-illinois-state-yoyo-contest/39990/14 "2012-10-22T03:48:32Z")
Pre-Registration is up! if you pre-register (Competitors only!) you get access to the fair for free, as well compete.
This year all competitors get to compete for free! although anyone else will have to pay. there will be some coupons for reduced fare to the fair.
[http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4662122534/efblike](http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4662122534/efblike)
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### Author:  [@yoyomaverickgt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomaverickgt)
#### Post date: [October 23, 2012, 6:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2012-illinois-state-yoyo-contest/39990/15 "2012-10-23T18:21:41Z")
> [@Nemyo](#):
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> Whos going this year?
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> I might be there
you better
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### Author:  [@bobisonthemoon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bobisonthemoon)
#### Post date: [November 10, 2012, 4:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2012-illinois-state-yoyo-contest/39990/16 "2012-11-10T16:36:29Z")
One Week Away! I hope too see you all there! We open @ 10am, plan to be there till around 4:30 or so. Which isnt hard, your at the Chicago toy and game fair!
Update, Current Sponsor list, & after party
-Current Sponsors-
Yomega
One Drop
Duncan
YoyoExpert
Yoyojam
Ten Yoyo
Cat & Mouse Game Store
-After Party-
The rooftop after party is good to go! Dinner reservations on the roof are at 6:00pm at the Plymouth Restaurant Bar located at 327 S Plymouth CT Chicago, IL 60604.
Parking is $6 about a block away from the restaurant (318 S Federal)
Let us know if you have any questions. This looks like a great place to top it all off! Look forward to seeing everyone there!
[http://plymouthgrill.com/index.php](http://plymouthgrill.com/index.php)
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### Author:  [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)
#### Post date: [November 11, 2012, 3:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2012-illinois-state-yoyo-contest/39990/17 "2012-11-11T03:50:58Z")
What is the best way to bring our music?
If I just have it in my iPod, will that work?
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### Author:  [@cbaxt98](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cbaxt98)
#### Post date: [November 11, 2012, 4:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2012-illinois-state-yoyo-contest/39990/18 "2012-11-11T04:22:40Z")
I’ll be there, competing in all the freestyle divisions 🙂
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### Author:  [@Randysavage](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Randysavage)
#### Post date: [November 12, 2012, 7:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2012-illinois-state-yoyo-contest/39990/19 "2012-11-12T07:33:15Z")
I am going and want to throw in it but I do not know if I am good enough lol. I don’t know if they have beginner intermediate advanced.
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### Author:  [@bobisonthemoon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bobisonthemoon)
#### Post date: [November 15, 2012, 9:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2012-illinois-state-yoyo-contest/39990/20 "2012-11-15T21:04:27Z")
@jakeElliott - CD’s are the best. Ipods/phones are acceptable but we are not responsible if lost or stolen
@RandySavage - There are two difficulties, Sport, and Pro, Each with sub Divisions, you can get more info on the website ([http://ilyoyocontest.com/](http://ilyoyocontest.com/))
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