5A May: Let the Counterweight Carnival Begin!
Hey Fingerloop Foregoers and Counterweight Connoisseurs! Are you ready to kick off May with a bang and dive into the whirlwind of 5A fun!? With the beautiful sounds of counterweights against yo-yos, knuckles, and living room furniture, we’re going with a music theme for this event! Get ready to unleash your inner rockstar; master mind-bending tricks, and join the party, fueled by the YoYo Boomer Club!
Prepare to Ride the Lightning and take on the challenge of our weekly counterweight-based trick ladder! Each week, we’ll unveil a new set of mind-blowing tricks for you to master. Can you conquer the ladder and claim your place as a 5A Master of Puppets?
Don’t miss our special Trick-a-Week spectaculars, where we’ll showcase some of the most jaw-dropping tricks in the 5A playbook. These are sure to leave you in awe and inspire you to push the boundaries of your yo-yo skills, because you know that Nothing Else Matters!
Join us for our freeform submissions, where you can let your creativity run wild and showcase your unique style with your favorite counterweight (no finger loops allowed though, it’s Sad but True). It’s a circus of yo-yo talent that you won’t want to miss!
Participate in these challenges and activities for a chance to win fantastic yo-yo prizes! Counterweights, sweet sweet throws, and other fantastic swag all sure to tickle your tastebuds! There’s excitement waiting for you at every turn with 5A May and the YYBC.
So leave your Whiskey in the Jar, grab your yo-yo and your favorite counterweight or CW improv as we Turn the Page, and get ready to join the festivities!
With FAF, MRM, & 2April behind us, The Memory Remains……and so does the Merch!
-NoCounterweightIsUnforgiven
Beginner Trick Ladder
This Beginner Trick Ladder contains the following tricks, presented by Miguel Correa
Posting video(s) of the Beginner Trick Ladder will earn you entries into the event Prize drawing.
- Post a video of one trick for one entry
- Post a video of all tricks for an additional entry
Trick a Week
This week’s trick-a-week is a series of basic mounts, presented by Josh Yee
Posting a video of the trick-a-week will earn you entries into the event Prize drawing.
- Post a video of completing the trick-a-week for 1 entry into the drawing.
FreeForm/Production
Post a FreeForm/Production will earn you entries into the event Prize drawing. Must contain 5A Content.
Rules
All video submissions must contain the Event page at the start of the video and are due by Tuesday, May 7th at 11:59 Pacific Standard Time.
Each week you can earn additional entries for prize drawings by completing that weeks challenges. Maximum Entries; Beginner =8, TAW = 4, Freeform/Production =4. All Prize drawings will be conducted at the end of the Event.
Prizes
Beginner Trick Ladder - 2 Prize Packs each containing a Yoyo and Counterweight.
Trick-a-Week - 2 Prize Packs each containing a Yoyo and Counterweight.
Freeform/Production - G2 Yoyo and Counterweight.
Note: Prize packs are subject to change throughout the event if additional sponsors or donors contribute.
Event Sponsors
- G Squared
- DocPop
- Rain City Skills
- Michael Montgomery
- Dressel Designs
Event Donors
- TimCo
- Layer Infinity
- Solemn_Kaizoku
- TheThrowingGnome
FAQ
Not sure how to post a video on the YYE forums?
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