Monday 27 August 2012

Eastern State Throwdown 2012 Registration & Information

The Eastern State Throwdown 2012 is the first competition that starts off the 2013 Contest Season, and it is also the last Singapore competition in 2012.


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Where: Ulu Pandan CC (170 Ghim Moh Road), CD Bomb Shelter (level one, near the lift lobby)
When: 8 September 2012
Time: 12pm
Registration fee: $10 for each competitor
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EST 2012 has the following divisions available for participation.
- Professional 1A & 4A Division (West Side Competitors) (3 Minute Freestyles)
- Professional 2A & 5A Division (East Side Competitors) (3 Minute Freestyles)
- Spinner 1A & 4A Division (West Side Competitors) (1 Minute Freestyles)
- Spinner 2A & 5A Division (East Side Competitors) (1 Minute Freestyles)

Spinners Promoted to Professional Division:
- Jason Cheow
- Clarence Lim
- Jereme Mah
- Chen Kun
- Brian Low
- Hafizan Rosli
- Marcus Hoe
- Khairullah Khairilanuar
- Muhd Hafiq
- Ethan Liew



**For the newly promoted Spinners, take note that if you do not wish to be promoted to Pro, or feel that you should still have more practice before moving on to Pro/do not have enough tricks to make up a 3 minute freestyle, you may choose to remain in Spinner Division for the 2013 Competition Season. However, you still have a shot at qualifying for the 3 minute freestyles at SYYC 2013 should you decide to remain in Spinner. (Format for Singapore Contests)

Getting there:



To register as a competitor for EST 2012:


After submitting your registration, please send/submit your music to customerservice@spinworkx.com with your music labeled as follows: Name_Division_Category (E.G. ColinWan_4A_Pro 3min)

For any enquiries regarding this event, feel free to drop us an email at customerservice@spinworkx.com

So register today, practice hard, and we will see you then!!
Keep Spinning! ~


Wednesday 15 August 2012

Rules for Freestyle Divisions (2012 onwards)

Singapore Contest Rules for the Freestyle Divisions
1) Each Competitor is to pick a song for their 1 or 3 Minute Freestyle routine.

2) Competitors will be judged according to these 3 components:
(I) Technical Execution (Maximum 50 points)

  • Based on positive clicks & negative clicks on the judge clickers.
  • Clicker scores will be normalized to a maximum of 50 points for this component.
  • Positive points are awarded for tricks or trick elements performed successfully.
  • Repeated tricks, elements, mounts, etc, may be scored at a lower value or not scored at all.
  • Additional points may be awarded based on the difficulty level of a trick element.
  • Negative points are deducted for each trick or trick element missed including things like missed string hits, missed slacks, missed suicides, corkscrews, loss of control, repeated efforts to regain control of yo-yo, unsuccessful binds, etc.
  • When 2 or more yo-yos are in play, each yo-yo will be judged separately.

(II) Technical Evaluation (Maximum 20 points) (4 Categories)

  • These 4 scores are added and are not normalized.
  • 1) Cleanliness (Line of string, smooth landings, flowing transitions, etc) (0.0 - 5.0 points)
  • 2) Variation (Different techniques within style of play, etc) (0.0 - 5.0 points)
  • 3) Uniqueness (Rareness, originality, outstanding in contest, etc) (0.0 - 5.0 points) 
  • 4) Execution (No major deductions, near perfect, accuracy, etc) (0.0 - 5.0 points) 

(III) Performance Evaluation (Maximum 30 points) (6 Categories)

  • These 6 scores are added and are not normalized.
  • 1) Routine (Construction of freestyle, changes in tempo, etc) (0.0 - 5.0 points) 
  • 2) Music Use (Choreography, music timing, cueing, rhythm, etc) (0.0 - 5.0 points) 
  • 3) Professionalism (Stage presence, composure, presentation, etc) (0.0 - 5.0 points) 
  • 4) Amplitude (Variation in difficulty level and speed, movement, etc) (0.0 - 5.0 points) 
  • 5) Style (Creativity of expression, artistry, etc) (0.0 - 5.0 points) 
  • 6) Showmanship (Enjoyment, entertainment, story, theme, etc) (0.0 - 5.0 points) 

3) Major Deductions:

  • Restarting the spin of the yo-yo (1 point deduction)
  • Changing a yo-yo for any reason (3 point deduction)
  • Yo-yo leaves the stage due to a broken string, mechanical failure, negligent action, etc (5 point deduction)
  • Yo-yo spinning, thrown or in a mount before the time/music starts (5 point deduction)

4) Disqualification:

  • Contestant may be disqualified for any negligent and/or willful actions that endanger judges, staff, contestants, members of the audience, etc.
  • Any song deemed explicit, or with explicit content during the actual Freestyles will lead to an instant  disqualification. If the competitor is unsure as to whether a particular song contains explicit content, it is his/her responsibility to check with the judges beforehand.

Format for Singapore Contests (2012 onwards)


Singapore Contests Format

Eastern State Throwdown (EST)
  • Professional Division Competitors: 3 Minute Freestyles
  • Spinner Division Competitors: 1 Minute Freestyles
  • 1A & 4A Divisions for competitors staying in the West such as Jurong, Clementi, Tiong Bahru, Woodlands, etc
  • 2A & 5A Divisions for competitors staying in the East such as Serangoon, Ang Mo Kio, Pasir Ris, Yishun, Sembawang, Hougang, etc

West Coast Classic (WCC)
  • Professional Division Competitors: 3 Minute Freestyles
  • Spinner Division Competitors: 1 Minute Freestyles
  • 1A & 4A Divisions for competitors staying in the East such as Serangoon, Ang Mo Kio, Pasir Ris, Yishun, Sembawang, Hougang, etc
  • 2A & 5A Divisions for competitors staying in the West such as Jurong, Clementi, Tiong Bahru, Woodlands, etc

Singapore Yo-Yo Championships (SYYC)
  • Professional Division Competitors: 1 Minute Qualifiers & 3 Minute Final Freestyles
  • Spinner Division Competitors: 1 Minute Freestyles & 3 Minute Freestyles in Pro Division**
  • Divisions:                                 1A, 2A, 4A, 5A
**Spinners will still compete against each other for the top 3 Spinner Prizes. However, if they also do well enough to qualify for 3 minute freestyles in the Professional Division, they may proceed to compete in Pro as well.

 
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