SYYC2011 - Call for volunteers!

Hey all,

SYYC2011 (Singapore Yo-Yo Championships 2011) is around the corner (16-17th of July)
and we are looking for volunteers to help us out again!

The positions and the number of people that we need are as follows:

Stage Coordinator     - 1

Ensure that the event is running according to schedule. Ensuring the
proper setup is in place. Works concurrently with Emcee but you don’t need
to sing or announce anything to the public.

Music Coordinator     - 1

Control the sequence of the music freestyles, press play and pause of
music track. Music will be control via quicktime or itunes.

Logistics                   - 1

Help setup and tear down of the venue.

Welfare                     - 1

Ensure the volunteers are well hydrated and run errands to pick up meals.

Registration              - 1

Collection of registration fees and administrative details.

Videographer           - 1

Film freestyle sequences of event. Need to know how to operate video camera.

Minimum age limit - 14

If you have a desire to help us out at the contest, whether you have
volunteered for our past events, or if you are a first time volunteer, do
not be afraid to approach us and volunteer your services.

Even if you are competing, you can still be a volunteer! Just find another
partner who can take turns with you.

For those who wish to volunteer their services, please drop us an email at
customerservice@spinworkx.com, title the email with ‘SYYC2011 volunteer’
and let us know which position you are interested in taking or in what way
you are able to help.

We really appreciate everyone’s effort in making the Spinning
community AWESOME, and without your help, it probably would not have been
what it is today!

So, thank you!

Additional Workshops on the 26th and 27th June!

That's right! We're having additional workshops this Saturday and Sunday (26th - 27th June) at Spinworkx so come on down if you're new and interested to learn the basics and be on your way to grasping the harder stuff!

GSS sale / Back to School sale / SALE!!!

What: Spinworkx salesalesale
Where: Spinworkx store at Suntec City!
When: 20 June 2011 to ???
Why: Just because we want to.

For more details, click on the 'Read more' link.

Singapore Overall Champion Ranking as of before SYYC 2011

Register for more divisions at SYYC 2011 to rack up as much points as you can!!
Still no clear winner as yet so it is all up to your participation at SYYC 2011.
Awesome prizes for the Overall Pro & Spinner Champions!

Still lots to play for!!

Singapore Yo-Yo Championships 2011 Registration & Details!

Hey all!!
the Singapore Yo-Yo Championships is around the corner yet again and 2011 will feature some of the biggest names in Asia battling it out for the coveted national title!

SYYC 2010!

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Where: Hougang Mall
When: 16-17th July 2011
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Getting ready bright and early!

Divisions:
Professional Division - 1 minute qualifying freestyle & 3 min finals freestyle (1A, 2A, 4A, 5A)
Spinner Division - 1 minute freestyles (1A, 2A, 4A, 5A)
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Seeded Players:
Marcus Koh (1A) (WCC 2011)
Darrell Mitchell (1A) (EST 2010)
Alex Yao (2A) (WCC 2011)
Wong Wei Da (2A) (EST 2010)
Sean Hung (4A) (WCC 2011)
Kwan Jun Jie (4A) (EST 2010)
Chong Yi Chen (5A) (WCC 2011)
Sean Hung (5A) (EST 2010)
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Registration!

Registration:
For a base of just $10 (early bird registration), competitors can take part in as many categories as they like! All registrations after the 30th of June will be $15.
After much deliberation and consultation from the players and from the standings on the Spinworkx Challenge Grading sessions, we have decided to give a by this year for all Pro players to take part at SYYC 2011! What this means is that the Grading results does not matter if you want to take part this year! So for all Pro players, sign up now, practise and work hard on your freestyle!!
Here is the breakdown on who can join which division.
Professional division: Players who have taken part in the Professional division at any past SYYC, as well as players who have won the Spinner division at SYYC 2010.
Spinner division: Any player who does not fall into the Pro category.

Registration page!!

http://www.spinworkx.com/syyc/Singapore_Yo-Yo_Championships/SYYC2011_Registration.html

**Again, do sign up for more divisions if you wish to get more and higher points to earn the Overall Champion of 2011! The current ranking & points will be posted up soon!**

Shines like gold!

More to come! Register today and stay tuned for more!!

TSX Player Feature: Chua Wei Xuan

This week in the hot seat, we've got one of Singapore's versatile players, Chua Wei Xuan, talk about his love for yo-yos, how picking up the hobby has changed him, and what it takes to be a TSX member.

TSX Member: Chua Wei Xuan

Having started around the same time as local players such as Darrel Mitchell, Christopher Chia, and Wong Wei Da, Wei Xuan is one of the few players among the group who performs well in almost every category he's taken part in, claiming top five in all four categories during the Singapore Yo-yo Championships 2010, Wei Xuan has earned a reputation for being a highly versatile player, one which could give top competitors in certain categories a run for their money!

Chua Wei Xuan

Name: Chua Wei Xuan
Age: 16
Playing Style: 1A, 2A, 5A Competitive
Favorite Brand: C3 Design

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Spinworkx

Obviously everyone has different reasons for getting into the hobby of yo-yoing, so what caught your interest to try a hand at this unique "sport"?

Wei Xuan

Like most players, I got into the hobby because it was fun, different, and most of all, it allowed me to experiment with my own style and create my own tricks. Not many toys out there allow you to get creative, yo-yoing on the other hand does exactly that.

We caught up with Wei Xuan during WCC 2011 where he was busy practicing for his 2A routine

Spinworkx

There's definitely a lot more to just walking the dog and braintwisters! So you've been playing for over five years now, and have become one of the top players in Singapore. So how has getting into this sport changed you?

Wei Xuan

Well the sport has allowed me to become more patient with myself. I've learnt that it takes perseverance in order to accomplish a trick, and that rushing into it gets you no where.

Another thing about this hobby is that it has allowed me to make lots of friends, not just locally, like the guys at TSX, SY Blog, and even the older days of Team Freelance, I've even gotten to know international players, like the guys from USA, Philippines, Japan, even Hong Kong!

Wei Xuan (Right) hanging loose at last year's Spinworkx BBQ

Spinworkx

True, every hobby definitely allows you to make new friends, in this case, having to meet with international players must have definitely been quite the treat!

So among all these people in the community, who is your inspiration and why?

Wei Xuan

There are a lot of people who inspire me in yo-yoing, but if I could pick one, I'd say Christopher Chia from yoyorecreation. His style and tricks are an eye opener, and gives me some sort of benchmark to work towards, allowing me to explore my own style through observing his.

Team yoyorecreation member Christopher Chia, one of the many inspiring players to look out for

Spinworkx

That's good! So what's your motivation in this hobby? What keeps you going to compete in so many categories and be on top of your game?

Wei Xuan

Well to be honest, a lot of beginners are getting better these days, the Spinner category is seeing a lot of players appear from out of the blue, and perform really well in various contests!

With so much competition coming up, I got to improve on my own skills to stay ahead of the game!

Tanglers are a piece of cake in the hands of Wei Xuan

Spinworkx

The Spinner category sure is seeing a lot of competition lately, we can't imagine how things would be like another 2-3 years from now!

So how often do you practice?

Wei Xuan

Honestly, with school and other responsibilities, I seldom have time to practice. Whenever I'm free I'll just pick up a yo-yo and work on my tricks, some times I get too busy, I end up playing for about 5 minutes before I go to bed.

Spinworkx

So how does it feel now that you're on TSX, and in fact, I hear that you might be getting a really sweet deal real soon!

Wei Xuan

It's great to be recognized! To know that people out there acknowledge your performance and are willing to reward you for it. I feel great and look forward to improving myself even more now that I know people are watching out for players like us. Yes I've definitely got a sweet deal coming up, but you'll know it when you see it ;)

Wei Xuan becoming a TSX member at last year's Spinworkx BBQ

Spinworkx

So do you have advice for any of the would be sponsored players of tomorrow?

Wei Xuan

Work hard! Prove that you are worth being on the team, it's not always about being the best at your sport, the attitude that you bring to the table is crucial as well, work hard and who knows, you might be a TSX member some day!

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Thanks again to Wei Xuan for having sit down with us for this Spinworkx Exclusive! We hope you enjoyed this article, check out more photos at our Facebook Page!

Also, check out this video of him from the SY Blog, featuring the C3 Darkstar from Hong Kong!

YoyoJam products coming your way

If you're unaware yet, we've got stocks from YoyoJam making its way to our store real soon, the Unleashed, a new 2A yo-yo by Joseph Harris since Sunsets, as well as the MicroMo, designed by master modder Mo Chavez, will soon be available at the Spinworkx Store!
Prices will be known as soon as the product hits our shelves so keep a look out!

UNLEASHED

The Unleashed is the next generation looping yo-yo from YoYoJam and National Champion Joseph Harris!

The Unleashed builds upon the success of YoYoJam's original premier looping yo-yo, the Sunset Trajectory, bringing it to the next level with huge improvements for two handed looping play!

Features include a new unique starburst response system that slopes out from the bearing seat to give you response when you need it but allow for longer spin while performing extended sleeping tricks like wraps and tangler.  The Unleashed also was given an added weight boost to improve stability and deliver longer overall spin time.

This yo-yo is the signature series of National Champion Joseph Harris and is a great choice no matter what your skill level.  Beginners will enjoy the great stability and ease of control while advanced players can adjust the gap to a wider setting for lower response and better sleep time.

MICROMO

The Micro Mo is the smallest high-performance yo-yo to come from YoYoJam!  Designed with guidance from the master modder Mo Chavez this is the best pocket sized yo-yo available!

A huge focus in the design of this yo-yo was to ensure no playability was sacrificed for the smaller size.  Even with its small size, the Micro Mo is a world-class player with amazing spin dynamics!  The bronze nickel-plated rims on its small polycarbonate body focus rim weight so precisely that this yo-yo is as powerful spinning as it is quick and nimble in your hands.

Micro Mo includes the Solid Spin axle system with silicone o-rings and delivers perfect, unresponsive dead-smooth play.

Don't judge a yo-yo by its size.  The Micro Mo is built to play with the best of them!