Day 2 – International Division Competition Rules

Competitors will perform a freestyle routine of up to 2 minutes on stage using music of their own choice, showcasing both technical skill and artistic expression.

There will be no separation by division. Instead, each division’s unique characteristics will be considered, and a special scoring multiplier will be applied accordingly:

1A：No multiplier
2A：x 1.1
3A：x 1.2
4A：No multiplier
5A：X.1.2

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Judging Criteria
Each performance will be evaluated by designated judges assigned to each division.

Scoring breakdown is as follows:

• Technical Execution (TEA): 50 points

• Technical Evaluation (TEB): 30 points

  • Sophistication (SPT)

  • Novelty (NVT)

  • Completion (CPT)

• Performance Evaluation (PEA): 20 points

• Musical Connection (MIC)

• Stage Usage (STU)

• Body Control (BCL)

• Enjoyment (ENJ)

There will be no deductions or additional penalties.

Summary of Scoring:
Technical Execution: 50 pts
Technical Evaluation: 30 pts
Performance Evaluation: 20 pts
No deductions or penalties

Details for each scoring item can be found in the official breakdown.

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Details of Each Scoring Category

 

Music Guidelines
Use of explicit language (e.g., F-words) is not strictly prohibited, but discretion is advised. See disqualification criteria below.

 

Disqualification Criteria

• If a yo-yo (or its parts) flies beyond the judging table at a dangerous speed

• If the performance includes dangerous behavior or actions deemed socially inappropriate

• If the music contains excessive use of F-words or overtly sexual content