I was just getting to register and it seems really expensive. Is this the same price as the last few years?
It looks like going to the event requires additional payment to watch in addition to completion regeneration fees.
I can only speak about specific yoyo contests and the most recent US Nationals(and the one before through others).
It would appear things are on the rise in regards to registration prices. I don't compete so these fees won't affect me. While I think registration fees should rise a bit, I think the latest jumps have been too much too fast. At the same time, I'm not out fees for venue rentals, insurance, permits and other stuff, so I don't know how much that influences registration fees.
Audience admission fees seem to vary depending on the rental agreement and/or the venue. Without knowing policies or seeing contracts, I can't comment.
I do know since the NYYL has been re-formed and is an actual body now, I think that despite the rapid amount of changes, the long term will benefit. I am hoping to see spin tops represented at US Nationals. I'm hoping to to secure the contract for sound production/music director again, and I don't think that no matter how much I practice, that I'll be worthy of representing spin tops. I mean, I guess I could have something to shoot for. With the advisement of people on here, I think I'll get a fair assessment.
I'm glad spin tops are still going to get representation at Worlds for 2017. I want to see that momentum carry into next Worlds, as well as for other large yoyo contests.