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[ta0]

The US National Yo-Yo contest takes place July 6th and 7th in Philadelphia. Who is interested in competing in spintops this year?
Last year we had a large group of players in Miamisburg. But I need to hear from some of you soon if we are going to have it together with the yo-yo contest. I should confirm soon with Thad if that's the case.
I believe Val and Dale would not go, but I could combine the trip with a visit to a sister who lives in Pennsylvania and be a judge.

In addition to trophies or medals, the winner gets to take home for 1 year the 10" national spintop and gets his/her name inscribed in a display in the national yo-yo museum in Chico. This is also a great opportunity to practice your routine for Worlds, if you can make it to both.

[the Earl of Whirl]

Do we have many players who live close to the Philadelphia area?

[ta0]

What happens with the East coast? 
You do not get the opportunity of being the national champion of the big old USA everyday! 
I haven't heard from Jose going, so it could be a great chance for others. We only need 3 contestants. Even just 2 (but that would force me to enter).

If I don't hear any commitments by the weekend, I don't think we will have a US national contest this year, after having a great one last year. 

[the Earl of Whirl]

Possibly canceling nationals?  Those are sad words to contemplate.  Wonder what Mark Hayward is doing that weekend?  John Buechele?  What about Dick Stohr shocking the world and striking a blow for us "older men?"  Kirk is east coast but, of course, farther south.  These are just a few thoughts off the top of my head.

[Shootist]

After reading this post, I was thinking about trying to make a family run on the US Nationals Contest. The results would be Eli 1st, Shootist 2nd and Austen 3rd a new family dynasty at Nationals.  I guess one can dream.

I will have to check with the hotels in Philly to see if I can get a room.  If so, Eli will be able to compete at Nationals.

I don't know about Austen attending due to his job.

 

 

[ta0]

Wonderful! 

I hope you can make it (and we can make the contest). Let me contact Thad.

[ta0]

Here is a crazy idea.
Only the Hickersons have shown interest in competing in Philly.
But they are in Alabama, next door to Georgia, and I see that Myk_Myk has a nice venue in Atlanta for hosting the yo-yo and spintop meets.
Kirk has competed before at nats . . . You see where my train of thoughts goes.
Nats in Atlanta? Is it possible? Of course, the big disadvantage is no exposure to the yo-yoing community. But could be more relaxed and fun.

(I'm throwing this out there, without consulting anybody beforehand. I'm flying out tomorrow morning and I wanted to check this idea that just occurred to me. When I come back in a week I need to finalize what we do with nats this year.)

[Neff]

I am in support of the Georgia idea but it is unlikely that I will be able to attend - I plan to go to Cleveland for Worlds and that will be my big trip for the year.

[ta0]

I'm about to board a plane out of the Atlanta airport, what is a good excuse to bump this thread.

What would be a good date to have it here? Any festivals?

[Shootist]

I use to work in the shipyard in south Philly many years ago. i will miss not getting a Cheese Steak from Ginos, i won't miss the long drive, so Atlanta is a good choice.

[Kirk]

Atlanta?

The results would be Eli 1st, Shootist 2nd and Austen 3rd a new family dynasty at Nationals.

Kirk last as usual.
Austen would probably be able to attend since the travel distance would be less.

I see that Myk_Myk has a nice venue in Atlanta for hosting the yo-yo and spintop meets.

It is a nice venue. I wonder if there are any available times.
Who else could possibly travel to Atlanta?

[Dick Stohr]

I just found this thread. Philly is about 3 or 4 hours from here so I should be good for a trip. Happy to judge again.

[Dick Stohr]

And then I looked at the hotel across the street at $334 per night. Then I thought about I-95 and the drive is 3+, 4, or 12 hours depending on traffic. There must be a better way.

[Kirk]

And then I looked at the hotel across the street at $334 per night. Then I thought about I-95 and the drive is 3+, 4, or 12 hours depending on traffic. There must be a better way.

Nice hotels near Myk_Myk's venue range from $105 for Home2 suites $139 for Homewood Suites down to $42.
All about 10 min drive to the venue.
The nicer ones are on GA141
Mike, are you seeing what we are committing you to?

Google drive times:
 Dayton OH 7:48 hrs
 Columbus OH - 8:35
 Richmond VA  - 8:07
 Indianapolis - 8:05
 St. Louis - 8:13
Who am I missing?
Jacksonville, Florida 5:09
Rochester 14:45 ouch
 

[paxl13]

I'm at 10h drive time distance! Too far... + I wouldn't be allowed to compete as I'm canadian... =)