2008 California State Yo-Yo Championships September 6, 2008

All wound up with nothing to do? Swing by the Exploratorium for the 2008 California State Yo-Yo Championships. Meet National and World Yo-Yo Champions, watch daredevil tricks, and learn basic techniques from yo-yo masters. This event is included in the price of admission to the Exploratorium. Registration is open to the public and begins at 10am. Winners will qualify for next year's regional tournament. For more information, go to www.calstateyoyo.com.
In keeping with California's rich yo-yo heritage, this competition promises to be one of the best venues to witness all that is yo-yo. Museum visitors can also participate in a Yo-Yo Tricks Clinic, in which yo-yo novices can learn basic yo-yo techniques from experts. Enjoy contestants performing up to 25 tricks that might include "Walk the Dog," "The Tangler," and "Atom Smasher."

Official Website: http://www.exploratorium.edu