San Mateo Cal Trans Plaza
385 1st Avenue, San Mateo, CA
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Bay Area Classic
May 4-5, 2007
The the 2007 Bay Area Classic, one of the premier Yo-Yo contests in the world, will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2007 at the San Mateo Cal Trans Plaza. The Bay Area Classic is part of the National Yo-Yo League Qualifying Circuit.
The Bay Area Classic is considered one of the top three Yo-Yo contests in the world. Players from Japan, Australia and the United States are expected to compete in this year's BAC. Refreshments will be provided by Krispy Kreme and Pepsi.
Schedule of Events
May 4
| 7:30 pm | 1 Minute freestyles for non-pre qualified players outside Region 7 @ Turf 380 1st Avenue, San Mateo CA |
May 5
| 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Registration |
| 10:00 am - 11:30 am | NYYL Sports Ladder |
| 11:30 am - 12:15 pm | 1 Minute Freestyle Qualifying |
| 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm | Lunch |
| 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm | Freestyle Finals |
| 4:00 pm | Award Ceremony |
Hotel Accomodations
Hotel accomodations are being provided at the San Mateo Marriott.
Contest rates will be available after March 27,2007
Mention the Bay Area Classic Yoyo Tournament Rate in order to receive this special group rate.
$89 per night and discounted self parking at $7.00 per night for overnight guests.
Cut-Off Dates
Reservations by attendees must be received on or before Friday, April 20, 2007. At the Cut-Off Date, the Hotel will review the reservation pick up for the Event, release the unreserved rooms for general sale, and determine whether or not it can accept reservations based on a space and rate-available basis at the Bay Area Classic group rate after this date.
Divisions
1A DIVISION PRE QUALIFIED REQUIREMENTS
- 2006 WORLDS 1A FINALIST
- 2006 BAC 1A 1- 7TH PLACE
- 2006 NATIONAL 1A YO YO CONTEST 1-7TH PLACE (any country)
REGION 7 PLAYERS NOT PRE QUALIFIED
We will have a 1 minute pre qualifying fs for 1A (TOP 5 REGION 7 players non pre-qualified players) make the finals.
REGION 7 PLAYERS NOT PRE QUALIFIED MUST BE READY TO PERFORM 1 MINUTE FREESTYLE. SATURDAY MAY 5, 2007 AT 11:30AM
NON- REGION 7 PLAYERS NOT PRE QUALIFIED
We will have a 1 minute pre qualifying fs for 1A (top 3 non pre-qualified players) make the finals.
NON REGION 7 PLAYERS NOT PRE QUALIFIED MUST BE READY TO PERFORM 1 MINUTE FREESTYLE.
FRIDAY MAY 4, 2007 AT 7:30 PM @ TURF 380 1st Ave San Mateo, CA 94401
OPEN DIVISION PRE QUALIFIED REQUIREMENTS
- 2006 Worlds FINALIST -2A-3A-4A-5A
- 2006 Nationals 1ST -3RD PLACE - 2A,3A,4A,5A (any country)
Special exemption for any division
ANY FORMER WORLD OR NATIONAL CHAMPION IS AUTOMATICALLY QUALIFIED FOR ANY FINAL.
JR. & SR. SPORTS LADDER
TOP 3 OVERALL WINNERS DETERMINED BY HIGHEST COMBINED SCORE JR. DIVISION 14-UNDER / INTERMEDIATE DIVISION 15-25/SR . 26-UP
We will be using the 2006 US National Yo Yo Contest Tricklists. Click here for the complete list.
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BAC Facts
This is the 10Th Annual Bay Area Classic.
More world and national Yo-Yo and spin top champions have competed at the BAC than any other regional event.
The Bay Area Classic was first held in 1998 with the City of Palo Alto 's Community Police Division.
The Organizers
Contest promoters and organizers are Dave Bazan and Kiya Babzani.
Bazan won The National League Merit Award (2005) which is given to the individual who best serves and supports the Yo-Yo league as a contest promoter or facilitator. Bazan owns Buzz-On Industries and started BAC in 1998.
Babzani runs the California State Yo-Yo contest, owns Anti-yo, T.C.S., and Turf and runs Team COY (Consortium of Yo) which is the largest Yo-Yo club in Northern California based out of San Francisco.