International Yo-Yo Federation facts for kids
| Abbreviation | IYYF |
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| Formation | February 8, 2013 |
| Type | International non-governmental & non-profi organization |
| Legal status | A legal entity operating in accordance with the laws of the Czech Republic |
| Purpose | Developing and promoting yo-yoing as a sport on a global level. |
| Headquarters |  Czech Republic |
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Region served
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Worldwide |
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Membership
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National organization |
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Official language
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English |
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Main organ
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Executive Board |
The International Yo-Yo Federation (IYYF) is a group that helps make yo-yoing a popular sport around the world. It was started on February 8, 2013. The IYYF works to teach people about yo-yoing and helps organize big competitions.
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What Does the IYYF Do?
The main goal of the IYYF is to grow the sport of yo-yoing. They want more people to learn how to yo-yo and enjoy it. They also help set the rules for contests and make sure they are fair.
Promoting Yo-Yoing as a Sport
The IYYF believes that yo-yoing is more than just a toy. They see it as a sport that needs skill, practice, and creativity. They work with different countries to set up yo-yo clubs and events. This helps new players get started and experienced players get better.
Organizing World-Class Contests
One of the biggest things the IYYF does is help run major yo-yo competitions. These include the World Yo-Yo Contest and the European Yo-Yo Championship. These events bring together the best yo-yo players from all over the globe. Players show off amazing tricks and compete for titles.
The World Yo-Yo Contest
The World Yo-Yo Contest is the biggest event in yo-yoing. It happens once a year and attracts players from many different countries. Winning this contest is a huge achievement for any yo-yo player. The IYYF helps make sure this contest runs smoothly.
The European Yo-Yo Championship
Similar to the world contest, the European Yo-Yo Championship focuses on players from Europe. It is another important event that helps develop the sport in that region. The IYYF supports this championship too.
Who Leads the IYYF?
The International Yo-Yo Federation is run by a group of people called the Executive Board. These people are experts in yo-yoing and come from different countries. They make important decisions about how the IYYF operates.
Meet the Executive Board Members
The Executive Board includes members from various national yo-yo organizations. They work together to guide the IYYF. Here are some of the current members:
- Ondrej Sedivy (from the Czech Yoyo Association)
- Hironori Mii (from the Japan Yo-Yo Federation)
- Rafael Matsunaga (from the Brazilian YoYo Association)
- Thad Winzenz (from the US National Yo-Yo League)
- Jan Kordovsky (from the Czech Yoyo Association)
These individuals help make sure that yo-yoing keeps growing and stays fun for everyone. They are passionate about the sport and work hard to support yo-yo players worldwide.
