We’re having a video contest sponsored by C3yoyodesign for the first time in 12 years!
Rules
Eligibility:
- Yo-yo players from around the world are welcome to participate.
- Any yo-yo may be used. It doesn’t have to be a C3yoyodesign yo-yo.
However, please ensure that logos from yo-yo manufacturers and companies other than C3yoyodesign and REWINDare not prominently displayed to a clearly recognizable degree. - Props may be used.
- Multiple videos may be submitted, but each video must have different content.
Video Requirements:
- Edited clip videos, freestyle performances (edited or unedited), and any other styles of video are all acceptable.
- Aspect ratio: 16:9 (horizontal format) or 9:16 (vertical format)
- Platform: YouTube and/or Instagram (videos must be set to public)
- Video length: Maximum 1 minute 30 seconds (1:30). Shorter videos are okay.
- BGM (background music) must be playable worldwide.
- We, REWIND and C3yoyodesign, cannot be held responsible for any music and/or other copyrighted materials that may be reflected in the video. Please be sure to check the content by yourself before submitting your video.
- Include #c3videocontest2025 at the end of the video title on YouTube videos, and in the video post’s description on Instagram.
Banners Available for Video Use
C3yoyodesign has provided banner graphics that can be used for the video contest.
These banners may only be used in videos submitted for C3yoyodesign Video Contest 2025.
It is strictly prohibited to use them for any other purpose or in an inappropriate manner. We appreciate your understanding.
16:9 size (horizontal video format)
9:16 size (vertical video format)
PNG files (transparent background)
Submission Deadline:
September 15, 2025
Awards:
- Grand Prize
- Under 16 Award (special award for participants 16 years old and under)
We plan to prepare several special awards to match other outstanding videos. The following are examples of special awards (these are not confirmed awards, but we will prepare awards to match qualifying videos):
Special Awards for Tricks and Performance:
- Banger Trick Award
- Best Freestyle Award
- Best Creative Award etc.
Special Awards for Video Editing and Effects:
- Best Video Edit Award
- Artistic Award
- Entertainment Award etc.
Staff Special Awards:
- Simpson Award
- Shinya Kido Award
- Rei Iwakura Award
- Kaoru Nakamura Award etc.
Unleash your creativity! We’re looking forward to seeing all your wonderful videos!
