19th Annual Midwest Regional Yo-Yo Championships at Mall of America®

WHAT: The Midwest Regional Yo-Yo Championships will return to Mall of America® on Saturday, June 18. Talent from Midwestern states will compete in a series of trick contests in hopes of landing a spot at the National Yo-Yo Championships in Los Angeles, CA.

The Midwest Regional Yo-Yo Championship is one of eight regional contests in the National Yo-Yo League. The competition has five divisions based on all levels of experience from amateur to professional.

Nationally recognized Yo-Yo Master Dave Schulte, better known as Dazzling Dave, will be among the judges. He has circled the globe to entertain audiences since 1998. Over the years he has won awards including Masters World Champion, Twin Cities Champion, Midwest Regional Champion and Minnesota Champion.

Registration for this competition is open until June 16, 2016. For more information on how to register, visit here.

For more information on this event, click here.

INTERVIEWS:

Dave Schulte is available for interviews.

Please contact Emily if interested in an interview with Dazzling Dave.

VISUALS: Yo-Yo competitors performing tricks

Friends and families gathered in the Rotunda

WHEN: Saturday, June 18, 2016

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

WHERE: Mall of America – Rotunda

About Mall of America®

Mall of America (MOA) is the largest retail and entertainment complex in North America. At 5.6 million square feet, MOA is home to more than 520 world-class shops; Nickelodeon Universe, the nation’s largest indoor family theme park; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium, a 1.3 million gallon walk-through aquarium; Hard Rock Café; Moose Mountain Adventure Golf; Theatres at Mall of America, a 14-screen movie theater with digital projection including 4K, digital sound and 3D capabilities; Radisson Blu Mall of America, a 500-room hotel connected by skyway to Mall of America. The Mall opened in August of 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. The Mall recently unveiled a $325 million expansion project on all three levels on the north side. The expansion includes a 342-room JW Marriott hotel and office tower, new dining options, and large event space. Follow Mall of America on Facebook and Twitter or visit our blog.

EMILY YANG
Public Relations Coordinator
emily.yang@moa.net
Phone: 952.883.8826
Mobile: 612.868.5260
60 East Broadway | Bloomington, Minnesota 55425
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