International Yo-Yo Federation
International Yo-Yo Federation (IYYF) is an international Yo-yo organization that promotes World Yo-Yo Contest and European Yo-Yo Championship and develops and promotes yo-yoing as a sport on a global level.
| Abbreviation | IYYF |
|---|---|
| Formation | February 8, 2013[1] |
| 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.[2] |
| Headquarters |  Czech Republic |
| Location | |
Region served | Worldwide |
Membership | National organization |
Official language | English |
Main organ | Executive Board |
| Website | iyyf |
History
The International Yo-Yo Federation (IYYF) was formed on February 8, 2013. World Yo-Yo Contest had been promoted by Greg Cohen since 2000. IYYF was formed to promote world Yo-Yo contest and other international competitions. The United States, the Czech Republic, Japan, and Brazil are the first national members to join the IYYF.
Executive Board
- Ondrej Sedivy (Czech Yoyo Association)
- Hironori Mii (Japan Yo-Yo Federation)
- Rafael Matsunaga (Brazilian YoYo Association)
- Thad Winzenz (US National Yo-Yo League)
- Jan Kordovsky (Czech Yoyo Association)
External links
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