FlipSpin, YoYo Komunidad is the extreme yo-yoing community of the Philippines. The group traces its roots back to early 2000 when a handful of yoyo enthusiasts banded together to form a yoyo club of 11 members. The FlipSpin community has grown to about 600 yo-yo players nationwide.
The FlipSpin community is an independent organization dedicated to skill toys, most notable of which are yo-yos. As a group, FlipSpin is an active participant of the international community of play. And as such, members are actively involved in events and product promotional campaigns. In addition, all members are active in competitions in the Phillipines and abroad. Some of the more experienced and decorated members have also been hand-picked to be part of internationally recognized teams.
The group, as well as individual members, have also been interviewed, featured or showcased in various magazines as well as TV and radio programs.
Clubmeet Schedule[]
FlipSpin
- FlipSpin Main Quezon City: Ayala Trinoma Mall, Roofdeck, Trinoma Mall Garden, near Starbucks, Saturdays, 3:00pm onwards
- FlipSpin Cavite: SM Dasmariñas, Lower Ground Floor, in front of ChinaBank, Sundays, 1:00-6:00pm
- Flispin Cavite: SM Bacoor Fountain Area , 3:00 PM Onwards
- FlipSpin Laguna: SM City Calamba, 3rd Level, Sunday, 3:00pm onwards
- Spin Alliance Davao: Spazzio, 3rd level of Gaisano Mall of Davao, Bajada, Davao City, Saturdays, 2:00-6:00pm
- Cebu Players: Ayala Terraces, infront of Belo Medical group, Sundays, 1:00pm onwards
- Yoyo Mafia After School Sessions Marikina / Rizal: Robinsons Metro East, 3rd floor Near Fitness First, Fridays, 4:00pm onwards
Past Training Camp Venues[]
- Greenbelt 5, Makati
- San Lorenzo Village, Makati
- Robinson's Place, Ermita, Manila
- Eastwood City, Libis, QC
- Edsa Shangri-La, Mandaluyong
- Toby's Sports Shop, Glorietta, Makati
- Singalong, Manila
- SM Mall of Asia, Pasay
- Cash and Carry, Makati
- Alphaland Southgate Mall, Makati
- Ayala Triangle Garden Park, Makati
- Lotus Central Mall, Cavite
Administrators[]
FlipSpin is overseen by a dedicated group of administrators devoted to the management of the different pursuits, activities and events of the group.
Edmund San Antonio[]
FlipSpin
- Judge: 2012 Phil. Central Regional Yoyo Championships
- Judge: 2007 Phil. National Yoyo Championships
- Judge: 2005 Phil. National Yoyo Championships
- Judge: 2004 Phil. National Yoyo Championships
- Judge: 2004 Asia Pacific Yoyo Competition
- Leader: Legion
- Member: Duncan Crew Philippines (Intl)
- Member: Super Yoyo Demo Team (2002 - 2004)
- Member: Yoyo Mafia
Christopher Makita[]
- Head: FlipSpin
- Awards: 2004 Phil. National Yoyo Championships 1A - 1st Place
- Awards: 2004 Asia Pacific Yoyo Competition - 10th Place
- Awards: 44clash 1A - 10th Place
- Leader: Duncan Crew Philippines (Intl)
- Leader: Team Air Gear
- Member: Super Yoyo Demo Team (2002 - 2010)
- Member: Yoyo Mafia
Mimi Baylon[]
- Awards: 2004 Phil. National Yoyo Championships X Division - 7th Place
- Leader: FlipSpin All Girls Team
- Member: Duncan Crew Philippines (Intl)
- Member: Super Yoyo Demo Team (2002 - 2004)
- Member: Yoyo Mafia
- Member: Team Air Gear
- Member: Pink Raiders (Intl)
Jay Nolan[]
- Judge: 2012 Phil. Central Regional Yoyo Championships
- Judge: 2012 Phil. Southern Regional Yoyo Championships
- Judge: 2011 Phil. National Yoyo Championships
- Judge: 2011 Phil. Regional Yoyo Championships
- Judge: 2010 Phil. National Yoyo Championships
- Judge: 2009 Phil. National Yoyo Championships
- Awards: 2007 Phil. National Yoyo Championships 5A - 3rd Place
- Awards: 2005 Phil. National Yoyo Championships 5A - 2nd Place
- Awards: 2004 Phil. National Yoyo Championships X Division - 5th Place
- Participant: France Hyper Yoyo tour 1998
- Participant: Proyo Philippines 2000
- Member: Duncan Crew Philippines (Intl)
- Member: Super Yoyo Demo Team (2002 - 2010)
- Member: Team Air Gear
- Member: Yoyo Mafia
Igor Cabbab[]
- Judge: 2012 Phil. Southern Regional Yoyo Championships
- Judge: 2011 Phil. National Yoyo Championships
- Judge: 2011 Phil. Regional Yoyo Championships
- Judge: 2010 Phil. National Yoyo Championships
- Judge: 2009 Phil. National Yoyo Championships
- Special Award: JN09 Yoyo Mods Contest
- Awards: 2005 Phil. National Yoyo Championships AP - 1st Place
- Member: Team Air Gear
- Member: Southern Revolution
Hiro Koba[]
- Awards: 2011 Phil. National Yoyo Championships 2A division - 3rd place
- Awards: 2011 Phil. National Yoyo Championships 3A division - 1st place
- Awards: 2010 Phil. National Yoyo Championships 5A division - 3rd place
- Awards: 2008 Asia Pacific Yoyo Contest 5A - 12th place
- Awards: 2007 Phil. National Yoyo Championships 5A Division - 2nd Place
- Awards: 2005 Phil. National Yoyo Championships 5A Division - 1st Place
- Owner: Kitty String
- Leader: Team 911
- Member: Team Air Gear
Preslie Saraza[]
- Judge: 2008 Phil. National Yoyo Championships
- Awards: 2011 Phil. National Yoyo Championships 1A division - 3rd place
- Awards: 2007 Phil. National Yoyo Championships 1A Division - 1st Place
- Member: Super Yoyo Demo Team (2004 - 2010)
- Member: Team Air Gear
- Member: Southern Revolution
Kyle Capiral[]
- Awards: 2012 Asia Pacific Yoyo Championships 2A division - 4th place
- Awards: 2011 Phil. National Yoyo Championships 2A division - 1st place
- Awards: 2011 Phil. National Yoyo Championships 3A division - 3rd place
- Awards: 2011 Phil. Regional Yoyo Championships 2A division - 1st place
- Awards: 2011 Phil. Regional Yoyo Championships 5A division - 3rd place
- Awards: 2010 Phil. National Yoyo Championships 2A Division - 1st Place
- Awards: 2009 Phil. National Yoyo Championships 2A Division - 1st Place
- Member: Super Yoyo Demo Team (2004 - 2010)
- Member: Southern Revolution
- Member: 2A Guild
International Recognition and Sponsored Team Memberships[]
Several members of FlipSpin are recognized yo-yo professionals in the international yo-yoing community. In yo-yoing circles, they serve as representatives not only of the country but also of the sport. Sean "Coffeeboy" Perez garnered 3rd Place in the Offstring Division of the Asia Pacific Yo-yo Championships 2006, the first international win in recent times. Last 2011, Sean Perez, Paul Murillo and Bryan Jardin competed in the World Yoyo Contest, another first in recent times.
Duncan Crew Philippines (DCP)[]
- Edmund San Antonio [1]
- Michelle Baylon-Makita [2]
- Christopher Makita [3]
- Sean "coffeeboy" Perez [4]
- Paul Murillo [5]
- Jay Nolan [6]
- Bryan Jardin [7]
From the Duncan website, [8]
Team Yoyojam Philippines[]
- Joseph Junsay [9]
From the TeamYoyojam website, [10]
Team CLYW Philippines[]
- Ernest Kahn [11]
From the CLYW Blog , [12]
Promotional Campaigns[]
FlipSpin
Some of the recent promotional campaigns the FlipSpin members have been a part of include:
- Super Yoyo / Toy Kingdom (2002 - 2010)
- Hobbes and Landes / Active People (2009)
- Auldey Blazing Teens (2007)
- Playmaxx (2005)
- Duncan (2004 - 2005)
- Yomega (2001)
- Playmaxx (2000)
Contests[]
Some of the recent local and international contests the FlipSpin members have been a part of include:
LOCAL[]
| CONTEST | VENUE | INCLUSIVE DATES |
|---|---|---|
| Philippine National Yoyo Championships 2011 | Lotus Central Mall, Cavite | November 26-27, 2011 |
| Fast Challenge 2011 | Lotus Central Mall, Cavite | October 1, 2011 |
| Philippine Regional Yoyo Championships 2011 | Manila Tytana Colleges, Pasay | May 7-8, 2011 |
| Philippine National Yoyo Championships 2010 | Alphaland Mall, Makati | January 29-30, 2011 |
| Cavite Christmas Yoyo Contest 2009 | Imus Plaza Covered Courts Imus, Cavite | December 30, 2009 |
| Philippine National Yoyo Championships 2009 | Cash and Carry Mall, Makati | November 28-29, 2009 |
| Philippine National Yoyo Championships 2008 | Edsa Shangri-la Plaza, Pasig | November 9, 2008 |
| Metropoint Summer Yoyo Contest 2008 | Metropoint Mall, Pasay | May 11, 2008 |
| Philippine Regional Yoyo Championships 2008 | Robinson Starmills, Pampanga | February 9, 2008 |
| Philippine National Yoyo Championships 2007 | Department of Tourism, Manila | November 2007 |
| Duncan Sports Ladder Competition 2006 | San Lorenzo Village, Makati | September 16, 2006 |
| Philippine National Yoyo Championships 2005 | Robinson's Place Manila | Nov 27, 2005 |
| Philippine National Yoyo Championships 2004 | Edsa Shangrila Plaza | September 26, 2004 |
| Duncan Sports Ladder Competition 2004 | Edsa Shangrila Plaza, Pasig | July 31, 2004 |
| Coca-Cola Russel Yoyo Contests | Nationwide venues | 1970's and 80's |
| Super Yoyo | Nationwide venues | 2002 - 2010 |
ASIA[]
| CONTEST | COUNTRY / VENUE | INCLUSIVE DATES |
|---|---|---|
| Asia-Pacific Yoyo Championships 2008 | Singapore | December, 2008 |
| Auldey Blazing Teens Yoyo Championships 2007-08 | Beijing, China | December 2007 - January 2008 |
| Asia-Pacific Yoyo Championships 2006 | Malaysia | December, 2006 |
| Asia Pacific Yoyo Championships 2005 | Singapore | December, 2005 |
| Asia Pacific Yoyo Championships 2004 | Singapore | December, 2004 |
WORLDWIDE[]
| CONTEST | VENUE | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| World Yoyo Contest | Orlando, Florida | August 4-6, 2011 |
FlipSpin in the Media[]
Members of FlipSpin have appeared in the following:
FlipSpin
- K-Zone (magazine)
- Questor Magazine (magazine)
- MTV Siesta (TV)
- Unang Hirit (TV)
- Manila Bulletin (newspaper)
- Nickelodeon (TV)
- Magandang Umaga Pilipinas (TV)
- Eat Bulaga (TV)
- Wowowee (TV)
- Pinoy Records (TV)
- Talentadong Pinoy (TV)
Recent Events with FlipSpin Yoyo Demos[]
| EVENT | VENUE | INCLUSIVE DATES |
|---|---|---|
| Yoyo Clinic | Lotus Central Mall, Cavite | 2011 |
| Yoyo Clinic | Cash and Carry Mall, Pasay | 2009 - 2010 |
| Passionfest | Hobbes and Landes, Bonifacio High Street, Taguig | May 2009 |
| CulturEvolution | Marikina City | August 19, 2006 |
| Miriam Eco Trade Fair 2005 | Miriam College, QC | July 16, 2005 |
| Black Day 2005 | Toytown Eastwood City, Libis, QC | April 9, 2005 |
| UPAME's anime conventions | UP Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Hataw Hanep Hero anime convention | Different venues | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Christmas Shows | Enchanted Kingdom Theme Park | December 2006 |
Contact Information[]
- Website: http://flipspin.net
- Blog: http://flipspinyoyokomunidad.blogspot.com
- E-mail: igorcabbab@gmail.com