VENUE
This year brings the United Yoyo Contest, UYYC back to Kansas City where the 1st one was held in 2016! UYYC will be held at the Pierson Auditorium, UMKC Campus on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
The Pierson Auditorium is located in the Atterbury Student Success Center on the campus of University of Missouri-Kansas City.(UMKC).
PARKING
The Pierson Auditorium held within the Atterbury Student Success Center at UMKC. Metered parking at $1.25 per hour is available in certain lots around Atterbury and can be paid via the AMP Park App. Metered parking is also available on the 5th level of the Cherry St.
Please note: There is no free parking, day or night.
FOOD
As long as you are back in time to compete feel free to break for lunch at anytime throughout the day. Once everyone is registered and or checked-in we will post the competition order for the day.
For your convenience there are many restaurant options in walking distance; or you may choose to drive somewhere close for lunch……..just use your current location and type food!
HOTELS
We encourage everyone to book your rooms early as the wedding and convention season is in full gear at this time; please take a moment to shop for the best lodging for your needs. There are many hotels in the downtown areas of Kansas City that are only a 10-15 minute Uber ride away to venue. Wherever you decide to stay there are many options for an affordable lodging or an AirBnB.
ATTRACTIONS
If you stay an extra day and want to explore; here are a few things that are a must see!
AIRPORT Kansas City International Airport is the primary airport in the Kansas City area. Getting from Kansas City Airport to the downtown area by bus is possible with line 229. It’s operated by RideKC and provides a direct connection between the two in about 60 minutes with multiple stops along the way. Or use one of the many taxis or Uber’s to get to your hotel.
Uber & Lyft
Uber & Lyft are both readily available here in Kansas City. Just set the Pierson Auditorium: Atterbury Student Success Center, 5000 Holmes Street, KCMO 64110 as your destination!