Each week Draco will upload Challenge Tricks for you to do. By doing the trick you gain points, and compete to win prizes!
This Week's Challenge
Challenge # (6/2/21 - 6/221)
+1 point: Left/Right sun, 3x suns to the right
+1 point: 2 handed whip into sun with behind the back combo
+1 point: Submit by Sunday June 27th
Past Challenges
You can still submit for past challenges and get points. To get the bonus On-Time point, you need to submit your entry for "This Week's Challenge" before Sunday of that week.
Each week Draco will upload a Trick of the Week (TOTW) for others to do. By doing the trick you gain points, and may win prizes!
You get one point for the basic version of the trick demonstrated in the video
You get an additional point for the advanced version of the trick demonstrated in the video
You can get another additional point If you submit the same trick during the week the TOTW was uploaded of that trick
Currently there will be a prize per month. Whoever has the most points at the end of the month of the TOTW of that month will get a sticker of their choice that was designed by Draco. We may have bigger prizes in the future, and special end of the year prizes, so rack up points people!
Currently the first few TOTW submissions are open to the public, but future contests may only be available to Patreon & Twitch Supporters
How to Participate
By entering you consent and give permission to me showing your submissions in livestreams and in edited juggling videos.
Draco will upload and post a TOTW on Monday Evening demonstrating the Weekly Challenge
Participants have until Sunday of that week to practice, film, and submit their attempt at the trick. You can still submit for past challenges.
For TOTW there will be an easy version of the trick, and sometimes a harder version where participants can get a bonus point.
To participate follow the filming and submission guidelines below.
Filming Guidelines
Follow these guidelines to enter the contest. Your submission may not be counted if these guidelines aren't followed.
Max 1 minute clip
Try to be in a well-lit area so Draco and the judges can see your trick.
Be properly dressed. No nudity or inappropriate clothing. Also please try to not wear clothing with company logos on it (for example: shirts with a Nike logo, etc)
Follow the trick instructions demonstrated in each week's video.
Align yourself and your tricks in the video. Make sure your tosses/trick aren't going out of frame.
Stand in front of a background that contrasts well with your juggling props.
After uploading to Instagram, it also helps Draco to see your TOTW submission by posting in Draco's Discord Channel #trick-of-the-week
Submitting via Discord (Recommended)
There are various ways to submit your entry. The easiest way is to join my discord and post your submission in the #challenge-submissions channel. As an alternative you can submit by following the rules below.
Submitting via Instagram
You can use social media to submit to my challenge. If I saw your challenge I will comment on your posting to let you know that I've judged your entry.
To submit, upload your video to Instagram and include in your video description the following: This is my submission to Draco's TOTW @dracothejuggler #DracosTOTW
After submitting, it also helps Draco to see your TOTW submission by posting in Draco's Discord Channel #totw-submissions
Submitting via My Webform
If you dont have Discord or Instagram you can submit by following the instructions below.
Upload your video submissions via an uploader tool. (Dropbox or Google Drive are some free tools you can use for upload).
If using Google Drive, make sure to right click on the file and select “Share Link”. Make sure the share settings for your video file are "Anyone with the link can view"
It's also ok to upload the video to Instagram, Youtube, TikTok, etc. Just use that video link when submitting instead.
After getting the video uploaded, Paste the link in submission form on the [Video Link] area.
If uploading your entry to social media, include this in your description "This is my submission to Draco's TOTW @dracothejuggler #DracosTOTW"
After getting the video uploaded, Paste the link in the submission form on the [Video Link] area.
After submitting, it also helps Draco to see your TOTW submission by posting in Draco's Discord Channel #totw-submissions
I just started a new Video Tutorial Series in which I share the secrets of the diabolo. If you haven't yet, follow me on YouTube to get updates when I release new tutorials. You can also find a list of my tutorials on my Tutorials Page.
Do you like the Trick of the Week contest and would like it to be an ongoing thing? TOTW is something I created to encourage people to learn how to juggle and to also create community. Creating the challenge each week is made possible by my supporters on Patreon and Twitch. You can help support the channel by becoming a Dino Patron, where you will also get benefits for supporting such as stickers, early access to tutorials and blog posts, discounted group juggling lessons, your name listed in my tutorial videos & projects, and more!
Each month I try to host a free Meet Up group for the community. Anyone is welcome to come and practice regardless of skill level. While the group has a specific focus on diabolo juggling, all other props and circus arts are welcomed.
