http://kendamausa.com/2011/10/14/kendama-usa-pro-team-contest-2011/ (http://kendamausa.com/2011/10/14/kendama-usa-pro-team-contest-2011/)
In case you live under a rock, Kendama USA is inducting a new Pro to stand alongside their elite three: Colin Sander, Zach Yourd, and Turner Thorne.
Different than the last pro contest they held, they have stressed the importance of personality in entrance videos, having two rounds with the first being about yourself, more than your skill.
It also says that finalists will get to qualify for a "new" Kendama USA team in January 2012, which sounds like some sort of Research & Development group for product testing.
Anyways, I'm sure it will draw a frenzy of amazing players from the wilderness of the greater USA. I'm going all in, hope to see you all on the other side!
Open to players worldwide, too.