A: COTY is an annual online fingerboarding contest hosted by the United States Fingerboarding League (USAFBL). COTY is all about the most technical combo of the year—difficulty, precision, and creativity packed into a single, uninterrupted clip.

A: LOTY focuses on full flowing lines, usually involving movement and multiple features. COTY is about a single, standout combo—the kind that takes timing, tech, and control to another level.

A: The contest runs from September 1st through December 31st each year.

A: Post your best combo on Instagram, tag @usafbl_coty in the caption, and use #COTY2025. Make sure your account is public so we can see it.

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– Must be a combo, not a full line (shorter, technical trick sequences).

– No edits or cuts—one continuous shot.

– Must be filmed during the contest period.

– Tag @usafbl_coty and include the hashtag #COTY2025.

A: Each month, we update a Top 12 list of the best combos submitted. If your clip makes the cut, you're on the list. If someone drops something crazier, you might get bumped.

A: (in 2024-2025) 🥇 1st Place: $1,000 cash + a huge prize pack + featured in @pliesmag 🎖️ 3 Honorable Mentions: $50 cash each + sponsor prize packs 🔥 Top 12: Featured in the official COTY recap edit

A: Yes! Just be sure to enter during each contest’s open window and follow the guidelines for each.

A: Absolutely. Our panel of experienced fingerboarders and community voices score each submission with the same hype, fairness, and energy we bring to all USAFBL projects. Judges will be revealed during the contest window.

A: 100%. COTY is a global contest, and we’ve received incredible submissions from around the world.

A: Final rankings drop in mid-January, with winners contacted directly via Instagram and featured on the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast at @usafbl_fbp.