ENTRY TYPE
POLE - SOLO & DOUBLES
Entries are combined by DIVISIONS
Solo and Doubles will be
combined within each division.
EXAMPLE
Beginner - Solos & Doubles
Advanced - Solos & Doubles
DANCE
Solo Entry Only
(Can not touch the pole)
STYLE
Open - Any style of dance and level
DIVISION GUIDELINES
Skill-Based Placement & Competition Rules
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Competitors must enter the division that reflects the highest-level skill they are capable of performing or intend to include in their routine.
If organisers or judges become aware that a competitor has entered a division below their appropriate level, the competitor may be contacted to address and resolve the issue.
If a competitor performs a pole skill that exceeds the guidelines of their entered division, they may, at the discretion of the organisers or judges, be:
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Moved to a higher division
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Subject to point penalties
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Disqualified
Previous competition placements must also be considered when selecting the appropriate division.
DIVISION BREAKDOWN
• BEGINNER • ELEMENTARY • INTERMEDIATE
• ADVANCED • ELITE/AMATEUR • OPEN
BEGINNER
​​​Must NOT have placed in Beginner at another pole competition or in-house competition.
Level Guide
3 points of contact on the pole - Absolute Newbie
Intent
Mostly grounded, no upside-down work.
Example of Suitable Moves & Skills
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Simple spins: eg: Chair, Front Hook, Back Hook, Fireman
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Basic climbs and holds: Pole Climb, Pole Sit
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Basic floorwork: Pirouette, Fan Kick, Floor Rolls
Example of Restrictions
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Any inversions (ground or aerial)
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Any upside-down shapes
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Leg hang
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ELEMENTARY
Must NOT have placed in Intermediate at another pole competition or in-house competition.
Level Guide
Between Beginner & Intermediate
Intent
Intro to inverted work, but still very controlled.
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Example of Suitable Moves & Skills
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Ground-based inversions (1 hand remains on pole)
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Simple leg hangs
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Spins with basic grip changes
Example of Restrictions
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Removing both hands from the pole
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Single-leg grips or holds
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Cannot straddle invert
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INTERMEDIATE
​​​Must NOT have placed in Intermediate at another pole competition or in-house competition.
Level Guide
Intermediate
Intent
Strong foundations, no elite strength or dynamics.
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Example of Suitable Moves & Skills
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Extended leg hangs
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Shoulder Mount (basic only, from floor)
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Simple sliding drops without releasing
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Example of Restrictions
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Aerial Shoulder Mount
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Handspring & Ayesha
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Dynamic flips or Drops
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Re-griping at height
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ADVANCED
Must NOT have placed in Advanced at another pole competition or in-house competition.
Level Guide
Pre-Advanced / Advanced
Intent
High strength, controlled dynamics, no extreme risk.
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Example of Suitable Moves & Skills
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Ayesha (No grip change)
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Handspring Ayesha (from ground only)
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Shoulder Mount variations
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Re-grips and release moves
Example of Restrictions​
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Deadlift handsprings
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Extreme dynamic flips (Fonji, Phoenix)
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Extreme flexibility tricks
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Dangerous or uncontrolled drops
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Advanced aerial combos
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ELITE/AMATEUR
Must NOT have placed in any high-level / professional division, pole competition or in-house competition.
Level Guide
Advanced–Elite
Intent
Elite level tricks & skills
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Example of Suitable Moves & Skills
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Fonji, Phoenix - Deadlift Handspring / Ayesha
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Handspring Ayesha with grip changes
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Extreme flex tricks
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High-level dynamic transitions
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Advanced aerial combos
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High-level drops & Flips
Example of Restrictions
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None (subject to safety approval)
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OPEN​​​
No restrictions for OPEN division​​​
Level Guide
Open to any level higher than Amateur, with no age restriction.
Intent
Highly skilled performers with or without experience on stage.
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Example of Suitable Moves & Skills
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All moves and transitions allowed
Example of Restrictions​
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None
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