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 & DOUBLES
Entries are combined by DIVISIONS

Solo and Doubles will be

combined within each division.

(Can not touch the pole)

STYLE
Open - Any style of dance and level

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DIVISION GUIDELINES

Skill-Based Placement & Competition Rules

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:

Moved to a higher division
Subject to point penalties
Disqualified

Previous competition placements must also be considered when selecting the appropriate division.

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DIVISION BREAKDOWN

• BEGINNER • ELEMENTARY • INTERMEDIATE
• ADVANCED • ELITE/AMATEUR • OPEN • DANCE

Competitors should enter the division that best reflects their current level of training and experience.

To ensure fair and balanced competition
The organisers or judges will review audition videos and may reassign competitors to a more appropriate division where necessary.

*Please use the level divisions below as a general guide. As pole is not a regulated industry, minor adjustments may be made to ensure divisions best reflect the overall standard of entries received.

BEGINNER

Must NOT have placed in Beginner at another pole competition or in-house competition.

Level Guide

Absolute Newbie

Intent
Mostly grounded, no upside-down work.

Example of Suitable Moves & Skills

Simple spins: eg: Chair, Front Hook, Back Hook, Fireman
Basic climbs and holds: Pole Climb, Pole Sit
Basic floorwork: Pirouette, Fan Kick, Floor Rolls

Example of Restrictions

Any inversions (ground or aerial)
Any upside-down shapes
Leg hang

Beginner

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.

Example of Suitable Moves & Skills

Ground-based inversions (Eg: Straddle & Crucifix)
Simple leg hangs
Spins with basic grip changes

Example of Restrictions

Removing both hands from the pole (except Crucifix)
Single-leg grips or holds (eg outside leg hang)

Elementary

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.

Example of Suitable Moves & SkillsA

Aerial Invert
Extended leg hangs
Shoulder Mount (basic only, from floor)
Simple sliding drops without releasing
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Example of Restrictions

Aerial Shoulder Mount
Handspring & Ayesha
Dynamic flips or Drops
Re-griping at height

Intermediate

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.

Example of Suitable Moves & Skills

Ayesha (No grip change)
Handspring Ayesha (from ground only)
Shoulder Mount variations
Re-grips and release moves

Example of Restrictions

Deadlift handsprings
Extreme dynamic flips (Fonji, Phoenix)
Extreme flexibility tricks
Dangerous or uncontrolled drops
Advanced aerial combos

Advanced

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

Example of Suitable Moves & Skills

Fonji, Phoenix - Deadlift Handspring / Ayesha
Handspring Ayesha with grip changes
Extreme flex tricks
High-level dynamic transitions
Advanced aerial combos
High-level drops & Flips

Example of Restrictions

None (subject to safety approval)

Elite

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.

Example of Suitable Moves & Skills

All moves and transitions allowed

Example of Restrictions

None

Open

DANCE

A performance centred on dance, artistry, movement, and expression without the use of the pole. Emphasis is placed on musicality, performance quality, and stage presence.

Level Guide

Open to all levels

Intent

Showcase musicality, performance quality, and audience connection through dance.