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Code of Points 2017

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Table of Contents

Introduction................................................................................................................................ 3
Technical Bonus.......................................................................................................................... 4
SINGLES - Singular Bonus Points (awarded per time): ............................................................. 4
DOUBLES - Singular Bonus Points (awarded per time): ........................................................... 5
SINGLES - Overall Bonus Points (awarded one time): .............................................................. 6
DOUBLES - Overall Bonus Points (awarded one time): ............................................................ 7
Additional Bonus Points (Doubles only): .................................................................................. 7
Technical Deductions ................................................................................................................. 7
SINGLES/ DOUBLES - Singular Deductions (deducted per time): ............................................. 7
SINGLES/ DOUBLES - Overall Deductions (deducted one time): ............................................. 8
Artistic and Choreography Presentation .................................................................................... 8
SINGLES/ DOUBLES - Artistic Bonuses: ..................................................................................... 9
SINGLES/ DOUBLES - Choreography Bonuses:........................................................................ 10
SINGLES/ DOUBLES - Singular Deductions (deducted per time): ........................................... 10
SINGLES/ DOUBLES - Overall Deductions (deducted one time) ............................................ 10
Compulsory .............................................................................................................................. 10
Category Breakdown ............................................................................................................... 12
Elite Division Compulsory Point Requirements ...................................................................... 12
Professional Division Compulsory Point Requirement .......................................................... 12
Amateur Division Compulsory Point Requirements .............................................................. 13
Compulsory Bonus Points: ...................................................................................................... 13
Compulsory Minimum Requirement definitions (NEW) .......................................................... 14
Prohibited movements and penalties: ..................................................................................... 16
Head Judge Penalties: .............................................................................................................. 17
Compulsory Singles .................................................................................................................. 20
Flexibility Elements................................................................................................................... 20
Strength Elements .................................................................................................................... 38
Spins on Static pole .................................................................................................................. 53
Spins on Spinning pole ............................................................................................................. 58
Dead lifts................................................................................................................................... 66
COMPULSORY DOUBLES........................................................................................................... 67
Synchronised Parallel Elements ............................................................................................... 67
Synchronised Interlocking Elements ........................................................................................ 68
Synchronised Balance Based Partner Elements ....................................................................... 69
Balance Based Partner Elements ............................................................................................. 70
Balance Strength Partner Elements ......................................................................................... 72
Flying Partner Elements – only one partner can have contact with the pole ......................... 76
Flying Partner Elements – both partners must have contact with the pole ........................... 79
Partner Supported Elements .................................................................................................... 83
Floor Based Partner Elements .................................................................................................. 85
Compulsory Score Form ........................................................................................................... 89
Technical Presentation Bonus Form ........................................................................................ 92
Glossary: ................................................................................................................................... 98
NATIONAL / REGIONAL RULES AND REGULATIONS………………………………………………………….….99
ADDENDUM 1 – PROHIBITED AND LIMITED ELEMENTS.………………………………………………………115
ADDENDUM 2 – WPSC RULES & REGULATIONS……………………………………………………………………133
Introduction

The IPSF scoring system is consisting of four parts: Technical Bonus, Technical Deductions, Artistic and
Choreography Presentation, and Compulsories; athletes will be judged in all four sections. The final score is a
combination of the compulsory score + technical presentation bonus + technical presentation deduction +
artistic and choreography presentation. In the case of a draw, the athlete with the highest score in technical
deductions will be the winner. It is important that an athlete incorporates all sections into their routine to be
awarded the most points. The scoring system not only encourages and promotes a well-balanced routine but
also a well-trained and well-rounded athlete. The minimum overall score an athlete can be awarded is zero. All
athletes need to use one spinning and one static pole (see rules and regulations on configuration). For
definitions of various terms, please see the glossary.

Divisions
 Amateur
 Professional
 Elite

Categories
 Pre-Novice (Female/Male)
 Novice (Female/Male)
 Junior (Female/Male)
 Senior (Women/Men)
 Master 40+ (Women/Men)
 Master 50+ (Women/Men)
 Doubles (Novice/Junior/ Mixed)
 Doubles Senior (Women/Women; Men/Men; Women/Men)

Listed below is a short summary of what judges will be looking for. A detailed layout of all four sections is in this
document to enable athletes to put together a successful routine.

Technical Bonus
 Singular points are awarded for each time a bonus is executed
 Overall points are awarded for the level of difficulty throughout the routine

Technical Deduction
 Singular points are deducted each time an infringement is noted throughout the routine
 Overall points are deducted once for infringements throughout the routine

Artistic and Choreography

 Points are awarded for artistry and choreography
 Points are deducted each time an infringement is noted

Compulsory
 Nine (Amateurs & Novice) or eleven (all other categories) compulsory elements are required
for the athlete’s division and category
 Compulsory bonuses, singles and doubles

Head Judge Penalties

 Penalties are given for any infringements and breaches of rules and regulations.
 Penalties can be given prior to, during and after the athlete has competed.

Please see Rules and Regulations for restrictions on music, hair, makeup, costume and grip aids.
Note: Athletes will be penalised for not adhering to the IPSF rules, regulations and the Ethical Code of Conduct.

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Technical Bonus
A maximum of 25.0 points can be awarded in the technical bonus. This section is to judge the level of difficulty,
combinations and transitions in and out of pole tricks, as well as the doubles synchronised/interlocking/balance
and pair pole tricks. The judges will look for tricks performed with ease and grace. All athletes must fill out a
Technical Bonus Form noting the bonus elements in the order they will be performed; athletes must submit a
form regardless of whether pole tricks will be included in their routine. An example form can be found at the
end of the Code of Points. This section is broken down into the following areas:

SINGLES - SINGULAR BONUS POINTS (AWARDED PER TIME):

The cumulative total of all singular bonus points indicated on the Technical Bonus Form must not be more than
15.0.

Acrobatic catches: AC (Max 1.0 pt)

Acrobatic catches are defined as a release of all contact from the pole, so there is no contact by any part of the
body for a brief moment and re-gripping (“catching”) the pole. An athlete may either move up or down the
pole and/or change directions/positions when performing a catch. +0.5

Combining spins with other spins on spinning pole: SP/SP (Max 2.0 pts)
Refers to all spins combined with a spin on a spinning pole (see definition on spins). Each spin position in this
combination must rotate a full 720° before changing into the next spin position, and the transition must be
direct. The spin is counted from when the position is fixed. +0.5
Three spins can be combined for this technical bonus. When combining three spins for a point value of 1.0,
each spin must be in a fixed position and rotate 720°; the code to use is SP/SP/SP. +1.0

Combining spins with other spins on static pole: SP/ST (Max 2.0 pts)
Refers to all spins combined with a spin on a static pole (see definition on spins). Each spin must rotate for a
minimum of 360° and the transition must be direct. +0.5
Three spins can be combined for this technical bonus. When combining three spins for a point value of 1.0,
each spin must be in a fixed position and rotate 360°; the code to use is SP/SP/ST. +1.0

Combining spins with other elements on static pole: SP/E/ST (Max 1.5 pts)
Refers to all other elements combined with a spin on a static pole (see definition on spins). The element must
be briefly held in a fixed position. +0.5
For this technical bonus, two spins can be combined, ending with another element briefly held in a fixed
position, on a static pole. Each spin must be held in a fixed position and rotate 360°; the code to use is
SP/SP/E/ST. +1.0

Drops: D (Max 1.0 pt)

A rapid controlled descent of the pole, which must be a minimum of a 1 (one) metre drop. There is to be no
hand contact with the pole during the drop. +0.2

Dynamic combinations on spinning or static pole: DC (Max 3.0 pts)

Dynamic combinations refer to a combination of two separate dynamic movements where the body is in a
powerful control of momentum. The athlete must demonstrate a high level of control of centripetal force
where at least one part of the body releases from the pole. E.g. dynamic movements can include regrips, drops,
acrobatic catches, jump-outs, etc. They should be executed in quick succession with no pause between the two
dynamic movements to be awarded this bonus. A repetition of a dynamic combination will be awarded a
maximum of two times e. g. if an athlete executes a fonji six times (from shoulder mount to brass monkey/flag
grip counts as one movement), only the first four fonjis (2 combinations) will be awarded. Also, only 1 regrip
can be included in a dynamic combination. +0.5

Jump-out / Jump-on: JO (Max 1.2 pts)

Jump-out refers to a jump executed from a starting position on the pole, ending in a position on the floor away
from the pole. A jump-on refers to a jump executed from a starting position on the floor away from the pole
ending in a position on the pole. There must be no contact with the pole in between the starting and ending
positions. +0.2

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Flip-out / Flip-on: FO (Max 1.0 pt)
A flip-out refers to a flip performed from a starting position on the pole ending in a position on the floor.
A flip-on refers to a flip executed from a starting position on the floor and ending in a position on the pole.
Both flip-outs and flip-ons must fully rotate with head over heels and without contact with either the pole or
the floor. Flips must be executed forwards, backwards or sideways. Twists are prohibited (see penalties). +1.0

Contact Flip (starting and ending on same pole): CF (Max 1.0 pts)
A pole flip with contact refers to a flip that is performed from a starting position on the pole, flipping
backwards, forwards or sideways ending in a position on the same pole. The flip must fully rotate, with head
over heels, in a dynamic manner while maintaining contact with the pole. Pole flips with contact with the pole
must be executed forwards, backwards or sideways. Twists are prohibited (see penalties). +0.5

Pole flip (starting and ending on same pole): F (Max 1.5 pts)
A pole flip refers to a flip that is performed from a starting position on the pole, flipping backwards, forwards or
sideways ending in a position on the same pole. A flip must fully rotate with head over heels and without
contact with either the pole or the floor. Pole flips must be executed forwards, backwards or sideways. Twists
are prohibited (see penalties). +1.5

Re-grips: RG (Max 1.0 pts)

Re-grips are defined as a release of contact from the pole of either one hand or one arm grip for a brief
moment and intentionally re-gripping the pole in a new hand / arm grip position, e.g. elbow grip to hand grip.
For a re-grip to be recognised, the athlete must not be able to hold their body position once they release their
grip. There must be no body contact with the pole other than the grip positions. +0.2

DOUBLES - SINGULAR BONUS POINTS (AWARDED PER TIME):

Note: All explanations in singles above apply to doubles. The cumulative total of all singular bonus points
indicated on the Technical Bonus Form must not be more than 10.0.

Acrobatic catches in synchronicity: AC/SYN (Max 1.0 pt)

Both partners are to perform synchronised acrobatic catches. +0.5

Flip-out / Flip on: FO (Max 1.0 pt)

Only one of the partners must execute the flip-out / flip-on to receive the bonus. +1.0

Flip-out / Flip on in synchronicity: FO/SYN (Max 2.0 pt)

Both partners are to perform a synchronised flip-out / flip-on to receive this bonus. +2.0

Contact Flip (starting and ending on same pole) in synchronicity: CF/SYN (Max 1.0 pts)
Both partners are to perform synchronised contact flips to achieve this bonus. +0.5

Combining spins with other spins in synchronicity: SP/SYN (Max 1.0 pt)
Both partners are to perform two spins in succession and in synchronicity to receive the bonus. These must be
the same spins or mirror image spins. These spins may be performed on either one or two poles. A 360° rotation
must be completed if both partners are on the static pole, and 720° rotation if both partners are on the spinning
pole. In the event that two separate poles are used, a full rotation of 360° must be completed. (see definition on
spins). +0.5
Three spins can be combined for this technical bonus. When combining three spins for a point value of 1.0,
each spin must be in a fixed position; the code to use is SP/SP/SYN. +1.0

Combining spins with other elements in synchronicity: SP/E/SYN (Max 1.0 pt)
Both partners are to perform the spins to receive the bonus. These spins may be performed on either one pole
or two poles. A 360° rotation must be completed if both partners are on the static pole, and 720° rotation if both
partners are on the spinning pole. In the event that two separate poles are used, a full rotation of 360° must be
completed. The element must be briefly held in a fixed position. (see definition on spins) +0.5

Drops in synchronicity: D/SYN (Max 1.0 pt)

These are to be performed fully synchronised. This must be the same drop or mirror image drops. Both
partners must start and end at the same time. +0.2

Jump-out / Jump-on in synchronicity: JO/SYN (Max 1.2 pts)

These are to be performed fully synchronised. Both partners must start and end at the same time. +0.2

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 Partner catch / throw from pole to partner or partner to pole: PCT (Max 0.8 pts)
Partner catch refers to one partner starting in a position on the pole and jumping into the arms of the second
partner who is on the floor. A partner throw refers to both partners starting on a position on the floor and one
partner throwing the other into a position on the pole. (See definition of throw) +0.4

Re-grips in synchronicity: RG/SYN (Max 1.0 pt)

These are to be performed fully synchronised. +0.2

Synchronised dynamic combinations on spinning or static pole: DC/SYN (Max 2.0 pt)
These are to be performed fully synchronised. +0.5

SINGLES - OVERALL BONUS POINTS (AWARDED ONE TIME):

Level of difficulty (LOD) refers to the elements and combinations of elements. (See definition on LOD).
Please note: Athletes will be awarded points based on the average LOD of the elements in the routine.
0 = simple 0.5 = moderate 1 = difficult 1.5 = very difficult 2 = extremely difficult.

Climbs (Max +2.0)

Climbs refer to the way an athlete moves up and down a pole using the hands and legs or hands only. Climbs
may be performed upright, inverted, alongside of the pole

(0 = Simple, 0.5= Moderate, 1.0 = Difficult, 1.5= Very difficult and 2.0 = Extremely Difficult)

Climb Examples

Climb Example

Basic climb Side climb Caterpillar climb Outside leg hang climb
Level of Difficulty Simple Simple - Moderate Moderate - Difficult

Climb Example

Seated climb Walking climb Hands only climb Hop-up climb

Level of Difficulty Moderate - Difficult Very Difficult – Extremely Difficult

Flexibility movements (Max +2.0)

Flexibility refers to the flexibility of the legs, back, hips and shoulders. In order to display the highest LOD to the
judges, the athlete should perform movements, combinations, and transitions with full extension and mobility.

Pole transitions (Max +2.0)

Transitions refer to the transitions in and out of elements, on and off the pole, from the floor to the pole and
from the pole to the floor. In order to display the highest level of difficulty (LOD) the athlete must display
flowing movement and good body placement. The athlete must perform transitions with precision and ease.

Spins (Max +2.0)

The position of the spin must be held for the defined amount of rotation indicated in the criteria of each spin.
Spins on a static pole must be in a fixed position for a rotation of 360°, and spins on a spinning pole must be in
a fixed position for a rotation of 720°. The transition in and out of the spin will not count towards the required
minimum rotation.

Strength elements (Max +2.0)

Strength refers to strength of the arms, core, and legs. In order to display the highest LOD to the judges, the
athlete should perform both upper body and core strength elements and combinations. Holding and
controlling a strength element such as a flag for two (2) seconds or more will display a higher LOD.

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DOUBLES - OVERALL BONUS POINTS (AWARDED ONE TIME):
Note: All explanations in singles above apply to doubles. The LOD of each partner will be averaged for a final
score.

Climbs (Max +2.0)

The climbs of both partners will be taken into account and averaged.

Flexibility elements (Max +2.0)

The flexibility of both partners will be taken into account and averaged.

Pole-based floor partner elements (Max +2.0)

See glossary for definition.

Flying partner elements (Max +2.0)

See glossary for definition.

Pole Transitions (Max +2.0)

The transitions of both partners will be taken into account and averaged.

Strength elements (Max +2.0)

The strength of both partners will be taken into account and averaged.

Synchronised parallel / interlocking and balance elements (Max +2.0)

See glossary for definition.

ADDITIONAL BONUS POINTS (DOUBLES ONLY):

Doubles will be awarded bonus points for:
 Both partners show they can catch and fly equally in the routine. +1.0

Technical Deductions
A maximum of 25.0 points can be deducted in technical deductions. This section is to deduct points for poor
execution on all elements (including compulsory). Judges are also asked to deduct points for loss of balance,
falls, and failing to perform a required element. The number of points deducted is dependent on the level of
infringement. Movements are broken down into the following sections:

SINGLES/ DOUBLES - SINGULAR DEDUCTIONS (DEDUCTED PER TIME):

Drying hands on costume, body, pole or floor and/or adjusting hair or costume
Drying or wiping hands on costume, body, pole or floor and/or wiping hair away from face or neck, pulling at or
fixing costume. -1.0

Fall
A definition of a fall is a sudden rapid uncontrolled drop onto the floor. This can be from any position on or off
the pole. -3.0

Lack of synchronicity of element (Doubles)

Lack of synchronicity of an element refers to the partners executing an element uncoordinated and not in time
with each other. -0.5

Poor execution and incorrect lines

Execution of pole elements must have the following:
• Knee and toe alignment – The knee and toe should be aligned. There should be a straight line from
the kneecap to the big toe. The foot and toe should be pointed. The toes should not be clenched or showing
tension. No unnecessary grabbing or gripping the pole with toes. -0.2
• Clean lines – The legs and arms should be correctly positioned and at full extension, feet and toes
should be pointed. Fingers and toes should not show tension and feet should not be flexed unless performing
an aerial walk or if it is a choreography choice. -0.2
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• Extension – Legs, arms, back, neck, wrist and torso line should be fully lengthened. The shoulders
and/or back should not be rounded and the head should be high showing no strain. -0.2
• Posture – Correct body alignment should be used on and off the pole. All body movements must be
controlled. -0.2

Poor presentation of the element

This refers to elements executed with poor positioning or a poor angle to the judges so the element cannot be
seen fully. This also refers to elements presented showing an unfavourable part of the body. -0.5

Poor transitions in and out of elements and on and off the pole
A poor transition is when an athlete fails to execute the entry and exits of elements smoothly. e.g. an abrupt
uncontrolled entry/exit not performed with ease and grace. Transitions should appear effortless. -0.5

Slip or loss of balance

A definition of a slip or loss of balance is when an athlete performs a movement and they temporarily and
unintentionally lose control of their equilibrium or positioning of their body or part of their body on or off the
pole. This must be only for a brief moment and the athlete is able to correct their positioning almost instantly.
A slip that ends up on the floor will be considered to be a fall (see Fall). -1.0

SINGLES/ DOUBLES - OVERALL DEDUCTIONS (DEDUCTED ONE TIME):

Failing to spin on a static pole / Failing to spin with momentum on the spinning pole (Singles only)
The athlete will be penalised for not spinning on the static pole a minimum of one time (see definition of spin)
and not spinning with momentum on the spinning pole a minimum of one time during their routine. The
athlete should be able to perform spins on both poles in both an inverted and upright position. (see definition
on momentum). -2.0 / -2.0

Lack of synchronicity (Doubles)

The athletes will incur deduction points if they fail to perform their routine synchronised for a minimum of 70%
of their routine. Either on one pole together, both on their own pole or on the floor. -3.0

Not using both poles equally

Singles and doubles athletes should be equally skilled on both static and spinning pole and this should be
reflected in an equal use of both poles, not favouring one or the other pole. For doubles they must also work
simultaneously on two separate poles in a synchronised manner. -2.0

Using less than the full height of the pole

All athletes will incur a deduction if they fail to use the full height of the pole, a minimum of two (2) times
during their routine on either pole. For doubles only one of the partners needs use the full height of the pole a
minimum of two (2) times on either pole. Pre-Novice and Novice athletes only need to reach 50% of the height
of the pole twice. -2.0

Artistic and Choreography Presentation

A maximum of 20.0 points can be awarded in artistic and choreography presentation. This section is to judge
the athlete’s artistic presentation, interpretation and stage performance. Artistic presentation is the way in
which the athlete expresses and presents him or herself to the judges. The judges will assess the athlete’s
ability to convey emotion and expression through movement. They should be confident, engaging, entertaining
and show a high level of stage presence in each element of their performance on and off the pole. The
costume, music, and performance should be reflective of each other. The athlete should create an original
performance and display a unique style. The overall performance should flow seamlessly and effortlessly
ensuring that highs and lows (shades) are demonstrated. Choreography presentation is defined by all
movements performed around the pole, stage area, or stage surface, but not in contact with the pole. The
judges will assess the athlete’s ability to perform dance and acrobatic choreography that is performed with
imagination, flow, and flair.

All work where the athlete is not in contact with the pole, must be limited to a maximum of 40 seconds for the
total length of the routine. Note: see Head Judges penalties.

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SINGLES/ DOUBLES - ARTISTIC BONUSES:
The level of creativity refers to the overall routine on and off the pole.
Please note: Athletes will be awarded points based on the overall majority of the routine.

0 = poor Almost non-existent, less than 20% of routine

0.5 = slight A small amount, between 20% -40% of routine
1 = good Fair amount, between 40% - 60% of routine
1.5 = very good A large amount, between 60% - 80% of routine
2 = extreme Over 80% of routine

Balance (Max +2.0)

Balance refers to the athlete’s ability to create a well-balanced routine that has equal amount of various
elements. The athlete should create a balanced routine of different types of tricks e.g. flexibility, strength,
spins, dynamic movements, acrobatic moves, stage work and transitions, integrating these into a choreography
with stage performance and artistic content, using both spinning and static poles equally.

Confidence (Max +2.0)

Confidence refers to the athlete’s level of confidence in his or her routine. The athlete should not show nerves,
but rather carry him/herself with confidence and be engaging, command the stage and the audience’s
attention, making their whole routine look believable.

Flow (Max +2.0)

Flow refers to the athlete’s ability to create a seamless and effortless performance. The athlete should show a
flow off the pole, between poles, from floor to pole, from pole to floor, and from floor to standing or from
standing to floor. The sequences, tricks, transitions, choreography and/or gymnastics and acrobatic movements
should flow in a seamless, smooth, natural, flawless, and graceful way. Movement in and out of elements
should continue to the next element faultlessly. The routine should not look disjointed in any way. An athlete
will be marked down if they perform elements and wait for applause.

Interpretation (Max +2.0)

Interpretation refers to the athlete’s ability to interpret the music, their facial expressions, their emotions,
choreography and the creation of a character or story. The athlete should create choreography that shows the
light, shade, feeling, and emotion of the music. They should connect with the music and show expression
through their costume, body, and facial expressions. They need to show they can work their choreography to
the beat and phrase of the music and melody.

Originality of the overall presentation (Max +2.0)

This refers to the originality and creativity of the overall performance of tricks and combinations, elements and
original movements on and off the pole and the originality of choreography throughout the entire routine. The
athlete should create original combinations of tricks and create new themes in choreography. Judges are not
just looking for just one or two unique tricks and combinations but for overall originality in all components of
the routine.

Originality of Elements (Max +2.0)

This refers to the originality and creativity of the overall performance of tricks, elements and movements on
the pole throughout the entire routine. Athletes will be marked down if elements, tricks and movements
become repetitive (for example, if the same climbs, JO or RG is used consistently instead of a variety of
elements, tricks and movements).

Originality of transitions in and out of elements (Max +2.0)

This refers to the originality of all transitions, entrances, and exits of tricks and combinations in the entire
routine. The athlete should create new and original movements for their transitions in and out of tricks and on
and of the pole.

Stage presence and charisma (Max +2.0)

The athlete should capture the attention of the spectators. He or she should be in total control of their
performance and carry themselves with an impressive style or manner, which is both engaging and charismatic.

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SINGLES/ DOUBLES - CHOREOGRAPHY BONUSES:
Originality of Choreography and Composition of whole routine (Max +2.0)
The level of originality of choreography and composition of the whole routine refers to the level of creativity of
movements on and off the pole. Choreography is the art of composing dance, planning and arranging the
movements, steps and patterns. The judges are looking for originality in the composition of the choreography,
i.e. how it was put together.

Originality of Floor work (Max +2.0)

The level of originality of the floor work refers to a choreographed combination of dance steps and movements
executed on the floor with no contact with the pole. This includes but is not limited to complex dance
choreography, musicality, creativity and fluidity. The athlete should create movements that work with the beat
of the music, which are reflective of their routine and are engaging and entertaining.

SINGLES/ DOUBLES - SINGULAR DEDUCTIONS (DEDUCTED PER TIME):

Causing distraction by uttering vocals
The definition of vocals are talking, cueing, grunting, whooping, cheering, and mouthing words as it causes a
distraction. -1.0

Costume malfunction or distraction

The definition of a costume malfunction is when a part of the costume accidentally falls down, falls off,
becomes revealing, or distracting to the athlete’s performance. This should not be confused with the wilful
removal of clothing, which is a direct violation of the IPSF rule of non-removal of clothing and can result in
instant disqualification from the competition. -1.0

No logical beginning or end to the routine and/or and the routine starting before or ending after the music
It is important that the athlete edits their music so that it corresponds with both the start and finish of the
choreography. There should be a logical beginning and end to the routine that fits to the music. Athletes must
begin and end their performance in a position on the stage, visible to be seen by the judges. They should start
their routine when the music starts and stop when the music ends. -1.0

Touching the rigging or truss system during the routine

It is strictly prohibited to touch or use the rigging or truss system during the routine. Athletes must only have
contact with the pole and floor. -1.0

SINGLES/ DOUBLES - OVERALL DEDUCTIONS (DEDUCTED ONE TIME)

Putting no effort or thought into the costume
The athlete must compete in a costume suitable for competition and not for training. This requires taking the
style, cut and decoration into consideration when choosing a costume for competition. -1.0

Compulsory
All athletes must perform the allocated number of compulsory elements. A technical value of between + 0.1
and +1.0 will be awarded if the minimum requirements have been met, e.g. position held for two seconds,
correct split/body angle. It is the responsibility of the athlete to execute the compulsory element clearly to the
judges. If a compulsory element is on the border, it will not be awarded. Elements with a value of +0.1 are
easier than that those with a value of +1.0. Extra points will be given if the athlete performs any of the
compulsory bonuses on the compulsory elements. The technical value of compulsory elements permitted is
dependent on both age category and competitive division. Compulsory elements must not be repeated (i.e.
individual elements may only be used once). Repetitions of the same compulsory element will not be awarded,
but will result in a deduction for incorrect form, and will count as a missing element. Compulsory elements
must also be held in a fixed position, unless specified otherwise. See category breakdown below.

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Elite
Senior, Junior and Master
Athletes must select 11 elements:
o four (4) flexibility elements
o four (4) strength elements
o one (1) spin for a spinning pole
o one (1) spin for a static pole
o one (1) aerial dead lift
Novice*
Athletes must select 9 elements:
o three (3) flexibility elements
o three (3) strength elements
o one (1) spin for a spinning pole
o one (1) spin for a static pole
o one (1) dead lift
Doubles
Athletes must select 11 elements:
o three (3) synchronised partner elements, broken down as follows:
- one (1) synchronised parallel element
- one (1) synchronised interlocking element
- one (1) synchronised balance-based element
o two (2) balance partner elements, broken down as follows:
- one (1) balance based partner element
- one (1) balance strength partner element
o three (3) flying partner elements, athletes must include:
- one (1) one-partner contact flying element
- one (1) both partner contact flying element
- one (1) athlete’s choice of flying element
o one (1) partner supported element
o one (1) pole-based floor element
o one (1) synchronised aerial dead lift
*Please Note: no Pre-Novice Category.

Professional
Senior and Master
Athletes must select 11 elements:
o four (4) flexibility elements
o four (4) strength elements
o one (1) spin for a spinning pole
o one (1) spin for a static pole
o one (1) aerial dead lift
Doubles
Athletes must select 11 elements:
o three (3) synchronised partner elements, broken down as follows:
- one (1) synchronised parallel element
- one (1) synchronised interlocking element
- one (1) synchronised balance-based element
o two (2) balance partner elements, broken down as follows:
- one (1) balance based partner element
- one (1) balance strength partner element
o three (3) flying partner elements, athletes must include:
- one (1) one-partner contact flying element
- one (1) both partner contact flying element
- one (1) athlete’s choice of flying element
o one (1) partner supported element
o one (1) pole-based floor element
o one (1) synchronised aerial dead lift
*Please Note: no Pre-Novice Category, Novice or Junior category.
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Amateur
Senior, Junior, Pre-Novice, Novice and Master
Athletes must select 9 elements:
o three (3) flexibility elements
o three (3) strength elements
o one (1) spin for a spinning pole
o one (1) spin for a static pole
o one (1) dead lift

Doubles
Athletes must select 9 elements:
o three (3) synchronised partner elements to include:
- one (1) synchronised parallel element
- one (1) synchronised interlocking element
- one (1) synchronised balance-based element
o one (1) balance partner element
o two (2) flying partner elements, athletes must choose:
- one (1) one-partner contact flying element
- one (1) both partner contact flying element
o one (1) partner supported element
o one (1) pole-based floor element
o one (1) synchronised dead lift

CATEGORY BREAKDOWN
Senior, Master and Doubles:
Elite athletes must choose compulsory elements with a technical value of between +0.5 and +1.0
*Elite athletes must choose an aerial dead lift with a fourth or higher point value.
Professional athletes must choose compulsory elements with a technical value of between +0.3 and +0.8
Amateur athletes must choose compulsory elements with a technical value of between +0.1 and +0.5

Please note: Master 50+ category in all divisions will be allotted a 20° tolerance on all body and split angles.

Novice & Junior:

Elite athletes must choose compulsory elements with a technical value of between +0.3 and +0.8.
Amateur athletes must choose compulsory elements with a technical value of between +0.1 and +0.5.
Please note: professional category does not apply to Novice or Junior athletes.
Please note: athletes must not choose the same element twice, even if executed at different angles e.g. F6
(splits 160°)/F24 (splits 180°). Same applies to body tolerances e. g. FLR5 (20° tolerance) /FLR9 (no tolerance)

Pre-Novice:
Amateur athletes must choose compulsory elements with a technical value of between +0.1 and +0.5.
Please note: elite and professional category does not apply to Pre-Novice athletes.

ELITE DIVISION COMPULSORY POINT REQUIREMENTS

Senior must have a total value of from 7.7 to 11.0 points on their compulsory form
Master must have a total value of from 6.6 to 11.0 points on their compulsory form
Junior must have a total value of from 5.5 to 8.8 points on their compulsory form
Novice must have a total value of from 4.4 to 7.2 points their compulsory form

PROFESSIONAL DIVISION COMPULSORY POINT REQUIREMENT

Professional athletes must have a total value of from 5.5 to 8.8 points on their compulsory form

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AMATEUR DIVISION COMPULSORY POINT REQUIREMENTS
Amateur athletes must have a total value of from 1.1 to 4.5 points on their compulsory form

*Compulsory point requirements do not apply to doubles in all competitive divisions.

Please note: Compulsory point requirements do not include compulsory bonus points.
Please note: Should compulsory point requirements not be adhered to, or should the maximum / minimum
score be outside of the prescribed range, this will result in a -3 deduction being applied.

Deductions
An athlete may incur the following deductions:
• Failing to perform one of their chosen compulsory elements or if the element is not recognisable as the
compulsory element. -3.0
• Failing to meet the minimum point requirements. -3.0
• Exceeding the maximum points allowed for the points requirements. -3.0
• Filling in the compulsory form incorrectly prior to competition (see example forms at the end of the
Code of Points) -1.0
• Failing to execute the compulsory element in order of sequence as listed on the compulsory form.* -1.0

*If two elements that are in immediate succession on the form are switched (e.g. the athlete performs element 1, then
element 3, then element 2) the two elements that were reversed in order will receive a score of 0 and a penalty of -1 will be
given for reversing the order of the two elements. The -1.0 penalty will be given per switch. If an element is included in the
routine but not in the correct order, and the element is more than one place off from where it should be in the order of the
program it shall be considered a missed element, and will receive a score of -3.0.

The following will result in a compulsory element not being recognised:

• Failing to hold a compulsory element: The athlete will NOT be awarded points if he/she fails to hold
the position of a compulsory element for the required two (2) seconds, according to the minimum
requirements in the description under ‘criteria’.
• Failing to execute the required split and/or body angle: The athlete will NOT be awarded points if he/she
fails to execute the compulsory element at the required split and/or body angle, according to the
minimum requirements in the description under ‘criteria’.
• Failing to hold a spin for the duration indicated in the criteria: The athlete will NOT be awarded points if
he/she fails to hold the position of a compulsory element according to the minimum requirements in
the description under ‘criteria’.
• Failing to meet further minimum requirements: The athlete will NOT be awarded points if he/she fails
to meet any further minimum requirements listed in the description under ‘criteria’.

COMPULSORY BONUS POINTS:

Each compulsory bonus can only be awarded a maximum of two (2) times. Any bonus filled in over the allotted
maximum will be disregarded. Compulsory bonuses will only be awarded if the compulsory elements meet
minimum requirements. Compulsory bonuses are as follows:

Singles
CBS1: Combining compulsory elements on spinning pole (Max +2.0)
Combining two (2) or more compulsory elements and making each separate element rotate a full 360°. The
transition from the first to the second element must be direct. See glossary for definition of a spin. +1.0
*Note: compulsory bonuses do NOT apply to compulsory spins or dead lifts
**Note: when combining three (3) compulsory elements for this bonus each separate element must rotate a
full 360°. See how to fill in the compulsory score form under “description of bonuses”.
***Note: Variations of the same element names cannot be combined for compulsory bonuses. e.g. dragon tail
split to dragon tail fang or iron x to iron x passé.

CBS2: Combining compulsory elements on static pole and making them spin (Max +4.0)
Combining two (2) compulsory elements and making them spin a full 360° rotation. The transition from the first
to the second element must be direct. The second element must still be in a spinning rotation and meet minimum
requirement to be awarded this bonus. See glossary for definition of a spin. +2.0
*Note: compulsory bonuses do NOT apply to compulsory spins or dead lifts
**Note: when combining three (3) compulsory elements for this bonus the first and second element must
rotate a full 360° and the second and third elements must rotate a full 360°. See how to fill in the compulsory
score form under “description of bonuses”.

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CBS3: Performing a single compulsory element on a static pole and making it spin (Max +1.0)
See glossary for definition of a spin. +0.5
*Note: compulsory bonuses do NOT apply to compulsory spins or dead lifts

Doubles
CBD1: Combination of two compulsory elements without making contact with the floor, both partners must
change position (Max 2.0 pts)
The transition from the first element to the second element must be direct. Both partners must change their
positions. See definition on changing position in glossary. +1.0
*Note: compulsory bonuses do NOT apply to dead lifts
CBD2: Performing a single flying partner compulsory element with momentum on a spinning pole (Max 2.0
pts)
This flying partner element must rotate a full 360° rotation to be awarded this bonus. +1.0
*Note: compulsory bonuses do NOT apply to dead lifts

CBD3: Performing a synchronised compulsory element on one static pole and making it spin (Max 2.0 pts)
Both partners are to perform this element in synchronicity and with a full 360° rotation. See definition on spins
in glossary. +1.0
*Note: Compulsory bonuses do NOT apply to dead lifts

Compulsory Minimum Requirement Definitions

The inside arm or leg is closest to the pole. The outside arm or leg is furthest away from the pole.
Body positions:
 Inside leg/foot/arm/hand and outside leg/foot/arm/hand
 Front, behind, backwards and forwards

Hand positions – thumbs up, cup grip

Thumbs Up Cup Grip
In this position, the In cup grip position,
thumb goes around the thumb is on the
the pole on the same side as the rest
opposite side to the of the fingers of the
other fingers. hand.

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Arm positions & Hand grips:
Basic grip Underarm grip
Both hands on the Pole is gripped using
pole in a thumbs up one underarm.
position (Arm Grip)
(Hand Grip)

Wide basic grip Forearm grip

(Hand Grip) One hand and
forearm grips the
pole, the other hand
is in a fixed position
of choice.
(Hand Grip)
Cup grip Split arm position
Hand in a thumb hand grip of choice
down position, fingers (Arm Position)
and thumb on the
same side of the pole
(Hand Grip)

Twisted grip Back support

One wrist wraps Outside arm is
around the pole, supporting the body
other hand in fixed behind the back, the
position of choice inside arm is in
(Hand Grip) contact with the pole
with the hand only
(Arm Position)
Elbow grip Wrap grip arm
Crook of elbow; position – forearm
other hand in fixed against the pole
position of choice hand grip of choice
(Hand Grip) (Arm Position)

Flag Grip Iguana arm position

One elbow is bent Arm position behind
and the pole is the body,
gripped by the Grip: Basic grip
underarm and hand. (Arm Position)
The other hand is in a
fixed position of
choice. (Hand Grip)
Cross Grip
Arms are crossed and
extended.
(Arm Position)

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Leg positions:
Attitude Pike
(both legs are bent at 90° and (both legs stretched in
parallel to the ground) front of the body, hips
at an angle)

Chair Ring
(both legs bent at a 90° angle (when one leg is bent
and closed) backward towards the
head, either touching
the head, or over the
head)
Diamond Split
(The legs form a triangle with (legs in a split position
the knees apart and toes of the given degree)
touching)

Fang Straddle
(both legs bent backwards, (both legs stretched in a
feet to back of head) box split position)

Passé Tuck
(one leg bent at 90° while the (knees tucked in to the
other leg is straight) chest)

Compulsory Code Key

F = Flexibility element
S = Strength element
ST = Spin on a static pole
SP = Spin on a spinning pole
DL = Dead lift / Aerial dead lift
SYN = Synchronised partner element
BLN = Balance partner element
FLY = Flying partner element
PSE = Partner supported element
FLR = Floor based partner element

Prohibited movements and penalties:

 All types of lifts and balances with extended arms and where the lifting partner is in an upright standing
position are prohibited. All lifts where the partner is lifted and held above shoulder level are prohibited.
 All lifts using the pole as an aid and fixing the lifting position are prohibited. These lifts are only allowed
if used as a transition onto the pole without fixing a position.
 Throwing a partner into the air and catching him or her with no contact with the pole is prohibited.
 All work, where the athlete is not in contact with the pole, must be limited to a maximum of 40 seconds
of the total length of the performance.
 Twisting saltos and two or more consecutive saltos are prohibited, both on and off the pole.
 No rotation movements including jumps, pivots and pirouettes with more than 720° on one point are
allowed.
 For an additional list of prohibited movements, refer to addendum 1.
Penalty: if the above rules are not adhered to, a penalty of -5 will be given by the head judge for each time
and no difficulty value will be awarded.

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Head Judge Penalties:

An athlete can get penalties by the decision of the Head Judge during the competition for the following
infringements:

Criteria Limitations Penalty

Exceeding maximum time 40 seconds -5

permitted without contact
with the pole

Throwing a partner in to the Catching him/her with no partner contact to the pole -5 per time
air

Lifts and balances with Lifting partner in an upright position -5 per time
extended arms

Prohibited elements On and off the pole -5 per time

Compulsory forms/Technical Between 1 – 5 days late -1 per day per form

bonus forms submitted past
given deadline Over 5 days late but more than 48 hours before competition -5 per form
date

Forms received within 48 hours of competition date Disqualification for

either form

Music submitted past given All music submitted late up to 48 hours before competition -1 per day
deadline date

Music received within 48 hours of competition date Disqualification

Music not in accordance See Rules -3

with Rules and Regulations

Providing false or inaccurate False or inaccurate piece of information provided -5 per time
information on the
application form False information about age, division or category Disqualification

Arriving late to the stage Up to 60 seconds late -1

when announced
Athlete doesn’t arrive within 1 minute Disqualification

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Performance time 5 seconds or less outside permitted time -3

More than 5 seconds outside permitted time -5

Athletes caught being cued from off-stage during their
Disruptions performance -1

Athletes and/or their coaches/representatives approaching

the Judges’ table and/or room or obstructing judges’ view at -3
any point during the competition

Not starting or ending Not starting or ending routine on stage -1 per time
routine on stage

Grip aids Applying grip aid directly on the pole -5

Using prohibited grips aids Disqualification

Presence of jewellery and Presence of jewellery/piercings -3

props in accordance to Rules (excluding stud earrings/plain coloured plugs)
and Regulations

Use of a prop or item which assists in the performance -5

- Hair covering the face

Inappropriate - Costume not in accordance with the rules -1
choreography, costume, - Promotional words, logos, religious connotations, negative
hair and makeup in connotations -3
accordance with Rules and - Wearing a mask, using body paint on one part of the body
Regulations e. g. leg
- Provocative costume (including fabrics such as leather and
latex) -5
- Use of body paint on several parts of body or provocative
choreography
- Use of body paint on all of body
- Aggressively provocative choreography and lewd behaviour Disqualification

Tracksuits - Tracksuits not in accordance with the rules -1

- Not having a tracksuit -5

- Not wearing tracksuits while awaiting results at the

designated area or during the medals ceremony.

Overall rule infringements - Using obscene gestures, profanity, or disrespectful -10

language privately or publicly to any sporting participant
- Attempting to strike or striking an official, competitor,
spectator or other sporting official intentionally engaging in Disqualification
or inciting other athletes and/or spectators to participate in
abusive or violent action
- Using drugs (except for medical purposes), alcohol
consumption before or while competing
- Exhibiting nudity before, during, or after the competition.
- Multiple or severe infringements of the rules and
regulations

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Injury during a routine
If in the opinion of the head judge, medical attention is required, the head judge must stop the programme if the athlete
has not done so already. If the athlete is able to continue within one minute they must continue immediately from the
point of interruption or, if that is not possible, allow a period of up to ten seconds before the continuation. If an athlete
is unable to complete the programme, no scores are to be awarded and the athlete will be considered as withdrawn. The
same applies to the situation when an athlete has been given the opportunity to continue the programme from the
point of interruption and once more is unable to complete the programme. Only one interruption is permitted.

No restarts of the whole programme are allowed, except for deficient music.

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 Compulsory Singles
Please note that the drawings are to be used only as a guide.
It is important to follow the minimum requirements under criteria.
FLEXIBILITY ELEMENTS
Code Tech.
No. Name Element Value Criteria

- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds

- Points of contact are: inside leg, side of torso,
back of the arm
- Arm position/grip is: arms in fixed position of
F1 Inside leg hang 0.1 choice, no hands have contact to the pole
- Leg position is: inside leg is wrapped, outside leg
is in attitude
- Body position is: inverted
- Angle of split is: minimum of 160°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both hands, the arch of
both feet
- Arm position/grip is: basic or cup grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
Side pole straddle
F2 base
0.1 straddle position with lower foot floor based and
the arch of the upper foot is in contact with the
pole
- Body position is: torso is extended away from
the pole
- Angle of split is: minimum of 160°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: inside underarm, side of
torso, inside leg
- Arm position/grip is: inside arm holds outside
foot, outside arm is in fixed position of choice
F3 Ballerina sit attitude 0.2 with no contact with the pole
- Leg position is: inside leg is wrapped, outside leg
is extended in attitude
- Body position is: upright
- Angle of split is: minimum of 160°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: inside leg, side of torso,
back of the arm
- Arm position/grip is: arms in fixed position of
F4 Inside leg hang 0.2 choice, no hands have contact to the pole
- Leg position is: inside leg is wrapped, outside leg
is in attitude
- Body position is: inverted
- Angle of split is: minimum of 180°

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Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both hands, both legs
- Arm position/grip is: basic or cup grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
Side pole straddle straddle position with lower foot floor based and
F5 base
0.2 the arch of the upper foot is in contact with the
pole
- Body position is: torso is extended away from
the pole
- Angle of split is: minimum of 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: thigh of inside leg, side of
torso, back of inside arm
- Arm position/grip is: inside arm has contact with
F6 Hip hold split 0.3 the pole. No hands have contact with the pole
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
split position
- Body position is: parallel to the floor
- Angle of split is: minimum of 160°
- Hold the position: a minimum or 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: hands, legs, ankles (not
the arch of the foot)
- Arm position/grip is: basic or cup grip
F7 Pole straddle 0.3 - Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
straddle position
- Body position is: upper body must be at a 90°
angle to the pole
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 160°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: legs, hands, forearms
- Arm position/grip is: basic grip
F8 Front split on pole 0.3 - Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
split position
- Body position is: upright
- Angle of split is: minimum of 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: inside arm hand, thigh of
inside leg, outside arm, side/ lower back
- Arm position/grip is: inside hand grips pole,
above the inside leg, outside arm is extended
F9 Allegra passé 0.4 and hand is holding the outside foot
- Leg position is: split position with inside leg fully
extended, outside leg in attitude
- Body position is: back arch
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 160°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both hands, inner thighs
- Arm position/grip is: basic grip, arms are fully
extended
F10 Bridge 0.4 - Leg position is: both legs are fully extended and
closed
- Body position is: back arched with hips and both
legs parallel to the floor
- Body position: inverted

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Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: underarm of back arm,
back, thigh of inside leg
- Arm position/grip is: no hands have contact
with the pole, the same arm holds back leg and is
F11 Capezio passé 0.4 fully extended, the opposite arm holds front leg
- Leg position is: split position with front leg fully
extended, back leg bent
- Body position is: upright
- Angle of split is: a minimum or 160°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: ankles (not the arch of the
foot), elbows, torso
Cross bow - Arm position/grip is: elbow grip
F12 elbow hold
0.4 - Leg position is: both legs fully extended in
straddle position
- Body position is: upper body must be at a 90°
angle to the pole
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: back, one leg (in its’
entirety)
- Arm position/grip is: only one hand has contact
with the floor, the other is holding the ankle of
Handstand vertical
F13 split
0.4 the front leg, floor-based arm is fully extended
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
split position
- Body position is: inverted handstand, with a
straight back
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 160°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both legs and both hands
- Arm position/grip is: basic or cup grip
F14 Inverted front split 0.4 - Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
split position
- Body position is: inverted
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: ankles (not the arch of the
foot), legs, hands
- Arm position/grip is: basic or cup grip
F15 Pole straddle 0.4 - Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
straddle position
- Body position is: upper body must be at 90°
angle to the pole
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both hands, one ankle
- Arm position/grip is: grip of choice, both arms
Split grip fully extended
F16 leg through split
0.4 - Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
split position
- Body position is: inverted
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 160°

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Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both hands, inner thighs
- Arm position/grip is: basic or cup grip
F17 Superman crescent 0.4 - Leg position is: both legs are fully extended and
closed
- Body position is: back arch with hips and both
legs parallel to the floor

- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds

- Points of contact are: underarm and/or hand,
torso
Underarm hold
F18 pike
0.4 - Arm position/grip is: underarm and/or hand
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended and
parallel to the pole with feet above the head
- Body position is: upper body is upright
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: underarm, side of torso
- Arm position/grip is: underarm, hands holding
legs at the ankle
F19 Yogini 0.4 - Leg position is: both legs are bent and thighs are
parallel to the floor, feet should be at a higher
level than the shoulders
- Body position is: upper body is upright, hips
facing the floor
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: inside arm hand, thigh of
inside leg, outside arm
- Arm position/grip is: inside hand grips pole
above the inside leg, outside arm is extended
F20 Allegra passé 0.5 and holding the outside foot
- Leg position is: inside leg is fully extended,
outside leg is in attitude
- Body position is: back arch
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: underarm, side of torso,
upper thigh
- Arm position/grip is: underarm or bicep of inside
arm has contact with the pole. Inside arm is fully
F21 Chopsticks 0.5 extended. Outside arm holding ankle of inside
leg. No hand contact with the pole
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
split position
- Body position is: upright
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 160°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both legs, feet and both
hands
- Arm position/grip is: basic or cup grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
F22 Front split 0.5 split position with both feet in contact with the
pole
- Body position is: upper body (torso and head)
must be at a 90° angle to the pole
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°

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Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: hands, inner forearm of
inside arm, back shoulder of inside arm, inner
thigh of inside leg
- Arm position: split arm position: Inside forearm
wraps around inside leg and holds the pole.
F23 Handspring Split 0.5 Outside hand holds pole above head
- Grip: grip of choice.
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
split position
- Body position: inverted
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: thigh of inside leg, side of
torso, back of inside arm
- Arm position/grip is: underarm or bicep of inside
arm has contact with the pole. Inside arm is fully
F24 Hip hold split 0.5 extended. Outside arm holding ankle of inside
leg. No hand contact with the pole
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
split position
- Body position is: parallel to the floor
- Angle of split is: minimum of 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: inside leg, side of torso,
shoulder
- Arm position/grip is: no hands have contact with
Inside leg hang the pole, arms are fully extended above the head
F25 back split
0.5 in ring position and holding foot of outside leg
- Leg position is: inside leg is wrapped, both legs
are bent
- Body position is: inverted
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 160°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: inside arm, inside leg, foot
of outside leg
- Arm position is: outside arm in fixed position of
choice. No hand contact with the pole
F26 Inverted split 0.5 - Grip is: elbow grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
split position
- Body position is: inverted
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 160°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both hands, inside leg, hips
- Arm position/grip is: arms are fully extended in
split grip
F27 Lux 0.5 - Leg position is: legs are in position of choice, on
the same side of the pole as the body
- Body position is: upright, upper body is in back
arch

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Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both hands and one calf
- Arm position/grip is: split grip
Split grip leg through
F28 split
0.5 - Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
split position
- Body position is: inverted
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: inside arm hand, thigh of
inside leg, outside arm
- Arm position/grip is: inside hand grips pole
above the inside leg, outside arm is extended
F29 Allegra 0.6 and holding the outside foot
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
split position
- Body position is: back arch
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: inside armpit and hand,
outside elbow
- Arm position/grip is: outside hand has no
contact with the pole and is holding the
F30 Brass Monkey Split 0.6 opposite leg
- Grip is: flag grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
split position and parallel to the pole
- Body position is: inverted
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: underarm of back arm,
back, thigh of inside leg
- Arm position/grip is: no hands have contact
with the pole, the same arm holds back leg and
F31 Capezio passé 0.6 is fully extended, the opposite arm holds front
leg
- Leg position is: split position with front leg fully
extended and the back leg bent
- Body position is: upright
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: inside underarm, side of
torso, thigh of inside leg
- Arm position/grip is: underarm or bicep of
inside arm has contact with the pole. Inside arm
is fully extended and holding foot or ankle
F32 Chopstick passé 0.6 opposite leg. Outside arm holding ankle of inside
leg. No hand contact with the pole
- Leg position is: split position with inside leg fully
extended and the back leg bent, the line of the
legs is parallel to the floor
- Body position is: upright
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°

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Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: crook of knee, thigh, torso
- Arm position/grip is: arms are fully extended
above the head in ring position and holding back
leg
F33 Cocoon 0.6 - Leg position is: split position with front leg
gripping the pole at the knee, back leg is fully
extended
- Body position is: inverted, back arch
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 160°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: side of torso, outside
ankle, back of inside shoulder
- Arm position/grip is: arms are fully extended,
inside hand holding the inside leg at the shin
Handstand hip hold level (between knee and ankle). Outside hand
F34 split
0.6 has contact with the floor.
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
split position. inside foot has contact with the
floor
- Body position is: one-handed back bend
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: back, one leg (in its’
entirety)
- Arm position/grip is: only one hand has contact
with the floor, the other is holding the ankle of
Handstand vertical
F35 split
0.6 the front leg, floor based arm is fully extended
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
split position
- Body position is: inverted handstand, with a
straight back
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: underarm, side of torso
- Arm position/grip is: underarm. hands holding
legs at the knee
F36 Yogini 0.6 - Leg position is: both legs are fully extended with
feet above the head
- Body position is: upper body is upright, hips
facing the floor
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both legs and both hands
- Arm position/grip is: basic or cup grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
F37 Inverted front split 0.6 split position with both feet in contact with the
pole
- Body position is: upper body must be at a 90°
angle to the pole and facing downwards
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°

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Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: one hand, foot of the
opposite leg
- Arm position: inside arm fully extended and
holds the pole. Outside hand holds opposite
foot.
F38 One hand flying split 0.6 - Leg position is: in a split / oversplit; Front leg has
no contact with the pole, and both legs are fully
extended.
- Body position: upright, facing away from the
pole
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both legs and both hands
- Arm position/grip is: basic or cup grip
Back split to pole
F39 ring position
0.7 - Leg position is: split position with front leg fully
extended, back leg bent, foot must touch head
- Body position is: back arch
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: thigh, side of torso, back,
outside arm
- Arm position/grip is: both arms are bent and
Bird of paradise above the head, hands are clasped behind the
F40 inverted
0.7 head
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in a
diagonal split
- Body position is: inverted
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: underarm of back arm,
back, thigh of inside leg
- Arm position/grip is: no hands to have contact
with the pole, the inside arm holds back ankle
F41 Capezio split 0.7 and is fully extended. The outside arm holds
front leg,
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
split position
- Body position is: upright
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: underarm, side of torso,
upper thigh
- Arm position/grip is: underarm or bicep of
inside arm has contact with the pole. Inside arm
F42 Chopsticks 0.7 is fully extended. Outside arm holding ankle of
inside leg. No hand contact with the pole
- Leg position is: both legs fully extended in split
position and parallel to floor
- Body position is: upright
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°

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Code Tech.
Name Element - Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both hands, side of torso,
upper thigh
- Arm position/grip is: inside arm is fully extended
and in contact with the pole, outside arm holds
F43 Dragon tail split 0.7 the pole behind the back
- Leg position is: both legs fully extended in side
split position and parallel to floor
- Body position is: inverted
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: crook of elbow of one
arm, hand of other arm
- Arm position: upper arm holds pole in the crook
of the elbow, and holds upper leg. Lower arm is
F44 Elbow Bracket Split 0.7 fully extended and holds the pole
- Grip: elbow grip.
- Leg position is: both legs extended in split
position
- Body position: upright, facing the pole
- Angle of split is: minimum of 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: shoulder, neck, elbow
- Arm position/grip is: no hands have contact
with the pole, elbow grip hand holding ankle of
Elbow hold opposite leg, free arm is in fixed position of
F45 frontal split
0.7 choice and has no contact with the pole
- Leg position is: both legs fully extended in a
frontal split position
- Body position is: upright
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact: inside thigh, torso/back, lower
arm/elbow. Upper arm has no contact with the
pole
Hip hold split elbow - Arm position/grip is: both arms are bent, hands
F46 grip
0.7 are clasped behind the inside leg and back
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in a
horizontal split position
- Body position is: inverted
- Angle of split: minimum 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: inside leg thigh, side of
torso, back of inside arm
- Arm position/grip is: underarm or bicep of
inside arm has contact with the pole. Inside arm
is fully extended and holding foot or ankle
F47 Hip hold split passé 0.7 opposite leg. Outside arm holding ankle of inside
leg. No hand contact with the pole
- Leg position is: split position with front leg fully
extended, back leg bent
- Body position is: parallel to the floor
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°

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Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: inside leg, side of torso,
shoulder, one arm
- Arm position/grip is: no hands have
contact with the pole, arms are fully
Inside leg hang back
F48 split
0.7 extended above the head in ring position and
holding foot of outside leg
- Leg position is: both legs are bent, back foot is
over the head
- Body position is: inverted
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both legs, inside arm
- Arm position is: outside arm in fixed position of
choice. No hand contact with the pole. inside
arm wraps around pole and leg
F49 Inverted split 0.7 - Grip is: elbow grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
split position in alignment with the pole
- Body position is: inverted
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: foot of front leg, buttocks,
back leg, both hands
- Arm position/grip is: basic or cup grip
F50 Oversplit on pole 0.7 - Leg position is: split position with front leg bent,
back leg fully extended
- Body position is: inverted, back arch
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 190°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: lower forearm, lower
hand, neck, shoulders, upper elbow
- Arm position/grip is: arm holding upper leg is in
Pegasus split facing an elbow grip, lower arm holds pole in forearm
F51 upwards
0.7 grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in a
diagonal split
- Body position is: upper body is facing upwards
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both hands and thigh of
inside leg
- Arm position/grip is: split grip
Split grip leg through
F52 frontal split
0.7 - Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
split position
- Body position is: upper body (torso and head) is
parallel to the floor
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both thighs, one arm
- Arm position/grip is: both arms are fully
extended, same hand holds same leg at shin
level (between ankle and knee), no hands have
F53 Superman V 0.7 contact with the pole
- Leg position is: back leg is fully extended, other
leg is in passé
- Body position is: upright V-shape must be
formed

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Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: underarm of inside arm,
ankles to the pole (not the arch of the foot)
- Arm position is: no hand contact with the pole.
Both arms should be extended.
F54 Underarm hold split 0.7 - Grip is: underarm grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
straddle position
- Body position is: upper body (torso and head)
must be at a 90° angle to the pole, chest facing
upwards
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: crook of outside elbow,
thigh of front leg, side of torso, back, back of
neck
Bird of paradise - Arm position/grip is: both arms are bent, hands
F55 upright
0.8 are clasped behind the head
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in a
diagonal split position
- Body position is: upright
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: crook of knee, thigh, torso
- Arm position/grip is: arms are fully extended
above the head in ring position and holding back
leg
F56 Cocoon 0.8 - Leg position is: split position with front leg
gripping the pole at the knee, back leg fully
extended
- Body position is: inverted, back arch
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both hands
- Arm position/grip is: inside arm is fully extended
and in contact with the pole, outside arm holds
F57 Dragon tail fang 0.8 the pole behind the back
- Leg position is: fang position with both legs bent
back, toes touch the shoulder or the crown of
head
- Body position is: inverted
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: front leg, side of torso,
back of shoulder
- Arm position/grip is: no hands have
contact with the pole, arms are fully
extended and hands are holding foot/ankle of
F58 Eagle 0.8 back leg
- Leg position is: front leg is wrapped, back leg
and foot must be stretched over the head or in a
ring position
- Body position is: upright
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°

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Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: one hand and sole of one
foot
- Arm position/grip is: arms are fully extended,
inside hand has contact with the pole, back of
arm has contact with the inside leg. Outside
hand has contact with the floor.
F59 Floor K 0.8 - Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
split position
- Body position is: one-handed inverted
handstand
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 160°
- Starting position: with a minimum of one foot
on the floor
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: arch of one foot
- Arm position: hand of bottom arm is in contact
with the floor, top arm holds onto same leg
- Leg position is: both legs are extended in a split
F60 Floor balance split 0.8 position, in a straight line, and only the foot of
one leg in contact with the pole
- Body position: torso and front leg 90° with the
pole
- Angle of split: minimum 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: one hand, side of torso,
one thigh
- Arm position is: both arms are bent, one hand
holds pole, other hand holds opposite leg
F61 Machine gun 0.8 extended to the front at the ankle or calf
- Grip is: of choice
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
split position, in a straight line
- Body position is: parallel to the floor
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: thigh of back leg, elbow of
back arm, back of shoulders/neck, forearm and
hand of lower arm
- Arm position is: top arm is holding the thigh of
the back leg around the pole, bottom arm is in
Pegasus split facing
F62 floor
0.8 holding onto the pole
- Grip is: top arm is in elbow grip, bottom arm is
in forearm grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in a
frontal split position
- Body position is: torso is facing the floor
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: sole of one foot, both
hands
- Arm position/grip is: basic or cup grip
F63 Russian split 0.8 - Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
split position. Leg with contact with the pole is
parallel to the floor, no tolerance.
- Body position is: horizontal, facing upwards.
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 160°

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Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: inside elbow and the sole
of one foot
- Arm position/grip is: both arms are bent and
hands are clasped, only top arm has contact with
Russian split elbow the pole
F64 lock
0.8 - Grip is: elbow grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended, split
angle is at a 45° angle to the floor
- Body position is: inverted, full body is at a 45°
angle to the floor
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact: one hand and sole of opposite
foot
- Arm position: arms are fully extended, one hand
has contact with the pole, the other hand has
contact with the floor.
- Grip is: basic or cup grip
F65 Twisted Floor K 0.8 - Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in a
split position
- Body position is: one-handed handstand, facing
the pole
- Angle of split: minimum 180°
- Starting position: with a minimum of one foot
on the floor
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: hand of outside arm,
underarm of inside arm, thigh of one leg
- Arm position/grip is: hand of outside arm holds
pole, both arms are bent, opposite arm has
F66 Underarm split 0.8 contact with the pole in underarm, and wraps
around leg to hold onto the body
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended,
parallel to the floor with a 20° tolerance
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: hand of outside arm,
underarm of inside arm, backside, one leg
- Arm position is: outside arm is holding the pole
around the upper and opposite foot, inside arm
is around the pole and leg, with the underarm in
F67 Vertical jade 0.8 contact with the pole
- Grip is: inside arm: underarm grip
outside arm: basic or cup grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended,
lower foot should be holding pole from behind
- Body position is: upright
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°

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Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: inside of both arms, back
of neck, shoulders
- Arm position: upper hand holds opposite foot,
bottom hand holds opposite, lower foot. Both
arms wrapped around the pole.
F68 Vertical Split Passé 0.8 - Grip: upper arm in elbow grip
- Leg position is: legs are in split position. Upper
leg is bent in passé, bottom leg is fully extended.
- Body position: upper body is parallel to the
floor, chest facing downwards.
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: neck, upper back and one
elbow
- Arm position/grip is: elbow holds pole behind
Back elbow vertical the back, other hand holds opposite leg
F69 split
0.9 - Grip is: elbow grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
split position and parallel to the pole
- Body position is: inverted
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both hands, full length of
both legs
- Arm position is: both hands hold the pole
behind the legs
F70 Back split 0.9 - Grip is: split grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
split position
- Body position is: upper body is in a back arch
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both hands, both legs
- Arm position/grip is: both arms are fully
extended and hands hold the pole above the
Back split overhead
F71 hold on pole
0.9 head at ankle/calf height
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
split position
- Body position is: upright with back arch
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both hands
- Arm position/grip is: inside arm is fully extended
and in contact with the pole, outside arm holds
Dragon tail back the pole behind the back
F72 bend
0.9 - Leg position is: both legs are fully extended,
open, and both legs parallel to the floor and
each other
- Body position is: inverted, hips parallel to
the floor

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Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both arms, upper back,
back of the head.
- Arm position: top arm is in underarm grip, hand
is holding onto top leg; bottom arm is wrapped
Elbow Grip around pole at elbow. No hands in contact with
F73 Horizontal Back Bend
0.9 the pole.
- Grip is: underarm grip (top arm) and elbow grip
(bottom arm)
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended
- Body position is: body is wrapped around the
pole with a back arch position.
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: neck, upper back, upper
elbow
- Arm position is: top arm is in elbow grip, other
Elbow hold arm holds opposite leg behind pole
F74 split
0.9 - Grip is: elbow grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended and
parallel to the floor in split position
- Body position is: parallel to the floor
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: one hand and sole of one
foot
- Arm position/grip is: arms are fully extended,
inside hand has contact with the pole, back of
arm has contact with the inside leg. Outside
hand has contact with the floor
F75 Floor K 0.9 - Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
split position
- Body position is: one-handed inverted
handstand
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
- Starting position: with a minimum of one
foot on the floor
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both hands, upper leg,
pelvis, thigh of the lower leg
- Arm position/grip is: both arms are fully
Half back split on extended and hold the pole above the head at
F76 pole
0.9
ankle height
- Leg position is: back leg is extended, lower leg is
in passé
- Body position is: upright
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: one foot, both hands
- Arm position/grip is: grip of choice, both arms
fully extended
Handspring - Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
F77 split on pole
0.9 split position, the line of the legs is parallel to
the floor, the entire sole of the foot must be on
the pole
- Body position is: inverted
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°

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Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: underarm, hand of inside
arm, side of torso, and thighs
- Arm position: inside arm is in flag grip, outside
arm is fully extended and holding the inside leg
Rainbow Marchenko
F78 back bend scissor
0.9 at ankle/calf
- Grip is: flag grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended on
the same side of the pole
- Body position is: inverted, chest is facing
downwards
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: inside hand, inside foot
- Arm position/grip is: both arms are fully
extended, one hand is holding the pole, the
other is fixed position of choice with no contact
F79 Flying K 0.9 with the pole
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
split position
- Body position is: downward diagonal
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: sole of one foot, both
hands
- Arm position/grip is: basic or cup grip
Russian split - Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
F80 horizontal
0.9 split position. Back leg is parallel to the floor, no
tolerance
- Body position is: parallel to the floor, with 20°
tolerance
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: one hand
- Arm position/grip is: one hand has contact with
the floor and the arm is fully extended, other
hand has contact with the pole
F81 Wenson split 0.9 - Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
split position, line of split is parallel to the floor
- Body position is: inverted handstand
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
- Starting position: with a minimum of one foot
on the floor
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact: hands, forearm of lower arm,
outside of lower leg calf, top of foot of lower leg
(not the arch of the foot)
- Arm position: Upper arm is fully extended, lower
forearm wraps around lower leg at the knee and
F82 Vertical Split 0.9 holds the pole.
- Grip is: basic grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended and
parallel to the pole; upper leg has no contact
with the pole
- Body position is: inverted
- Angle of split: minimum 180°

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Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: underarm of inside arm,
side of torso, back of one thigh
- Arm position/grip is: both arms are fully
extended, inside arm has contact with the floor
and is in underarm grip, the outside arm is
Floor based holding the inside leg at the ankle/calf
F83 Marchenko
1.0 - Grip is: underarm grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
split position
- Body position is: inverted handstand, chest is
facing downwards
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
- Starting position: from the floor
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both ankles, back of
shoulders (no neck contact)
- Arm position/grip is: both arms are fully
extended and open with no hand contact with
F84 Crossbow 1.0 the pole
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
straddle position with ankles to the pole (not the
arch of the foot)
- Body position is: torso is at a 90° angle to the
pole
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: arch of both feet, lower
back/buttocks
- Arm position/grip is: both arms are fully
extended and open with no hand contact with
F85 Low back crossbow 1.0 the pole
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
straddle position
- Body position is: torso is at a 90° angle to
the pole
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: underarm and hand of
inside arm, side of torso, thighs
- Arm position is: inside arm is in flag grip, outside
arm is fully extended and holding the inside leg
Rainbow Marchenko
F86 back bent pencil
1.0 at ankle/calf
- Grip is: flag grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended and
parallel to the floor
- Body position is: inverted, chest is facing
downwards
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: underarm and hand of
inside arm, side of torso, back of one thigh
- Arm position is: inside arm is in flag grip, outside
arm is fully extended and holding the inside leg
Rainbow Marchenko at ankle/calf
F87 split
1.0 - Grip is: flag grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
split position, parallel to the floor
- Body position is: inverted, chest is facing
downwards
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°

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Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: one foot, both hands
- Arm position/grip is: basic or cup grip
- Leg position is: fully extended in split position,
Russian split
F88 horizontal
1.0 front leg (in contact with pole) parallel to the
floor, no tolerance
- Body position is: parallel to the floor, no
tolerance
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both thighs, one calf
- Arm position/grip is: arms are fully extended
Superman crescent above the head, hands holding top foot
F89 attitude
1.0 - Leg position is: both legs bent in attitude
position
- Body position is: upright, upper body is in back
arch, lower body and hips parallel to the floor
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: inside of the foot and shin
of inside leg, back, glutes (optional), elbow of
inside arm
- Arm position: outside arm is fully extended
Vertical Marchenko
F90 Split
1.0 holding outside leg
- Grip: inside arm in elbow grip.
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
split position.
- Body position is: wrapped around the pole
- Angle of split: minimum 180°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: inside leg, inside of foot of
inside leg, hips/glutes, foot and shin of outside
leg
- Arm position/grip is: arms in position of choice
Vertical split no
F91 hands
1.0 with no contact to the pole
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
split position.
- Body position is: body must be at a 90° angle to
the pole
- Angle of split: minimum 180°

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Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both legs
- Arm position/grip is: fixed position of choice,
Basic invert
S1 no hands
0.1 hands have no contact with the pole
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended and
holding the pole
- Body position is: inverted
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both hands, inside arm,
torso, one thigh
- Arm position is: both arms fully extended,
Inverted
S2 Straddle
0.1 holding the pole
- Grip is: basic grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
straddle position
- Body position is: inverted
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: hand of inside arm, top of
one thigh, opposite knee
- Arm position/grip is: Inside arm extended,
Outside knee hook, pushing away from pole, outside arm in fixed
S3 passé
0.1 position of choice
- Leg position is: front leg is around the pole in
passé, back leg is fully extended behind
- Body position is: inverted and at an angle away
from the pole
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both elbows, torso
- Arm position is: arms wrapped around pole,
Pole hug with the pole in the crook of the elbow
S4 Pencil
0.1 - Grip is: elbow grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended and
closed
- Body position is: upright
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both hands, hips, top of
thighs
Split grip cradle
S5 Tuck
0.1 - Arm position/grip is: split grip
- Leg position is: tuck position
- Body position is: body is at a 90° angle to the
pole

- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds

- Points of contact are: both hands, forearm of
outside arm (optional), underarm of inside arm,
side of torso, inside leg knee and back of thigh
S6 Basic brass monkey 0.2 - Arm position/grip is: flag grip
- Leg position is: fang position, inside leg hooked
on pole
- Body position is: inverted

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Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both hands, one leg,
(torso optional)
S7 Butterfly split grip 0.2 - Arm position/grip is: split grip
- Leg position is: both legs are bent, one leg is
hooked on pole
- Body position is: inverted
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: inside knee of inside leg,
foot of outside leg
- Arm position/grip is: both arms are in fixed
S8 Cupid 0.2 position of choice with no contact with the pole
- Leg position is: inside leg is hooked to the pole
at the knee, outside leg is fully extended with
the sole of the foot in contact with the pole
- Body position is: upright, diagonal to the pole
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: hand of inside arm, side of
torso, inside leg
- Arm position/grip is: Inside arm extended,
Inside leg hang pushing away from pole, outside arm in fixed
S9 flatline
0.2 position of choice with no contact with the pole
- Leg position is: inside leg is hooked to the pole,
outside leg is fully extended and parallel to the
floor
- Body position is: parallel to the floor
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both knees
- Arm position/grip is: both arms are in fixed
position of choice with no contact with the pole
S10 Knee hold 0.2 - Leg position is: both legs are bent, upper knee
holds around the pole, lower knee pushes
against the pole, feet may touch each other
- Body position is: extended away from the pole
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both thighs, calf of one leg
- Arm position/grip is: both arms are in fixed
Layback crossed knee position of choice with no contact with the pole
S11 release
0.2 - Leg position is: one leg is fully extended, other
leg is bent around the pole and crossed in front
of the other leg
- Body position is: inverted layback

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Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: outside leg, side of torso,
back of inside arm shoulder
- Arm position/grip is: arms in fixed position of
Outside knee hang
S12 back passé
0.2 choice with no contact with the pole
- Leg position is: outside leg is bent and wrapped
around the pole, inside leg is fully extended and
parallel to the floor
- Body position is: inverted
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both hands
- Arm position is: both arms are fully extended,
Pole straddle split
S13 grip
0.2 - Grip is: split grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
straddle position
- Body position is: upright
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both inner thighs, one
hand
- Arm position/grip is: both arms are fully
S14 Basic superman 0.3 extended, only one hand holds pole
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended and
closed
- Body position is: hips and legs are parallel to the
floor
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both hands and one heel
- Arm position is: both arms are fully extended
S15 Butterfly extention 0.3 - Grip is: split grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
split position
- Body position is: inverted

- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds

- Points of contact are: both arms, both hands,
and front of chest
S16 Flag grip side attitude 0.3 - Arm position/grip is: flag grip
- Leg position is: both legs are in attitude position
- Body position is: parallel to the floor

- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds

- Points of contact are: both inner thighs
- Arm position/grip is: arms in fixed position of
Layback crossed
S17 ankle release
0.3 choice with no contact with the pole
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended and
closed with ankles crossed
- Body position is: inverted, layback

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Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: crook of top knee and top
of bottom legs' foot
- Arm position: both arms fully extended
- Leg position is: legs are crossed around the pole:
S18 Remi layback 0.3 one leg grips the pole in the crook of the knee
and while the foot of the other leg is in contact
with the pole
- Body position: inverted, facing away from the
pole
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both hands, one shoulder,
(neck optional)
Shoulder mount - Arm position is: arms are bent
S19 pencil/straddle
0.3 - Grip is: grip of choice
- Leg position is: straddle or pencil
- Body position is: horizontal if ending in straddle,
vertical and inverted if ending in pencil
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both hands
- Arm position/grip is: both arms are fully
extended
S20 Split grip hang 0.3 - Grip is: grip of choice
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended and
closed
- Body position is: chest and hips are facing away
from the pole
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: inside underarm
- Arm position/grip is: arms in fixed position of
choice with no contact with the pole
S21 Underarm hold hang 0.3 - Grip is: underarm grip
- Leg position is: legs in position of choice,
without contact with the pole
- Body position is: upright

- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds

- Points of contact are: inside arm, side of torso,
hand of outside arm
S22 Back support tuck 0.4 - Arm position/grip is: back support
- Leg position is: knees on chest
- Body position is: parallel to the floor

- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds

- Points of contact are: both hands and one heel
- Arm position/grip is: both arms are fully
extended in cup grip position
S23 Butterfly Split 0.4 - Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
split position
- Body position is: inverted. Heel of leg opposite
to the top hand is on the pole, creating a twist in
the hips

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Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: one hand, one leg, torso
(but no hip contact)
- Arm position/grip is: both arms are fully
extended; one hand holds the opposite foot,
Butterfly twist
S24 one hand
0.4 while the other hand holds the pole
- Leg position is: both legs are bent, one is hooked
around the pole in the back of the knee, the
other is extended to the back, being held by the
opposite hand
- Body position is: inverted
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both arms, both hands,
chest
Flag grip side - Arm position/grip is: flag grip
S25 straddle
0.4 - Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
straddle position
- Body position is: upper body is parallel to the
floor

- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds

Handspring - Points of contact are: both hands
S26 straddle/pencil 0.4 - Arm position/grip is: hand grip of choice
(grip of choice) - Leg position is: both legs are fully extended
- Body position is: inverted

- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds

- Points of contact are: hands, crook of knee and
back of thigh
- Arm position: both arms fully extended and
holding the pole above the head
S27 Russian Layback 0.4 - Grip: basic grip
- Leg position is: one leg grips the pole in the
crook of the knee and along the back of the
thigh, the other leg is crossed over the first leg
- Body position: inverted, facing away from the
pole
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: one hand, inside knee,
both upper thighs
- Arm position/grip is: one hand is holding the
pole; the other arm is fully extended.
S28 Superman one side 0.4 - Leg position is: inside leg is in passé, outside leg
is fully extended, both legs are on same side of
the pole
- Body position is: hips and one leg are parallel to
the floor

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Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: back/side (no hip contact),
outside hand and inside arm
- Arm position: inside arm holds inside leg around
Back support
S29 Split
0.5 the pole
- Grip is: back support grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended with
inside arm holding the calf of the inside leg
- Body position is: upright
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both arms, both hands,
chest
Flag grip - Arm position/grip is: flag grip
S30 side passé
0.5 - Leg position is: upper leg is fully extended, lower
leg is in passé
- Body position is: upper body and leg are parallel
to the floor
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: torso, inside forearm,
outside hand
Forarm grip inverted
S31 straddle/pencil
0.5 - Arm position/grip is: forearm grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
either straddle or pencil position
- Body position is: inverted
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: inside waist, hip, inside leg
- Arm position/grip is: arms in fixed position of
choice with no contact with the pole
- Leg position is: outside leg is fully extended,
S32 Hiphold half split 0.5 inside leg is in passé, position is held through
pressure of the inside leg against the pole, and is
not hooked at the knee
- Body position is: angled, head downwards
towards the floor
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds in
the final position
- Points of contact are: both hands, one shoulder,
(neck optional)
- Arm position is: arms are bent
Shouldermount plank
S33 straddle lower or lift
0.5 - Grip is: grip of choice
- Leg position is: final position is both legs are
fully extended
- Body position is: body is at a 90° angle to the
pole, body completes a controlled lift or lower
into position without momentum
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: thigh of one leg, inside
thigh and calf of other leg
- Arm position/grip is: one arm is extended with
the hand holding the opposite leg (which is
S34 Superpassé 0.5 wrapped around the pole), other arm is in fixed
position of choice
- Leg position is: one leg is fully extended, other
leg is bent around the pole
- Body position is: upper body (hips to shoulders)
parallel to the floor

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Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: one hand and one elbow
- Arm position/grip is: one arm is fully extended
and holding the pole above the head, other arm
S35 Elbow grip straddle 0.6 is in elbow grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
straddle position
- Body position is: inverted
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: upper elbow, lower hand
and back of neck
- Arm position/grip is: top arm is in elbow grip,
bottom arm is bent and holding the pole
S36 Elbow hold passé 0.6 - Grip is: elbow grip (in upper arm)
- Leg position is: upper leg is fully extended and
parallel to the floor
- Body position is: upper body is parallel to the
floor
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both arms, both hands,
chest
- Arm position/grip is: flag grip
S37 Flag grip pencil 0.6 - Leg position is: both legs are fully extended and
closed
- Body position is: body is at a 90° angle to the
pole
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: one arm, back
- Arm position is: outside hand has no contact
with the pole and is in a fixed position
S38 Janeiro 0.6 - Grip is: flag grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended and
open
- Body position is: back is to the pole and hip is on
the elbow
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: inside thighs, feet
- Arm position/grip is: arms in fixed position of
choice with no contact with the pole
S39 No hands superman 0.6 - Leg position is: both legs are bent and holding
pole at the inner thigh and feet, legs are not
crossed, hips and tights are parallel to the floor
- Body position is: upper body is in a back arched
position
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: inside leg, side of waist,
one hand
- Arm position is: outside arm is in back support
grip, inside arm is in fixed position of choice with
Back support plank no contact with the pole
S40 thigh hold
0.7 - Grip is: back support
- Leg position is: outside leg is fully extended,
inside leg is in passé and has contact with the
pole
- Body position is: body, inside arm and outside
leg are parallel to the floor

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Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: one hand, opposite foot
- Arm position/grip is: one arm is extended and
holding the pole above the head, the other arm
Butterfly extended is in fixed position of choice with no contact with
S41 twist one hand
0.7 the pole
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended, one
foot has contact with the pole, opposite leg is
extended away from the pole
- Body position is: inverted
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: inside forearm and hand,
side of chest
- Arm position/grip is: outside arm is fully
Forearm handstand
S42 flag
0.7 extended in contact with the floor; inside arm is
in forearm grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended,
parallel to the floor, hips and legs are closed
- Body position is: facing downwards
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both hands
- Arm position is: both arms are fully extended
- Grip is: grip of choice, excluding cup grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
S43 Iron X 0.7 straddle position, hips are naturally aligned to
body position, legs are even
- Body position is: full torso (head to hips) is at a
90° angle to the pole and facing in the same
direction
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both hands, inside arm,
side of torso
- Arm position is: Inside arm is in flag grip, outside
arm is in fixed position of choice with contact
S44 Janeiro plank 0.7 with the pole above the body
- Grip is: flag grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended and
open
- Body position is: body is facing downwards and
is at a 90° angle to the pole
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: one hand, one shoulder,
(neck optional)
- Arm position is: top arm is bent and in contact
with the pole, bottom arm is fully extended and
Shoulder stand floor in contact with the floor.
S45 based straddle 0.7 - Grip is: top hand in cup grip position
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
straddle position, parallel to the floor
- Body position is: inverted
- Starting position: with a minimum of one foot
on the floor, deadlift (without any momentum)
into a shoulder stand floor based straddle

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Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: hands, side of waist
- Arm position is: arms are bent, holding the pole
Back grip plank behind the back
S46 straddle
0.8 - Grip is: basic grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended and
open
- Body position is: parallel to the floor
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both hands, waist,
forearm has no contact with the pole.
Back support plank - Grip is: back support
S47 outside leg passé
0.8 - Leg position is: inside leg is fully extended,
outside leg is in passé
- Body position is: back and full length of the body
is at a 90° angle to the pole
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both hands only
- Arm position is: both arms fully extended, and
crossed over each other
- Grip is: cross grip
S48 Cross grip tulip 0.8 - Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
straddle position
- Body position is: legs, pelvis and body are on the
same side of the pole without any contact to the
pole or hands, upper body is at a 90° angle to
the pole
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both elbows and back of
neck
- Arm position is: both elbows are around the
pole (wrapping from behind the pole) on either
Elbow/neck hold side of the head
S49 straddle
0.8 - Grip is: elbow grip (both arms)
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
straddle position, hips are naturally aligned to
body position, legs are even
- Body position is: torso is at a 90° angle to the
pole
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: one hand, top of head
optional
- Arm position/grip is: both arms are fully
Handstand plank jack extended; top arm is in contact with the pole,
S50 knife
0.8 bottom arm is in contact with the floor.
- Leg position is: legs are in a closed pike position
and feet are above head
- Body position is: legs are parallel to the floor
- Starting position: on the floor

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Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: one shoulder, one elbow,
back/shoulder
- Arm position is: one arm is holding the pole
behind the body at the elbow, the other arm is
Iguana elbow hold in a fixed position of choice with no contact with
S51 straddle no hands
0.8 the pole
- Grip is: elbow grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
straddle position, and on same side of the pole
as the body
- Body position is: inverted
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both hands
- Arm position is: both arms are fully extended
- Grip is: grip of choice
Iron flag - Leg position is: upper leg is fully extended, lower
S52 bottom leg passé
0.8 leg is in passé
- Body position is: full torso (head to hips) and
upper leg at a 90° angle to the pole and facing in
the same direction, with a tolerance of not more
of 20°
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: one hand, and the
underarm of the opposite arm
- Arm position/grip is: Inside arm is extended and
in contact with the pole at the underarm,
outside arm is bent and the hand is in contact
Underarm flag plank
S53 open legs
0.8 with the pole
- Grip is: Inside arm in underarm grip, outside arm
in flag grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended and
open
- Body position is: body and both legs facing
downwards at 90° to the pole

- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds

- Points of contact are: both feet
- Arm position/grip is: arms in fixed position of
S54 X pose 0.8 choice with no contact with the pole
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended
- Body position is: torso is at 90° to the pole

- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds

- Points of contact are: both hands
- Arm position is: bottom arm is fully extended;
top arm may be extended or bent.
- Grip is: Top hand in cup grip
S55 Cupgrip X 0.9 - Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
straddle position, hips are naturally aligned to
body position, legs are even
- Body position is: full torso (head to hips) is at a
90° angle to the pole and facing in the same
direction

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Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: one hand, top of head
(optional)
- Arm position/grip is: both arms are fully
extended; top arm is in contact with the pole,
Handstand plank side
S56 split
0.9 bottom arm is in contact with the floor.
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended and
open in side split position
- Body position is: body angle and lower leg are
parallel to the floor
- Starting position: on the floor
- Hold the position: walk a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: hands, neck, shoulder
- Arm position/grip is: both arms are fully
extended, holding the pole behind the back in
iguana position
- Grip is: basic grip
S57 Iguana airwalk 0.9 - Leg position is: walking motion
- Body position is: starting position is inverted,
final position is parallel to the floor
- Starting position: From an inverted vertical
position perform a slow and steady descent to a
90° angle to the pole
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: inside arm, side of torso
- Arm position is: Inside arm is bent with
underarm and hand on the pole, outside arm is
in fixed position of choice with no contact with
Janeiro plank
S58 one hand
0.9 the pole
- Grip is: flag grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended and
open
- Body position is: body is facing downwards at
90° to the pole
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: inside arm, hand of
outside arm, shoulder
- Arm position/grip is: inside arm is fully extended
One shoulder side
S59 plank legs open
0.9 and in contact with the pole, outside arm is bent
with the hand holding the pole behind the head
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended and
open
- Body position is: body is at 90° to the pole
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both hands, one shoulder
- Arm position is: arms are bent
- Grip is: grip of choice
Shoulder mount
- Leg position is: one leg is fully extended, other
S60 plank passé hold 0.9 leg is in passé at a 90° to the pole
- Body position is: body and extended leg are at
90° to the pole
- Starting position: from an aerial shoulder
mount, deadlift or lower into plank

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Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both hands, side of waist
- Arm position is: both arms are fully extended,
inside arm is at the bottom, outside arm is at the
Split grip reverse top
S61 plank legs open
0.9 - Grip is: split grip (reverse)
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended and
open
- Body position is: body is facing downwards at
90° to the pole
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both hands, side of waist
- Arm position is: both arms are fully extended,
inside arm is at the top, outside arm is at the
Split grip side plank bottom
S62 legs open
0.9 - Grip is: split grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended and
open
- Body position is: body is facing downwards at
90° to the pole
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: one hand one underarm
- Arm position/grip is: inside arm is extended and
in contact with the pole at the underarm,
outside arm is bent and the hand is in contact
Underarm flag plank
S63 closed legs
0.9 with the pole
- Grip is: inside arm in underarm grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended, hips
and legs are closed
- Body position is: body and both legs are facing
downwards at 90° to the pole
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: one hand
- Arm position/grip is: top arm is slightly bent and
in contact with the pole, bottom arm is fully
extended and in contact with the floor
S64 Wenson straddle 0.9 - Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
straddle position (with no contact to the pole or
floor)
- Body position is: upper body is parallel to the
floor
- Starting position: from the floor
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both hands, inside waist
- Arm position/grip is: arms are bent, holding the
pole behind the back
S65 Back grip plank 1.0 - Grip is: basic grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended,
parallel to the floor, hips and legs are closed
- Body position is: body is at 90° to the pole

- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds

- Points of contact are: both hands, waist,
forearm has no contact with the pole
S66 Back support plank 1.0 - Grip is: back support grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended,
parallel to the floor, hips and legs are closed
- Body position is: body is at 90° to the pole

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Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both hands, hips
- Arm position is: both arms are fully extended
S67 Cupgrip plank 1.0 - Grip is: cup grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended, hips
and legs are closed
- Body position is: body is at 90° to the pole
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: outside elbow, neck
- Arm position is: top arm is in contact with the
pole at the crook of the elbow, lower arm is fully
extended next to the body and not in contact
S68 Elbow plank 1.0 with the pole
- Grip is: elbow grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended,
parallel to the floor, hips and legs are closed
- Body position is: body is at 90° to the pole
- Points of contact are: one hand
- Arm position/grip is: both arms are fully
extended; top arm is in contact with the pole,
bottom arm is in contact with the floor.
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended and
S69 Floor based clock 1.0 closed
- Body position is: rotating
- Starting position: in a starting fixed position of
choice with one hand on the pole and one hand
on the floor, perform a complete 360° rotation
of the body to return to the starting position
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: one hand, (top of head
optional)
- Arm position/grip is: both arms are fully
extended; top arm is in contact with the pole,
S70 Handstand plank 1.0 bottom arm is in contact with the floor
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended,
parallel to the floor, hips and legs are closed
- Body position is: entire body is at 90° to the pole
- Starting position: from the floor
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds in
the final position
- Points of contact are: both hands, one shoulder,
(neck optional)
- Arm position/grip is: both arms are fully
extended, holding the pole behind the back in
Iguana
iguana position
S71 horizontal 1.0 - Grip is: basic grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended,
parallel to the floor, hips and legs are closed
- Body position is: entire body is at 90° to the pole
- Starting position: from an aerial position,
deadlift or lower to a 90° horizontal angle to the
pole, parallel to the floor

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Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both hands
- Arm position/grip is: both arms are fully
extended
S72 Iron pencil 1.0 - Leg position is: both legs are fully extended,
parallel to the floor, hips and legs are closed
- Body position is: entire body (from head to feet)
is at 90° to the pole and facing in the same
direction
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: inside arm, hand of
outside arm, shoulder, (neck optional)
- Arm position/grip is: inside arm is fully extended
One shoulder side
S73 plank legs closed
1.0 and in contact with the pole, outside arm is bent
with the hand holding the pole behind the head
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended,
parallel to the floor, hips and legs are closed
- Body position is: entire body is at 90° to the pole
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both hands, one shoulder,
(neck optional)
- Arm position is: arms are bent
- Grip is: cup grip or basic grip
Shouldermount
S74 horizontal
1.0 - Leg position is: both legs are fully extended,
parallel to the floor, hips and legs are closed
- Body position is: back and legs are at 90° to the
pole
- Starting position: from an aerial shoulder mount
position, deadlift or lower into plank
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both arms, both hands,
chest
- Arm position is: both arms are fully extended
S75 Split grip flag 1.0 - Grip is: split grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended,
parallel to the floor, hips and legs are closed
- Body position is: entire body is at 90° to the pole
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both hands, lower part of
the glutes have contact with the pole
- Arm position is: both arms are fully extended
Split grip leg through
S76 plank
1.0 - Grip is: split grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended,
parallel to the floor, hips and legs are closed
- Body position is: entire body (head to feet) is
straight and at 90° to the pole
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both hands, inside lower
torso
- Arm position is: both arms are fully extended,
inside arm is at the bottom, outside arm is at the
Split grip
S77 reverse plank
1.0 top
- Grip is: split grip (reverse)
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended,
parallel to the floor, hips and legs are closed
- Body position is: entire body is facing
downwards, at 90° to the pole

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Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position: a minimum of 2 seconds
- Points of contact are: both hands, inside lower
torso
- Arm position is: both arms are fully extended,
inside arm is at the top, outside arm is at the
Split grip
S78 side plank
1.0 bottom
- Grip is: split grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended,
parallel to the floor, hips and legs are closed
- Body position is: entire body is facing
downwards at 90° to the pole

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 SPINS ON STATIC POLE
Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value

- Hold the position: a minimum of 360° rotation

- Points of contact are: both hands, inside of knee
of inside leg, back of inside thigh
ST1 Back hook spin 0.1 - Grip is: wide basic grip
- Leg position is: diamond
- Body position is: upright

- Hold the position: a minimum of 360° rotation

- Points of contact are: both hands, both ankles
Fireman spin - Grip is: wide basic grip
ST2 crossed ankle
0.1 - Leg position is: both legs are bent and are in
contact with the pole at the ankles
- Body position is: upright

- Hold the position: a minimum of 360° rotation

- Points of contact are: both hands, inside knee,
and back of inside thigh
ST3 Front hook spin 0.1 - Grip is: wide basic grip
- Leg position is: diamond
- Body position is: upright

- Hold the position: a minimum of 360° rotation

- Points of contact are: both hands, one heel of
foot
Attitude spin
ST4 outside heel on pole
0.2 - Grip is: split grip
- Leg position is: legs are in attitude position,
parallel to floor
- Body position is: upright

- Hold the position: a minimum of 360° rotation

- Points of contact are: both hands
ST5 Chair spin 0.2 - Grip is: wide basic grip
- Leg position is: chair position at 90° angle
- Body position is: upright

- Hold the position: a minimum of 360° rotation

- Points of contact are: both hands
Forwards - Grip is: wide basic grip
ST6 attitude spin
0.2 - Leg position is: legs are in attitude position,
parallel to floor
- Body position is: upright

- Hold the position: a minimum of 360° rotation

- Points of contact are: outside hand, inside
forearm and hand
ST7 Back spin attitude 0.3 - Grip is: forearm grip
- Leg position is: legs are in attitude position,
parallel to floor
- Body position is: upright
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Code Tech.
No. Name Element Value Criteria

- Hold the position: a minimum of 360° rotation in

the final position
- Points of contact are: both hands
- Arm position is: reverse spin starting with one
Body spiral
arm on the pole into a split grip
ST8 reverse grab 0.3 - Grip is: split grip
attitude
- Leg position is: legs are in attitude in the final
position
- Body position is: upright at an angle away from
the pole

- Hold the position: a minimum of 360° rotation

- Points of contact are: both hands
ST9 Carousel fang 0.3 - Grip is: grip of choice
- Leg position is: diamond
- Body position is: upright

- Hold the position: a minimum of 360° rotation

- Points of contact are: both hands
- Arm position is: both arms extended
Chairspin pike
ST10 both legs stretched
0.3 - Grip is: grip of choice
- Leg position is: both legs fully extended and
closed in pike position, parallel to floor
- Body position is: upright

- Hold the position: a minimum of 360° rotation

- Points of contact are: both hands, hips, and tops
Cradle spin of thighs
ST11 split grip tuck
0.3 - Grip is: split grip
- Leg position is: tucked around the pole
- Body position is: 90°to the pole

- Hold the position: a minimum of 360° rotation

- Points of contact are: both hands, back of one
knee, one thigh
- Arm position is: inside arm extended and holds
Knee hook spin the pole above the inside knee, outside hand in
ST12 Passé
0.3 fixed position of choice
- Grip is: basic grip
- Leg position is: inside leg is bent in front of pole,
outside leg is fully extended behind pole
- Body position is: upright

- Hold the position: a minimum of 360° rotation

- Points of contact are: inside arm and hand, back
- Arm position is: inside hand has contact with the
Body spiral attitude
ST13 one hand
0.4 pole
- Grip is: underarm grip
- Leg position is: both legs are in attitude
- Body position is: upright

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Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position: a minimum of 360° rotation
- Points of contact are: both hands, hips
- Grip is: split grip
Cradle spin
ST14 split grip straddle
0.4 - Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
straddle position
- Body position is: upper body is parallel to the
floor
- Hold the position: a minimum of 360° rotation
- Points of contact are: both hands, both arms,
back of shoulders
- Arm position is: reverse spin starting with one
Reverse grab arm on the pole into a twisted grip hand position
ST15 pencil
0.4 - Grip is: twisted grip
- Leg position is: both legs finish in a fully
extended pencil position
- Body position is: extended in a pencil position at
an angle away from the pole

- Hold the position: a minimum of 360° rotation

- Points of contact are: both hands
- Grip is: split grip
ST16 Split grip straddle 0.4 - Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
straddle position above the hips
- Body position is: upright

- Hold the position: a minimum of 360° rotation

- Points of contact are: both hands
- Arm position is: reverse spin starting with one
ST17 Reverse grab arm on the pole into a split grip
straddle into pencil
0.5 - Grip is: split grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
straddle position, then pencil
- Body position is: upright, angle away from pole

- Hold the position: a minimum of 360° rotation

- Points of contact are: both hands, one shoulder
Spinning into a - Arm position is: arms are bent
ST18
shoulder mount 0.5 - Grip is: grip of choice
straddle - Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
straddle position, parallel to floor
- Body position is: parallel to floor
- Hold the position: a minimum of 360° rotation
- Points of contact are: both hands
- Arm position/grip is: top arm fully extended,
bottom arm may be slightly bent
ST19 Cup grip spin
pencil
0.6 - Grip is: both hands in cup grip
- Leg position is: both legs fully extended and
closed
- Body position is: extended in a pencil position at
an angle away from the pole

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Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position: a minimum of 360° rotation
- Points of contact are: both hands, hips, top of
thighs, transitioning to both hands, one ankle
Cradle spin into - Grip is: split grip
ST20 extended butterfly
0.6 - Leg position is: tuck position followed by split
position
- Body position is: criteria of cradle spin and
butterfly extension apply
- Hold the position: a minimum of 720° rotation
- Points of contact are: both hands
- Arm position is: reverse spin starting with one
hand on the pole, hand re-grips the pole and
Double reverse grab reverse spin is repeated without making contact
ST21 body spiral 1
0.7 with the floor
- Grip is: split grip (second time only)
- Leg position is: legs in fixed position of choice
- Body position is: upright at an angle away from
the pole
- Hold the position: a minimum of 360° rotation
- Points of contact are: both hands
- Arm position is: reverse spin starting with one
arm on the pole into a twisted grip handspring
without making contact with the floor
ST22 Phoenix spin 1 0.7 - Grip is: twisted grip
- Leg position is: legs finish in a fixed position of
choice
- Body position is: body moves into inverted
position after handspring
- Hold the position: a minimum of 720° rotation
- Points of contact are: both hands
- Arm position is: reverse spin starting with one
hand on the pole, hand re-grips the pole and
Double reverse grab reverse spin is repeated without making contact
ST23 body spiral 2
0.8 with the floor
- Grip is: split grip (both times)
- Leg position is: legs in fixed position of choice
- Body position is: upright at an angle away from
the pole
- Hold the position: a minimum of 720° rotation
- Points of contact are: both hands
- Arm position is: criteria for double reverse grab
body spiral 1 applies, finishing in a twisted grip
Double reverse grab dead lift handspring without making contact
ST24 into phoenix
0.9 with the floor
- Grip is: twisted grip
- Leg position is: fixed leg position of choice
- Body position is: upright transitioning to
inverted

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Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position: a minimum of 360° rotation
- Points of contact are: both hands
- Arm position is: reverse spin starting with one
hand on the pole into a twisted grip dead lift
handspring without making contact with the
floor
ST25 Phoenix spin 2 0.9 - Grip is: twisted grip
- Leg position is: legs finish in a fixed leg position
of choice
- Body position is: back is to the pole for the
reverse spin, body moves into inverted position
after handspring without changing direction (i.e.
turning back), hips must face upwards.
- Hold the position: a minimum of 720° rotation
- Points of contact are: both hands
- Arm position is: starts with both hands in cup
grip, lower hand re-grips the pole while
continuing to spin in cup grip, dead lift without
ST26 Chinese grip phoenix 1.0 making contact with the floor
- Grip is: cup grip
- Leg position is: spin begins in pencil, and finishes
in a fixed leg position of choice
- Body position is: pencil position for spin,
inverted for final position
- Hold the position: a minimum of 720° rotation
- Points of contact are: both hands
- Arm position is: criteria for double reverse grab
body spiral 2 applies, finishing in a twisted grip
Double reverse grab dead lift handspring without making contact
ST27 into phoenix
1.0 with the floor
- Grip is: twisted grip
- Leg position is: fixed leg position of choice
- Body position is: upright transitioning to
inverted

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 SPINS ON SPINNING POLE
Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value

- Hold the position: a minimum of 720° rotation

- Points of contact are: both hands, both knees
Fireman spin - Grip is: wide basic grip
SP1 chair
0.1 - Leg position is: thighs are parallel to the floor
and legs closed
- Body position is: upright

- Hold the position: a minimum of 720°

- Points of contact are: crook of knee of outside
leg, inside arm, waist
- Arm position: Inside hand holds pole from
SP2 Helix Spin 0.2 behind outside knee, outside hand holds inside
foot
- Leg position is: outside leg grips the pole in the
crook of the knee, inside leg is bent
- Body position: inverted
- Hold the position: a minimum of 720° rotation
- Points of contact are: one knee and one thigh
- Arm position/grip is: both hands hold both feet
Outside knee hang
SP3 0.2 - Leg position is: fang position
closed fang
- Body position is: inverted
- Starting position: with a minimum of one foot
on the floor
- Hold the position: a minimum of 720° rotation
- Points of contact are: both hands, one forearm
- Arm position is: one arm in forearm grip, other
arm fully extended and in contact with the pole
Pencil
SP4 forearm grip
0.2 above the other hand.
- Grip is: forearm grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended and
closed in pencil position
- Body position is: upright
- Hold the position: a minimum of 720° rotation
- Points of contact are: inner thighs, one hand,
inner arm, side of torso, back
- Arm position/grip is: inner arm is wrapped
around the pole behind the body, outer arm is
SP5 Ballerina passé 0.3 bent holding the pole at the level of the head or
higher
- Leg position is: seated position with legs bent
and tucked to one side of the pole
- Body position is: upright
- Hold the position: a minimum of 720° rotation
- Points of contact are: one elbow and one hand
- Arm position is: upper elbow holds the pole,
Carousel spin lower arm is fully extended and in contact with
SP6 elbow grip
0.3 the pole
- Grip is: elbow grip
- Leg position is: diamond
- Body position is: upright

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Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value

- Hold the position: a minimum of 720° rotation

- Points of contact are: both hands, side of torso
- Arm position/grip is: basic grip
SP7 Inverted straddle 0.3 - Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
straddle position, parallel to floor
- Body position is: inverted

- Hold the position: a minimum of 720° rotation

- Points of contact are: inner thighs
- Arm position/grip is: arms wrap tucked legs
SP8 Seated side tuck 0.3 - Leg position is: tuck, with pole between inner
thighs in a seated position
- Body position is: body is at a 90° angle to the
pole
- Hold the position: a minimum of 720° rotation
- Points of contact are: inside underarm, inner
upper thigh, inside knee, outside foot
- Arm position is: arms in fixed position of choice
with no hand contact with the pole. Only inside
SP9 Underarm hold 0.3 arm has contact with the pole
- Grip is: underarm grip
- Leg position is: one leg is fully extended along
the pole, the other knee is bent
- Body position is: upright
- Hold the position: a minimum of 720°
- Points of contact are: crook of elbow of inside
arm, inner thigh of inside leg, calf of outside leg
- Arm position: hands are clasped above and
SP10 Vortex spin 0.3 behind the head. Crook of inside elbow is in
contact with the pole.
- Grip is: elbow grip.
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended
- Body position: upright
- Hold the position: a minimum of 720° rotation
- Points of contact are: inside underarm, inside
knee and back of thigh
- Arm position/grip is: arms in fixed position of
Body spiral choice with no hand contact with the pole. Only
SP11 no hands
0.4 inside arm has contact with the pole
- Grip is: underarm grip
- Leg position is: outside leg is fully extended,
inside leg wraps the pole at knee
- Body position is: upright with back lean
- Hold the position: a minimum of 720° rotation
- Points of contact are: hips, torso, top of thighs
- Arm position/grip is: arms are wrapped around
Craddle spin tuck no
SP12 hands
0.4 legs
- Leg position is: tucked
- Body position is: body is at a 90° angle to the
pole

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Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position: a minimum of 720° rotation
- Points of contact are: inside arm and hand,
outside elbow, side of torso, back
Inverted bodyspiral - Arm position/grip is: inside arm is holding pole,
SP13 outside leg stretched 0.4 elbow of outside arm is in contact with the pole
behind pole. - Leg position is: inside leg is in passé in front of
pole, outside leg is fully extended behind the
pole
- Body position is: inverted
- Hold the position: a minimum of 720° rotation
- Points of contact are: inner thighs, front of torso
- Arm position/grip is: arms wrap around the legs
Inverted thigh hold
SP14 tuck
0.4 with no contact with the pole
- Leg position is: inverted tuck
- Body position is: inverted with the back facing
downwards

- Hold the position: a minimum of 720° rotation

- Points of contact are: one knee and one thigh
Outside knee hang - Arm position/grip is: both hands hold both feet
SP15 closed fang
0.4 - Leg position is: fang position
- Body position is: inverted
- Starting position: on the pole

- Hold the position: a minimum of 720° rotation

- Points of contact are: hips, torso, thighs
- Arm position/grip is: both arms are wrapped
Craddle spin pike
around the legs with no contact with the pole
SP16 no hands 0.5 - Leg position is: both legs are fully extended and
legs fully stretched
closed in pike position
- Body position is: wrapped around the pole and
parallel to the floor
- Hold the position: a minimum of 720° rotation
- Points of contact are: one hand and arm, hips,
torso
- Arm position/grip is: inside arm is fully extended
Craddle spin
SP17 one handed pike
0.5 and holding pole, outside arm is in a fixed
position of choice with no contact with the pole
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended and
closed in a pike position
- Body position is: wrapped around the pole
- Hold the position: a minimum of 720° rotation
- Points of contact are: crook of both elbows,
shoulder blades
- Arm position is: both elbows hold the pole, with
Elbow spin no hand contact with the pole
SP18 attitude
0.5 - Grip is: elbow grip
- Leg position is: both legs in attitude, parallel to
the floor
- Body position is: back is to the pole, body is
horizontal

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Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position: a minimum of 720° rotation
- Points of contact are: both hands, one shoulder,
thighs/ glutes optional
- Arm position: iguana arm position
SP19 Iguana fang 0.5 - Grip is: basic grip
- Leg position is: both legs are bent in fang
position
- Body position is: inverted, back arch
- Hold the position: a minimum of 720° rotation
- Points of contact are: both hands
- Arm position/grip is: basic grip
SP20 Pencil spin basic grip 0.5 - Leg position is: both legs are fully extended and
closed in pencil position
- Body position is: upright
- Hold the position: a minimum of 720 degrees
- Points of contact are: one foot, opposite
shoulder and neck, back (optional)
- Arm position/grip is: same arm as shoulder
which is on pole is extended, the other arm is in
Butterfly extended
SP21 twist no hands
0.6 fixed position of choice with no contact with the
pole
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended, one
foot has contact with the pole, opposite leg is
extended away from the pole
- Body position is: inverted
- Hold the position: a minimum of 720°
- Points of contact are: crook of the knee of the
inside leg, back of shoulder of inside arm, back
of neck
- Arm position: back of the shoulder of inside arm
SP22 Icarus Spin 0.6 on pole. Outside arm in position of choice with
no contact with the pole.
- Leg position is: inside leg grips pole in the crook
of the knee, outside leg in position of choice
- Body position: upright
- Hold the position: a minimum of 720° rotation
- Points of contact are: both hands
- Arm position/grip is: basic grip
Straddle spin
SP23 2 hands up
0.6 - Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
straddle position, parallel to the floor or higher
than hips
- Body position is: upright
- Hold the position: a minimum of 720° rotation
- Points of contact are: inside elbow
- Arm position is: one arm in elbow grip, other
arm is in fixed position of choice with no contact
with the pole
SP24 Elbow attitude spin 0.7 - Grip is: elbow grip
- Leg position is: front leg is in attitude, back leg is
fully extended
- Body position is: upright at an angle away from
the pole

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Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position: a minimum of 720°
- Points of contact are: both arms and hands, one
foot, upper back
- Arm position: upper arm is fully extended and
holds the pole, lower arm wraps around the
SP25 Hand based split spin 0.7 pole.
- Leg position is: lower foot steps on lower hand,
upper leg in position of choice
- Body position: 90° to the pole, torso facing away
from the pole
- Hold the position: a minimum of 720° rotation
- Points of contact are: both hands
- Arm position is: both arms are fully extended
SP26 Parallel split spin 0.7 - Grip is: wide basic grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
split position, parallel to the pole
- Body position is: upright
- Hold the position: a minimum of 720° rotation
- Points of contact are: both hands, back of both
legs
- Arm position is: arms have no contact with the
Tuck through spin legs
SP27 pike
0.7 - Grip is: split grip,
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in a
closed pike position
- Body position is: body and legs are in front of
the pole at a 90° angle to the pole
- Hold the position: a minimum of 720° rotation
- Points of contact are: hips and tops of thighs
- Arm position/grip is: arms have no contact with
SP28 Cradle spin no hands 0.8 the body or the pole
- Leg position is: tucked (legs closed)
- Body position is: body is at a 90° angle to the
pole
- Hold the position: a minimum of 720° rotation
- Points of contact are: both hands
- Arm position is: top arm fully extended, bottom
arm slightly bent
SP29 Cupgrip pencil 0.8 - Grip is: both hands are in a cup grip position
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
pencil position
- Body position is: upright at an angle away from
the pole
- Hold the position: a minimum of 720° rotation
- Points of contact are: inside arm, shoulder and
the inside ankle
- Arm position/grip is: both arms are fully
Reverse butterfly
SP30 extension
0.8 extended, with inside arm holding the pole, and
the outside arm holding the outside leg
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
split position
- Body position is: inverted

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Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position: a minimum of 720° rotation
- Points of contact are: one leg, one shoulder/side
of neck (optional), glutes
- Arm position/grip is: both arms are fully
SP31 Titanic support 0.8 extended back, and have no contact with the
pole
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended
- Body position is: upright, upper body in back
arch

- Hold the position: a minimum of 720° rotation

- Points of contact are: both hands
Cross bow - Arm position/grip is: split grip
SP32 2 hands on pole
0.9 - Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
straddle position with no contact with the pole
- Body position is: 90° angle to the pole

- Hold the position: a minimum of 720°

- Points of contact are: both calves (knees and
thighs optional), top ankle and bottom foot,
elbow, inside arm
- Arm position: inside arm wraps around pole at
Elbow Grip Vertical
SP33 Split
0.9 elbow, outside arm in position of choice with no
contact with the pole.
- Grip is: elbow grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
split position
- Body position is: inverted
- Hold the position: a minimum of 720° rotation
- Points of contact are: underarm of inside arm,
one leg, one foot, lower back
- Arm position is: both arms are holding the ankle
SP34 Inverted split spin 0.9 of the front leg
- Grip is: inside underarm grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
split position
- Body position is: inverted
- Hold the position: a minimum of 720° rotation
- Points of contact are: one hand
- Arm position/grip is: inside arm is extended and
in contact with the pole, outside arm in a fixed
SP35 One handed spin 0.9 position of choice with no contact with the pole
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended and
closed in pencil position
- Body position is: upright, away from the pole,
parallel to the pole
- Hold the position: a minimum of 720° rotation
- Points of contact are: both ankles, one shin and
one calf, one hand
- Arm position/grip is: inside arm fully extended
SP36 Supported sailor 0.9 and in contact with the pole, outside arm in a
fixed position of choice with no contact with the
pole
- Leg position is: fully extended and closed
- Body position is: inverted and extended

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Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value

- Hold the position: a minimum of 720° rotation

- Points of contact are: hip flexors and both hands
- Arm position/grip is: cross grip
SP37 Crossed hands plank 1.0 - Leg position is: both legs are fully extended and
closed, parallel to the floor
- Body position is: 90° angle to the pole

- Hold the position: a minimum of 720° rotation

- Points of contact are: only one hand
- Arm position is: inside arm is fully extended and
in contact with the pole, outside arm is bent,
One Handed Parallel holding the opposite leg above the head
SP38 Split Spin
1.0 - Grip is: basic grip
- Leg position is: both legs are fully extended in
split position, parallel to the pole
- Body position is: upright, away from the pole,
parallel to the pole
- Hold the position: a minimum of 720° rotation
- Points of contact are: both hands
- Arm position/grip is: split grip
- Leg position is: starting in an upright position,
SP39 Pole based clock 1.0 legs and hips make a circular rotation (fan
kick/flair) passing through an inverted position
with the hips above the head, ending in pike
position (jack knife) over the head for 2 times
- Body position is: upright/inverted
- Hold the position: a minimum of 720° rotation
- Points of contact are: triceps, both ankles, one
shin and one calf
- Arm position/grip is: inside arm is fully
SP40 Sailor 1.0 extended, and the triceps has contact with the
pole; outside arm is in fixed position of choice
with no contact with the pole.
- Leg position is: fully extended and closed
- Body position is: inverted and extended
- Hold the position: a minimum of 720
- Points of contact are: both hands, shin of top
leg, crook of the knee of the bottom leg
- Arm position: upper hand holds pole above shin
of upper leg, Lower hand holds pole below the
Split grip contortion lower thigh
SP41 spin
1.0 - Grip is: split grip.
- Leg position is: lower leg must be extended,
with shin of the top leg is in contact with the
pole
- Body position: upright, facing away from the
pole

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DEADLIFTS - CRITERIA:

DEAD LIFT
A dead lift is defined by the starting position of the body. The feet must touch the floor before going into the
dead lift. The body should extend away from the pole before moving into the dead lift.

The pole should NOT be used to assist the dead lift and the legs should not be used to create momentum or a
swinging/kicking motion. The dead lift must end in a fully inverted position. A dead lift can be performed on
either the static or spinning pole.

Lowest point value is for a dead lift (from the floor) with bent legs

Second point value is for a dead lift (from the floor) with both legs extended

Third point value is for a dead lift (from the floor) with both legs extended and closed

AERIAL DEAD LIFT

An aerial dead lift is defined by the starting position of the body. No parts of the body must be in contact with
the floor. The body should be fixed and suspended away from the pole before moving into the aerial dead lift.
The pole should NOT be used to assist the dead lift and the legs should not be used to create momentum or a
swing motion. A dead lift must end in a fully inverted position. A dead lift can be performed on either the static
or spinning pole and can be performed from a static position or from a spin.

Fourth point value is for an aerial dead lift with bent legs

Fifth point value is for an aerial dead lift with both legs extended

Sixth point value is for an aerial dead lift with both legs extended and closed

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 DEAD LIFTS
Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value
0.2 - Points of contact are: both hands, one shoulder
0.3 - Arm position/grip is: both hands grip of choice
Dead lift from 0.4
DL1 shoulder mount grip 0.5
0.6
0.8
0.2
0.3
- Points of contact are: both hands
Dead lift from 0.4
DL2 twist grip
- Arm position/grip is: twisted grip
0.5
0.6
0.8
0.2
0.3
- Points of contact are: inside arm, outside hand
Dead lift from 0.4
DL3 flag grip
- Arm position/grip is: flag grip
0.5 - Body position is: body is facing downwards
0.6
0.8
0.2
0.3 - Points of contact are: bottom forearm, top hand
Dead lift from 0.4 - Arm position/grip is: forearm grip
DL4 forearm handspring - Starting position is: upright
0.5
0.6
0.8
0.2
0.3 - Points of contact are: both hands, back
- Arm position is: both arms are fully extended
Dead lift from 0.4
DL5 iguana grip
and holding the pole in an inverted position
0.5 behind the back
0.6 - Grip is: basic grip
0.8
0.3
0.4
Dead lift from 0.5 - Points of Contact: neck, both arms
DL6 neck hold - Arm position is: both arms are fully extended
0.6
0.7 - Grip is: twisted grip
0.9
0.4
0.5
- Points of contact are: both hands
Dead lift from 0.6
DL7 cup grip
- Arm position/grip is: cup grip
0.7
0.8
1.0
0.4
- Points of contact: one elbow, upper back, neck,
0.5
shoulder
Dead lift from 0.6 - Arm position is: top arm is in elbow grip, bottom
DL8 elbow hold 0.7 arm is in fixed position of choice with no contact
0.8 with the pole.
1.0 - Grip is: elbow grip

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 COMPULSORY DOUBLES
Please note that the drawings are to be used only as a guide.
It is important to follow the minimum requirements under criteria.

SYNCHRONISED PARALLEL ELEMENTS

Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value

- Hold the position for 2 seconds

- This element must be a Flexibility or
Different direction to
Strength element chosen from the singles
the pole
compulsory elements. The same element
OR
must be used for all except mirror image.
Horizontal position
0.1/ - Partners must be parallel to each other.
SYN1 OR
1.0 - In the event that the mirror image version
Vertical to the pole
of SYN 1 is performed, where two parallel
OR
elements consist of different elements,
Mirror image
the Technical Value of the element with
the lower value will apply.

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 SYNCHRONISED INTERLOCKING ELEMENTS
Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value

- Hold the position for 2 seconds

- Partners locked together in a synchronised
Floor based interlocking inverted floor based position
SYN2 Position
0.5
- Legs can be in a fixed position of choice
- Partners must be in a mirror image of each
other

- Hold the position for 2 seconds

- Partners locked together in a synchronised
interlocking inverted aerial position on the
Inverted aerial pole
SYN3 position
0.6
- Legs/body/arms can be in a fixed position
of choice
- Partners must be in a mirror image of each
other

- Hold the position for 2 seconds

- Partners locked together in a synchronised
interlocking upright aerial position on the
Upright aerial pole
SYN4 position
0.6
- Legs/body/arms can be in a fixed position
of choice
- Partners must be in a mirror image of each
other

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 SYNCHRONISED BALANCE BASED PARTNER ELEMENTS
Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value

- Hold the position for 2 seconds

- An upright element with partners facing
each other based on balance and cannot
Balance in upright
SYN5 position
0.4 be performed without one or the other
partner
- Partners are in a mirror image of each
other

- Hold the position for 2 seconds

Balance facing each - An element facing each other based on
SYN6 other
0.6
balance and cannot be performed without
one or the other partner

- Hold the position for 2 seconds

Balance in same - An element based on balance and cannot
SYN7 direction 0.6 be performed without one or the other
partner
- Partners are facing the same direction

- Hold the position for 2 seconds

- An element with partners facing away
Balance facing away
SYN8 from each other
0.7 from each other based on balance and
cannot be performed without one or the
other partner

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 BALANCE BASED PARTNER ELEMENTS
Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position for 2 seconds.
- A balance element with partners positioned in
different directions.
- The upper partner is in an upright seated
BLN1 Seated Balance 0.2
position.
- The lower partner is in an inverted position,
mirroring the top partner.
- Both partners must have contact with the pole.
- Hold the position for 2 seconds.
- An element with partners positioned in
different directions.
- Both partners have contact with the pole.
BLN2 Standing Balance 0.4
- The lower partner performs an upright position
of choice with no contact with the floor.
- The other partner is in inverted handstand
position balancing on the lower partner.
- Hold the position for 2 seconds
- A balance element with partners positioned in
different directions
- The upper partner is in a superman position
Superman and knee
BLN3 hold position
0.4 holding with the legs only, hips and legs are
parallel to the floor
- The lower partner is in a knee hold position
supports the upper with hand
- Both partners must have contact with the pole

- Hold the position for 2 seconds

- A balance element with partners positioned in
different directions
- The upper partner is in a layback position
BLN4 Layback position 1 0.5 holding with the legs only
- The lower partner is in an upright fixed position
of choice holding pole with one hand only,
supports the upper partner with other hand
- Both partners must have contact with the pole

- Hold the position for 2 seconds

- A balance element with partners positioned in
different directions
Shoulder mount - The lower partner is holding the upper partner
BLN5 position
0.5
by pushing him/her up by the hips with his/her
legs
- Both partners should be fully extended.
- Both partners must have contact with the pole

- Hold the position for 2 seconds

- A balance element with partners positioned in
different directions
- The lower partner is in a layback position
BLN6 Layback position 2 0.6 holding with the legs only
- The upper partner is either standing or seated
on the lower partner holding the pole with one
hand or elbow only
- Both partners must have contact with the pole

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Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position for 2 seconds.
- A balance element with partners
positioned in different directions.
- The supporting partner is in an underarm
hold (see SP9 for minimum requirements -
spin not required)
- The supported partner is in a Russian split
BLN7 Russian Split Balance 0.7
position, with a minimum split angle of
180° degrees (body does not have to be
parallel) - the Russian split is to be
performed against the supporting
partners' body.
- Only the supporting partner has contact
with the pole.

- Hold the position for 2 seconds

- A balance element with partners
positioned in different directions
- The lower partner is in a superman
position holding with the legs only, hips
BLN8 Superman position 1 0.7 and legs are parallel to the floor
- The upper partner is either standing or
seated on the lower partner holding the
pole with one hand or elbow only
- Both partners must have contact with the
pole

- Hold the position for 2 seconds

- A balance element with partners
positioned in different directions
- The upper partner is in a superman
position holding with the legs only
BLN9 Superman position 2 0.8
- The lower partner is in inverted position
holding the upper partner with the legs
only and has no contact with the pole
- Only the upper partner has contact with
the pole

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 BALANCE STRENGTH PARTNER ELEMENTS
Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position for 2 seconds
- An element with partners positioned in different
directions
- The lower partner is in a horizontal position facing
BLN10 Handstand position 0.5 upwards holding with the thighs only with a 40°
tolerance on the body angle, the upper partner is
in an inverted handstand position with the body
leaning against the pole
- No hand/arm contact with the pole
- Hold the position for 2 seconds
- A balance element with partners positioned in
different directions
- The upper partner is holding the lower partner at
BLN11 Hanging balance 0.5 the shoulder.
- The lower partner has contact with the pole only
with feet.
- Both partners should be fully extended.
- Both partners must have contact with the pole
- Hold the position for 2 seconds.
- A balance element with partners positioned in
different directions.
- The upper partner is in an upright position with
the back arched. Only legs have contact with the
BLN12 Pencil hug balance 0.5 pole (no hip contact).
- The lower partner performs a Pole Hug Pencil
position (S4 - see the minimum requirements) -
the lower partner supports and holds the upper
partner at knee level with elbows/arms.
- Both partners must have contact with the pole.
- Hold the position for 2 seconds.
- A balance element with partners positioned in
different directions.
- The upper partner is in an upright position with
Shouldermount the back is arched. Only legs have with the pole
BLN13 plank balance
0.6
(no hip contact).
- The lower partner performs a shouldermount
plank (with arms around partner) with a 45
degree angle to the pole.
- Both partners must have contact with the pole.
- Hold the position for 2 seconds
- An element with partners positioned in different
directions
- The lower partner performs a titanic position with
BLN14 Titanic balance 1 0.6 hand contact, where the one leg, glutes, one foot
and hands can be in contact with the pole.
- The other partner is in inverted handstand
position balancing on the lower partner and only
one hand is in contact with the pole.

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Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position for 2 seconds
- An element with partners positioned in
different directions
- The lower partner is in a horizontal plank
Handstand plank
BLN15 position
0.7 position facing upwards holding with the thighs
only, the upper partner is in an inverted
handstand position with the body leaning
against the pole
- No hand/arm contact with the pole
- Hold the position for 2 seconds
- An element with partners positioned in different
directions
- The lower partner performs a titanic position,
where the one leg, glutes, one foot are in
BLN16 Titanic Balance 2 0.7 contact with the pole; hands and/or
neck/shoulder may be in contact with the pole.
- The other partner is in inverted handstand
position balancing on the shoulder of lower
partner and only one hand is in contact with the
pole (with forearm / elbow contact optional).

- Hold the position for 2 seconds

- An element with partners positioned in
different directions
- The lower partner performs an iron x (see
BLN17 Iron X position 1 0.8 minimum requirements), upper body is parallel
to the floor, the upper partner is in upright fixed
position of choice
- Both partners must only have contact with the
pole with their hands

- Hold the position 2 seconds

- Upper partner is in layback position with no
hand contact with the pole
Layback arch
BLN18 balance
0.8 - Lower partner must perform any strength
element and have only one point of contact
with the pole
- Both partners may have contact with the pole

- Hold the position for 2 seconds

- An element with partners positioned in
different directions
Strength hold - The lower partner performs any strength
BLN19 balance
0.8
element, where the body is parallel to the floor.
- The upper partner is in inverted handstand
position balancing on the lower partner with
hand/arm contact with the pole.

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Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position for 2 seconds
- An element with partners positioned in
different directions
- The lower partner performs a supported
thigh /outside knee hang with both hands
Thigh/outside knee
BLN20 hang support
0.8 on the pole and arms are extended
- The upper partner is in upright fixed
position of choice with no contact with the
pole and is balanced on the lower partner
- Only the lower partner must have contact
with the pole
- Hold the position for 2 seconds.
- An element with partners positioned in
different directions.
- Both partners have contact with the pole.
Vertical Jade - The lower partner performs a Vertical
BLN21 balance
0.9
Jade. Criteria for Vertical Jade applies.
- The other partner is in inverted handstand
position balancing on the lower partner's
upper foot, and only has contact with the
pole with one hand.
- Hold the position for 2 seconds.
- Supported partner is a chest stand
position, balanced on the supporting
partner, and only has contact with the
BLN22 Chest balance 1.0
pole their hands.
- Supporting partner in an upright position
with no hand or foot contact with the
pole.

- Hold the position for two seconds

- Both partners perform a Russian split
BLN23 Double Russian split 1.0 - Only feet have contact with the pole
- Both partners are holding hands only, not
the pole

- Hold the position 2 seconds

- Both partners balance each other by
holding hands
- Upper partner executes an elbow grip flag
Elbow grip/Iron
BLN24 Pencil
1.0 (see minimum criteria for elbow grip flag)
- Lower partner executes iron pencil (see
minimum requirements for iron pencil,
where the top hand is holding onto the
upper partner instead of the pole)
- Hold the position for 2 seconds
- An element with partners positioned in
different directions
- The lower partner performs an iron x (see
minimum requirements for an iron x),
BLN25 Iron X position 2 1.0 where the upper body is parallel to the
floor, the upper partner is in upright fixed
position of choice with no contact with the
pole
- Only the lower partner must have contact
with the pole

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Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position for 2 seconds
- An element with partners positioned in
different directions
- One of the partners is in a layback position
Layback balance
and has contact with the pole with the legs
BLN26 element, partner 1.0
only
upright position
- The other partner is in inverted handstand
position and has no contact with the pole
- Both partners have fully extended arms
and legs

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 FLYING PARTNER ELEMENTS – ONLY ONE PARTNER CAN HAVE CONTACT WITH THE
POLE
Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position for 2 seconds
- Catching partner is in a seated position
- One hand or elbow has contact with the
FLY1 Seated position 1 0.3 pole
- Flying partner must be in an upright fixed
position of choice
- Only one partner has contact with the pole
- Hold the position 2 seconds
- An element with partners positioned in
different directions
- The catching partner is in horizontal
position facing upwards holding with the
Horizontal inverted
FLY2 position
0.4 thighs only with a 40° tolerance on the
body
- The flying partner is in an inverted flying
fixed position of choice holding the upper
partner with one or two feet only
- Only one partner has contact with the pole
- Hold the position for 2 seconds
- Only one partner has contact with the pole
- Catching partner is in a seated position
FLY3 Seated position 2 0.5 - Flying partner must be in an inverted fixed
position of choice.
- Only the catching partner has contact with
the pole.
- Hold the position for 2 seconds
- Catching partner is in a seated position
- One hand or elbow has contact with the
FLY4 Seated position 3 0.6 pole
- Flying partner must be in an inverted fixed
position of choice
- Only one partner has contact with the pole
- Hold the position 2 seconds
- An element with partners positioned in
different directions
- The catching partner is horizontal plank
Horizontal plank position facing upwards holding with the
FLY5 inverted position
0.7
thighs only
- The flying partner is in an inverted flying
fixed position of choice holding the upper
partner with one or two feet only
- Only one partner has contact with the pole

- Hold the position for 2 seconds

- Catching partner is in an inverted thigh /
Thigh/outside knee outside knee hold position
FLY6 hang 1
0.7
- Flying partner may be in an upright fixed
position of choice
- Only one partner has contact to the pole

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Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position for 2 seconds
- Catching partner is in an inverted inside
knee hang
- Flying partner holds outside leg of catching
FLY7 Inside knee hang 1
0.8
partner and must be in an inverted fixed
position of choice or must at least have
the feet lifted above the head
- Only one partner has contact with the pole
- Hold the position for 2 seconds.
- Catching partner is in a seated position.
- One hand or elbow has contact with the
pole.
FLY8 Seated position 4
0.8
- Flying partner must be in a horizontal fixed
position of choice.
- Only one partner has contact with the
pole.

- Hold the position for 2 seconds.

- Catching partner is holding with hands and
inside underarm
FLY9 Only hands holding 0.8
- Flying partner must be in a fixed position
of choice
- Only one partner has contact with the pole

- Hold the position for 2 seconds

- Catching partner is in an inverted thigh /
outside knee hang position
Thigh/outside knee
FLY10 hang 2
0.8 - Flying partner must be in an inverted fixed
position of choice or must at least have
feet lifted above the head
- Only one partner has contact with the pole
- Hold the position for 2 seconds
- Catching partner is in a split position of
choice
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
FLY11 Split hang 0.9 - Flying partner holds leg of catching partner
and must be in an inverted fixed position
of choice or must at least have the feet
lifted above the head
- Only one partner has contact with the pole
- Hold the position 2 seconds
- An element with partners positioned in
different directions
- The catching partner is in a split grip
Split grip reverse
FLY12 plank hang 1
1.0 reverse plank position (refer to minimum
requirements)
- The flying partner is in an upright fixed
position of choice
- Only one partner has contact with the pole

77
Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position 2 seconds
- An element with partners positioned in
different directions
- The catching partner is in a split grip
Split grip reverse reverse plank position (refer to minimum
FLY13 plank hang 2
1.0
requirements)
- Flying partner must be in a horizontal split
fixed position of choice
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
- Only one partner has contact with the pole

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FLYING PARTNER ELEMENTS – BOTH PARTNERS MUST HAVE CONTACT WITH THE POLE
Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value

- Hold the position for 2 seconds

- Both partners have contact with the pole
FLY14 Seated position 0.2 - Catching partner is in a seated position
- Flying partner must be in an inverted fixed
position of choice.

- Hold the position 2 seconds

- Catching partner is in an inverted thigh
outside knee hold position
- Flying partner is in a layback position with
FLY15 Inverted thigh hold 0.4
one leg extended and other leg in passé
- Flying partner must not have legs crossed
- Both partners have no hand contact with
the pole

- Hold the position for 2 seconds

- The upper partner is in an allegra position.
- The lower partner must have only one
point of contact with one hand on the
FLY16 Allegra hang 1 0.5
pole.
- Both partners must have contact with the
pole.
- Minimum split angle for allegra:160°

- Hold the position for 2 seconds

- Both partners have contact with the pole
- Catching partner is in remi layback position
FLY17 Remi hang 0.5 holding the legs of the flying partner
- The flying partner must be in a fixed
position of choice and has contact with the
pole at least with the hands

- Hold the position for 2 seconds

- The upper partner is in an allegra position.
- The lower partner must have only one
point of contact with one hand on the
FLY18 Allegra hang 2 0.6
pole.
- Both partners must have contact with the
pole.
- Minimum split angle for Allegra: 180°

- Hold the position for 2 seconds

- Both partners have contact with the pole
- Catching partner is in a janeiro position,
FLY19 Janeiro hang 0.6 holding the leg of the flying partner
- Flying partner hangs on catching partner's
lower leg in a fixed position of choice with
only one hand in contact with the pole

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Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position for 2 seconds
- Both partners have contact with the pole.
- Catching partner performs a janeiro.
- Flying partner performs a superman
Janeiro Superman
FLY20 hang
0.6 crescent with no hand contact with the
pole, holding the catching partner's lower
leg.
- Criteria of janeiro and superman crescent
apply
- Hold the position for 2 seconds
- Both partners have contact with the pole
- Catching partner in an inverted thigh /
Thigh/outside knee outside knee hang position holding flying
FLY21 hang 3
0.6
partner's leg
- Flying partner must be in an upright
position of choice, no hand contact with
the pole
- Hold the position for 2 seconds
- Catching partner is in a seated position
- One hand or elbow has contact with the
FLY22 Seated position 0.6 pole
- Flying partner must be in a horizontal fixed
position of choice
- Both partners have contact with the pole

- Hold the position for 2 seconds

- The upper partner is in an allegra position.
- The lower partner must have only one
point of contact with one hand on the
FLY23 Allegra hang 0.7
pole.
- Both partners must have contact with the
pole.
- Minimum split angle for allegra:180°

- Hold the position for 2 seconds

- Catching partner is in an inverted outside
knee hang position
FLY24 Outside knee hang 0.7
- Flying partner must be in an inverted fixed
position of choice
- Both partners have contact with the pole

- Hold the position for 2 seconds

- Both partners have contact with the pole
Seated position 5
FLY25 0.7 - Catching partner is in a seated position
- The flying partner must be in a fixed
position of choice

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Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value

- Hold the position for 2 seconds

- Both partners have contact with the pole
Thigh/outside knee - Catching partner in an inverted thigh /
FLY26 hang 4
0.7
outside knee hang position
- Flying partner must be in an inverted fixed
split position of choice
- Hold the position for 2 seconds
- Catching partner performs a titanic
position, where the legs, and glutes can be
in contact with the pole. no hand/arm and
feet contact with the pole.
FLY27 Titanic hang 1 0.7 - Flying partner holds the legs/feet of
catching partner and must be in an
inverted fixed position of choice or must at
least have the feet lifted above the head
- Both partners may have contact with the
pole

- Hold the position for 2 seconds

- Both partners have contact with the pole
FLY28 Layback position 0.8 - Catching partner is in a layback position
- The flying partner must be in a fixed
position of choice

- Hold the position for 2 seconds

- Both partners have contact with the pole
- Catching partner is holding with hands and
Only hands holding
FLY29 split
0.8 inside underarm.
- Flying partner must be in a horizontal split
fixed position of choice
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°

- Hold the position for 2 seconds

- Both partners have contact with the pole
and each other
Thigh/outside knee - Catching partner is in an inverted thigh /
FLY30 hang 5
0.8
outside knee hang position
- Flying partner must be in a horizontal split
fixed position of choice
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°
- Hold the position for 2 seconds
- The upper partner is in an inverted thigh /
outside knee hold position.
- The lower partner must only have contact
Thigh/outside knee
FLY31 hang 6
0.8 with hands on the pole.
- Partners must use one foot to be in
contact with each other.
- Both partners must have contact with the
pole.

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Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position for 2 seconds
- Catching partner performs a titanic
position, where the legs, hands and glutes
can be in contact with the pole. no feet
contact with the pole.
FLY32 Titanic hang 2 0.8 - Flying partner holds the legs/feet of
catching partner and must be in a
horizontal fixed position of choice and
must be at 90° to the pole
- Both partners may have contact with the
pole

- Hold the position for 2 seconds

- Both partners have contact with the pole
- Catching partner is in an inverted inside
FLY33 Inside knee hang 2 0.9 knee hang
- Flying partner must be in fixed position of
choice with only one foot in contact with
the pole

- Hold the position for 2 seconds

- The upper partner is in an inverted thigh /
outside knee hold position.
- The lower partner must only have contact
Thigh/outside knee with the pole on their shoulder (neck
FLY34 hang 7
0.9
contact is optional).
- Partners must use one foot to be in
contact with each other.
- Both partners must have contact with the
pole.

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 PARTNER SUPPORTED ELEMENTS
Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position for 2 seconds
- One of the partners is holding on to the
pole in an upright position with soles on
the pole and extended legs
Upright hanging
PSE1 support
0.3 - Supported partner has contact with the
pole only with one hand and is positioned
on the supporting partner
- Both partners must have contact with the
pole

- Hold the position for 2 seconds

- Both partners are upright
- One partner is seated on the pole and
PSE2 Seated support 0.4
supporting the other partner
- Only seated partner has contact with the
pole

- Hold the position for 2 seconds

- Supported partner is in an inverted
Upright standing
PSE3 support
0.5 position
- Both partners must have contact with the
pole

- Hold the position for 2 seconds

- Supporting partner is in a ballerina
position
PSE4 Ballerina support 0.6
- Supported partner must be in a fixed
position of choice
- Only one partner has contact with the pole

- Hold the position for 2 seconds

- Both partners are holding on to the pole in
lying position.
PSE5 Horizontal support 0.7
- The supporting partner has hand contact
with the pole, the supported partner has
no hand contact with the pole.

- Hold the position for 2 seconds

- One of the partners is holding on to the
pole in an upright position.
Upright hanging
PSE6 support
0.7 - Supported partner has no contact with the
pole and is positioned on the supporting
partner
- Only one partner has contact with the pole

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Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position for 2 seconds
- One of the partners is holding on to the
pole with the hands only in an upright
Hanging on two position
PSE7 hands support 1
0.8
- Supported partner is facing the pole and is
in contact with the pole without holding
on with legs or arms, and is held only by
the pressure from the supporting partner

- Hold the position for 2 seconds

- One of the partners is holding to the pole
with the hands only in an upright position
Hanging on two
PSE8 hands support 2
0.8 - Supported partner has the back to the
pole without arm or hand contact and is
held only by the pressure from the
supporting partner

- Hold the position for 2 seconds

- One of the partners is holding the pole
with only one hand in an upright position.
Hanging from one - Supported partner is facing the pole and is
PSE9 hand support
1.0
in contact with the pole without holding
with legs or arms
- The supported partner is held only by the
pressure from the holding partner

- Hold the position for 2 seconds

- One of the partners is holding the pole in a
straddle position with upper elbow, lower
hand, forearm and soles of the feet. upper
body must be at a 90° angle to the pole.
PSE10 Straddle support 1.0 - Supported partner is facing the pole, legs
and body must be at a 90° angle to the
pole and fully extended.
- The supported partner is held only by the
pressure from the supporting partner with
no arm or hand contact.

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 POLE BASED FLOOR PARTNER ELEMENTS
Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position for 2 seconds.
- An element with partners positioned in
different directions.
- Both partners have contact with the pole.
Upright handstand - The lower partner performs an upright
FLR1 balance
0.3
position of choice with contact with the
floor.
- The other partner is in inverted
handstand position balancing on the lower
partner.
- Hold the position for 2 seconds
- An element with partners positioned in
different directions.
- The lower partner performs a floor based
bridge (refer to minimum requirements),
where the the legs are parallel to the floor.
FLR2 Bridge balance 0.5 The other partner is in an inverted chest-
stand position balancing on the lower
partner and only hand contact with the
pole.
- The lower partner has contact with the
pole with thighs only and with the floor
with hands only.
- Hold the position for 2 seconds
- An element with partners positioned in
different directions
- The lower partner is in a superman
crescent (refer to minimum requirements)
Floor arch plank
FLR3 balance 1
0.5 on the floor with bent legs, the other
partner performs a shoulder mount
straddle (see minimum requirements)
balancing on the lower partners' feet.
- The lower partner has contact with the
floor with the hips and thighs.
- Hold the position for 2 seconds
- An interlocking strength element with one
partner in contact with the pole and floor
- The balancing partner can be in an
Standing inverted inverted fixed position of choice, without
FLR4 balance
0.5
contact with the floor
- The standing partner must be in an
upright position of choice with contact
with the floor and the pole
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 160°

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Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position for 2 seconds.
- Partners perform the same strength
element:
- The lower partner performs a floor based
balance element only one hand and side of
torso in contact with the pole, and only
one point of contact with the floor.
Straddle plank - The upper partner must perform the
FLR5 balance 1
0.5
same element balancing on the lower
partner and only one hand and side of
torso in contact with the pole, and only
one point of contact with the lower
partner.
- Partners must be parallel to the floor and
each other with a 20 degree tolerance,
and facing the same direction.
- Hold the position for 2 seconds.
- Partners perform the same strength
element:
- The lower partner performs a floor based
balance element only one hand, inside leg
and side of torso in contact with the pole.
FLR6 Passé plank balance 0.6 - The upper partner must perform the
same element balancing on the lower
partner and only one hand and side of
torso in contact with the pole.
- Partners must be parallel to the floor and
to each other, and facing the same
direction.
- Hold the position for 2 seconds
- An element with partners positioned in
different directions
- The lower partner is in a superman
crescent (refer to minimum requirements)
Floor arch plank on the floor with bent legs, the other
FLR7 balance 2
0.7
partner performs a shoulder mount plank
passé or horizontal (see minimum
requirements) balancing on the lower
partners' feet.
- The lower partner has contact with the
floor with the hips and thighs.
- Hold the position for 2 seconds
- An interlocking strength element with
one partner in contact with the pole and
floor
- The balancing partner can be in an
Standing horizontal
FLR8 balance
0.7 inverted fixed position of choice, without
contact with the floor
- The standing partner must perform a
vertical split element and be contact with
the pole
- Angle of split is: a minimum of 180°

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Code Tech.
Name Element Criteria
No. Value
- Hold the position for 2 seconds.
- Partners perform the same strength
element:
- The lower partner performs a floor based
balance element only one hand and side of
torso in contact with the pole, and only one
point of contact with the floor.
Straddle plank
FLR9 balance 2
0.7 - The upper partner must perform the same
element balancing on the lower partner and
only one hand and side of torso in contact
with the pole, and only one point of contact
with the lower partner.
- Partners must be parallel to the floor and
to each other, and facing the same
direction.
- Hold the position for 2 seconds
- A handstand element based on balance
and cannot be performed without one or
the other partner
- Supporting partner is in a handstand
FLR10 Split balance 0.8
position, with legs in a 180° split. Only point
of contact with the pole is one foot.
- Supported partner is in a split position on
top of the supporting partner. Only point of
contact with the pole is one foot.

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 ELEMENT COMBINATIONS EXCLUDED FROM COMPULSORY BONUSES
Code Not to be Code Not to be Code Not to be Code Not to be
No. combined with No. combined with No. combined with No. combined with
F1 F4 F25 F48 F41 F11 F31 S7 S15 S23 S24 S44 S38 S58
F2 F5 F7 F15 F42 F21 F32 S11 S17 F10 S46 S65
F4 F1 F25 F48 F43 F57 F72 S14 S39 S47 S22 S29 S40 S66
F5 F2 F7 F15 F47 F6 F24 S15 S7 S23 S24 S52 S26 S43 S55 S72
F6 F24 F47 F48 F1 F4 F25 S16 S25 S30 S37 S52 S63
F7 F5 F2 F15 F49 F26 S17 S11 F10 S55 S26 S43 S52 S72
F8 F22 F53 F89 S34 S19 S33 S60 S74 S57 S71
F9 F20 F29 F56 F33 S22 S29 S40 S47 S66 S58 S38 S44
F10 S11 S17 F57 F43 F72 S23 S7 S15 S24 S59 S73
F11 F31 F41 F63 F80 F88 S24 S7 S15 S23 S60 S19 S33 S74
F15 F2 F5 F7 F71 F76 S25 S16 S30 S37 S61 S77
S43 S52 S55 S72
F19 F36 F72 F43 F57 S26 S62 S78
F77
F20 F9 F29 F76 F71 S29 S22 S40 S47 S66 S63 S52
F21 F32 F42 F77 S26 S30 S16 S25 S37 S65 S46
F22 F8 F78 F86 F87 S33 S19 S60 S74 S66 S22 S29 S40 S47
F24 F6 F47 F80 F63 F88 S34 F53 F89 S68 S36
F25 F1 F4 F48 F84 F85 S36 S68 S71 S57
F26 F49 F85 F84 S37 S16 S25 S30 S72 S26 S43 S52 S55
F29 F9 F20 F86 F78 F87 S38 S44 S58 S73 S59
F31 F11 F41 F87 F78 F86 S39 S14 S74 S19 S33 S60
F32 F21 F42 F88 F63 F80 S40 S22 S29 S47 S66 S77 S61
F33 F56 F89 F53 S34 S43 S26 S52 S55 S72 S78 S62
F36 F19

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Compulsory Score Form
Instructions on how to fill in the compulsory score form: a deduction of -1 is made for each form filled
in incorrectly. Please note: form should be typed in Word, using black print.

Division:
Insert division the athlete is competing in from the following options: Amateur, Professional and Elite.

Category:
Insert category the athlete is competing in from the following options: Senior, Master (40+ / 50+), Doubles,
Junior, Novice or Pre-Novice, and Men, Women, Mixed, Men/Men, Women/Women, or Women/Men.

Date:
Insert the date of submission of the form. If a new form is submitted, the new submission date must be inserted.

Federation:
Insert the IPSF-endorsed National Federation the athlete is representing. In the event that an IPSF-endorsed
National Federation has yet to be established, leave this field blank.

Element No:
This refers to the compulsory elements an athlete(s) must perform in their routine.
Element No. 1 = first compulsory element performed in routine.
Element No. 2 = second compulsory element performed in routine, etc.

Element Code No:

It is important to list the element codes as in the Code of Points in the correct order of sequence as executed in
their routine. If an athlete chooses to combine two compulsory elements, they should write this in the same box.
The one performed first in the combination, should be listed first. In this case it is important to leave the next
line blank before filling in the next compulsory element in order for the number of compulsory elements to
correspond correctly to the element no. (See example score forms).
Doubles: Code No. SYN1 is to be written together with the Code No. of the chosen singles compulsory element
e.g. SYN1/F45
Judges will always look for the element by the element code. This also applies if the wrong element name is
written.

Element Name:
It is important to fill in the Element Name as it appears in the Code of Points. This must correspond exactly to
the Code No. If the element name does not correctly correspond to the element number written on the form,
the element number indicated is the element that will be judged, and the athlete will receive a penalty for not
filling out the form correctly.

Compulsory Bonus Code (if applicable):

Athletes should complete this section should they choose to perform a compulsory bonus.
Example of filling in three (3) compulsory elements as a bonus:
Element Code No: F57 + F28 + F50
Element Name: Dragon tail fang + Split grip leg through split + Oversplit on pole
Description of Bonuses: CBS1
Technical Value: 0.8 + 0.5 + 0.7
Technical Value (T.V.) on Bonuses: +1 +1
Bonus elements must be written on the same line. An element line must be left blank when a bonus is included
(see element nos. 8/9 on the singles compulsory form below).

Technical Value:
The athlete(s) must fill in the technical value of the compulsory element found in the Code of Points. It is
important for the athlete to fill in the correct technical value corresponding to the element they have chosen. If
an athlete chooses to combine two compulsory elements, they should write the technical value in the same box.
The one performed first in the combination, should be listed first.
*Doubles: the Technical Value of Code No. SYN1, is to be taken from the chosen singles compulsory element e.g.
SYN1/F44 = Technical Value of +0.7

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Technical Value (T.V.) on Bonuses:
The athlete must fill in the technical value of compulsory bonuses found in the Code of Points, should they
choose to perform a bonus on a compulsory element or combination of compulsory elements. It is important
for the athlete to fill in the correct technical value corresponding to the compulsory bonus chosen.

Coach/Athlete(s) Signature: The form must be signed/typed by the athlete. Should athlete(s) have an IPSF-
endorsed coach, his or her signature may be added. In the case of a Pre-Novice, Novice or Junior athlete, if the
athlete does not have an IPSF-endorsed coach, the parents’ or guardians’ signature is required.

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 EXAMPLE ON HOW TO FILL IN THE COMPULSORY SINGLES SCORE SHEET

COMPULSORY FORM
Please complete form in order of sequence as in routine. Please use black print.
Athletes: Name Date: 32 December 2049

Country/Region: Mexico Federation: FMPS

Division: Elite Category: Senior Women Judge Name :

Compulsory
Element Bonus Code Technical Score Bonus Points Notes
Element No Element Name
Code No (if Value (Judge only) (Judge only) (Judge only)
applicable)

1 F28 Spl i t gri p l eg through s pl i t 0.5

2 ST25 Phoeni x s pi n 2 0.9

3 F21 Chops ti cks 0.5

4 F46 Ins i de l eg ha ng ba ck s pl i t 0.6

5 SP31 Ti ta ni c s upport 0.8

6 S74 Shoul dermount hori zonta l CBS3 1 +0.5

Ra i nbow ma rchenko ba ck
7 F76 0.9
bend s ci s s or

Butterfl y extended twi s t one

S41 + S52 0.7 + 0.8 +
8 ha nd + Iron fl a g bottom l eg CBS1 +1 +1
+ S57 0.9
pa s s e + Igua na a i rwa l k

10

11 DL2 Dea d l i ft from twi s t gri p 0.6

Compulsory form not filled in correctly

Wrong order of sequence

TOTAL SCORE

Athletes’ signature : Coaches signature :

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 EXAMPLE ON HOW TO FILL IN THE COMPULSORY DOUBLES SCORE SHEET

COMPULSORY FORM
Please complete form in order of sequence as in routine. Please use black print.
Athletes: Name + Name Date: 32 December 2049

Country/Region: Japan Federation: JPSA

Double Senior
Division: Elite Category: Judge Name :
(Women/Men)
Compulsory
Element Bonus Code Technical Score Bonus Points Notes
Element No Element Name
Code No (if Value (Judge only) (Judge only) (Judge only)
applicable)

SYN1/
1 Ja nei ro 0.6
S38

Ba l a nce fa ci ng a wa y from
SYN8 +
2 ea ch other + Onl y ha nds CBD1 0.7 + 0.8 +1
FLY9
hol di ng

4 FLY26 Thi gh/Outs i de Knee Ha ng 4 CBD2 0.7 +1

5 PSE4 Ba l l eri na Support 0.6

6 FLR6 Pa s s é pl a nk ba l a nce 0.6

La yba ck Ba l a nce el ement,

7 BLN26 1.0
pa rtner upri ght pos i ti on

8 SYN4 Upri ght a eri a l pos i ti on 0.6

9 FLY4 Sea ted Pos i ti on 3 0.6

10 BLN8 Superma n Pos i ti on 1 0.7

11 DL5 Dea d l i ft from i gua na gri p 0.8

Compulsory form not filled in correctly

Wrong order of sequence

TOTAL SCORE

Athletes’ signature : Coaches signature :

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Technical Bonus Form
Instructions on how to fill in the technical bonus form: deductions are made for forms filled in incorrectly.
Please note: form should be typed in Word, using black print.
Division:
Insert division the athlete is competing in from the following options: Amateur, Professional and Elite.

Category:
Insert category the athlete is competing in from the following options: Senior, Master (40+ / 50+), Doubles, Junior, Novice or Pre-
Novice, and Men, Women, Mixed, Men/Men, Women/Women, or Women/Men.

Date:
Insert the date of submission of the form. If a new form is submitted, the new submission date must be inserted.

Federation:
Insert the IPSF-endorsed National Federation the athlete is representing. In the event that an IPSF-endorsed National Federation
has yet to be established, leave this field blank.

Order:
This refers to the technical bonuses an athlete chooses to perform in their routine.
Order No. 1 = first technical bonus performed in routine.
Order No. 2 = second technical bonus performed in routine, etc.

Bonus Code:
The athlete(s) must fill in the Bonus Code that correlates with the bonuses they want to perform, as found in the Code of Points.
It is important to list them in the correct order of sequence as executed in their routine. If an athlete chooses to combine two or
more technical bonuses, they should write this in the same box. Combinations of 2 or 3 technical bonuses can be written on the
same row; long sequences of technical bonuses can be written over several rows. The one performed first in the combination,
should be listed first. (See example score forms).
* The bonuses and their codes are to be found in the technical bonus section under singular bonuses.

Technical Value:
The athlete(s) must fill in the technical value of the technical bonus. It is important for the athlete to fill in the correct technical
value corresponding to the technical bonus they have chosen. If an athlete chooses to combine two or more technical bonuses,
they should write the technical value in the same box. The one performed first in the combination, should be listed first.
* The bonuses and their technical values are to be found in the technical bonus section under singular bonuses.

Coach/Athlete(s) Signature: The form must be signed/typed by the athlete. Should athlete(s) have an IPSF-endorsed coach, his or
her signature may be added. In the case of a Pre-Novice, Novice or Junior athlete, if the athlete does not have an IPSF-endorsed
coach, the parents’ or guardians’ signature is required.

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 EXAMPLE ON HOW TO FILL IN THE SINGLES TECHNICAL BONUS SCORE SHEET

SINGLES TECHNICAL BONUS FORM

Please complete form in order of sequence as in routine. Use additional sheets if necessary. Please use black print.

Athlete: Name Date: 32 December 2049

Country/Region: Canada Federation: CPSF

Division: Amateur Category: Master 40+ Women Judge:

Score Notes
Order Bonus code Bonus TV
(judge only) (judge only)
1 SP/E/ST 0.5
2 SP/SP 0.5
3 JO 0.2
4 FO 1
5 FO 1
6 SP/SP + SP/SP 0.5 + 0.5
7 D 0.2
8 DC + DC 0.5 + 0.5
9 F 1.5
10 SP/E/ST 0.5
11 RG + RG 0.2 + 0.2
12 D 0.2
13
14
15

Singles bonus total (Maximum +15) +

Overall Bonus Points (judges only)

0 = s i mpl e, 0.5 = modera te, 1.0 =di ffi cul t, 1.5 = very di ffi cul t, 2.0 = extremel y di ffi cul t
Score (judge only) Notes (judge only)
Flexibility elements Max +2
Strength elements Max +2
Spins Max +2
Pole transitions Max +2
Climbs Max +2

Overall bonus total (Maximum +10) +

Form filled in incorrectly -1 -

TOTAL Max 25

Athletes’ signature : Coaches signature :

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 EXAMPLE ON HOW TO FILL IN THE DOUBLES TECHNICAL BONUS SCORE SHEET

DOUBLES TECHNICAL BONUS FORM

Please complete form in order of sequence as in routine. Use additional sheets if necessary. Please use black print.

Athlete: Name + Name Date: 32 December 2049

Country/Region: UK Federation: PSUK

Division: Professional Category: Doubles Mixed Judge:

Score Notes
Order Bonus code Bonus TV
(judge only) (judge only)
1 D/SYN 0.2
2 RG/SYN + RG/SYN 0.2 + 0.2
3 JO/SYN 0.2
4 AC/SYN + AC/SYN (DC/SYN) 0.5 + 0.5 (0.5)
5 SP/SYN 0.5
6 SP/SYN 0.5
7 PCT 0.4
8 D/SYN + JO/SYN 0.2 + 0.2
9 SP/E/ST 0.5
10 DC/SYN 0.5
11
12
13
14
15

Singles bonus total (Maximum +15) +

Overall Bonus Points (judges only)

0 = s i mpl e, 0.5 = modera te, 1.0 =di ffi cul t, 1.5 = very di ffi cul t, 2.0 = extremel y di ffi cul t
Score (judge only) Notes (judge only)
Synchronized parallel/ interlocking and balance elements Max +2
Flying partner elements Max +2
Floor based partner elements Max +2
Flexibility elements Max +2
Strength elements Max +2
Climbs Max +2
Pole transitions Max +2

Overall bonus total (Maximum +10) +

Both partners catch and fly equally in the routine +1 -

Form filled in incorrectly -1 -
TOTAL Max 25

Athletes’ signature : Coaches signature :

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Glossary:

20° (degree) tolerance

The 20° tolerance is only applicable where stated in the minimum requirements. The elements will
still be valid if the executed angle/degree of the body varies no more than maximum 20° to the
required angle/degree. E.g. If an element with a requirement of a 90° body angle to the pole is
executed at a 70° angle, this will still be valid provided all other minimum requirements have been
met.
*Please note: Master 50+ are allotted a 20° tolerance on all angles and splits for compulsory
strength and flexibility elements unless a tolerance has already been allotted to the element.

Aerial dead lift (DL)

An aerial dead lift is defined by the starting position of the body. No parts of the body must be in contact with the floor. The
body should be suspended away from the pole and the legs parallel to the pole before moving into the aerial dead lift. The pole
should NOT be used to assist the dead lift and the legs should not be used to create momentum or a swing motion. A dead lift
must end in a fully inverted position. These elements can be performed on either the static or spinning pole and can be
performed from a static position or from a spin. For doubles this must be a synchronised aerial dead lift performed by both
partners.

Balance based partner elements (Doubles BLN 1 - 9)

Balance based partner elements refer to elements that cannot be performed without both partners and where the partners are
in different positions (Exception BLN1). Both partners must be on the same pole in contact with each other.

Balance strength partner elements (Doubles BLN 10 - 26)

Balance strength partner elements refer to elements that cannot be performed without both partners, where the partners are in
different positions and one of the partners is in a strength position. Both partners must be on the same pole in contact with each
other.

Changing positions (Doubles)

Changing positions refers to changing the whole position of the body on the pole e.g. from an upright to an inverted position,
changing sides of the pole, changing directions facing the pole, changing directions vertically and horizontally.

Categories
These are the age categories as defined in the Rules & Regulations.

Correct angle in splits

The angle/degree of a split is measured by the lines formed by the inner thighs in alignment with the hips
to the knees.

Dead lift (DL)

A dead lift is defined by the starting position of the body. The feet must touch the floor before going into the dead lift. The body
should extend away from the pole before moving into the dead lift. The pole should NOT be used to assist the dead lift and the
legs should not be used to create momentum or a swing motion. A dead lift must end in a fully inverted position. Dead lift can be
performed either on the static or spinning pole. For doubles this must be a synchronised dead lift performed by both partners.

Division
These are the divisions under which athletes can compete at IPSF endorsed National Pole Sports Championships. These are
dependent on skill level and experience.

Dynamic Movement
A movement (pole or floor-based) where the body is in a powerful control of momentum. The athlete must demonstrate a high
level of control of centripetal force where at least one part of the body releases from the pole. E.g. drops, acrobatic catches,
jump-outs, cartwheels, back flips etc.

Fixed Position
A fixed position is when an element is held without movement, wobbling or slipping of any body parts (for example wrist
rotations whilst in an element). The element must be fixed completely, with no movement of the body at all, to be judged.

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Floor work
Floor work is defined as all movement performed on the floor. This may include movements where the athlete is in contact with
the pole. Floor work is therefore meant only to be used for transition from pole to pole, for presentation and expression of the
music and for recovery from performances on the pole. Time on the floor may be used for dance elements and basic gymnastics
elements only and should not be a gymnastics performance.

Flying partner elements (Doubles FLY 1 - 34)

This includes partner lifts when one partner is holding the other who is either touching or not touching the pole. In order to
display the highest Level of Difficulty (LOD) to the judges, the athletes must perform lifts that consist of difficult strength or
flexibility elements.

Full length of the body

The full length of the body encompasses the head, torso, legs and feet.

Holding a position for two seconds

A compulsory element will be counted from the time the athlete is in the required position. The final position must be fixed for
two seconds. The transition in and out of the compulsory element will not be counted towards the holding of a position. Please
note: this is intended for fair judging, enabling athletes to show correct form, body execution and strength on compulsory
elements but not to deter from flow of movement.

Layback
The layback is when only the inner thighs grip the pole with the back towards the pole. The upper torso must be in a lower
position than the legs and hips. There is to be no hand contact with the pole.

LOC
LOC refers to the Level of Creativity of a routine. An athlete shows creativity by producing or using original
and innovative ideas to create their routine. The higher the level of creativity, the more points are awarded for this element.
(0 = Poor, 0.5= Slight, 1 = Good, 1.5 = Very good and 2 = Extreme)
This refers to the extent or amount the particular criteria is found throughout an athlete’s routine.
 0 = Poor, refers to an almost non-existing amount
 0.5 = Slight, refers to a small amount, less than half of the routine
 1 = Good, refers to a fair amount, approximately half of the routine
 1.5 = Very good, refers to a good amount, more than half of the routine
 2 = Refers to almost the entire routine

LOD
LOD refers to the Level of Difficulty of an element. The higher the level of difficulty, the more points are awarded for this
element.

LOD under Overall Bonuses

(0 = Simple, 0.5= Moderate, 1.0 = Difficult, 1.5= Very difficult and 2.0 = Extremely Difficult):
This refers to the overall level of a particular type of element throughout an athlete’s routine.
 0 = Simple, refers to elements with a technical value of 0.1 - 0.2
 0.5 = Moderate, refers to elements with a technical value of 0.3 - 0.4
 1.0 = Difficult, refers to elements with a technical value of 0.5 - 0.6
 1.5 = Very difficult, refers to elements with a technical value of 0.7- 0.8
 2.0 = Extremely difficult, refers to elements with a technical value of 0.9 - 1.0

Majority
This refers to the main percentage of a certain aspect in an athlete’s routine e.g. 70% or more.

Mirror Image
This refers to partners in doubles performing an identical move, as a reflection of each other in a mirror. This could also refer to
partners performing elements that are different, but are mirror image elements (specifically referring to SYN1).

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Momentum in a spin
Momentum refers to the speed acquired when performing a spin. Good momentum in a spin means the rotation is at a high
velocity, which pulls the body away from the pole. Lack of momentum in a spin means the rotation is at a low velocity, leaving
the body close to the pole. Momentum for doubles refers to there being a constant rotation without the spin slowing down for a
minimum of 720° for it to be considered as momentum in a spin.

Partner supported elements (Doubles PSE 1 - 10)

Partner supported elements refers to elements where one partner is fully supporting the other partner by carrying their weight.
Both partners may have contact with the pole, however only one partner is using the pole for support.

Pole-based floor partner elements (Doubles FLR 1 - 10)

This includes partner elements on the floor where either one or both partners are in contact with the floor and each other. At
least one partner must be in contact with the pole.

Poor presentation of the element

This refers to elements executed with poor positioning or a poor angle to the judges so the element cannot be seen fully. This
also refers to elements presented showing an unfavourable part of the body.

Positioned in different directions (Doubles)

Partners must be on opposite sides of the pole facing in different directions

Spin
The final position of the spin on a static pole must be fixed for a full 360° rotation. The final position of the spin on spinning pole
must be fixed for a full 720° rotation. The transition in and out of the compulsory spin will not count towards the required
minimum rotation. Spins may be performed in clockwise or anti-clockwise directions. It is also important to note that for spin
combinations in the technical bonus section, each spin must be completed correctly to be awarded a bonus.

Synchronisation / synchronicity (Doubles)

Synchronisation / synchronicity refers to the synchronisation of the overall performance. This includes on and off the pole,
around the pole and the stage area as well as how well the partners work together throughout the whole performance.
Synchronisation also refers to the execution level of the partner tricks or combinations. This can either be both athletes on one
pole or on two separate poles performing a mirror image of the trick or combination. In order to display the highest LOD to the
judges, the athletes must be in unison in timing, execution, and range of movement.

Synchronised balanced elements (Doubles SYN 5-8)

Synchronised balancing elements refer to elements that cannot be performed without both partners, where both partners are in
the same synchronised position.

Synchronised interlocking elements (Doubles SYN 2-4)

Synchronised interlocking elements refer to both partners connecting together though contact by hooking/joining to form a
synchronised position on the pole. See definition under synchronisation.

Synchronised parallel elements (Doubles SYN 1)

This element must be chosen from the flexibility or strength elements in the singles section. A synchronised parallel element
refers to both partners performing in either the same direction, the opposite direction or as a mirror image on the pole. Both
options must be performed at the same angle to the pole. This can either be both athletes on one pole or on two separate poles.
See definition under synchronisation.

Throw on to the pole (Doubles)

Both partners must begin on the floor. The catcher must throw the flyer onto the pole with force. There must be a moment
when the flying partner is not in contact with the floor, partner or pole before landing on the pole.

Transition
A transition is a linking movement between spins, floor work, stage work, inverts and lifts.

For further details or clarification of any points in this document, please contact [email protected].

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National / Regional Championships
Rules and Regulations

www.polesports.org

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This is an open working document and subject to change

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Definitions
Athlete shall refer to the person invited to participate in the competition.
Category shall refer to the age groups and gender in each division.
Competition shall refer to all IPSF endorsed competitions.
Division shall refer to the levels of difficulty within the competition.
Document shall refer to this entire document.
IPSF shall refer to the International Pole Sports Federation.
Organiser shall refer to the organiser of an IPSF endorsed competition.
Routine shall refer to the athlete’s programme from the start to the finish and is to include spins, transitions, inverts,
holds, poses, tricks, lifts, acrobatics, gymnastics, slides, climbs, catches, drops, splits and floor work.
WPSC shall refer to the World Pole Sports Championships

Eligibility

1. DIVISION
 Elite
 Professional
 Amateur

2. CATEGORIES
Each of the following Elite categories must be opened at national level for WPSC qualification.
 Senior Women
 Senior Men
 Master 40+
 Master 50+
 Doubles Novice
 Doubles Junior
 Doubles Senior (Men/Men)
 Doubles Senior (Women/Men)
 Doubles Senior (Women/women)
 Doubles Mixed
 Junior
 Novice*
 Pre-Novice*

*Pre-Novice & Novice categories: Athletes aged 6 – 9 years old must compete at an amateur level as a Pre-Novice
athlete. Athletes aged 10 – 14 years of age may compete at an amateur or elite level as a Novice athlete. A 9-year-
old athlete may compete at a Novice Eelite level in regional and national competitions only if they will be 10 years
old on the first day of the WPSC.

The following divisions can be included in all regional and national competitions:

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 2.1. Amateur
Athletes who have basic experience and who are able to choose elements only with lowest technical values, may
apply to participate in the Amateur division. No applicant is allowed to enter the Amateur division if they have:
 Competed in a Professional or Elite division in any past years of any national IPSF competition and/or
 Placed in any of the top 3 places in an Amateur division in the past years of a national IPSF competition
and/or
 Is or has been an instructor / teacher / trainer in pole sport / pole dance / pole fitness and/or
 Has received financial compensation for pole performances or promotions.

*Please note: If there are 3 competitors or less in an Amateur division, Amateur athletes may compete in the Amateur category
for a second consecutive year.

2.2. Professional
Athletes who have a good amount of experience and who are able to choose elements wi th higher technical
value may apply to compete in the Professional division if they are:
 Students of intermediate/advanced classes and/or
 Are, or have been instructors / teachers / trainers and/or
 Athletes who have competed in a Professional division in any of past years of an national IPSF competition
and/or
 Athletes who have placed in any of the top 3 places in an Amateur division in the past years of a national
IPSF competition and/or
 Athletes who have received financial compensation for pole performances or promotions.

No applicants are allowed to enter the Professional division who have:

 Competed in Elite division in any of past years of a national IPSF competition and/or
 Placed twice in the top 3 places in a Professional division in previous national IPSF competitions

*Please note: Professional athletes, who place in the top 3, may compete a second year in the same division.

2.3. Elite
The Elite division is for top athletes who are able to choose elements with the highest technical value, and who
strive to compete with other top athletes and become a part of their national team to represent their country.
Elite athletes are typically:
 Students of advanced classes and/or
 Instructors / teachers / trainers, both past and present and/or
 Athletes who have competed in an Elite division in any previous national IPSF competitions and/or
 Athletes who have placed twice in the top 3 places in a Professional division in the past years of a national
IPSF competition.

All open competitions will offer the elite division across all categories. Professional and amateur categories are not available to
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3. AGE
Age eligibility for each category is determined by the athlete’s age at the end of the competitive year, on the first day
of the World Pole Sports Championship.
 Pre-Novice – Ages 6-9 on the first day of the WPSC
 Novice - Ages 10-14 on the first day of the WPSC
 Junior - Ages 15-17 on the first day of the WPSC
 Senior - Ages 18-39 on the first day of the WPSC
 Master 40+ - Age 40+ on the first day of the WPSC
 Master 50+ - Age 50+ on the first day of the WPSC
 Doubles – Novice, Junior and Senior rules apply. For mixed aged groups, the minimum age for Elite athletes
applies.
*Example: A junior athlete will be 17 years old for the regional and national competitions in his/her country but
will be 18 years old by the first day of the WPSC; the athlete must compete in the senior men/women category for
both the regional and national competitions to be eligible to compete in the senior women category at WPSC. A
junior athlete who competes as an Elite may compete at a Professional level when they turn 18, should they choose
to do so, for 1 year.

4. ATHLETE SELECTION PROCESS

4.1. All applicants of national competitions must have citizenship or residency of the country they are competing in
except when competing in Open Championships.
4.2. Deadlines must be strictly adhered to. If an athlete is late in submitting their application to compete, they will not
be allowed to compete. All athletes will be given deductions for late forms and late music.
4.3. Athlete participation is by qualification, i.e. preliminaries or regional heats. The selection process can be specified
by the Organiser of the national competition.
4.4. Athletes must be in the correct age category.
4.5. The athlete’s running order will be determined by a random draw. This will be recorded by the competition
organiser.
4.6. All eligible athletes must compete in preliminaries if required to do so to qualify for a place in the finals; athletes will
compete once.
4.7. An athlete may only restart their performance in the following cases:
 A technical fault with music.
 A health and safety fault e.g. a problem with unsafe equipment such as a pole falling or cleaning fluid on
the floor. This does not include slippery poles as this is subjective to each athlete.
 At the discretion of the head judge.
*Please note: If an athlete chooses to continue their performance regardless of the technical fault (for example music),
they will not be allowed to restart their performance.
4.8. Athletes are allowed one (1) performance in the preliminaries to win a place in the finals.
4.9. The top athletes with the highest scores in each category will go through to the finals.
4.10. Number of finalists for all categories*:
 10 finalists for all categories.
 A maximum of 13 athletes is allowed; on the condition this would eliminate the necessity for preliminaries
for those categories.
*The exact number of participants will be announced after applications close. All Elite categories must be held to allow
athletes in that category to compete for a place in the WPSC; even if only 1 athlete applies.
4.11. Winners are the athletes with the highest scores in their competitive category. Should two athletes have the same
final score the athlete with the highest technical deduction points shall be declared the winner. Should two athletes
have the same final total technical deduction score, the athlete with the highest score in technical bonus shall be
declared the winner.
4.12. The title of National Pole Sports Champion 20XX or Open Pole Sports Champion 20XX (if applicable) in all categories
will be a lifetime title, unless a sanction has been placed on the athlete.
4.13. Athletes who have placed 1st and 2nd in the Elite category in an IPSF endorsed national competition will
automatically qualify to the WPSC. The 3rd and 4th placed athlete can be accepted to WPSC as reserve athletes.

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 4.14. Athletes from countries that do not have a national competition are permitted to compete at an open competition
to qualify for the WPSC. The two athletes with the highest scores for their country will qualify to the WPSC.

Application Process

5. INITIAL APPLICATION
Failure to comply with the following may result in disqualification from the competition. (See also Head Judges
penalties in the Code of Points.)
5.1. All qualified athletes must:
 Download an application form from the organisers’ website, fill it in, complete, sign and return the
application form to the organisers’ email address by the deadline. If this is not available on the w ebsite,
please contact the organiser for an application form. This also applies to athletes entering an open
competition.
 Pay the application fee, which is non-refundable. Application fees and payment details can be found on the
application form.
 Send their music in mp3 format to the email address advised in the application pack by the given deadline
(See Head Judges penalties in the Code of points).
 Send their compulsory form by the deadline given by the organiser. (See Head Judges penalties in the
Code of points). Athletes may change their compulsory forms between the preliminaries and the finals.
The new forms must be submitted within one hour of the conclusion of the preliminaries or by a time
stated by the competition organiser
*Please note: Handwritten forms will not be accepted unless specified by the organiser in the event of form
changes between preliminaries and finals. Signatures may be typed.
 Should athletes wish for their forms to be checked by the Head Judge for accuracy, there will be an
additional cost attached to this. The date for submission of forms for checking will always be two (2) weeks
before the final submission of forms for competition.
 Provide information about their legal gender. A copy of their birth certificate must be submitted upon
request.
5.2. All applications must be completed in the national language of the host country (or the language determined by the
competition organiser to be most relevant). All applications for open competitions should be completed in English.
5.3. All athletes should be fit, healthy and not knowingly pregnant. Upon request the athlete may be required to
produce documentation from a doctor as confirmation of good health and fitness level. All information will be
held confidentially.
5.4. All athletes wishing to use grip gloves are required to produce a written letter from their doctor confirming that
the athlete suffers from hyperhidrosis (sweaty hands) or similar.
5.5. All athletes must disclose if they have been previously disqualified from any IPSF competiti on.
5.6. Athletes may only compete in a National competition if they have citizenship and / or permanent residency in
that country. In the case of dual citizenship, athletes may only represent one country in the WSPC. Athletes
wishing to change their country of representation must allow for one competitive year to pass before the
changeover. Doubles athletes may only represent one country, and both athletes would be required to provide
this proof and adhere to these conditions. It is also important to note that, should one of the Doubles athletes have
competed for a specific country in the particular year of competition (or the year before that), both athletes must
compete under this country.
5.7. Applicants under the age of 18 may only apply for the competition by way of written permission signed by a
parent or by a legal guardian. Documentation must be provided upon request.
5.8. Applications will not be fully processed without meeting all of the above requirements by the given deadlines.

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 6. MUSIC CHOICE
6.1. Athletes have a personal choice of music; this can be a mix of various music and artists.
6.2. The music must be instrumental only. Lyrics/words in any language or dialect are not permitted, and no religious
connotation is permitted. Vocals may only be permitted if used as an instrumental accompaniment and no words
are being sung.
6.3. The same music can be used for both the preliminaries and finals.
6.4. Music must be submitted by given deadlines or a penalty will apply. If music has not been received 48 hours before
the start of the competition, the athlete will be disqualified.
6.5. Music must be submitted in MP3 format or the format specified by the competition organiser by the given deadline
to the competition organiser, and must be named using the name and category of the athlete.
6.6. A copy in CD or USB stick format must be clearly labelled with the athlete's name and category, and submitted at
time of registration. Failure to do so may result in the athlete not competing.

7. SCORE SHEETS
7.1. Athletes must adhere to the following rules:
• Athletes must complete compulsory forms and technical bonus forms by the given deadlines.
• Forms must be completed in black print and typed; handwritten copies will not be accepted unless specified
otherwise by the competition organiser.
• Athletes must sign each form; coaches may also add their signature.
• A penalty of -1 will be given for each day either form is late up to a maximum of -5 points; after which the
athlete will be disqualified.
 Forms must be completed in black ink, and be typed into the Microsoft Word documents as provided only –
any other format will receive a deduction. Signatures are added electronically (and can be typed in).
• Forms must be submitted to the competition organiser by the given deadlines.

Registration Process
8. ATHLETE REGISTRATION
In the case of an athlete not showing up to registration without a legitimate reason, the athlete will be banned from
all IPSF endorsed competitions all over the world for a period of one year. Names of banned athletes will be published
on www.polesports.org. Athletes may only cancel participation without being penalised a minimum of 21 working
days prior to the competition. Exceptions are made for medical reasons and emergencies in which medical
documentation and proof of travel ticket must be provided to the Organiser for confirmation a minimum of one day
prior to the competition. Athletes not presenting themselves on the day of registration due to an emergency will have
a maximum of seven days after the competition has ended to provide necessary proof of documentation. No exceptions
will be made. See also: IPSF No Show Policy (attached below).

8.1. All athletes must arrive and register at the time designated by the Organiser unless written permission is
received.
8.2. If in the country of athlete’s origin both a passport and an identity card are used, both should be brought with
them.
8.3. All athletes, including doubles, must provide proof of citizenship, residency or working visa of the country they
are competing in (or representing in the case of an Open Championships). Proof must be in the accepted form
of the country, e.g. green card, passport, ID card, residency papers, etc.

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 Rules and Regulations were read and accepted.
 The IPSF Code of Ethics was read, accepted and the athlete agrees to behave in a manner befitting a
professional sports person.
 All expenses incurred by the athlete are the responsibility of the athlete and not the Organiser.
 Waive all image rights and agreement that the images can be used for promotion of pole sports around the
world by the IPSF and/or National Federations belonging to the IPSF. Athletes will not receive any
compensation for photos and videos taken during the event.
 To be interviewed, filmed and or photographed by the media approved by the Organiser.
 To take part in anti-doping testing in accordance to the WADA Code.
 To enter the National or Open Championships at their own risk. Any injuries or accidents that may occur
are the responsibility of the athlete and not the Organiser or the IPSF.
 To respect and follow rehearsal and performance times.
 To wear their club/regional tracksuit at all times except for during their performance.
 To be present at the medal ceremony unless a medical emergency has occurred.
8.5. In the case of causing disruptions to the competition, athletes may incur penalties or be disqualified in
accordance with the published IPSF Rules and Regulations.

Competing
These rules apply to regionals, preliminaries and the finals.

9. PERFORMANCE TIME
Athletes must adhere to the following rules:
9.1. In Senior/Doubles/Master/Junior categories, routines are to last a minimum of three minutes and fifty seconds
(3.50) and a maximum of four (4) minutes.
9.2. In the Pre-Novice and Novice category routines are to last a minimum of three minutes, twenty seconds (3.20)
and a maximum of three minutes, thirty seconds (3.30).
9.3. The first note of music indicates the start.
9.4. The last note of music indicates the end. The last note should not exceed the allotted time in the given category.
9.5. Failure to meet the minimum or exceed the maximum time requirements will be penalised by a -3 deduction.

10.COSTUME
Costumes must be appropriate for competitive athletic sports. They must fully cover the pelvis and gluteal area for all
athletes and the breast area for female athletes. Athletes will be penalised by a deduction should they not adhere to
the following costume requirements:
10.1. Costume must be of a sporting nature.
10.2. Costume must be skin tight in order for body alignment to be seen and judged correctly.
10.3. A two-piece or a cut away leotard is allowed for all athletes; a one-piece bottom is allowed for men only.
10.4. The top must fully cover the breast area for women and show no added or unnecessary cleavage. It should be no
less than a crop top with a strap size of no less than ten (10) millimetres in width. A neckline of no lower than
eighty (80) millimetres from the lowest part of the collarbone.
10.5. Men should wear a vest, crop top, cut away leotard or be bare-chested.
10.6. The cut of the bottoms must be no higher than the fold of the hip in front. They must fully cover the gluteal area.
There must be no cut-outs – i.e. sections of fabric missing on the bottoms.

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10.7. Shorts should be no less than sports shorts, leotards or sports knickers that are appropriate attire for
competitive sports. Shorts must cover the gluteal crease all the way across the body.

Male shorts Female shorts

10.8. Long shorts or leggings may be worn, provided they are skin tight and the fabric does not add extra grip.
10.9. A skirt is allowed for women if it does not fall lower than 3cm below the pelvic area so as not to deter the athlete
from having leg grip on the pole. The skirt must sit on the hip and may not protrude outwards. Ballet tutus and
tutu like skirts with netting are not permitted.
10.10. Clothing that is used for extra grip on the body, hands or feet is forbidden unless medical documentation is
provided.
10.11. All decorations must be fixed on the costume (non-detachable) and no added accessories and/or props are
permitted. Any and all accessories that may jeopardise the safety and/or distract from the performance of
the athlete are not permitted. This includes piercings, loose hair-pieces, earrings, bracelets, necklaces and any
other jewellery. No neck accessories or wrist bands are allowed.
10.12. Medical taping may not be used except for medical tapes in a skin colour. Any joint support must be pre-approved,
with medical documentation.
10.13. Shoes: the athlete may perform either bare foot or with skin-coloured gymnastic/dance sole protectors. Heels,
ballet shoes/slippers and/or slipper-like footwear are not permitted.
10.14. Costumes should not include:
 Underwear.
 Swimwear or bikinis.
 Transparent clothing that does not cover the breast, pelvis and gluteal area.
 Leather, latex, PVC or rubber.
 Jewellery and piercings of any kind; small stud earrings and a small ear plug are permitted.
 Anything that interferes with the performance or can be considered a health and safety issue.
 Body paint or oil on any part of the body. (Make up and embellishment may be worn on the face only.)
 Props such as hats and canes and anything that is not considered attached to the costume.
 Hoods cannot be attached to costumes.
10.15. Additional requirements:
 Costumes for all may include sequins and diamantes; tassels or fringing must be kept to a minimum,
must not be longer than 3cm and is only allowed to cover material.
 Decorations for Youth category (Pre-Novice, Novice and Junior) should be age and costume appropriate.
10.16. It is expressly forbidden to perform in anything other than sporting attire and costumes, or any part thereof,
must not be intentionally removed. Failure to adhere to these rules may result in disqualification.
10.17. Costumes must be free from sponsor logos or lettering / text.

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 Tracksuits must be sports tracksuits and must include: matching trousers, t-shirt/tank top and a jacket.
 Under hot weather conditions it is acceptable to wear the t-shirt or tank top instead of the jacket except
during the medals ceremony.
 National Tracksuits for use during WPSC must follow the rules set out in the Rules & Regulations for the
WPSC as stated in Addendum 2.
 Trainers must be worn with tracksuits. Bare feet are also permissible.

11.HAIR AND MAKEUP

*Please note: Failure to adhere to the following restrictions will result in a deduction.
11.1. Hair should be pulled back and up away from the face and neck so that full facial features, facial expression
and neck alignment are clearly visible to the judges. There should be no distraction by the need to wipe hair
away from the face or neck.
11.2. Makeup for the Youth category is only to be used to highlight natural features and therefore should only be
applied lightly. The one exception to this rule is if the routine is theme orientated.
11.3. Make up for adults may be worn to reflect their performance. This may include but is not limited to eyelashes,
embellishments and rhinestones. However it is forbidden to wear a mask or body paint of any kind.

12.GRIPS
12.1. Any grip product can be used except for the banned list available on the IPSF website. Please be advised that
NO products are to be applied to the pole. Grip aids may only be applied to the athlete’s body. Please refer to the
IPSF website for the full, updated list.
12.2. Grip gloves may only be used with medical documentation (as stated above under section 10: Costumes).

13.STAGE
The stage has a minimum of three (3) metres clearance in front, side and behind each pole. There are between 2.90 and 3.10
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 14.POLES
14.1. Competition poles are 45mm brass poles, four (4) metres of usable height and made of one piece.
14.2. The spinning pole is placed on the right hand side and the static pole on the left hand side of the stage from the
spectators’ view. All athletes must use the same configuration.
14.3. Cleaning of the poles:
 All poles will be cleaned before each athlete competes by a minimum of two (2) pole cleaners (one or two
per pole). Poles will be cleaned in their entirety; first with a grease remover, then with a dry towel/cloth.
 Athletes are allowed to check the poles before they compete and may ask for a second cleaning.
 Athletes may clean the poles themselves if they prefer but must use the cleaning products provided by the
organiser.
 Athletes are prohibited from cleaning the poles with their own cleaning products. Exception to the rule being
severe allergies, in which medical documentation must be provided.

15.FILMING
15.1. All athletes confirm by taking part in the National or Open Championships, that they waive all rights of filming
and photography and will not receive any compensation for photos and videos taken during the event. All athletes
must agree that their images can be used for advertising, training, promotional and commercial purposes by the
IPSF and / or National Federations belonging to the IPSF.
15.2. All athletes agree to be interviewed, filmed and or photographed by IPSF approved media.
15.3. All athletes must agree to filming/photography at any event in which they appear before, during or after the
competition, which is related to the competition (such as workshops, interviews, performances, etc.)
15.4. Filming and photography is not permitted in the changing areas unless with express permission of the Organiser.
15.5. All photography and footage remains the property of the Organiser.

Judging

16.JUDGES AND JUDGING SYSTEM

16.1. Once judging has finished and all immediate appeals and complaints have been processed, no further adjustments
will be made to the results.
*See: system of complaints and appeals.
16.2. Scores from preliminaries and finals are not added together.
16.3. Judges must be separated from the athletes and spectators at all times.
16.4. Judges and athletes will be disqualified if they are found discussing any matters together at any time during the
competition.

17.PENALTIES
An athlete can be penalised by the Head Judge during the competition for the following infringements:
*See also: Head Judge Penalties
17.1. Breaking the rules, regulations and code of ethics. Penalties are dependent on the infringement.
17.2. Providing false or inaccurate information on the application form. Penalties are dependent on the infringement.
17.3. Unsporting or anti-social behaviour.
17.4. Failure to meet the minimum or exceed the maximum requirements of the routine time.
17.5. Touching the rigging or truss system whilst competing. This includes touching the backdrop on the stage.
17.6. Directly contacting the audience from the stage (such as gestures, talking to the spectators etc.).
17.7. Inappropriate choreography, costume, hair and makeup (as specified above). Penalties are dependent on the
gravity of infringement.
17.8. Presence of jewellery and props (as specified above).
17.9. Not complying with the tracksuit or wearing an inappropriate tracksuit (as specified above).
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17.11. Arriving late backstage before competing.
17.12. Arriving late to the stage when announced.
17.13. Athletes caught being cued from off-stage during their performance (this includes being cued from the audience).
17.14. Athletes and/or their coaches/representatives approaching the Judges’ table and/or room or obstructing Judges’
view at any point during the competition.
17.15. Head Judges reserve the right to apply penalties at any point during the competition, or afterwards if they deem so
necessary. Should this result in a change in podium position, the organiser will amend and award the medals
correctly as necessary.

18.RESULTS
18.1. All results are collated via computer.
18.2. Results will be collated and provided in accordance with the National Scoring Information.
18.3. Preliminary results will be given to athletes when their scores are announced.
18.4. Athletes must wait for their scores in the designated area. Only IPSF-registered coaches are permitted to
accompany the athletes. Athletes and coaches must be dressed in their tracksuits while awaiting results.
18.5. All results will be listed on the organisers’ website within twenty-four (24) hours of the medal awards being given.
18.6. All athletes who qualify for WPSC will be listed on the IPSF website within twenty-four (24) hours.

19.AWARDS
19.1. At the National Championships, each athlete competes for the title of National Pole Sports Champion 20XX. At
the Open Championships, each athlete competes for the title of Open Pole Sports Champion 20XX .
19.2. Only sporting training shoes or bare feet are permitted on stage at the medal ceremony.
19.3. The winner from each category in each division will receive a gold medal.
19.4. The second and third placed athlete will receive a silver and bronze medal respectively.
19.5. All other athletes will receive a certificate of participation.
19.6. Cash or other gifts must not be given other than by way of endorsements or sponsorships. All sponsorship
agreements offered in relation to athletes will be announced by the Organiser before the competition, as soon as
possible after the agreement has been made and before the finals of the competition begin.

20.DISQUALIFICATION
An athlete can be automatically disqualified before, during or after the competition. The IPSF also reserves the right to
revoke the title of an athlete for the following infringements:
20.1. Breaking the rules and regulations or code of ethics. Disqualification is dependent on the infringement.
20.2. Providing false or inaccurate information on the application form. Disqualification is dependent on the
infringement.
20.3. Unsporting behaviour or bringing the competition, Organiser, or the IPSF into disrepute.
20.4. Threatening the life or health of an athlete, organiser, judge or spectator.
20.5. Failing to come to the stage.
20.6. Using prohibited grips.
20.7. Inappropriate choreography, costume, hair and makeup (as specified above). Disqualification is dependent on the
infringement.
20.8. Intentionally removing items of clothing during their performance.
20.9. Intentionally using the rigging or truss system as part of their performance.
20.10. Any unauthorised person accompanying the athlete on stage.
20.11. Directly contacting the judging panel to discuss the competition, or directly or indirectly influencing the judging
decision prior to or during the competition.
20.12. Using vulgar language or gestures towards any IPSF official.
20.13. Testing positive for controlled substances (see Medical and Doping Regulations).
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21.SANCTIONS WITH DOPING

In the case of a positive result or the refusal of doping control, the following penalties shall apply as final:
21.1. An athlete with a positive out of competition test is automatically suspended for the rest of the championship
and no replacement for him/her is allowed.
21.2. The points of a team obtained with a doped athlete are not valid.
21.3. An athlete with a positive test shall be suspended from all IPSF endorsed competitions for a period
outlined in the WADA Code.
21.4. A positive result for anabolic steroids will result in suspension from all IPSF endorsed competitions for a period
of four years. A doped athlete shall not be awarded a medal or title.
21.5. In all positive doping cases, the recommendations of WADA shall have precedence over any disciplinary action
by the IPSF.
21.6. Athletes with an anti-doping sanction may have previously won titles removed from them.

22.SEX REASSIGNMENT IN SPORT

The IPSF have adopted the guidelines, recommendations, rules, and regulations of the IOC Medical Commission - Sex
Reassignment in Sport 2003:
22.1. Any “individuals undergoing sex reassignment of male to female before puberty should be regarded as girls
and women” (female). This applies as well for female to male reassignment, who should be regarded as boys and
men (male).
22.2. Individuals undergoing sex reassignment from male to female after puberty (and the converse) may be eligible
for participation in female or male competitions, respectively, under the following conditions:
 Surgical anatomical changes have been completed, including external genitalia changes and
gonadectomy.
 Legal recognition of their assigned sex has been conferred by the appropriate official authorities.
 Hormonal therapy appropriate for the assigned sex has been administered in a verifiable manner and
for a sufficient length of time to minimise gender-related advantages in sport competitions.
 In the opinion of the group, eligibility should begin no sooner than two years after gonadectomy.
It is understood that a confidential case-by-case evaluation will occur. In case that the gender of a competing athlete is
questioned, the medical delegate (or equivalent) of the relevant sporting body shall have the authority to take all
appropriate measures for the determination of the gender of an athlete.

Rights and responsibilities

23.RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ATHLETES

23.1. All athletes must read the rules, regulations and any updates.
23.2. All athletes must conduct themselves in accordance with the IPSF rules, regulations and Code of Ethics.
23.3. All athletes must sign the IPSF code of ethics and behave accordingly.
23.4. Athletes under the age of 18 should have an approved chaperone (parent/authorized legal representative/coach)
with signatory authority.
23.5. All athletes are obligated to carry identification documents to the competition.
23.6. All athletes are fully responsible for their personal health condition and ability to compete. To avoid injury, all
athletes must not undertake elements they are not fully confident and secure in.
23.7. All athletes enter the National or Open Championships at their own risk and understand that any injuries or
accidents that may occur are their responsibility.
23.8. All athletes must attend the opening ceremony and preliminary results ceremony (if applicable) unless a medical
emergency has occurred, or unless they are one of the first 2 athletes to compete. All finalists must attend the
medal ceremony unless a medical emergency has occurred.
23.9. Use of alcohol or banned or controlled substances before or during the competition is strictly prohibited.
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23.10. All athletes must agree to take part in anti-doping testing in accordance with the WADA Code. For a list of
prohibited substances please see https://www.wada-ama.org. Failure to supply a sample when requested will
result in the athlete being disqualified from the competition, a revocation of any title won and the possibility of a
ban from further IPSF competitions.
23.11. All expenses incurred by the athlete are the responsibility of the athlete and not the Organiser. Confirmation of
this will require a signature at the time of registration.
23.12. Athletes who are entering an international open championship are required to purchase/acquire the relevant
visa for entry into the country where the competition is being held. If the athlete requires assistance please
contact the competition organiser.
23.13. All athletes have the right to receive all available public information regarding the scoring system or to the
competition in general which can be found on the IPSF website: www.polesports.org.
23.14. During the preliminaries and finals:
 All athletes must compete with their same gender category except in the case of doubles and if a category is
mixed.
 Athletes should be backstage two athletes prior to competing.
 Athletes must start off stage and wait to be announced before walking out on to the stage.

24.RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ORGANISER

The IPSF and/or Organiser reserve the right to the following:
24.1. To alter the rules and regulations of the competition or its attachments at any time. Any change will be
announced immediately on www.polesports.org.
24.2. To refer to the Head Judge any athlete in breach of the rules and regulations or code of ethics for the
consideration of penalties or disqualification.
24.3. To refer to the Head Judge any judge in breach of the rules and regulations or code of ethics for the
consideration of disqualification.
24.4. To decide on any decisions not already addressed in the rules and regulations and code of ethics prior to or
during the competition.
24.5. The Organiser will provide basic first aid in the case of an incident or accident and medical assistance in the
event of a more serious injury. The medical representative has the final decision on whether the athlete’s
injury should prevent them from entering or continuing the competition.
24.6. The IPSF and the Organiser cannot be held responsible for loss or damage to athletes’ or officials’ items.

The Organiser is obligated to:

24.7. Publish all competition criteria as stated above.
24.8. Announce all changes regarding the competition on the competition organisers’ website.
24.9. Provide rooms for athletes to change and warm up in with toilet facilities which are separate from those being
used by judges and spectators.
24.10. Provide a separate area for youth athletes to change in or a fixed time slot for the changing rooms to be for
their sole use.
24.11. Check the installation of the poles and test them.
24.12. Give athletes a chance to practice with the poles before the start of the competition.
24.13. Arrange the cleaning of the poles before each performance.
24.14. Provide the judges with all necessary information concerning the competition.
24.15. Provide interim first aid in the case of an incident or accident.
24.16. Provide anti-doping testing in accordance to the WADA Code (www.wada-ama.org).

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25.SCORING SYSTEM
25.1. For complaints about scores, athletes may lodge an appeal regarding their scores within 30 minutes of the athletes’
personal scores being announced in accordance with the IPSF national scoring appeals procedure. After this time,
scores will not be overturned. There is a cost involved, which will be returned should the complaint or appeal be
upheld.
*See: IPSF National Scoring Information below.
25.2. Further complaints about any other issue must be made in writing to the competition organiser within 7 working
days.
25.3. For more information please contact the competition organiser.
25.4. The process for contesting is as follows:
25.4.1. Indicate your intent to contest within 10 minutes of the announcement of your score.
25.4.2. You will be allowed access to watch your video by the competition organiser to determine whether you do
want to go ahead with your contesting. You will be allowed 5 minutes to watch your video.
25.4.3. A non-refundable deposit will be required to watch the video. This price will be determined by the
competition organiser in collaboration with the IPSF.
25.4.4. Once you have determined that you do want to contest, you will be required to pay the contesting fee as
determined by the competition organiser in conjunction with the IPSF. The competition organiser will
communicate the process for this.
25.4.5. Please note that this fee will be applicable per judging section – i.e. you will be required to pay for each
section you wish to contest. For example – if you wish to contest both Compulsories and Technical
Deductions, you will be required to pay separately for each of these.
25.4.6. Once your payment has been received, the Head Judge of the respective competition will manage your
contest. This will only happen once confirmation of payment has been received.
25.4.7. Should your contest / complaint be upheld, the competition organiser will refund your payment. Should
your score / results remain the same or go down, your money will not be refunded.
25.4.8. Your score will be updated at the earliest convenience of the competition organiser, but will be done
before the final medal ceremony.
25.4.9. The contesting judge’s decision is final and no negotiation will be entered into.

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This is information for athletes and coaches about the scoring system used for National Championships and will explain how the
scores will be given, when final results will be announced and extra information you need to know.

Personal scores
Your total scores will be announced within ten minutes of completing your routine. After you have competed you are required
to wait with your coach/chaperone in your tracksuit to hear your scores. You will be given your scores for each section.

Finalists (In the case of preliminaries)

The finalists from each category in the preliminaries will be announced at the end of the category approximately 5 - 10 minutes
after the last athlete has competed. All athletes for the category are expected to be waiting in the holding area in their
tracksuits to immediately go to the stage when called. All athletes will then go on to the stage and each finalist will be asked to
step forward, in no particular order. Athletes will then be asked to leave the stage, finalists will be asked to wait backstage for
further instructions. A copy of all athletes’ scores will be posted in the changing rooms.

Finals
The results for all categories on finals day will be announced at the end of the competition at the award ceremony. Athletes are
expected to be dressed in their tracksuits ready to go to the stage when called approximately 15 minutes after the last athlete
has competed. Each category will be invited to the stage and the winners will be announced with their total scores. All total
scores will also be posted on the competition website and WPSC qualifying athletes on the IPSF world ranking.

Feedback
No feedback will be given regarding individual routines; all the videos will be online as soon as possible after the competition for
athletes and coaches to self-assess their performances.

Guidance on your scores

Compulsory – A low score indicates the minimum requirements of the elements were not met, an element was missing or
elements were in the wrong order. Points will not be awarded for any element that is on the border. The elements need to be
executed correctly in accordance with all of the minimum requirements.
Technical Bonus – A low score may indicate a lack of tricks executed in accordance with Code of Points requirements, a low level
of difficulty of all the moves chosen in the routine, or both.
Technical Deduction – A low score mostly indicates poor execution of moves and lines plus specific requirements either not
being met or occurring as stated in the Code of Points.
Artistic and Choreography – A low score indicates lower scores in sections such as flow, confidence, costume etc.

Your scores
Should you have a complaint about your score in a specific section, you are entitled to contest the score you were awarded
provided you register your complaint within 30 minutes of receiving your scores. Only complaints regarding specific sections will
be permitted within 30 minutes. Please follow the correct procedure on the Scoring Complaints document if you wish to contest
your scores.

Fees – as determined by the National Federation and the IPSF

There is a fee for registering a complaint about scores, should any scores be amended upwards, the fee will be immediately
returned to the athlete. The fee is payable upon registration of the complaint by cash or credit/debit card only to the IPSF – the
national competition organiser will organise payment facilities. The fee is payable per section being contested.

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Purpose
This policy outlines the International Pole Sports Federation’s (IPSF) approach to athletes who apply for competitions both
nationally and internationally and don’t attend the events.

Context
This policy has been introduced as a result of the frequency of occasions where competitors do not attend and compete at
competitions they have entered without informing the competition organisers. This policy will help to eliminate the following
problems:

- Preventing other athletes from participating in competitions

- Causing delays to the organisers
- Disappointing sporting fans and spectators
- Disrupting competition schedules
- Creating difficulties with sponsors

Expectations for Informing Competition Organisers

Athletes who are unable to attend competitions they have entered need to adhere to at least one of the following expectations
according to the reason for non-attendance and how long before the competition athletes wish to cancel their attendance:

1. Athletes are expected to inform national and international competition organisers that they will not be attending. The
time limit for this is three weeks before the date of competition. It is the athlete’s responsibility to know the cut-off date
2. Athletes who have to cancel their attendance after the cut- off date must inform the competition organisers as soon as
possible (it is acceptable for someone to do this on their behalf). A medical certificate (with a copy translated into English
if the original certificate isn’t in English) must be submitted to the competition organiser.
3. Athletes who do not have a medical reason for not attending at short notice will need to submit their reasons to the
competition organiser to be assessed by the IPSF Executive Committee to decide if the reason is acceptable. If not, the
sanctions below will be registered to the athlete.

IPSF Notification Procedures

1. Athletes have up to seven days after the competition date to submit the appropriate as stated above.
2. If a form is not submitted after seven days, the IPSF will write to the athlete explaining they are now being registered as
a no-show.
3. If there is no response the IPSF will register the athlete as a no-show with the current sanctions (detailed below).
4. To register an appeal, the athlete must do so within seven days from receipt of being registered as a no show. An appeal
will be assessed by the IPSF Executive Committee.

Sanctions
Athletes who do not satisfy the criteria for non-attendance at an IPSF national or international competition will be registered as a
no-show athlete and will be banned from all regional, national and international competitions for a period of one year from the
date of the competition. All details (names and competition) will be published on IPSF national and international websites.

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These elements and movements are completely prohibited, and are additional to prohibited movements and
elements listed in the Code of Points. This prohibition is subject to an agreement with FIG regarding coexistence of
the two bodies, and is directly from the FIG Aerobic Gymnastics Code of Points (along with stipulations regarding
other gymnastics codes already listed in this document). Please note the penalties that will apply per infringement.

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The following elements and movements are limited, meaning that they may not be performed more than once per
routine, and are additional to prohibited movements and elements listed in the Code of Points. This limitation is
subject to an agreement with FIG regarding coexistence of the two bodies, and is directly from the FIG Aerobic
Gymnastics Code of Points (along with stipulations regarding other gymnastics codes already listed in this
document). Please note the penalties that will apply per infringement.

Additional to the below elements, the following is also limited to once per routine only:
- Pivots
- Walkovers (forwards and backwards, including starting on the floor)
- Capoeira movements
- Cartwheels of any kind
- Round-offs

As a general rule, no elements/movements with a turn of more than 720° are allowed.

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The rules below are to serve as an addendum to the National Rules, and apply to the WPSC competition. These
rules are to be read alongside the National rules. Where there is a contradiction between these rules and the
National rules, these rules take precedence for WPSC.

Please note that all communication with the competition organiser will be conducted via [email protected].

Eligibility

1. DIVISION - ELITE
 Only Elite athletes qualifying in IPSF endorsed competitions are eligible to qualify for WPSC.
 Athletes placing first (1st) and second (2nd) in an Elite category at National Championships will automatically qualify to
the WPSC.
 Reserve Elite athletes may apply to WPSC in the case of a qualified athlete being unable to attend/compete.

2. CATEGORIES
Each of the following Elite categories will be included at the WPSC. Only two athletes may represent each
country in all categories.
 Senior Women
 Senior Men
 Master 40+
 Master 50+
 Doubles Novice
 Doubles Junior
 Doubles Senior (Men/Men)
 Doubles Senior (Women/Men)
 Doubles Senior (Women/women)
 Doubles Mixed
 Junior
 Novice*

4. CATEGORIES
4.1 All applicants of WPSC must have citizenship or residency of the country they are representing.
4.3 Athlete participation is by qualification at a National or Open Championships.
4.6 There will be no preliminary rounds for the WPSC. All qualifying athletes will compete in the finals. This applies
to rules number 4.7 – 4.10.
4.12 The title of World Pole Sports Champion 20XX in all categories will be a lifetime title, unless a sanction has been
placed on the athlete.
4.13 Only two athletes per category are permitted to represent each country.
4.14 The second or third runner up (3rd and 4th athlete) can be accepted to WPSC as reserve athletes. (Reserve athletes
must apply under the same conditions to the WPSC)

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5. INITIAL APPLICATION
5.1. All qualified athletes must:
 Fill in the on-line application form. The link will be provided in the application pack sent to each qualified athlete
5.2 All applications must be completed in English.
5.6 Athletes must represent the country they qualified in at their national competition or which was declared at an
open competition. In the case of dual citizenship, athletes may only represent one country in the WSPC.
Athletes wishing to change their country of representation must allow for one competitive year to pass before
the changeover. Doubles athletes may only represent one country, and both athletes would be required to provide
this proof and adhere to these conditions. It is also important to note that, should one of the Doubles athletes have
competed for a specific country in the particular year of competition (or the year before that), both athletes must
compete under this country.

6. MUSIC CHOICE
6.5. Music must be submitted in MP3 format by the given deadline as stated in the Welcome Pack to
[email protected].
6.7. Should the athlete wish to have their CD or USB returned, please indicate so during the rehearsal time, and please
collect this from reception within an hour of the final category on the final day of competition.

Registration Process

8. ATHLETE REGISTRATION
8.2. All athletes must bring their passport with one (1) photocopy of it to provide at registration. If in the country of
athlete’s origin both a passport and an identity card are used, both should be brought with them.
8.4. All athletes must sign a confirmation of the following at the time of registration:
 All expenses incurred by the athlete are the responsibility of the athlete and not the IPSF.
 To be interviewed, filmed and or photographed by the media approved by the IPSF.
 To enter the World Pole Sports Championships at their own risk. Any injuries or accidents that may
occur are the responsibility of the athlete and not the Organiser or the IPSF.
 To wear their national tracksuit at all times except for during their performance.
8.6. All athletes must provide evidence of personal accident insurance / medical cover if applicable that covers them
for the duration of the competition. This should start the day of the WPSC rehearsals and be valid during whole
competition.

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10.COSTUME
10.18. All athletes should have tracksuits according to the requirements:
 Athletes must wear a tracksuit representing their country.
 Tracksuits must include: matching trousers (leggings are not allowed on stage), t-shirt/tank top and a
jacket.
 Under hot weather conditions it is acceptable to wear the t-shirt or tank top instead of the jacket except
during the medals ceremony.
 One individual sponsor’s logo may be worn on the jacket and up to five (5) sponsor logos may be worn on
the t-shirt/tank top. The size of the logos cannot be more than 10x10cm.
 National teams must ensure all athletes have the same matching tracksuits. National federation logos can
be worn. The size of the logo cannot be more than 10x10cm
 Other logos, imagery and writing cannot be displayed on the tracksuit.

19.AWARDS
19.1 At the WPSC, each athlete competes for the title of World Pole Sports Champion 20XX.

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