Category Rules:
**For all age and categories** :
- Safety mat is mandatory
- No release moves; tricks where the entire body is released from contact with the apparatus before the apparatus is recaptured (Except for teen Lyra & Pre-Professional - Video submission of proficiency required)
- Prizes awarded for 1st place, 2nd place and 3rd place up in all age groups
- 8 Participant per category maximum, if the minimum number of participants is not met (5) age groups will be merged appropriately.
- No head first drop that ends with hanging by the ankles
- No Jumping off the apparatus to finish the routine(I.e release jump/flips)
- No Back flags or planches
- No Neck hangs
- All Categories are solo performances except the duo category
- Single point apparatus only
-No Swinging off the mat
AERIAL SILKS Category
Mini
Competitors must be between 8 - 10 years old.
- No continuous drops allowed (drops that involve more than two full body rotations in any direction. e.g. Helicopter, Triple star, continuous Salto, etc). Sequential drops allowed.
- No Open drop (where the performer has to catch themselves otherwise they would fall off)
- No pre tied knots are allowed (no knot based moves)
Junior
Competitors must be between 11 - 13 years old.
- Some continuous drops allowed (drops that involve more than three full body rotations in any direction) Helicopter, Triple star, continuous Salto, Tik Tok, etc. allowed, contact us if unsure - Sequential drops allowed.
- No Open drop (where the performer has to catch themselves otherwise they would fall off)
- No pre tied knots are allowed (no knot based moves)
Teens (Silks OR Rope)
Competitors must be between 14 - 16 years old.
- Some continuous drops are allowed - Please check with the committee for the height of ceiling before planning your routine (e.g. Helicopter, Triple star, continuous Salto, etc.)
- No pre tied knots are allowed (no knot based moves)
-Neck hang allowed (check with your instructor before including them in your routine!)
-Open Drops Allowed
LYRA Category rules
For all age categories :
- All Lyra to be single point (no specialty Lyras)
- No release moves i.e tricks where the entire body is released from contact with the apparatus before the apparatus is recaptured. (Mini & Junior category only)
- No use of either Foot, or Hand Loops (Mini & Junior category only)
- No inverts on the strop/sling/rope - i.e catchers above the hoop (Mini category only)
- No inverts on the strop/sling/rope - i.e catchers above the hoop (Mini category only)
- No Release dismounts or jump dismounts
Youth
Competitors must be between 8 - 12 years old.
- No advanced continuous rolls allowed E.g. lion, elbow rolls.
- Monkey rolls (aka Russian Rolls), Mill wheels, Front balance rolls, 1 x Barrel roll etc are allowed
- No heel or Neck hangs
- Ankle hang are allowed
- No use of either Foot, or Hand Loops (Mini & Junior category only)
Teens
Competitors must be between 13 - 16 years old.
- Advanced continuous rolls allowed E.g. Lion rolls, Elbow rolls.
- Monkey rolls (aka Russian rolls), Mill wheels, Front balance rolls, Forward or Backwards Barrel rolls are allowed
- No Neck hangs
- Ankle hang and heel hangs are allowed
- Release moves are allowed i.e hand drop from top to bottom bar, illusion straddle to front balance.
Trapeze Category rules
Youth
Competitors must be between 8 - 12 years old.
- No advanced continuous rolls allowed E.g. lion, snake, elbow rolls.
- Continuous Monkey rolls (Maximum 3 rotations), Mill wheels, Front balance rolls, etc are allowed
- No heel Hangs
- Foot/Ankle hang are allowed
Teen
Competitors must be between 13 - 16 years old.
- Advanced continuous rolls allowed E.g. Lion rolls, Elbow rolls.
- Monkey rolls (aka Russian rolls), Mill wheels, Front balance rolls, Forward or Backwards Barrel rolls are allowed
- No Neck hangs
- Ankle hang and heel hangs are allowed
Hammock Category rules
Youth
Competitors must be between 8 - 12 years old.
- No Open drop (where the performer has to catch themselves otherwise they would fall off, noting that most hammock drops are open, open drops outside the loop are not allowed)
- No advanced continuous rolls allowed E.g. elbow rolls.
Teen
Competitors must be between 13 - 16 years old.
- No Open drop (where the performer has to catch themselves otherwise they would fall off, noting that most hammock drops are open, open drops outside the loop are not allowed)
- Advanced continuous rolls allowed E.g. Elbow rolls.
Pre-Professional Category rules
Competitors must be between 17- 19 years old.
- Open Category
- Participant can perform on the apparatus of their choice (Silks, Lyra, Trapeze, Hammock, Rope)
- Performers will be judge on performance quality, fluidity, performance concept and technique.
- Rules for all categories applies
- Minimum of 6 entries to go ahead.
Duo Category rules
Open
-Competitors must be between 8 - 17 years old.
- 2 Performers on ONE apparatus only
- Apparatus to be approved by committee