RULES AND REGULATIONS

The rules and regulations must be followed and obeyed at all times towards the organization, its representatives and the venue.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Those involved in the competition agree to maintain appropriate conduct at all times.

Nudity and thongs are not permitted. Violation of this rule will result in immediate disqualification.

No vulgar language, body language or verbal language, vulgar gestures or defamation of other contestants is allowed, whether on or off stage.

The choreography must not be indecent or contain excessive erotic gestures. Rubbing or touching intimate body parts is not permitted. All such gestures will be penalized by the jury.

Drugs and alcohol are prohibited during the competition and/or while under their influence.

The organization will not allow any athlete to be mocked for their performance due to falls, mistakes, etc.

DRESS CODE

Costumes and themed outfits will be extra points.

Clothing must be appropriate (decent) and cover the buttocks and breasts (in the case of women). Wearing transparent bikinis, string bikinis, or any garment that exposes intimate parts is grounds for disqualification.

It is permitted to remove parts of the costume such as: cape, mask, jacket or skirt as long as the contestant remains properly dressed.

Men will be allowed to show their bare upper bodies.

Footwear is permitted: dance/sports shoes (ballet, jazz, gymnastics).

Gloves and knee or ankle protectors are not allowed unless contestants have submitted medical documents during registration.

Applying any type of grip to the pole is prohibited, but the contestant may apply it themselves. The use of any type of balm, lotion, or cream that could damage the pole or cause other contestants to slip is also prohibited.

Athletes who use a grip that is difficult for the Pole Cleaners to clean during the competition will be penalized. The penalty, determined by the judges, will be -5 points or even immediate disqualification. Performers have the option of using their team to clean the poles before their performance. (Maximum time 1 minute)

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CHECKING ATHLETES

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SCENARIO TEST

It will be timed and the maximum duration is 1 minute.

MUSIC

Athletes must provide an MP3 or MP4 file with the music chosen for their performance. Contestants are responsible for the correct track settings. The organizers cannot edit the audio file, adjust the volume, or remove background noise. The music may be a mix of several songs and may include lyrics. If a song is submitted multiple times within the same category, priority will be given to the contestant who submitted it first. Songs may be submitted multiple times across different categories. (Athletes are required to bring the file on USB on the day of the championship in case of any failure).

MP3 file if it's just music, and MP4 if it's a video projection. It must be sent to campeonatopolespain@gmail.com

If it's a very large file, you can send it via WeTransfer to campeonatopolespain@gmail.com

Any type of advertising in the videos shown by the athlete is prohibited.

PROPS

Props are permitted in the performances, provided they are not set up on stage for more than one minute. Those accompanying props on stage must purchase a ticket, as it is understood they will be able to watch the rest of the competition.

The athlete and/or their team will be responsible for removing all props and items used immediately after the performance ends, leaving the stage clear and in suitable condition for the next participant.

It will not be permitted to use elements or substances that may leave the stage slippery, dangerous, deteriorated or that require extraordinary cleaning between performances.

Unless expressly authorized in advance by the organization, the use of liquids, oils, creams, paints, powders, glitter, confetti, real or simulated crystals, sticky substances or any other material that may soil, damage or compromise the safety of the stage, the bars or the following participants is prohibited.

The organization may request prior information on any prop and may prohibit its use when it considers that it poses a risk to safety or to the proper development of the competition.

Failure to comply with these conditions may result in penalty or disqualification depending on the severity of the situation.

The STAGE

On stage there will be 3 bars Made of 45mm XPole, the left bar (as viewed from the audience) will be fixed, the right bar will rotate, and the center bar will be chosen by the athlete on the registration form. (Exact measurements are shown below.) Using the third, center bar in your routine is not mandatory.

BAR SELECTION

In individual categories, only the artist can choose the central bar. The fixed and rotating side bars cannot be modified.

In the doubles and group categories, the artists can freely choose how they want to place the 3 bars in their performance.

ATHLETES IN SPECIAL SELECTION

In the event that an athlete has suffered an injury, pregnancy or loss of physical level due to age for any special reason, the organization may lower their category according to their level at that time.

CYCLORAMA FOR VIDEO PROJECTION

The Infanta Leonor Theatre has a cyclorama for video projections. Files must be submitted in [format] MP4 Edited with the music within the video. (You cannot use MP3 and video tracks separately; everything must be edited into the same MP4 video.)

Any type of advertising in the videos shown by the athlete is prohibited.

LIGHTNING

The lighting for each performance will be generic; however, at the entry check-in, when reviewing the song with the athlete, they will be asked what tones they want for their performance so that they can use them in their choreography.

CHOREOGRAPHY

Deadlifts and somersaults are not allowed in the amateur category. Tricks requiring maximum flexibility, strength, and dynamics are also prohibited. Each prohibited move will result in a penalty. If an athlete conceals their current skill level during their performance and the organizers notice during the championship, the competitor will be disqualified. This is all part of our effort to make the championship as fair as possible, and therefore we ask athletes to choose the category that best reflects their skill level.

PRESENCE AND ORDER OF ACTION

Athletes must be prepared and available in the area indicated by the organization well in advance of their performance.

It is the responsibility of each participant to know their starting order and to pay attention to the instructions of the organizing staff.

If an athlete is unavailable when called to compete, the organization may, depending on the circumstances, modify their order of performance, move their participation to another time, or proceed to disqualify them.

Delays resulting from justified causes or exceptional circumstances will be assessed individually by the organization.

INTERRUPTIONS AND TECHNICAL FAILURES

When a performance is interrupted or affected by a technical failure beyond the athlete's control —including problems with the sound system, lighting, video projection, bars, stage or other elements under the responsibility of the organization—, the organization may stop the performance and authorize its total or partial repetition.

The athlete will not be penalized for technical incidents that are not his responsibility.

When the problem is a consequence of the music or video file provided by the participant, their props or any element under their responsibility, the organization will assess the circumstances and decide whether to continue, repeat or end the performance.

The decision regarding the repetition of a performance and the time at which it will take place will be the sole responsibility of the organization.

SECURITY AND STOPPING OF AN ACTION

The safety of athletes, companions, staff and the public will be a priority throughout the competition.

The organization and/or the jury may immediately stop a performance when they consider that there is an obvious risk to the physical integrity of the athlete, other participants, event staff or the public.

A performance may also be stopped if a problem is detected in the bars, stage, props, costumes or any other element that may compromise safety.

The suspension of a performance for safety reasons will not automatically result in the athlete's disqualification. The organizers will assess the circumstances and determine whether the performance can continue, be repeated, or should be terminated.

Athletes must respect at all times the instructions of the organization, technical staff, security personnel and judges.

REGULATION MODIFICATIONS

Pole Spain reserves the right to modify, expand or update these regulations when necessary to ensure the proper functioning, safety, fairness or development of the competition.

Any relevant changes that affect already registered participants will be communicated through the official channels established by the organization.

When exceptional circumstances or situations not expressly foreseen in these regulations require a decision to be made, it will be up to the organization to resolve them taking into account criteria of safety, fairness, proportionality and proper development of the competition.

The absence of express regulation on a specific situation will not prevent the organization from taking the measures it considers necessary to resolve it.

Participation in Pole Spain implies acceptance of the current regulations and the decisions adopted by the organization in accordance with them.

RIGHT OF ADMISSION AND PARTICIPATION

The organization may reject an entry, deny participation, or request withdrawal from the event when there are objective reasons related to, among others:

• Previous or current breach of the competition rules.
• Disrespectful, threatening, violent, discriminatory or contrary to coexistence behaviors.
• Attitudes that may harm the proper development, safety, organization or image of the event.
• Failure to comply with the instructions of the organization, theater staff, judges or security personnel.
• Manipulation, falsification or concealment of relevant information in the registration process.
• Sufficiently serious prior behaviors that occurred in previous editions of the event.
• Any other objective circumstance that may compromise the safety, integrity, normal functioning or principles established in this regulation.

Acceptance of an application for registration does not constitute an automatic right to participate when it is subsequently found that any of the conditions established in these regulations have not been met.

Any decision to exclude, deny participation or expel will be adopted by the organization taking into account the specific circumstances and in accordance with objective, proportionate and non-discriminatory criteria.

Participation in Pole Spain implies express acceptance of this provision and the rest of the competition rules.

ARTISTIC CONTENT, SYMBOLS AND SENSITIVE REPRESENTATIONS

Actions that explicitly, predominantly, or likely to generate a reasonably offensive interpretation may be subject to penalty or disqualification:

• Symbols, emblems, gestures or elements associated with totalitarian ideologies, extremist organizations, hate movements or regimes responsible for crimes against humanity.
• Greetings, slogans, uniforms, badges or representations that may be interpreted as exaltation, normalization, glorification or trivialization of said ideologies.
• Discriminatory, degrading or hateful content based on race, origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other personal circumstance.
• Extremely violent, humiliating, degrading, or disturbing depictions that exceed what is reasonably necessary for the artistic proposal.
• Any content that could seriously compromise the image, safety, coexistence or values of the competition.

The critical, historical, educational, artistic or satirical intent of a work will be taken into consideration, but will not in itself prevent certain symbols, gestures, visual elements or representations from being considered incompatible with the regulations.

Performances that include political, religious, military, historical, or any potentially sensitive symbolism must be reported to the organizers beforehand. Pole Spain may request a description of the proposal, images of stage elements, costumes, props, or any other information necessary to assess its suitability.

The organization may request the removal or modification of certain elements before the performance when it considers that they may violate these principles.

The organizers and/or the jury may penalize or disqualify a performance if they deem its content incompatible with the values and standards of Pole Spain. In making this decision, they may consider, among other factors, the overall context of the performance, its apparent intention, and the intensity, duration, repetition, and prominence of the elements used.

The absence of an express prohibition of a specific symbol, gesture, element, representation or content will not necessarily imply its authorization.

Participation in Pole Spain implies acceptance of these conditions and the decisions adopted by the organization in application of this section.

UNFORESEEN CASES

Any situation, circumstance or incident that is not expressly covered in these regulations will be assessed and resolved by the Pole Spain organization.

To make a decision, the specific circumstances of the case, the safety of the participants, the fairness of the competition, the proper development of the event and the principles established in these regulations will be taken into account.

When necessary, the organization may consult the jury, technical staff, security officers or other involved persons before making a decision.

The absence of a specific rule for a given situation will not imply that the situation is automatically permitted.

Decisions made by the organization in unforeseen situations will be binding during the competition.

PHOTOS AND VIDEO

Participating athletes must sign, prior to the event, the corresponding authorization and transfer of image rights, photography and audiovisual material established by the Pole Spain organization.

Participation in the championship will be conditional upon acceptance and signing of said document where applicable.

During the event, the organization and authorized professionals may take photographs, video recordings and other audiovisual material related to the competition.

The use, reproduction, publication, dissemination and other uses of the material obtained will be carried out in accordance with the conditions established in the authorization and assignment of rights document signed by each participant.

This material may be used by Pole Spain under the terms authorized for the promotion and dissemination of the championship, including, among others, website, social networks, promotional material, media and future editions of the event.

In the case of participants under the age of 18, the corresponding authorization must be signed by their father, mother or legal representative.

The specific conditions relating to the scope, duration, means of dissemination and other aspects related to image rights will be those set out in the authorization document signed by the participant.

THE PARTICIPATION FEE

€120 – Individual

€60 / person – Doubles

€40/person - Groups (minimum 3 people)

PLEASE INDICATE THE PARTICIPANT'S NAME AND CATEGORY IN THE PAYMENT CONFIRMATION.

Please attach a photocopy or scan of your original ID card with the registration form.

Once the music for the competition has been chosen, it must be sent in format MP3 or MP4 Send proof of payment to campeonatopolespain@gmail.com before the deadline specified above. MP3 or MP4 file format: "participant name-category-artist song-title"

Applicants only need to follow the instructions provided when submitting their application. By completing and signing the application form, participants agree to the organization's terms and conditions and the general rules described below.

The organizers have the right to record the championship and have all rights to distribute the material and to remove videos and photographs that are deemed unsuitable.

We reserve the right to change the rules and regulations of Pole Spain at any time.

In exceptional cases, past achievements and podium finishes will not be decisive for category placement. The organizers will decide which category an athlete should compete in. (For example: pregnancy, injuries, decline in performance due to age, etc.)