NORMS AND RULES

The norms and rules must be complied with and adhered to at all times towards the organization, its representatives and the venue of the event.

Athletes who withdraw must communicate by e-mail before January 1, 2024 for a refund of the amount without reason.. Once that date has passed, no refund of registration money or photos will be possible.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Those involved in the competition undertake to maintain appropriate conduct at all times.
No nudity or thongs allowed. Violation of this rule will lead to immediate disqualification.
No coarse language, body or verbal, vulgar gestures or defamation of other contestants is permitted, whether on stage or off.
The choreography must not be shown to be indecent or with too many gestures of erotic connotation. Rubbing or touching intimate parts of the body is not allowed. All these gestures will be sanctioned by the jury.
Drugs and alcohol are prohibited during the competition and/or being under their influence.
The organization will not allow mockery of any athlete in their performance due to falls, errors, etc.

DRESS CODE

Costumes and themed clothing will be extra points.

The clothing must be correct (decent) in such a way that the butt and breasts are covered, in the case of women. Wearing transparent bikinis, ropes or threads or any garment that reveals private parts is grounds for disqualification.

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

Men will be allowed to show their naked upper body.
Footwear is allowed: dance/sport shoes (ballet, jazz, gymnastics).
Gloves and knee or ankle protectors are not permitted unless registered contestants have presented medical documents.

It is prohibited to apply any type of grip on the pole but the candidate may apply it himself. The use of any type of balm, lotion or cream that could damage the pole or make other contestants slip is also prohibited.

List of brands of grip products allowed during the competition: Monkey Hands, Dry Hands, Mighty Grip, Ebonite.

ITAC brand is not allowed.

CHECKING ATHLETES

Soon

SCENARIO TEST

Soon

MUSIC

Contestants must provide an MP3 or MP4 file with the music chosen for their performance by a deadline
March 15, 2024. Contestants are responsible for correct track setup. The organization cannot edit the audio file, adjust the volume or background noise of the file. The music can be a mix of several songs and may contain lyrics. The duration of the choreography must last no less than 3 minutes and no more than 4 minutes for all categories. In the event that a song is repeated in the same category, whoever sends it in 1st place will have priority. In different categories if the song can match.
(Athletes are required to bring the USB file on the day of the championship in case of any failure)
MP3 file if it were only music, and MP4 if it was a video projection. It will have to be sent to campeonatopolespain@gmail.com

If it is a very large file, you can send it by WETransfer to campeonatopolespain@gmail.com

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

PROPS

It is allowed to have props in performances, as long as they do not exceed 1 minute of assembly on stage. Accompanying props on stage must pay admission since it is understood that they will watch the rest of the championship.

Stage

On stage there will be 3 bars of 45mm XPole, the bar on the left looking as if you were sitting in the audience will be fixed, the one on the right will be rotating and the one in the center will be chosen by the athlete in the registration form. (you can see the exact measurements below). It is not mandatory to use the 3rd central bar in your coreo.

CYCLORAMA FOR VIDEOPROJECTION

The Infanta Leonor theater has a cyclorama for the reproduction of video projections. Files must be sent in format MP4
edited with the music within the video. (MP3 and Video tracks cannot be used on different tracks, but everything must be mounted on the same video in MP4 format.

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

LIGHTNING

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

CHOREOGRAPHY

No deadlifts or somersaults are allowed in the amateur category. Nor tricks of maximum flexibility, strength and dynamics. Each movement not allowed will result in a penalty.
If a contestant "hides" his current level in his performance and the organization finds out in the championship, the contestant will be disqualified. All this means that we try to make the championship as fair as possible and that is why we ask the athlete to choose the category that corresponds to them according to their level.

PHOTOS AND VIDEO

Contestants explicitly accept that all images and photos may be used by the organizers of Pole Spain for promotion, advertising and commercial purposes. All photographic and video material is considered the intellectual property of the originators of Pole Spain 2024.

Contestants must be available for a photo shoot and possible media interviews before and after the competition.

The professional video costs €10 per performance.

The organization makes our professional photographer available Manuel Lendinez
through the registration form, and for only €30 you can have more than 25 photos of your performance. In our section.
"PROFESSIONAL PICTURES"
You can see several photos of some competitions and Pole Stars. The photos will be sent with maximum quality by email or We-transfer when they are edited at the end of the competition within a maximum period of 2 months to each athlete who hires them.
Yes, it is possible for photos to be taken of the fins by people outside the event, as long as business is not done with them, in which case access to the event will be prohibited.

THE PARTICIPATION FEE

€65 – Individual

€90 – Doubles

€35/person - Groups (minimum 3 people)


PLEASE INDICATE THE NAME OF THE PARTICIPANT AND THE CATEGORY IN THE PAYMENT CONFIRMATION.

Attach a photocopy or Scan of Original DNI with the registration form

Once the music has been chosen for the competition, it must be sent in format
MP3 or MP4
to championshippolespain@gmail.com with proof of payment before the deadline specified above. MP3 or mp4 file format: “participant name-category-artist song-title”

Applicants will only need to follow the instructions given when submitting their application. By filling out and signing the application form, participants agree to the conditions and terms of the organization and to the general rules described below.

The organizers have the right to
film the championship and have all the rights to distribute the material and to eliminate videos and photographs that are considered unsuitable.
We reserve the right to change the rules and regulations of Pole Spain at any time.

Athletes who withdraw must communicate by email before January 1, 2024 for a refund of the amount without reason. Once that date has passed, no refund of registration money or photos will be possible.

STAGE MEASUREMENTS

  1. Bar height: 4 meters
  2. Total width of the stage: 9 meters
  3. Distance between front bars and foot of stage: 5 meters
  4. Distance between bars: between 3 and 4 meters

Deadlines for delivery of documents and files

January 1, 2024

Deadline for delivery of the registration form, with ID and proof of payment. It will have to be sent by e-mail to campeonatopolespain@gmail.com

This section would be for athletes who are in reserve and have subsequently obtained a place.

15 March 2024

Deadline for delivery of MP3 file if it is only music, and MP4 if it is a video projection. It will have to be sent to championshippolespain@gmail.com

If it is a very large file, you can send it by WETransfer to campeonatopolespain@gmail.com

11 Mayo 2024

Home Pole Championship Spain International Championship.

Categories

Mixed Elite
(New)

  • Over 19 years old.
  • If you have practiced Pole dance for more than 5 years.
  • If you are an instructor.
  • If you have previously attended a competition in the Elite category, if you have obtained first or second place in a professional category competition with more than 4 competitors.
  • In this edition there will be a new format that will be revealed very soon.

Mixed Stars
(New)

  • Mixed Category over 19 years old
  • 1st or 2nd position in Elite in National tournaments (in your country of origin)
  • Elite podium in international/regional tournaments.
  • Serve as a jury in National and International Tournaments.
  • Serve as a Master instructor in International Workshops.
  • The organization will be the one who finally decides if you are suitable for this category or a lower one.

       Doubles 

  • (Depending on the number of participants, it will be divided into categories by age and level.)
  • The adult levels 18 years and older are Doubles Amateur, Doubles Professional, Doubles Elite.
  • For ages under 18 years it will be the Doubles Kids category (it may be divided into levels if the organization deems it necessary and depending on the demand of registrants)

Semi-Pro Women

  • Practice pole from 2-4 years old.
  • If you are an instructor.
  • If you have attended competitions, but never won (amateur category does not count).
  • If you have made the podium in the amateur category with more than four competitors.

Semi-Pro Men

  • Practice pole from 2-4 years old.
  • If you are an instructor.
  • If you have attended competitions, but never won (amateur category does not count).
  • If you have made the podium in the amateur category with more than four competitors.

Amateur Women

  • If you have practiced Pole dancing for more than 1 year.
  • It must not be an instructor..
  • Must not have competed in any national or international competition in the professional category or higher.

Amateur Men

  • If you have practiced Pole dancing for more than 1 year.
  • It must not be an instructor.
  • Must not have competed in any national or international competition in the professional category or higher.

Junior Amateur

  • Youth from 13 – 19 years of age.
  • Must not have competed in any national or international competition in the professional category or higher.

Junior Elite Mixed

  • Youth from 13-19 years of age
  • If you have practiced Pole Dance for more than 3 years.
  • If you have made the podium in the professional category with more than 4 competitors.
  • If you have previously attended or won a competition in Elite.

Masters Amateur

  • From 40 years of age onwards.
  • If you have practiced Pole dancing for more than 1 year.
  • It must not be an instructor.
  • Must not have competed in any national or international competition in the professional category or higher.

Masters Elite

  • From 40 years of age onwards.
  • If you have practiced Pole dancing for more than 3 years.
  • If you are an instructor.
  • If you have made the podium in the amateur or semipro category with more than 4 competitors.
  • If you have previously attended or won a competition in Elite.

Groups Adults

  • Minimum 3 people, no maximum limit.
  • 18 years and older
  • Multilevel

Groups Kids

  • Minimum 4 people, no maximum limit.
  • Under 18 years.
  • Multilevel.

Mixed Child Elite 

  • Age from 7 to 12 years.
  • If you have practiced Pole Dance for more than 2 years.
  • If you have made the podium in the amateur or semipro category with more than 4 competitors.
  • If you have previously attended or won a competition in Elite.

Mixed Child Amateur

  • Age 7 to 12 years.
  • Must not have competed in any national or international competition in the professional category or higher.

Junior Semi-Pro

  • Youth from 13 – 19 years of age.
  • Practice pole for 2-5 years.
  • If you have attended competitions, but never won (amateur category does not count).
  • If you have made the podium in the amateur category with more than four competitors.


Masters Semi-Pro

  • From 40 years of age onwards.
  • Practice pole for 2-5 years.
  • If you are an instructor.
  • If you have attended competitions, but never won (amateur category does not count).
  • If you have made the podium in the amateur category with more than four competitors.


Professional Men

  • Practice pole for 4 years.
  • If you are an instructor.
  • If you have attended competitions at the same level or have placed in 1st or 2nd position in Semi-Pro).
  • If you have made the podium in the Semi-Pro category with more than four competitors.

Professional Women

  • Practice pole for 4 years.
  • If you are an instructor.
  • If you have attended competitions at the same level or have placed in 1st or 2nd position in Semi-Pro).
  • If you have made the podium in the Semi-Pro category with more than four competitors.


Professional Junior

(New)


  • Practice pole for 4 years.
  • If you have attended competitions at the same level or have placed in 1st or 2nd position in Semi-Pro).
  • If you have made the podium in the Semi-Pro category with more than four competitors.



If a contestant "hides" his current level in his performance and the organization finds out in the championship, the contestant will be disqualified. All this means that we try to make the championship as fair as possible and that is why we ask the athlete to choose the category that corresponds to them according to their level. If you have doubts, you can consult with the organization to tell you in which category you should compete.

Judgment Criteria

The judges' decision is final and final as long as there is no miscalculation.

The performance can be repeated if:

  • Technical problems not caused by the contestant occur
  • If there is a technical problem with the music
  • The contestant stopped due to technical problems with the bars not caused by himself.
  • The jury will, in any case, make the final decision regarding whether or not to repeat a performance.
Participants will be judged on two aspects:

1) Technical part:
- Lines, cleanliness, fluidity.
- Tricks, transitions in both strength and flexibility.
- Originality in tricks and transitions.
- Musicality, stamina and consistency throughout the routine.

2) Artistic Part:
- The consistency of the image: costumes, makeup, video, character.
- Artistic expression and interpretation.
- Originality in concept and ideas.
- Impact on judges and public.
- Choreography, use of the stage and floor work.

Points will be deducted for:
Share by: