**For all age and categories**

Please read carefully and share with your child's instructor:

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
10 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 (Allowed in pre- professional)
No Jumping off the apparatus to finish the routine(I.e release jump/flips)
No Back flags or planches (Allowed in Pre-professional)
No Neck hangs (Allowed for Teens SILKS, ROPE & Pre-professional only)*
All Categories are solo performances except the duo category - Single point apparatus only
No excessive swinging off or around the mat for audience and performers safety
Homophobic, transphobic, culturally insensitive themes or themes/movement of a sexual nature are not permitted.

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 tied knots are allowed (no knot based moves)
Music must be between 2min and 3min Maximum

Junior

Competitors must be between 11 - 12 years old.

No 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)
Music must be between 2min and 3:30min Maximum

Teens (Silks OR Rope)

Competitors must be between 13 - 16 years old.

Continuous & Open 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)
Some Neck hang allowed (check with your instructor before including them in your routine!)
Music must be between 2min and 3:30min Maximum

For all age categories :

No release moves i.e tricks where the entire body is released from contact with the apparatus before the apparatus is recaptured. (Youth category only)
No use of either Foot, or Hand Loops (Youth category only)
No Release dismounts or jump dismounts
Music must be between 2min and 3.30min Maximum

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.

Mini

Competitors must be between 8 - 10 years old.

Junior

Competitors must be between 11 - 12 years old.

Teen

Competitors must be between 13 - 16 years old.

Competitors must be between 16- 19 years old.

Participant can perform on the apparatus of their choice (Silks, Lyra, Trapeze, Hammock, Rope)
Performers will be judged on performance quality, fluidity, performance concept and technique.
Rules for all categories applies
Minimum of 6 entries to go ahead.
Individual performance only
Music must be between 2min and 4min Maximum

Open

Competitors must be between 8 - 16 years old.