RULES AND REGULATIONS

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

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1. CODE OF CONDUCT.
2. DRESS CODE.
3. GRIPS AND CLEANING.
4. PROPS.
5. MUSIC AND VIDEO PROJECTION.
6. STAGE AND BAR SELECTION.
7. LIGHTNING.
8. EXCEPTIONAL SITUATIONS IN CATEGORY RELOCATION.
9. OTHER PENALTIES.

10. PRESENCE AND ORDER OF ACTION.

11. TECHNICAL INTERRUPTIONS AND FAILURES.

12. SECURITY AND STOPPING OF THE ACTION.

13. MODIFICATIONS TO THE REGULATIONS.

14. RIGHT OF ADMISSION AND PARTICIPATION.

15. ARTISTIC CONTENT, SYMBOLS AND SENSITIVE REPRESENTATIONS.

16. CASES NOT COVERED.

17. PHOTOS AND VIDEO.

18. BAR TEST.

19. PARTICIPATION FEE.

1. CODE OF CONDUCT

All participants, coaches and companions must maintain a respectful and sportsmanlike attitude during the championship.

• Athletes, teammates, jury, organization, staff and theater personnel will be respected at all times.
• Insults, threats, mockery, harassment, provocation, discrimination, or intimidating behavior will not be permitted.
• Any physical assault, attempted assault, or serious threat will result in immediate expulsion from the premises and may lead to disqualification and a ban from participating in future editions.
• Complaints must be made respectfully and exclusively through the channels established by the organization.
• Each athlete will be responsible for informing their coaches and chaperones about these rules. Their behavior may also affect the athlete's participation.
• The facilities and instructions of the theater staff must be respected. Access to restricted areas, blocking exits, tampering with technical equipment, or causing damage is prohibited.
• Booing, offensive comments, or actions intended to distract the participants will not be permitted during the performances.
• The organization may reprimand, penalize, disqualify or expel any person whose behavior affects the safety, respect or proper development of the event.
• Drugs and alcohol are prohibited during the competition and/or while under their influence.
  

2. DRESS CODE

• The clothing must be suitable for competition and fully cover the intimate areas, including the genitals, buttocks and, in the case of women, the breasts.
• Transparent garments, such as string, rope, or similar items that leave these areas exposed, are not permitted. Failure to comply may result in disqualification.
• During the performance, items such as capes, masks, jackets or skirts may be removed, provided that the remaining costumes continue to comply with these rules.
• It is permitted to wear sports or dance shoes, such as ballet, jazz or gymnastics shoes.
• The use of gloves or knee or ankle protectors is not permitted, except for medical reasons duly justified by the documentation submitted during the accreditation process via email beforehand.

3. GRIPS AND STAGE CLEANING

The following gripping products are not permitted:

• They can damage or soil the bars.
• Whether they are glue or resin type.
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• Any type of balm, lotion, or cream that could make other contestants slip.
• The maximum cleaning time is 1 minute.
• It is forbidden to apply any type of grip to the pole, but the candidate may apply it himself.
• The athlete may bring their personal team to clean bars and the stage, respecting the established time.

Athletes who use a grip that is difficult for Pole Cleaners to clean and takes longer than normal will be penalized.

The penalty will be determined by the jury and will be -5 points for the athlete.

(Maximum time 1 minute)

You can buy Dry Hands and other permitted grips on our sponsor's website www.polegrip.eu

4. PROPS

• Props are permitted in performances, provided they are not set up on stage for more than one minute. Those accompanying props on stage must purchase a ticket.
• 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.
• It is advisable to ask about the technical requirements of this in case it is not possible.
• Failure to comply with these conditions may result in a penalty of -5 points.
  
  

5. MUSIC AND VIDEO PROJECTION

• The 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 can be a mix of several songs and may contain lyrics.
• A song may be repeated in the same category; due to the number of performances, the different editions of the music, and the delivery date, it is impossible to guarantee that this will not happen.
• Athletes are required to bring the file on USB on the day of the championship in case of any failure.
• The Infanta Leonor theatre has a cyclorama for the reproduction of video projections.
• The files must be sent in the correct format MP4 Edited with the music within the video. (The MP3 track and video cannot be used on separate tracks; everything must be in the same video in MP4 format.)
• MP3 file if it's just music, and MP4 if it's video projection.
• It will have to be sent to campeonatopolespain@gmail.com. If it's a very large file, you can send it via WeTransfer to the same email address.

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

6.STAGE AND BAR SELECTION

• The stage space consists of 3 bars of 45mm XPole, 4m high.
• The leftmost bar (as viewed from the audience) will be fixed, the rightmost bar will rotate, and the center bar will be chosen by the athlete on the registration form. Using the third, center bar in your routine is not mandatory.
• In the individual categories you can decide how to place only the central bar.
• In the doubles and group categories, the artists can freely choose how they want to place the 3 bars in their performance.
  
  

7. LIGHTING

• The theater has both cool and warm lighting, which can be adapted to the atmosphere of each performance.
• Specific effects, such as a blackout, may also be requested, provided they are clearly indicated and timed.
• All preferences, changes, and lighting effects must be detailed in the technical specifications within the established timeframe.
• Applications will be subject to technical feasibility and must be approved by the organization and theater staff.
  

8. EXCEPTIONAL SITUATIONS IN CATEGORY RELOCATION

• When an athlete has suffered an injury, pregnancy, a prolonged period of inactivity or a significant loss of physical level due to the passage of years or other justifiable circumstance, the organization may authorize their participation in a lower category, in accordance with their current level.
• In these exceptional cases, the track record, podium finishes and previous results will be taken into account, but will not be decisive.
• The organization, together with the judges, will assess each situation individually and decide on the most appropriate category to ensure a fair and balanced competition.
  

9. OTHER PENALTIES

• Concealment of level or achievements: Deliberately concealing, falsifying or omitting information about level, experience, achievements or previous participation with the aim of competing in a lower category may result in immediate change of category, a penalty of -15 points or disqualification.

• Plagiarism of a performance: The obvious and substantial reproduction of an artistic piece created or presented previously by another athlete in any competition will be penalized with disqualification and forfeiture of any prize awarded. Inspiration or the use of isolated elements will not be considered plagiarism; there must be a clear copy of the choreography, concept, staging, or its main elements.

• Jury decision: The assessment of these infractions will be the responsibility of the jury, whose members will act with their own independent judgment, based on these regulations and the available evidence. The final decision adopted will be binding.
  

10. 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 organization's 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.

11. 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 and the judges.

12. 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.

13. MODIFICATIONS TO THE REGULATIONS

• 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. CASES NOT COVERED.

• 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.

17. 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.
  

18. BAR TEST

• The bar test will last1 minute per performance.
• This time is intended to familiarize yourself with the stage space and check the operation of the rotating bar.
• The tests will be carried out on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Teams will be able to combine their times and test together.
• The group categories will have a longer trial period.
  

19. 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.