RULES AND REGULATIONS

The rules and regulations must be complied with and observed at all times towards the organization, its representatives and the event venue.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Those involved in the competition undertake to maintain appropriate conduct at all times.
Nudity and thongs are not permitted. Violation of this rule will lead to immediate disqualification.
Coarse language, body language, vulgar gestures or defamation of other contestants is not permitted, whether on or off stage.
The choreography must not be shown as indecent or with too many gestures with erotic connotations. Rubbing or touching intimate parts of the body is not permitted. All such gestures will be sanctioned by the jury.
Drugs and alcohol are prohibited during the competition and/or being under the influence of them.
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.

Costumes must be correct (decent) so that the backside and breasts are covered, in the case of women. Transparent bikinis, strings or threads or any garment that reveals private parts are disqualified.

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 the upper part of the naked body.
Footwear allowed: dance / sports shoes (ballet, jazz, gymnastics).
Gloves and knee or ankle protectors are not allowed except that the contestants in the registration have presented medical documents.

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

Artists who use a grip that the Pole Cleaners have difficulty cleaning during the competition will be penalized. The penalty will be from the jury and will be -5 points or even immediate disqualification. Artists have the option to use their team to clean the poles before their performance. (Maximum time 1 minute)

You can buy Dry Hands on our sponsor's website www.polegrip.eu

CHECKING ATHLETES

Coming soon

STAGE TEST

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

MUSIC

Contestants must provide an MP3 or MP4 file with the music chosen for their performance. Contestants are responsible for the correct setup of the track. 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. In the event that a song is repeated in the same category, priority will be given to the person who sends it in 1st place. In different categories, the song can be the same. (Athletes are obliged to bring the file on a USB on the day of the championship in case of any failure)
MP3 file if it is only music, and MP4 if it is a video projection. It will have to be sent to Campeonatopolespain@gmail.com

In the case of a very large file, you can send it by WETransfer to Campeonatopolespain@gmail.com

The duration of the music for the Amateur Championship is 3:30 minutes maximum.
The duration of the music for the World Art Championship is 3:30 minutes minimum and 4:00 minutes maximum.

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

PROPS

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

THE STAGE

On the stage there will be 3 45mm XPole bars, 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 centre will be chosen by the athlete in the registration form. (You can see the exact measurements below). It is not obligatory to use the 3rd central bar in your choreography.

CHOICE OF POLE

In the individual categories, only the artist can choose the central bar. The fixed and rotating bars on the sides cannot be modified.
In the doubles and group categories, artists can freely choose how they want to place the 3 bars in their performance.

ARTISTS IN SPECIAL SELECTION

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

CYCLORAMA FOR VIDEO PROJECTION

The Infanta Leonor theatre has a cyclorama for the reproduction of video projections. The files must be sent in MP4 format, mounted with the music in the video. (The MP3 track and the video cannot be used in different tracks, but everything must be mounted in the same video in MP4 format.

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

LIGHTING

The lighting in each performance will be generic, even so at the entrance check when reviewing the song with the athlete, he will be asked what tones he wants for his performance in order to use them in his choreography.

CHOREOGRAPHY

Deadlifts and somersaults are not allowed in the amateur category. Nor are maximum flexibility, strength and dynamic tricks. Each movement not allowed will result in a penalty. If a contestant "hides" his current level in his performance and the organization notices this in the championship, the contestant will be disqualified. All this means that we try to make the championship as fair as possible and therefore we ask the athlete to choose the category that corresponds to him according to his level.

PHOTOS AND VIDEO

Contestants explicitly agree that all images and photos may be used by the Pole Spain organisers for promotion, advertising and commercial purposes. All photographic and video material is considered 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 €40 per performance.

The organisation makes our professional photographer Manuel Lendinez available through the registration form, and for only €30 you can have +25 photos of your performance. In our "PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS" section you can see various photos of some competitions and Pole Stars. The photos will be sent in 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 hired him.
Yes, it is possible for photos to be taken of the fins by people not involved in the event, as long as no business is done with them, in which case access to the event will be prohibited.

PARTICIPATION FEE

90€ – Individual

90€ – Doubles

40€/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 the original ID with the registration form

Once the music for the competition has been chosen, it must be sent in MP3 or MP4 format to Campeonatopolespain@gmail.com with proof of payment before the deadline specified above. Format of the mp3 or mp4 file: «participant name-category-artist song-title»

Applicants will only have to follow the instructions given when sending 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 record the championship and have all rights to distribute the material and to remove videos and photographs that are considered unsuitable.
We reserve the right to change the rules and regulations of Pole Spain at any time.

In exceptional cases, the list of winners and podiums will not be decisive for applying for a category. The organization will decide in which category you should compete. (For example: pregnancy, injuries, loss of level due to the passing of years, etc...)

MEDIDAS DEL ESCENARIO

- Height of bars: 4 meters
- Total stage width: 9 meters
- Distance between front bars and stage foot: 5 meters
- Distance between bars: between 3 and 4 meters

Categorías

Elite Mixed

  • 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 unveiled very soon.

Stars Mixed

  • Mixed category over 19 years old
  • 1º or 2ª position in Elite in International Pole Art tournaments (in your home country)
  • Elite podium in international / Regional tournaments.
  • Serve as a jury in National and International Tournaments.
  • Perform as an instructor Master in International Workshops.
  • The organization will ultimately decide whether it is 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 old it will be the Doubles Kids category (Multilevel)

Semi-Pro Women

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

Semi-Pro Men

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

Amateur Women

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

Amateur Men

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

Junior Amateur

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

Junior Elite Mixto

  • Youth from 13-19 years of age
  • If you have practiced Pole Dance for more than 3 years.
  • If you have made a 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 dance for more than 1 year.
  • You must not be an instructor.
  • You must not have competed in any national or international competition in the professional or higher category.

Masters Elite

  • From 40 years of age onwards.
  • If you have practiced Pole dance for more than 3 years.
  • If you are an instructor.
  • If you have made a podium in the amateur or semi-pro 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
  • Multi-level

Groups Kids

  • Minimum 4 people, no maximum limit.
  • Less than 18 years old.
  • 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 a podium in the amateur or semi-pro 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.
  • You must not have competed in any national or international competition in the professional or higher category.

Junior Semi-Pro

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

Amateur Advance

  • Practice pole of 4+ years.
  • If you are an instructor.
  • If you have attended competitions at the same level or have been in 1ª or 2ª position in Semi-Pro).

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 have never won (fan category does not count).
  • If he has made a podium in the amateur category with more than four competitors.

Professional Men

  • Practice pole of 4+ years.
  • If you are an instructor.
  • If you have attended competitions at the same level or have been in 1ª or 2ª position in Semi-Pro).

Professional Women

  • Practice pole of 4+ years.
  • If you are an instructor.
  • If you have attended competitions at the same level or have been in 1ª or 2ª position in Semi-Pro).

Professional Junior

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

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

Criteria of Judgment

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

The performance can be repeated if:

There will be technical problems not caused by the contestant

There was a technical problem with the music

The contestant stopped due to technical problems with the bars not caused by him.

The jury will, in any case, make the final decision regarding the repetition or not of a performance.

Participants will be judged in two aspects:

1) Technical part:

- Lines, cleanliness, fluidity.

- Tricks, transitions in both strength and flexibility.

- Originality in tricks and transitions.

- Musicality, endurance and consistency throughout the routine.

2) Artistic Part:

- The consistency of the image: costume, makeup, video, character.

- Artistic expression and interpretation.

- Originality in concept and ideas.

- Impact on judges and the public.

- Choreography, use of the stage and work on the ground.

Points will be deducted for:

Slip.

Loss of Balance.

Malfunction of the locker room.

Fall.

Judges can stop a performance at any time if they believe the contestant is risking their health and safety or if they are disobeying the rules.

The winners will be announced 30 minutes after the end of the event. Before the competition and during it, it is not allowed for the contestants and the jury to have any kind of contact within the theater.