Championship Categories

Emerging Artists (6‑9 Years)
Rising Stars (10‑13 Years)

Levels:

1. Amateur 
2. Pro

Apparatus:

• Hammock (sling)
• Silks
• Hoop (lyra)

Performance Guidelines:

• Music: Must be family-friendly and pre-cut to the correct length.
• Performance Duration Amateurs: Maximum 3 minutes
• Performance Duration Pro: Maximum 3 minutes 30 seconds
• Costume: Must be a full-body suit.
• Spotter: Each performer must have one spotter present during rehearsals and performances.

Future Champions (14‑17 Years)
Prime Performers (18‑29 Years)
Seasoned Artists (30+ Years)

Levels:

1. Amateur 
2. Semi-Pro
3. Pro

Apparatus:

• Hammock (sling)
• Silks
• Hoop (lyra)

Performance Guidelines:

• Music: Must be family-friendly and pre-cut to the correct length.
• Performance Duration Amateurs: Maximum 3 minutes
• Performance Duration Semi-Pro, Pro: Maximum 4 minutes
• Costume:
  • Can be a full-body suit or separate pieces suitable for performance.
  • Must cover the entire pelvic area and at least 3/4 of the buttocks.

Spotter: Each performer must have one spotter present during rehearsals and performances.

Open Aerial Category (16+ Years)

Age Group: 16+ Years

Levels:

1. Amateur 
2. Semi- Pro
3. Pro

Apparatus:

• Various apparatus (e.g., Aerial Straps, Aerial Pole, Chandelier, Aerial Hoop, Aerial Umbrella)

Performance Guidelines:

• Music: Must be family-friendly and pre-cut to the correct length.
• Performance Duration Amateurs: Maximum 3 minutes
• Performance Duration Semi-Pro, Pro: Maximum 4 minutes
• Costume:
  • Can be a full-body suit or separate pieces suitable for performance.
  • Must cover the entire pelvic area and at least 3/4 of the buttocks.
• Spotter: Each performer must have one spotter present during rehearsals and performances.

Category Definitions

Amateur – Aerial Enthusiasts
This category is intended for aerial enthusiasts who train recreationally and are not involved in teaching or performing as a profession. Participants in this category have no professional performance background and no prior competition awards.

Semi-Professional (Semi-Pro)
This category is for trained teachers and performers who practice and perform regularly and may earn income from their work, but do not hold any competition medals or awards. It is intended for emerging professionals gaining experience in competitive and performance environments.

Professional (Pro)
This category is reserved for experienced teachers and professional performers who have received previous awards or titles in competitions. Participants in this category demonstrate advanced technical skills, performance quality, and competitive experience.