COMPETE IN THE USA 6TH ANNUAL PCS POLE OPEN AT THE ARNOLD FRIDAY MARCH 6TH, SATURDAY MARCH 7TH, SUNDAY MARCH 8TH, 2020 COLUMBUS, OHIO, USA | CONVENTION CENTER | SHORT NORTH BALLROOM A #POLEATTHEARNOLD THE 6TH ANNUAL PCS POLE OPEN AT THE ARNOLD WILL TAKE PLACE FRIDAY MARCH 6TH, SATURDAY MARCH 7TH, AND SUNDAY MARCH 8TH, 2020 AT THE ARNOLD SPORTS FESTIVAL IN COLUMBUS, OHIO! THE PCS POLE OPEN AT THE ARNOLD IS OPEN TO WOMEN, MEN, JUNIORS, MASTERS, AND DOUBLES OF ALL RESIDENCIES. COMPETITOR REGISTRATION FEE GUARANTEES A SPOT ON STAGE. ACCESS TO THE COMPETITION IS FREE FOR ANYONE WITH AN ARNOLD EXPO TICKET SO FRIENDS AND FAMILY ARE WELCOME TO COME WATCH AND CHEER! SCHEDULE Friday March 6th 9:30AM - 5:30PM - Women’s Novice Finals, Women’s Amateur L1/2 Finals Saturday March 7th 9:30AM - 5:30PM - Women's Amateur L3/4 Finals, Women's Semi-Pro Finals, Women’s Pro Finals Sunday March 8th 10:00AM - 4:00PM - Master's Finals, Men's Finals, Double's Finals, Junior's Finals DIVISIONS Women's Novice Finals (ages 16+, women, solo) This is a true novice division where the competitor is a complete beginner and is most likely competing for the first time. Moves suitable for this division include:
Examples of maximum level of difficulty of moves include:
Descents to aerial inversions and aerial inversions are not permitted in Novice. Women's Amateur L1/2 Finals (ages 16+, women, solo) Competitor is a beginner level amateur with more fluidity of movement, variety of transitions, and comfort performing on stage than a Novice competitor. This may be the competitor’s first time competing. Moves suitable for this division include:
Examples of maximum level of difficulty of moves include:
This division allows descents to aerial inversions, but aerial inversions are not permitted. Women's Amateur L3/4 Finals (ages 16+, women, solo) Competitor is an intermediate amateur with more comfort and solidity in execution of tricks, more mastery and control of movement and greater fluidity in transitions, dance, and floor work than a Women’s Amateur L1/2 competitor. The competitor most likely has competed in another amateur level competition. Moves suitable for this division include:
Examples of maximum level of difficulty of moves include:
This division allows descents to aerial inversions and aerial inversions. Presses, deadlifts, held iron X’s, held shoulder mount planks, or other moves where body and legs are suspended and held away from the pole are not permitted in this division. Women's Semi-Pro Finals (ages 16+, women, solo) The competitor has advanced beyond amateur level but is not yet a Professional. The competitor has solid execution of advanced moves, more difficult floor acrobatics including gymnastics moves such as arm balances, refined dance technique and form, and maneuvers that require greater flexibility and strength than an amateur level competitor. The competitor may have competed in semi-pro categories at prior competitions. Examples of moves at the semi-pro level include:
Women's Pro Finals (ages 16+, women, solo) The competitor has competed at the professional level in a prior competition. A competitor who has not yet competed in the professional division at a prior competition but who has previously earned pro status can email a video link to Lindsey@polechampionshipseries for approval to compete in the Women’s Pro Finals. Competitor displays solid and clean execution of tricks and maneuvers that require contortion level flexibility, maximal pull up strength, top notch body awareness, and the most precise control of movement. Move examples in this category include:
***Winner of Women's Pro Finals automatically earns a spot to compete in the PCS Championship the same evening! Master's Finals (ages 40+, men or women, solo) Men's Finals (ages 16+, men, solo) Double's Finals (ages 11+, men, women or mixed pairs, doubles) Junior's Finals (ages 11-16, boys, girls, teens) Note: If you are not sure what category to enter and do not want to risk deductions for entering an inappropriate division for your skill level, please email a recent performance video to Lindsey@polechampionshipseries.com for suggested placement. |
COMPETE IN AUSTRALIA THE 4TH ANNUAL PCS POLE OPEN AUSTRALIA WILL TAKE PLACE 20-22 MARCH 2020 AT THE ARNOLD SPORTS FESTIVAL AUSTRALIA IN MELBOURNE. OPEN TO WOMEN, MEN AND JUNIORS OF ALL RESIDENCIES (COMPETITORS MAY BE FROM ANY COUNTRY TO COMPETE). COMPETITOR REGISTRATION FEE GUARANTEES A PLACE ON STAGE, NO VIDEO ENTRIES REQUIRED. Schedule: Friday 20 March 10:00AM - 6:00PM (Juniors, Masters, Men's) Saturday 21 March 10:00AM - 6:00PM (Women's Professional, Doubles, PCS Championship) Sunday 22 March 10:00AM - 6:00PM (Women's Semi Pro, Women's Amateur) *Schedule subject to change Divisions Note: The Women's divisions will follow the Australian National Competition Eligibility Standards Women's Amateur (Social) (ages 18+, women, solo) Amateur division is social competition and your placement here does not affect your standing in graded competitions. You are eligible to compete as an Amateur if:
Women's Semi Pro (Graded) (ages 18+, women, solo) As per the National Competition Eligibility Standards Women's Professional (Graded) (ages 18+, women, solo) As per the National Competition Eligibility Standards **1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners of Women's Pro advance to compete in the PCS Championship on Sunday Mens Open (ages 18+, men, solo) Masters Open (ages 40+, men or women, solo) Juniors Open (ages 11 - 17, male or female, solo) Doubles Open (ages 11+, men, women or mixed pairs) If after reading the National Competition Eligibility Standards you are still unsure what division you are eligible for please contact toby@polechampionshipseries.com Prizes ☆ Sponsor Gifts ☆ 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Medals ☆ 1st Place Trophy Registration Registration Deadline: February 20, 2020 Registration guarantees your spot to compete Fees: Early Bird (Ends 31 December): $100 AUD per competitor Full Price (1 January - 17 February): $130 AUD per competitor Registration Fee Includes: ☆ Guaranteed Spot to Compete ☆ Athlete Weekend Pass to the Arnold Sports Festival ☆ Junior athletes will also receive 1 adult day pass for an accompanying parent ☆ Entry to watch the PCS Championship ☆ Sponsor Gift Bag ☆ Arnold Sports Festival Medal ☆ Link to Professional Performance Photos and Video (over $600 in value) Important Notes Open to all residencies (competitors may be from any country) No refunds Access to the competition is FREE for anyone with an Arnold Sports Festival Australia Expo ticket so friends and family were welcome to come watch and cheer! |