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Sun, Pools, and POLE:
USPSF NATIONALS 2021
Enjoy your Labor Day weekend at this exclusive resort reconnecting with the US National Pole Family.
A Nationals like no other. This is the destination event you won't want to miss.
National Championships will take place at the GORGEOUS Westin La Paloma in TUCSON, ARIZONA September 2-6.
Competition will take place September 3, 4, 5, 2021.
Cost:
Now- July 15: $150 per routine per athlete
After July 15: $175 per routine per athlete
Registration closes August 1 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
Room Rate: $139/night at the host location
Download all your documents at https://uspsfcompetitions.com/documentsnationals
***PLEASE NOTE*** For Aerial Silks we are working within the limitations of the venue. The silks will be 17 feet in length from rig- point to the mat.
Find your Nationals Documents Here
Difficulty sheets, athlete contracts, concept forms, rules and regulations.
Competitions will include:
Pole Sport
Pole Art
Classique
Silks
Aerial Hoop
Each Competition will include:
Amateur
Elite
Each Competition will include
JV- ages 5-9
Junior A- 10-14 yrs
Junior B- 15-17 yrs
Senior Men 18-39 yrs
Senior Women 18-39 yrs
Masters 40+ Men- 40-49 yrs
Masters 40+ Women- 40-49 yrs
Master 50+ Men- 50+ yrs
Masters 50+ Women- 50+ yrs
We look forward to seeing many new athletes able to participate and joining TEAM USA.
Rafaela Montanaro-
USPSF ELITE
NATIONAL CHAMPION
2019
Do you have what it takes to be a part of Team USA?
We want you on our team!
Compete at the USPSF National Championships to earn a spot with the best of the best.
POSA World Championships
Top Three of Pole Sport will be invited to compete at the POSA World Championships in Italy in December 2021.
There will be 4 Categories for USPSF National Championships 2021
WHICH CATEGORY IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Pole Sport Championships
Pole Sport Championships is for athletes who can excel all around. Tricks, artistry, and execution are all judged in this competition. Athletes declare a set of moves from the code of points and then are judged based off of their execution of those moves in addition to floor work, acro moves, and choreography. Do you have what it takes and are willing to work hard to show it? Pole Sport is for you.
Judging Systems is based off of the POSA POLE SPORT CODE OF POINTS.
Athletes can advance to The POSA World Pole Championships and CSIT World Games
Amateur
Elite (also known as Competitive)
Parapole
Includes
JV: ages 5-9
Junior A: 10-14 yrs
Junior A Doubles: 10-14 yrs
Junior B: 15-17 yrs
Junior B Doubles: 15-17 yrs
Senior Men: 18-39 yrs
Senior Women: 18-39 yrs
Senior Doubles: 18+
Masters 40+ Men: 40-49 yrs
Masters 40+ Women: 40-49 yrs
Master 50+ Men: 50+ yrs
Masters 50+ Women: 50+ yrs
Additional notes: No props, no shoes. Lyrics are allowed. Costumes must meet the dress code standards set forth in POSA Pole Sport Code of Points.
Pole Art Championships
Do you have a story to tell or a message to portray? Pole art may be the place for you. Focus is based on the artistry of the routine while still executing beautiful pole movement. Leave your impact by competing in the Pole Art Championships.
Judging Systems is based off of ARTISTIC scoring.
Athletes can advance to The POSA World Pole Art Championships
*PLEASE NOTE FOR 2021- POLE ART ATHLETES THAT QUALIFIED AT NATIONALS IN 2020 ARE AUTOMATICALLY QUALIFIED FOR POLE ART WORLDS 2021.
***UPDATE*****
We will also be qualifying the top three of each category in pole art for amateur and elite for TEAM USA to compete at the Pole Art Championships in Italy in December 2021!!!
Levels:
Amateur
Elite (also known as Competitive)
Parapole
Includes
JV: ages 5-9
Junior A: 10-14 yrs
Junior A Doubles: 10-14 yrs
Junior B: 15-17 yrs
Junior B Doubles: 15-17 yrs
Senior Men: 18-39 yrs
Senior Women: 18-39 yrs
Senior Doubles: 18+
Masters 40+ Men: 40-49 yrs
Masters 40+ Women: 40-49 yrs
Master 50+ Men: 50+ yrs
Masters 50+
Women: 50+ yrs
Additional notes: Lyrics are allowed. Props and shoes (but not platforms) are allowed. More lenient costume dress code.
Classique Championships
Do you love to showcase the sensual side of pole, with a focus on fluidity, graceful strength, and flexibility? This is not a venue for raw sexuality, but rather the seductive beauty of movement and dance on and around the pole. Compete in the Classique Championships.
Judging Systems is based off of Classique scoring.
Levels:
Amateur
Elite (also known as Competitive)
Parapole
Includes
Senior Men: 18-39 yrs
Senior Women: 18-39 yrs
Senior Doubles: 18+
Masters 40+ Men: 40-49 yrs
Masters 40+ Women: 40-49 yrs
Master 50+ Men: 50+ yrs
Masters 50+
Women: 50+ yrs
Additional notes: Lyrics are allowed. Props and shoes (including platforms) are allowed. No thongs or pasties.
Aerial Championships
Do you love to fly and can't wait to show off your aerial skills? Ready to have a clear judging system for your routine? Compete in the Aerial Championships.
***PLEASE NOTE*** For Aerial Silks we are working within the limitations of the venue. The silks will be between 15-20 feet in length from rig- point to the mat. We will be announcing the finalized length once the truss system is finalized which will be very soon.
Judging Systems is based off of POSA Aerial Code of Points
Athletes can advance to The POSA World Aerial Championships
Levels:
Amateur
Elite (also known as Competitive)
Parapole
Apparatus:
Silks
Aerial Hoop
Includes
JV: ages 5-9
Junior A: 10-14 yrs
Junior B: 15-17 yrs
Senior Men: 18-39 yrs
Senior Women: 18-39 yrs
Masters 40+ Men: 40-49 yrs
Masters 40+ Women: 40-49 yrs
Master 50+ Men: 50+ yrs
Masters 50+
Women: 50+ yrs
Which level are you?
Picking the right level helps you to score your best
Elite Level (also called competitive)
*Pole Dancing for 2+ years (1 yr for JV/Juniors)
*Previously won an elite or amateur competition
*For pole sport- Able to execute moves within the elite level range
Amateur Level
*Pole Dancing for 1+ yrs
*New to competition or has competed but not won.
WHY SHOULD YOU COMPETE AT THE USPSF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS?
Competition is a great chance to progress, have new experience, and possibly even advance. But no matter what your reason, competition can be a wonderful opportunity. We hope to see many NEW athletes join the competition this year.
Grow as an Athlete
There are few things like preparing for a competition to help you grow as an athlete.
Experience the transformation of going from a recreational poler to a true athlete by signing up and competing.
Showcase your Hard Work
Chances are if you're reading this that you are pretty passionate about pole. You probably put a lot of time and effort into what you do. Competitions can be a chance to showcase all that hard work to a broader audience. And since this one is going to be virtual, you can share with anyone around the world.
Be a part of History
When you compete with the USPSF, you're making history. We are recognized by the US Sports Council as the governing body of pole sport. We are on a mission to grow pole sport. So when you take the stage for a USPSF competition, you're helping to write a page in history books of pole!
Qualify for the World Championship
Pole Sport, Pole Art, and Aerial Athletes can all advance to the POSA World Championships.
The top three of all age divisions (besides JV) will get a spot on TEAM USA and qualify for Worlds. *
Both Amateur and Elite Athletes can advance to the Worlds.
This is your chance to compete on the world stage with the best of the best while still competing comfortably in the category that is right for you.
*PLEASE NOTE FOR 2021- POLE ART ATHLETES THAT QUALIFIED AT NATIONALS IN 2020 ARE AUTOMATICALLY QUALIFIED FOR POLE ART WORLDS 2021. THIS MEANS THERE WILL BE FEWER SPORTS AVAILABLE FOR Team USA FOR POLE ART. NOT ALL ATHLETES THAT QUALIFY TOP THREE IN POLE ART NATIONALS 2021 WILL ADVANCE TO POLE ART WORLDS 2021.
Have Fun
This is, after all, for you. Competition can lead to new friends, new experiences, and ultimately, new joy.
Frequently Asked Questions
I've never competed before. Is this competition right for me?
Yes! We have an amateur division so even those that are new to competition can have a chance to grow through the USPSF.
Are lyrics allowed?
Yes, lyrics are allowed for all competitions.
When will the info packet be ready
It's coming soon. We are finalizing all the details. If you sign up to receive the info packet, we will send it to you as soon as it's ready!
I'm nervous. Does that mean I shouldn't compete?
Competing is so much fun! Some butterflies are okay when you're preparing for competition. But, even though we will be judging your routine, we won't be judging you! We want as many people as possible to have the chance to learn and grow through competition. We want the sport to grow! So if competing is something that makes you a little nervous but also makes you excited, then the USPSF is a great place for you.