Terms and conditions

RULES REGULATIONS & INDEMNITY
1. Entries are now open - Entry is open to all male and female competitors, worldwide
2. If you are under the age of 18 Parental/Guardian consent is required
3. Payment due on entry - entries are non-refundable
4. Entries close at midnight on 1 October 2023
5. All entrants need to upload a 1 min unedited video of the apparatus you are going to compete in to establish the correct division is being entered.
6. ALL entrants will qualify to compete at APAC 2023
7. Props & music in MP3 format / video & music MP4 format sent via https://www.wetransfer.com by 7 October
8. No nudity, g strings, or overtly sexual behaviour is allowed in the art categories and will lead to immediate disqualification.
9. The use of alcohol or drugs is explicitly forbidden and will lead to immediate disqualification.
10. Human props are allowed for all art and sensual categories, they may not do any apparatus work ie they may not touch the pole/lyra/silk/hammock/net. They will be required to purchase a spectator ticket to take part.
11. The change room and warm up areas are for contestants and coaches only. Coaches will need to purchase a coach’s ticket (R100) to be allowed permission backstage.
12. If you have won in a specific category in a previous APAC you must enter the next level of the division, if you have placed 2nd or 3rd twice in a division you must move up to the higher division
INDEMNITY
• Entering Acro Pole Art Classic indemnifies the contestants to the following: Participants acknowledge and accept that ACRO POLE ART CLASSIC, its owners or staff and are not liable for any injury, loss or damage resulting from participation in the event
The Organizers reserve the right to add to or amend rules. Failure to abide by these rules may result in disqualification Failure to abide by these rules may result in disqualification
1. All Art:
• Costumes to be in line with theme, we encourage you to be as creative as you like with your costume, this will benefit your overall score
• Boots, shoes may be worn but are not a requirement, heels permitted
1. Classique:
• Min 6 inch Heels compulsory, outfit may be lingerie or more revealing but NO NUDITY ALLOWED
1. Any costume malfunction will lead to point deduction per time
PROPS

All Art & Classique:
• Props are permitted and encouraged but need to be approved before the event. No fire acts
• They need to be set up and removed with ease.
• People are permitted as props, but they may not do any apparatus work. They will be required to purchase a ticket to enter the venue.