Vision and Mission
Our Vision
Our vision is “to enable our coaches, judges, athletes and the wider pole and aerial sports community the best opportunity to achieve their highest potential in all aspects of pole and aerial sports.”
Our Mission
Our mission, is “to enable and inspire people to take part in safe and effective pole and aerial sports around the world.” We look to achieve this vision through our five key objectives as listed below.
1. Pole and Aerial Sports Focus
We want to enable and inspire all coaches, judges, athletes and enthusiasts to enjoy pole and aerial sports, by providing opportunities for individuals to engage, develop and realise their potential within all aspects of the sport, regardless of their age, background, ability or disability.
2. International Success
We want our sport to be recognised, internationally successful and represented at the World Games and at the Olympic and Paralympic Games in all aspects, with recognition for our national and international medallists and world record holders.
3. Delivering Partnerships
We want to develop strong internal and external partnerships, at all levels, in order to provide opportunities, structures and support for pole and aerial sports and the wider pole and aerial community.
4. Raising the Profile of Pole and Aerial Sports
We want to publicise and inform the public about the full range of pole and aerial activities, leading to increased recognition, sponsorship, funding, access and participants for our sport.
5. Athlete Support
The development of an extensive pole and aerial sports structure and community to support athletes for careers as they transition out of competition. We want to build a sustainable long term future for pole and aerial sports athletes.
6. Coach Support
We want a cohesive, ethical, inclusive and valued coaching system where skilled coaches support pole and aerial athletes at all stages of their development.
7. Anti-Doping
To maintain an Anti-Doping Programme in accordance with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code, the gold standard in fairness, equality, and integrity across all sports and all countries.
8. Govern & Regulate
To fairly and comprehensively govern and regulate pole and aerial sports, from an iinternational perspective, in all countries and on all continents.