Pole Sports Video Catalogue
Flexibility (F)
Flexibility refers to the flexibility of the legs, back, hips and shoulders. In order to display the highest LOD to the judges, the athlete should perform movements, combinations, and transitions with full extension and mobility.
Strength (S)
Strength refers to strength of the arms, core, and legs. In order to display the highest LOD to the judges, the athlete should perform both upper body and core strength elements and combinations. Holding and controlling a strength element such as a flag for two (2) seconds or more will display a higher LOD.
Spins (SP)
The position of the spin must be held for the defined amount of rotation indicated in the criteria of each spin. Spins on a static pole must be in a fixed position for a rotation of 360°, and spins on a spinning pole must be in a fixed position for a rotation of 720°. The transition in and out of the spin will not count towards the required minimum rotation.
Spins (ST)
The position of the spin must be held for the defined amount of rotation indicated in the criteria of each spin. Spins on a static pole must be in a fixed position for a rotation of 360°, and spins on a spinning pole must be in a fixed position for a rotation of 720°. The transition in and out of the spin will not count towards the required minimum rotation.
Deadlifts (DL)
A dead lift is defined by the starting position of the body. The feet must touch the floor before going into the dead lift. The body should extend away from the pole before moving into the dead lift.
The pole should NOT be used to assist the dead lift and the legs should not be used to create momentum or a swing motion. The dead lift must end in a fully inverted position. A dead lift can be performed on either the static or spinning pole.
Doubles SYN
Synchronised elements are split into three groups, Synchronised balancing, Synchronised interlocking and Synchronised parallel elements.
Doubles BLN
Synchronised elements are split into two groups, Balance based partner elements and Balance strength partner elements.
Doubles FLY
This includes partner lifts when one partner is holding the other who is either touching or not touching the pole.
Doubles PSE & FLR
Partner supported elements refers to elements where one partner is fully supporting the other partner by carrying their weight.Both partners may have contact with the pole, however only one
partner is using the pole for support.
FLR includes partner elements on the floor where either one or both partners are in contact with the floor and each other. Atleast one partner must be in contact with the pole.
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