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10/12/2023

 

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2/10/20

 

THE IPSF HAVE NOT RENEWED THE MEXICAN FEDERATIONS MEMBERSHIPS FOR 2020/21

 

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3/09/20

 

CALLING ALL YOUTH ATHLETES WE HAVE BEEN INVITED TO JOIN A WORLD WIDE EVENT TO SHOW JUST HOW FIT OUR ATHLETES ARE.

 

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3/08/20

 

2021 COMPETITION DATES ANNOUNCED. 30 NATIONALS!

 

READ MORE HERE

 

 

 

 

11/05/20

 

COVID 19 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE FUTURE REOPENING OF POLE AND AERIAL SCHOOLS

 

READ THE RECOMMENDATIONS HERE

 

 

 

 

15/04/20

 

POLE SPORTS CODE OF POINTS LAUNCH DELAY UNTIL 2021

 

READ THE ARTICLE HERE

 

 

 

 

27/03/20

THE IPSF IS SADDENED TO ANNOUNCE THE POSTPONEMENT ALL NATIONAL IPSF COMPETITIONS AND THE WORLDS FOR 2020

 

READ THE ARTICLE HERE

 

 

 

 

21/02/20

THE IPSF IS DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OFTHE WORLDS AND OTHER NEWS!

 

READ THE ARTICLE HERE

 

 

 

 

04/11/19

THE IPSF IS DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE TWO MORE YEARS OBSERVER STATUS MEMBERSHIP

 

READ THE ARTICLE HERE

 

 

 

 

19/10/18

THE IPSF IS DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE CANADA AS THE LOCATION FOR THE 2019 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

 

READ THE ARTICLE HERE

 

 

 

 

19/10/18

 

CHANGE OF LOCATION FOR THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019

 

READ THE ARTICLE HERE

 

 

 

 

10/10/18

 

READ HOW THE IPSF IS SHATTERING STERIOTYPES WITH IS FANTATIC INTERVIEW IN AL JAZEERA

 

READ THE ARTICLE HERE

 

 

 

 

07/10/18

 

CRACK THE CODE FOR BOTH HOOP AND POLE IS NOW OPEN

 

READ HOW YOU CAN TAKE PART

 

 

 

 

01/10/18

 

WE ARE DELIGHTED TO LAUNCH OF THE FIRST CODE OF POINTS FOR AERIAL HOOP
 

DOWN LOAD YOUR COPY HERE
 

 

 

 

01/09/18

 

WE ARE DELIGHTED TO LAUNCH OF THE UPDATED 2018/20 POLE SPORTS CODE OF POINTS!
 

DOWN LOAD YOUR COPY HERE
 

 

 

 

13/07/18

 

WE ARE DELIGHTED TO LAUNCH AERIAL SPORTS! THE FIRST CODE TO BE CREATED IS THE HOOP

 

READ MORE ABOUT AERIAL SPORTS

 

 

 

24/03/18

 

FREE CODE VIDEOS HAVE LAUNCHED ON THE IPSF WEBSITE. SEE WHICH VIDEOS ARE STILL MISSING THAT NEED TO BE COMPLETED.

 

SEE HOW TO TAKE PART

 

SEE THE VIDEOS

 

22/03/18

 

WITH REGARD TO THE RECENT CONTROVERSY AT THE POSA WORLD POLE ART EVENT, THE IPSF AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF POLE DOES NOT CONDONE RACIALLY OFFENSIVE ACTS OR DISCRIMINATION OF ANY KIND

 

READ THE FULL STATEMENT

 

READ ALL IPSF POLICIES

 

21/03/18

 

CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE GRIP PRODUCT LIST AS WELL AS THE SUBMISSION OF GRIPS FOR APPROVAL

 

 

 

READ MORE AND APPLY HERE

 

06/03/18

 

IPSF WADA RECOGNITION AND WHAT THIS MEANS FOR OUR FUTURE OLYMPIC ASPIRATIONS

 

 

 

READ THE FULL STORY HERE

 

15/02/18

 

WHAT HAS BEEN HAPPENING THIS MONTH?

Check out the latest news from the IPSF

 

 

FIND OUT MORE HERE

 

03/02/18

 

DUE TO UNPRECEDENTED SUCESS OF IPSF NATIONALS NEW DATE & QUALIFICATION ADDED

Many competitions have double and even tripled in participation. With this in mind, we would like to announce some changes to the qualifying criteria and the dates for the Worlds in order to help us manage the number of Elite athletes attending this event:

FIND OUT MORE HERE

 

31/01/18

 

IPSF ISSUE A STATEMENT OF FACT REGARDING POSA

 

Regarding the insinuations and statements made by the Pole Sports and Arts World Federation - POSA and its national federations, to clarify any misunderstandings or misinterpretations that may lead to the community being misled.

 

READ THE STATEMENT HERE

 

10/01/18

 

IPSF TRAINING PLATFORM LAUNCHED

 

We are delighted to announce the launch of the IPSF new Training Platform.

 

New courses in many languages are being added weekly. Over 30 courses are currently online.

 

 

TAKE A LOOK HERE

24/11/17

 

IPSF NEWSLETTER

 

This month the news of the IPSF's interim recognition hit the news worldwide...

 

 

READ THIS MONTHS NEWSLETTER

 

14/10/17

 

IPSF NEWSLETTER

 

So much has been going on this moth its hard to keep up, so read this run down of whats been happening over the last month! .

 

 

READ THIS MONTHS NEWSLETTER

 

12/10/17

 

OPEN ONLINE MEETING FOR NON-IPSF FEDERATIONS AND THOSE INSPIRED TO BECOME IPSF GOVERNING BODIES IN THEIR COUNTRY

 

The IPSF would like to invite NON-IPSF federations, associations and groups and individual to an online presentation and Question and Answer session to discuss the future of pole sports for national governing bodies.

 

 

READ MORE AND SIGN UP

 

10/10/17

 

Characteristics, Values and Activities of Pole Sports

 

Pole has come a long way over the last 6 years. Read about what value our sport has to offer to the wider sporting community

 

 

READ MORE ABOUT WHAT OUR SPORT HAS TO OFFER

 

04/10/17

 

IPSF is Awarded GAISF (SportAccord)  Observer Status
 

 

The IPSF is proud to announce that Pole Sports and the IPSF joins 6 other federations in becoming the first new federations awarded the two year Observer Status

 

 

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE IPSF RECOGNITION

 

29/09/17

 

New Para Pole Categories Launched

 

Year 2 of the IPSF's 5 year plan and in consultation with the Para Pole athletes the IPSF have launched 3 new categories in line with Paralympic criteria.

 

 

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT PARA POLE

 

08/09/17

 

CRACK THE CODE - VIDEO EDITION

 

CRACK THE CODE LAUNCHES WITH A VIDEO VERSION TO HELP ATHLETES AROUND THE WORLD UNDERSTAND THE CODE OF POINTS. GET ACTIVE AND JOIN IN THIS FANTASTIC CHALLANGE FOR ALL AGES AND ALL LEVELS


FIND OUT HOW TO ENTER HERE

08/09/17

 

AUGUST NEWS

 

THE IPSF SIGN HISTORICAL AGREEMENT WITH FIG AND GASIF PAVING THE WAY TO POSSIBLE RECOGNITION


READ THE ARTICAL HERE   

01/09/17

 

AUGUST NEWS

 

THE CODE OF POINTS IS COMPLETE AND NOW BEING TRANSLATED INTO 15 LANGUAGES!


READ THE ARTICAL HERE   

01/06/17

 

JUNE NEWS

 

ATHLETES AT THE READY! WORLD POLE IS HERE!


READ THE ARTICAL HERE   

01/05/17

 

MAY NEWS

 

DINITRY IS BACK TO DEFEND HIS TITLE AS THE WORLD ULTRA POLE AND DOUBLES CHAMPION


READ THE ARTICAL HERE   

01/04/17

 

APRILS NEWS

 

Invitation to take part in the GASIF MEMBERSHIP MEETING


READ THE ARTICAL HERE   

11/03/17

 

SPORTS DESTINATION WRITES ABOUT THE IPSF

 

The face of pole is changing rapidly and that is currently being reflected in the way the media is writting about our sport and also which media is writting about it
READ THE ARTICAL HERE   

01/03/17

 

WORLD POLE WEEKEND LAUNCHED

 

Applications are now open for all discaplins of pole:
Sport
Artistic

Ultra

Para           READ MORE AND APPLY HERE

23/02/17

 

THE IPSF LAUNCHES NEW LOGOS

 

The IPSF is moving into a new phase with the launch of the WORLD POLE WEEKEND and its new disciplines. As our sport is evolving and expanding, the IPSF is growing too! After 8th years the committee felt that so much had changed and update to the IPSF logo would reflect the transformation our sport is undergoing READ MORE

 

15/02/17

 

FREE FACEBOOK SEMINAR

 

Offering an overview of IPSF competitions presented by IPSF Master Trainers. Find out which competition is for you and how to apply. It will cover Pole Sports, Artistic Pole and Ultra Pole.
English – March 20th 7pm GMT
Spanish – March 22nd 7pm GMT

READ MORE ON HOW TO JOIN

 

10/02/17

 

THE IPSF MEET WITH THE IOC

 

On the 1st February 2017 the International Pole Sports Federation met with the International Olympic Committee to discuss the IPSF's application for sporting recognition with the IOC. This is a first for Pole and a historical moment for our sport.

READ MORE

 

06/01/17

 

DRAGONFLY BRAND ANNOUNCED AS BRONZE SPONSOR

 

Dragonfly Brand have signed up to be a bronze sponsor at the  World Pole Weekend for the fith year!  READ MORE

 

05/01/17

 

LUPIT POLE ANNOUNCED AS BRONZE SPONSOR

 

Lupit Pole have signed up to be a bronze sponsor at the  World Pole Weekend for the second year!   READ MORE

 

04/01/17

 

GYM POLE ANNOUNCED AS CONVENTION SPONSOR

 

Gym Pole have signed up to be the first convention sponsor at the  World Pole Weekend.
READ MORE

 

03/01/17

 

SUN POLE ANNOUNCED AS TITLE SPONSOR

 

Sun Pole have signed up to be the World Pole Weekend Sponsor for the Fith Year running...
READ MORE

 

02/01/17

 

Good bye 2016 and hello 2017!!!!

 

Read a full round up of Pole Sports achievements in 2016 as well a comprehensive guide to IPSF competitions for 2017
READ MORE

 

08/12/16

 

THE IPSF ARE MEETING WITH THE OLYMPIC COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS TEAM!

On December 6, 2016, only three short months after their first official International Olympic Committee Application, the IPSF received news that not only did they make a positive impression on the IOC, but the IOC was requesting a feedback meeting to discuss the application.

READ MORE

30/11/16

 

CRACK THE CODE IS BACK!

Win 2 VIP tickets to the 2017 World Pole Sports Championships and World Pole Weekend for Christmas! For the entire month of December, the IPSF is hosting the 2017WPSC Crack the Code Challenge!

 

READ MORE

15/11/16

 

READ OUR BLOG - THE CHANGE IN PERCEPTIONS

There is change afoot! No longer is pole committed to the gossip pages. Our sport is finding its way into the sports pages more and more! We have evolved and it looks like the world is starting to notice!

READ MORE

01/11/16

 

READ ALL ABOUT THIS MONTHS NEWS

So much has been going on we can hardly keep up. Make sure you do!

READ MORE

01/11/16

POLE SPORTS & THE OLYMPIC BLOG

The IPSF's application to the International Olympic Committee has been documented in thir blog. Also discussed are the changes going on in the world of sport to ease the recognition process...

STORY ON IOC APPLICATION

STORY ON SPORTING CHANGE

31/10/16

POLE SPORTS DOCUMENTORY

Calling all youth athletes from the UK. Minio Films are reserching the idea for a Pole Sports documentory. If you are between the ages of 10-16 and concidering competing at the UK national championships in May FIND OUT MORE HERE

 

30/10/16
TAFISA WORLD GAMES

The IPSF and the Pole Sports Delegation were proud to be debuting and representing our sport at these illustrious Games!!
From the TAFISA Games Organising Committee:
From October 2016 6 till 12, Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia, will host the 6th TAFISA World Sport for All Games. This major international event is anticipating 12,000 participants and delegates of international federations from around the globe participating and competing in over 100 different traditional sports, festivals, and events.
.Read More....

 

21/10/16
WORLD POLE WEEKEND ANNOUNCED!

Huge changes have taken place for the World Pole Sports Championships 2017. The event winn now host FOUR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS AND A CONVENTION plus over 20 international vendors in an action packed three day event....Read More....

 

29/09/16
IPSF OPENS A PARA POLE CATEGORY

We feel that NOW is the right time to begin the development of our Para-Pole Category. It will be a 5 year developmental process....Read More....

 

27/09/16
IPSF BECOME WADA SIGNATORIES

The International Pole Sports Federation has been working relentlessly behind the scenes for almost three years in an undying effort to become what’s known as a WADA signatory.....Read More....

 

20/09/2016

 

 

THE IPSF APPLY FOR IOC RECOGNITION

The future of pole...

 

The IPSF have applied to the International Olympic Committee for recognition as a sport. FIND OUT MORE

 

15/09/2016

 

 

THE FALL

Ever fallen off the pole?

 

Read this amazing blog post from Kriston Leagh about the emotion of falling while performing

READ THE MOVING POST HERE

 

09/09/2016

 

ATHLETES COMMISSION ANNOUNCED

We have been in the news a lot!

 

We have always given the pole community the opertunity to have their say and now its offical 

FIND OUT MORE HERE

 

08/09/2016

 

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL NEWS

We have been in the news a lot!

 

In the last 6 weeks the IPSF and Pole Sports have been featured in the news. Make sure you keep up to date with what the world thinks about pole! READ THEM HERE

 

01/09/2016

 

CODE OF POINTS LAUNCHED

Plus so much more

 

We have a round up of what has happened in the month of August and what we are looking forward to in September. We have been busy over the summer SEE WHAT WE HAVE BEEN UP TO

 

01/08/2016

 

WORLD POLE SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016

Success!!

 

The International Pole Sports Federation (IPSF) is thrilled to announce the sucess of the 5th World Pole Sports Championships 2016. Check out who won, broke records and much more  READ ALL ABOUT IT

 

20/06/2016

 

WORLD ULTRA POLE DEBUT!

Let the Battle Begin!

 

The International Pole Sports Federation (IPSF) is thrilled to announce the official launch of the innovative and much anticipated new style of pole; ULTRA POLE! This intense new discipline is a higher octane version of Pole, more akin to the extreme sports you might see at the X-games, and will feature Ultimate Trick Battles where athletes trick out against other competitors in high energy, attitude infused, battle rounds. READ MORE

 

17/05/2016

Join the IPSF!

We are expanding! Help to transform the face of Pole Sports! Gain valuable experience working with an International Sports Federation and an International Non-Profit Organisation and contribute to the course of Pole Sports as you learn! Interested? Find out more

 

05/05/2016

Becoming the Governing Body of Pole in your Country Just Got Easier

After the historic meeting with SportAccord in April huge changes have been made in the application process with the IPSF to become a National Govering Body (NGB). We also anounced our Freestyle Pole Series.... Find Out How To Join US

 

01/05/2016

IPSF INVITED TO EXCLUSIVE SPORTACCORD MEMBERSHIP SESSION 2016

FUTURE OF POLE SPORTS BRIGHTER THAN EVER

In April 2016, SportAccord, the governing body endorsed by The International Olympic Committee, invited the IPSF along with a select number of other International Sports Federations (International Kitesurf Federation, E-games, International Practical Shooting Confederation, International Roll Ball Federation and several Martial Art sports) to attend a ground breaking first-of-its-kind meeting to discuss official recognition under SportAccord for new sports.

READ MORE HERE

11/04/2016

IMPORTANT POLE SPORTS NEWS UPDATE

THE IPSF OFFICIAL STANCE ON IPSAF

UPDATES FOR SWISS ATHLETES

As a result of the many questions and concerns with regard to the legitimacy of the newly formed International Pole Sports and Art Federation (IPSAF), and in response to our own National Federations asking for our official stance on the situation, the IPSF would like to issue the following statement to clear up any confusion READ MORE HERE

03/04/2016

WORLD RECORDS ARE SMASHED IN JAPAN

This weekend saw the first of the IPSF endorsed Open and National Championships in Osaka. 6 World Records were broken and over 10 champions were crowned ..Read More

03/04/2016

THE USA FINALISTS ARE ANNOUNCED

The Interational Pole Sports federation are delighted to announce the finalist of the U.S Championships. Which replaced the USA National Championships after their endorsement was revoked. ..Read More

02/04/2016

12 COOL THINGS HAPPENING AT THE IPSF THIS MONTH

The IPSF Pole Sports season is now in full swing, and there's plenty of news to share. Here's the monthly low down on what we have to look forward to. ..Read More

30/03/2016

#CRACK THE CODE CHALLENGE

We've chosen one of the IPSF's Code of Points most infamous moves! The Double Russian Split! As far as we know, this has NEVER been done!! Will you be the FIRST to crack this IPSF doubles compulsory move, or perhaps have the most utterly entertaining attempt??! JOIN IN THE FUN

30/03/2016

INVITATION TO MEET WITH SPORTACCORD

The International Pole Sports Federation is delighted to anounce an invition by SportAccord to attend a meeting to discuss the future of Pole Sports and the IPSF application with them.....Read More.....

23/03/2016

TAFISA WORLD GAMES

The International Pole Sports Federation has been invited to send a delegation of 8 Pole Sports athletes from around the world to present pole to 12,000 people.....Read More.....

29/02/2016

IT'S COMPETITION TIME!

To celebrate the launch of the World Pole Sports Championships 2016, we are offering all pole enthusiasts the chance to win two VIP tickets to the event by showing off their cool code moves....Read More.....

20/02/2016

USPSF ENDORSMENT REVOKED

The International Pole Sports Federation revoke the endorsment of the USPSF Championships after months of difficulties....Read More.....

02/02/16
4 LITTLE LETTERS BRING
POLE SPORTS2 STEPS AWAY FROMTHE OLYMPIC GAMES

The International Pole Sports Federation has been working relentlessly behind the scenes for almost three years in an undying effort to become what’s known as a WADA signatory.....Read More....

 

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