Rules & Regulations

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SOAR Rules

 

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ENTRIES

·       Refunds or rescheduling will be allowed if the venue cancels.

·       There is no limit to the number of entries a studio may enter.

·       All entries must be submitted with payment in full using cashier’s check or money order. Studio checks will only be accepted 28 days prior to event. There will be a $50 fee added to all returned checks. NO studio or personal checks will be accepted at the event. 

·       All entries must be entered or postmarked at least 30 days in advance of the first day of competition. Late entries will be accepted after the 30 day deadline, but are subject to a $10.00 per entry late fee, until competition has been sold out.

·       All routines must be 100% appropriate. This is a family event.  Any routine deemed inappropriate or immodest by our staff will be disqualified, no refunds.

·       All aerialists/performers, teachers, parents and audience members should conduct themselves in an appropriate manner at all times during the competition.

·       Dressing rooms will be assigned when at all possible.

·       A 10 point deduction will be made for routines that are not completed on the first try. Technical difficulties will not be held against a performer.

·       Routines must be performed in the order in which they were scheduled. Only staff/backstage manager may change the order due to costume changes. Routines must be performed on their scheduled day.

·       Studio Directors will be given a copy of the competition schedule one week prior to the event. All changes and/or corrections must be submitted before the stated deadline. 

·       No instructing from the sides of stage or audience. Assisting may result in disqualification and/or point deduction.

·       Studio Instructors will need to provide proof of age within 1 hour, if asked by a staff member.

·       Studio owners will need to have their aerialist ready to perform one hour prior to their scheduled time. Failure to adhere to this guideline may result in a point deduction.

.      A $10 observer band is required for parents, friends, & family. Does not include the coach.

.     All aerial routines must start and end on the floor, failure to do so will result in an overall 10 point deduction.

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APPARATUS CATEGORY

·       The Sling will be rigged as a loop from a singular point with a swivel (4 height options will be available at around 4ft, 4.5 ft, 5ft, & 5.5ft heights can be adjusted slightly with teh use of a crash mat.)

·       The Silks will be 15 yards and 108 inch wide of medium stretch nylon tricot fabric hung as two fabrics from a singular point, with a swivel from 18 ft, leaving 4-6 ft of excess fabric on the ground.

·       The Lyra will be a steel hoop with a single tab, choked to a 6-8 ft span set. Hoop will be wrapped in industry standard fabric athletic hoop tape.

·       The Trapeze will have both thimbles attached to a singular rigging point with a swivel. The elbows will be padded and wrapped with a soft suede fabric and the bar will be taped with fabric athletic tape..

·       Acro performed as a routine containing acrobatic technique with dance steps to connect moves.

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*Please note that SOAR will not be hosting competitions for non-traditional aerial apparatuses at this time. Please contact SOAR directly regarding any question about non-traditional apparatus being offered in the future.

 

RIGGING SAFETY

All of our equipment has been measured in KN (kilonewton - carabiners, spansets, etc.) which is a standard of measurement used to determined a hardwards ability to withstand dynamic force.

 

All equipment will be rigged to i-beams (25 ft ceilings), basketing the spansets over the i-beam, by two people, a structural engineer and an aerial rigger.

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ENTRY FEES

·       Studio Owners may contact our office for pricing

.       Entry is available for individuals (please email for more info)

.      A $10 observer band is required for parents, friends, & family. Does not include the coach.​

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SCHEDULE

·       A detailed schedule will be sent to studios 5-10 days before the Competition Date.
 

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TIME LIMITS

·       Solo & Duet (Competitive Tier) - 3 minute maximum

·       Solo & Duet (Advanced Tier) - 3.5 minute maximum

·       Solo & Duet (Elite Tier) - 4 minute maximum

·       Trio & Small Group- 4.5 minute maximum
Extra time may be purchased for group entries. Please contact our office for clarification.

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USE OF PROPS

·       No use of live props, such as animals or people during a routine. No dangerous or destructive props such as fire, water, knives, guns, swords, glitter, confetti, paint, etc.

·       Props may be used in all categories. Please limit all set and removal of props to 15 seconds.

 

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ATTIRE

·       All costumes must be appropriate for the competitor's age and level.

·       NO two-piece costumes permitted.

·       NO exposed midriffs

·       NO jewelry that could harm the performer or apparatus such as: necklaces, bracelets, rings, watches, ankles, dangly earring.

·       Stud Earrings are permitted.

·       Bottoms must cover a minimum of the area a leotard would cover.

·       Unitards or Biketards with Nude Tights recommended.

·       Failure to adhere to SOAR’s Attire Policy will result in being disqualified. 

 

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MUSIC

- Inappropriate music (sexually suggestive or cruse words) will result in disqualification or in point deduction. Please keep it family-friendly. 

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CHOREOGRAPHY: 

- Inappropriate choreography will result in disqualification or point deduction. Please keep it family-friendly. 

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PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOTAPING

·       All video recording and photography of any kind is PROHIBITED. This is put in place to protect choreography and costumes of all studios. Failure to comply, could result in the disqualification of the routine. Our staff reserves the right to remove the media being used or those using it from the event.

·       A professional photography and videographer will be available at venues for performers to purchase their own photos and videos.

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ADJUDICATED AWARDS

·       Diamond     285-300

·       High Platinum    267-284

·       Platinum      250-266

·       High Gold     235-249

·       Gold     220-234

·       Silver     200-219

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JUDGING

·       We will provide a panel of 3 competent judges consisting of teachers, choreographers, and/or working professionals.

·       Routines will be given a numerical score from each judge.

·       Judging will be based on technique, choreography, execution of choreography, presentation, skill difficulty for the overall category, costume and overall appeal.

·       Judges decisions are FINAL.

·       If a tie in scoring occurs, the tie will be broken based on technique, then choreography, execution of choreography, presentation, costume and overall appeal. If a tie still exists, the judges will make the final decision.

·       A minimum point requirement must be met to receive 1st place in the event that only one entry is registered in that category.

·       When possible, Soar will provide critiques to each studio owner from all three judges for each routine. Critiques will be given in written, audio, and/or video format.

·       Soar will not be held responsible for music or score sheets left behind at competition.

 

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AWARDS

·       Every entry/routine will be receive a trophy representing their adjudicated score.

·       Trophies will be given to select overall highest score winners in each apparatus.

·       Special Awards: Titlest's, SOAR Studio of the Day, Overall Highest Score of the Day, Choreography Award, 6 Judges Choice Awards, Entertainment Award, and State Aerial Champion.
If there are 1-4 routines in a division – 1st place only will be awarded.
If there are 5-6 routines in a division – 1st – 3rd place will be awarded.
If there are 7-11 routines in a division – 1st – 5th place will be awarded.
If there are 12 or more routines in a division – 1st – 8th place will be awarded.

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