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The information you have all been waiting for.....and that is POLE ADDICTION. As per usual, all Pole Addiction first winners gain automatic entry in Unleashed 2021. Unleashed is our student amateur competition held at The Clocktower Centre in Moonee Ponds. If needed, Unleashed Wildcards will also be announced after Pole Addiction.

This is your chance to show off your skills, challenge yourself, have some fun and experience the thrill of performing in front of a supportive crowd of your friends, family and fellow Pole Divas.

There are competition categories to suit everyone, all with amazing prizes and pink sashes to win! This is an amateur studio competition, open to current Pole Divas students only. If after reading through all this information you have more questions, lots of support, encouragement and answers can be found at your local Pole Divas studio reception otherwise email comps@poledivas.com.au.

COMPETITION DATES

POLE ADDICTION

• Prahran - Friday 30th April
• Mornington - Saturday 1st May
• Caroline Springs - Sunday 2nd May
• Richmond/Hampton and Reservoir - Saturday 8th May
• Moonee Ponds - Sunday 9th May

UNLEASHED

• Saturday 26h June 2021, at The Clocktower Centre, Moonee Ponds

DIVISIONS
BEGINNERS POLE - Open to beginners students
INTERMEDIATE POLE - Open to intermediate students
ADVANCED POLE - Open to advanced 1 & 2 students
ELITE POLE - Open to advanced 3 & elite students
DOUBLES POLE - Open to all levels

Please note that you can only enter one division as a finalist. Pole Divas Reservoir do not have an Elite Division for 2021.

ELIGIBILITY
SOLOS

• Must be an enrolled Pole Divas student in an 8-week syllabus pole 'level' course in Term 2. If you WIN your Division at Pole Addiction, and you move up a level in for Term 3, you are eligible to compete in the same Pole Addiction winning Division for Unleashed but you cannot add any higher level tricks or combos in your routine.
• You must compete at the studio you are an enrolled Pole Divas student in. If you are an enrolled student at more than one studio, you can compete at both. However, if you win your division at one studio, you will not be eligible to win at another studio, or if you win a speciality award at the first studio you will not be able to win it again at the other studio.
• If you cannot compete at your home studio, you can compete at another location you are not enrolled in However, you will not be eligible to win your division there. You would be competing to be in the running for a wildcard entry into Unleashed only.
• The highest level you have completed, passed or are enrolled in Term 2 is the level you should enter. E.g. If you are doing Advanced static and Intermediate spin you would enter the Advanced category
• Have not previously won or placed in an amateur graded competition
• Have not previously competed in a semi-pro or professional graded competition.
• You cannot be a current paid pole instructor
• Desk Divas can enter Pole Addiction
• You must be available to compete in Unleashed, Saturday 26th June 2021, if you compete in Pole Addiction. 
• Please be aware that your tricks in Pole Addiction must be suitable to the level you are competing in. Please clarify with your instructors and coaches. You could have points deducted if you include tricks above your level and be asked to take them out if you go on to compete in Unleashed.
• If you go on to Unleashed, then you must be an enrolled 8-Week Syllabus 'level' course student in Term 3 at the same studio you competed in at Pole Addiction

See National Competition Eligibility Standards here!

DOUBLES

• Must be an enrolled Pole Divas student in an 8-week syllabus pole 'level' course in Term 2 at the studio you're competing in at Pole Addiction.
• Open to any level
• Have not previously won or placed in an amateur graded competition
• Have not previously competed in a semi-pro or professional graded competition.
• You cannot be a previous or current paid pole instructor
• Desk Divas can enter Pole Addiction
• E.g. An individual dancer in the group may have been competing professionally in solos competitions and that is fine. But if a duo have competed professionally as listed above then they are not eligible. Please email comps@poledivas.com.au for clarification.

*If you go on to Unleashed then you must be an enrolled 8-Week Syllabus pole 'level' course student in Term 3

REQUIREMENTS
MUSIC

• Music tracks must be no longer than:
  • 2.5 minutes for Beginners & Intermediate shows
  • 3 minutes for Advanced, Elite and Doubles shows
• Music must not contain excessively explicit language. If you are unsure ,please have approved by the organisers prior to use.
• Music can be a mix of tracks
• Will be at a first entered, first approved basis. If two competitors enter with the same music, whoever submitted their entry first will be able to use the track.

COSTUMING & PROPS

• Shoes are optional - boots are allowed
• No nudity or partial nudity is permitted. No G-strings are permitted. Clothing may be removed during the performance if the minimum costume requirement is maintained. Points will be deducted if you do not follow the costume requirements.
• Only props able to be taken on/off stage in under 30 secs by 1 person are allowed. Due to safety & storage issues, all props larger than a chair must be pre-approved.
• Only 2 human props are permitted
  • All human props must have a valid Pole Addiction & Unleashed ticket to be present in your show.
  • Human props must not touch the pole
  • Human props must be an integral part of your show

POLE GRIPS

• Dry Hands, Griptinite, Koala Grip or similar grip aids with chalk are permitted
• Banned Grips include: Rosin, iTac, or any grip that leaves residue on the pole after cleaning with alcohol.

POLE & STAGE SPECS

• SOLOS – stage left pole spinning, stage right static (when on the stage looking out)
• DOUBLES – your choice of configuration

POLE ADDICTION

• Please clarify height with your home studio

UNLEASHED

• 2x 4m high rigged competition grade 44.45mm Stainless Steel Pussycat Poles
• 3m between poles (50cm give or take)
• 3m from pole to truss each side
• 1.8m usable space behind poles
• 3m from poles to front of stage

AWARDS

POLE ADDICTION

• First place winner for each division *please note if a Hampton student wins at Richmond, the next in line winning Richmond student will also gain automatic entry into Unleashed
• Sexy Minx - Sexiest Performer
• Dare Devil - Best Trickster
• Drama Queen - Best Character Portrayal
• Show Pony - Best Overall Presentation

UNLEASHED

• Beginners - 1st, 2nd
• Intermediate - 1st, 2nd
• Advanced - 1st, 2nd, 3rd
• Elite - 1st, 2nd & 3rd
• Doubles - 1st, 2nd

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR JUDGING CRITERIA

*If there are obvious higher level tricks included in routines at Pole Addiction & Unleashed, you will suffer deductions

PRIZES

POLE ADDICTION

• All FIRST place winners will gain automatic entry in Unleashed
• All other specialty award winners will win 1x workshop at their local studio, valid for Term 3
• All winners will receive prize packs which will include items generously donated by local businesses

UNLEASHED

• The winners of the beginners, intermediate and advanced competitions, and 1st, 2nd and 3rd from the Elite competition will win the coveted pink sashes and prizes from our sponsors. There will also be a best costume award.

HOW TO REGISTER

1. Download the registration form, (available here on Monday 22nd March) and email to your local studio. A confirmation email will be sent from your local studio. Emails are as follows: mooneeponds@poledivas.com.au, prahran@poledivas.com.au, richmond@poledivas.com.au, reservoir@poledivas.com.au, hampton@poledivas.com.au, mornington@poledivas.com.au, carolinesprings@poledivas.com.au.
2. Pay your registration fee of $15 to your local studio. If you gain automatic entry into Unleashed, you will need to pay a live competition fee of $40
3. Once they have submitted your registration form and made payment then YOU ARE IN - please note Moonee Ponds, Mornington, Richmond & Caroline Springs will cap their competitors at 40, so first in best dressed!

*REGISTRATIONS WILL CLOSE THURSDAY 8TH APRIL, MIDNIGHT via email. TICKETS FOR POLE ADDICTION GO ON SALE MONDAY 22ND MARCH AT YOUR LOCAL STUDIO!

SPIRIT OF THE COMPETITION AND SHOWMANSHIP
Unleashed amateur competition was created to give Pole & Aerial Divas students the opportunity to challenge themselves, unleash their inhibitions on stage, experience the buzz and thrill of performing and have fun! We feel strongly about maintaining this purpose, so we ask for all students to enter the competition with this in mind. As competitors we want you to maintain the spirit of community and understand how important it is to be kind and supportive to one another, and importantly yourselves. The judges’ decision is final and anyone found to be bringing the decision or the competition into disrepute may be deemed unable to compete in future events, as would unsportsmanlike bad behaviour in the lead up to and on the night of the event.