Professional Division
The Professional Division is solely for professional pole performers, instructors, and competitors. We classify a Professional as someone who earns money from poling as an instructor or performer, has won an Amateur Division, and if YOU feel you’re able to perform ALL requirements within this division.
Rules & Regulations These are the rules of the Southern Regional Pole Dance Fitness State Competitions.
Please read them carefully.
Women Only Division
All applicants must be over 18.
Alcohol and/or Illegal drugs are prohibited.
Completed and confirmed agreement must be signed 45 Days before competition.
All performances must be clean - NO display of erotic behavior or explicit music content.
Competed on a State, Regional, National or International Level.
You may remove clothing to perform; however, you must have suitable outfits underneath. No thongs or nipple tassels allowed.
If your performance is perceived to be too suggestive you will be deducted points and/or disqualified.
The Organizers/Judges reserve the right to disqualify any competitor if they feel that any rules have been broken.
Winner of Professional Division has a spot in the Regional Championship.
Tape is not allowed on any area of your body.
Gloves, Ankle, Knee and/or Elbow pads or protectors are prohibited.
Trixie Toes are allowed for Compulsory & Performance Rounds.
Using of the Truss System for any reason the competitor will be deducted 2 points per judge.
Shoes are optional for Performance Round.
NO SHOES are MADITORY for Compulsory Round.
Grips Aid can be used - each competitor is responsible for supplying it for the Competition Pole Staff.
*Elimination Rules will be applied at some competitions based on number of competitors*.
Judges decisions are final.
Video Submissions - Due 45 Days Before Each State Competition
Video must include:
1. Self Introduction
2. State Competition
3. Minimum 2:00 min
4. Studio or Work Mention "Optional"
Competition Breakdown
Round 1 - The Compulsory: 
Minimum 2:45 - Maximum 3:00 minute routine / No Shoes / No Music
Floor work -
Continuous 25 seconds
2 Pole Climbs - 1 Reverse
3 Spins - 1 on Spinning Pole / 1 Inverted
3 Inversion - 1 on Spinning Pole / 1 Aerial
1 Shoulder Mount - 3 Second Hold
2 Flexibility Moves - 1 being a split on a pole
1 Inner Thigh Hold
1 Drop Move
Round 2 - The Theme Round:
90 Second Musical Introduction & Question:
This round gives you the opportunity to introduce yourself and your personality - great way to win additional points.
The judges will be looking for style, charisma, humor, and the ability to do public speaking!
Round 3 - The Performance Round:
4:15 to 4:45 minutes Musical PerformanceNo required elements here.
This is a freestyle performance to show off your Technique & Theatrical skills.
Creativity and Originality are very important factors in this round.
Separate yourself from the average and bring a great performance
The Poles
- 13ft Stainless Steel - 50mm
- Distance between poles - 8ft
- Right Side Spinning / Left Side Static - "Judges View"
Judging Criteria
System Scoring 100 points per round - total points accumulated determines winner.
- Choreography
- Technique
- Execution
- Presentation
- Creativity
- Originality
- Extra Points for Flexibility & Strength
Awards
Overall Winner - $500.00 in Total Prizes
2nd Place - $250.00 in Total Prizes
3rd Place - $100.00 in Total Prizes
Ms Fitness
Ms Flexibility
Ms Creativity
Ms Personality
Ms Echo