HAMMOCK DIVISION

All candidates must perform a choreographed routine between 2:00 – 3:00 minutes depending on the division.

Competitors will be scored on the following Elements – 25% each (Artistry, presentation, choreography, execution and skill) will account for 100% of the final score. Competitors with the highest overall score will place in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd positions.

Floor work not to exceed 15% of routine for all divisions.

APPARATUS INFORMATION

The hammock will be red, 108” wide, nylon tricot low/medium stretch fabric. The length of the fabric (from tie off to bottom, not the full length of fabric end to end) will be between 8 and 9 feet. The hammock will be hung using a triangle and swivels from a single rigging point approximately 14 feet above the stage. 

The hammock will hang at approximately 60” off the floor to the bottom of the sling. 

Hammock competitors may specify a lower height from the stage via email prior to the event and confirm during stage testing. If the competitor is not present during stage testing to confirm the specified height, the hammock will automatically be hung to the set height of 60”. 

MUSIC INFORMATION & PROHIBITED MOVEMENT

 Novice A (ages 6 – 9) SONG MAXIMUM 2:00

  • No inverted slack drops
  • No release moves / tricks / drops where the whole-body releases contact from the hammock
  • No release moves / tricks / drops without a re-catch
  • No head first drops with ankle catches

Novice B (ages 10-14) & Junior (ages 15 – 17) SONG MAXIMUM 2:30

  • No inverted slack drops
  • No release moves / tricks / drops where the whole-body releases contact from the hammock
  • No release moves / tricks / drops without a re-catch
  • No head first drops with ankle catches
  • Your performance can be any theme

Hammock Semi-Pro: SONG MAXIMUM 3:00

  • No release moves / tricks / drops where the whole-body releases contact from the hammock
  • No release moves / tricks / drops without a recatch
  • Bomb/Star/similarly complex drops and dives are permitted if performed using seatbelt/corset/tummy safety wraps or an additional wrap that provides a similar level of safety
  • No head first drops with ankle catches 
  • Your performance can be any theme

Hammock Pro: SONG MAXIMUM 3:00

*A drop on hammock changes level from a higher to a lower one with at least a degree of momentum. A Single drop is a descent with one rotation or a quick descent without rotation that takes the performer from a higher level to a lower level with momentum.

**A dive rotates around a wrap without significantly changing levels. A single dive is one rotation without descent.

***NOTE: Any restricted moves described in the Silks divisions that could be performed in the Hammock divisions are also restricted for Hammock but will not necessarily be repeated here.

Questions on acceptable moves or clarification on moves can contact us at any time.