LYRA DIVISION

All candidates must perform a choreographed routine between 2:00 – 3:30 minutes depending on the division.

Competitors will be scored on the following Elements – 25% each (Artistry, presentation, choreography, technique) 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

We will have two single point, wrapped Lyras available for use – 34″ inch and a 36″ inch diameters.

The Lyra will be hung approximately 5′ feet above the crash mat.

Lyra 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 Lyra will automatically be hung to the set height of 5′ feet. 

MUSIC INFORMATION & PROHIBITED MOVEMENT

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

  • There are no required moves for Novice or Junior divisions.
  • Three points of contact at all times above the bottom bar with exception of mounting the top bar. This can be done with either a pike or a straddle.
  • Under the bottom bar, no foot, neck or heel hangs. (All mounts under bottom bar allowed, and one arm/elbow hangs are permitted).
  • No cross ankle release on top bar.
  • Swinging the Lyra or any orbital movement that takes the performer past the crash mat while suspended in an aerial apparatus.

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

  • There are no required moves for Novice or Junior divisions.
  • Three points of contact at all times above the bottom bar with exception of mounting the top bar. This can be done with either a pike or a straddle.
  • Under the bottom bar, no foot, neck or heel hangs. (All mounts under bottom bar allowed, and one arm/elbow hangs are permitted).
  • No cross ankle release on top bar.
  • Swinging the Lyra or any orbital movement that takes the performer past the crash mat while suspended in an aerial apparatus.

**Junior and Novice Divisions will include both Semi-Pro and Professional level competitors (should we receive enough applicants to host the division. In the event that we have a large number of athletes in these age groups, they will be divided by Semi-Pro and Professional level based on the submission video content. Judges will be looking at overall performance level, technique, execution, and level of difficulty to determine if the athlete fits into semi-pro or pro division for the age group.)

Lyra Semi-Pro: SONG MAXIMUM 3:00

Three points of contact at all times above the bottom bar with exception of mounting the top bar. This can be done with either a pike or a straddle. Under the bottom bar, no foot and heel hangs. (All mounts under bottom bar allowed, and one arm/elbow hangs are permitted).

Lyra Pro: SONG MAXIMUM 3:30

*A drop on lyra is when you cannot control the speed and momentum with your hands or legs. Going from one level of the lyra to the next with momentum. 

**A mount on lyra is considered anything a performer is doing to get inside of the lyra from the floor. An invert is anything done inside or on top of the lyra, once inside/on it where your hips are lifted over the head. 

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