LYRA 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 & 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

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

  • 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

  • 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.

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 3:00

**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.