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 & RIGGING

It is required that all competitors follow instructions given by the head rigger with regards to rigging safety. Failure to respond to instructions from the head rigger can result in disqualification. Touching the rigging is strictly prohibited. Competitors may be disqualified, and music stopped if anything is determined to result in an unsafe situation for competitors, staff, or guest. 

TAKE TIME TO GET YOUR HEIGHT CORRECT DURING STAGE TESTING. 

If you have not set height outside of your training studio, please tell the head rigger so he can guide you through the process in more detail. 

Rigging on the Lyra will include 9-foot span sets, swivels, and shackles.  

Lyra will be hung approximately 5 feet off of the crash mat to the bottom bar of the Lyra.

Lyra competitors may specify a different 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. 

Lyra competitors may use the spansets for choreography. No choreography above the spansets is permitted. There will be 9 feet of span set available to use. 

Lyra sizes are 34″ aluminum, wrapped, tabbed & 36″ aluminum, wrapped, choked and tab-less. For minors that require a Lyra smaller than 34-inches, please contact us with your Lyra size preference. 

  • Crash mats will be provided for your safety. 
  • Minors MUST use a crash pad. NO EXCEPTIONS. 

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

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

**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.