SILKS REQUIREMENTS

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

Silks will be provided by competition production management. Outside silks will not be permitted. Silks will be a tricot medium-stretch fabric hung from a swivel and a single rigging point approximately 17 feet above the stage. Silks will have a 0-2 foot tail pending stage set up and venue. Silks are tied to a stainless-steel rescue 8 and hung from a single swivel, attached to a single point above the stage. 

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

Floor work not to exceed 15% of routine

**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.)

Competition Round  

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

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

 Novice A: SONG MAXIMUM 2:00

  • There are no required moves for Novice or Junior Divisions.
  • Only single drops permitted NO UNLOCKED DROPS (Meaning no drops where you are catching as you fall). Stacked single drops are also not permitted.

 Novice B & Junior: SONG MAXIMUM 2:30

  • There are no required moves for Novice or Junior Divisions.
  • Only single drops permitted NO UNLOCKED DROPS (Meaning no drops where you are catching as you fall). Stacked single drops are also not permitted.

Silks Semi-Pro: SONG MAXIMUM 3:00

Only single drops permitted NO UNLOCKED DROPS (Meaning no drops where you are catching as you fall). Stacked single drops are allowed.

Silks Pro: SONG MAXIMUM 3:30