Pole Freak Exotic Championship

Rules & Regulations

Exotic pole art competition divided into 3 categories:

Amateur
Professional / Elite
Doubles & Groups

All competitors must be over 18 years of age on the day of qualifications.

The stage features 2 poles, each 4 meters high, with a minimum distance of 3–3.5 meters between them. From the audience's POV, the static pole is on the left & the spinning pole on the right side of the stage.

Choreography requirements:

Equal use of both poles
Routine must be performed in high heels
Kneepads are allowed
Routine should last between 3 & 3½ minutes
Main tricks must be held for 2 seconds on the static pole or 1 full rotation on the spinning pole
Main tricks must be executed from the correct angle or position in relation to the judges panel
Props are allowed (setup & cleanup time is limited to 1 minute)
Inappropriate touching of one's intimate areas is prohibited
Stripping out of parts of costume is allowed, but all intimate areas must remain covered
Knee-high/thigh-high boots and grip-advantage materials (sticky leggings, etc.) are prohibited. Dry-hands solution, magnesium, etc. are allowed.
Music must begin & end with choreography
The music's lyrics must not contain any racially, politically, nationally or otherwise offensive themes & words

Amateur

First-time competitors without prior wins in amateur categories of other competitions.

Forbidden:

Deadlifts
Extreme-flexibility elements (Russian split, Spatchcock, Bird of Paradise, etc.) and elements combining a back extension with a 180° split at the same time (Marchenko, extended Eagle, extended Allegra, etc.)
Flips, drops and somersaults without contact with the pole and/or floor, i.e. where the body has fewer than two points of contact with the pole and/or floor at the moment of rotation

Allowed:

Flexy elements that do not require excessive strength or dynamics* to perform
Back extensions (Cocoon from Scorpio, Ballerina, Eagle and reversed Eagle, Janeiro, Allegra, etc.) as long as the knees are not fully extended during execution
Splits that require no strength during execution (Jade split, box split, etc.)
Inversions such as invert V and shoulder mount, as long as they are not performed with straight legs or as a deadlift / aerial deadlift

*Strength and dynamics refer to the entry, the exit and the hold of the element itself.

Professional / Elite

Competitors with prior wins in amateur categories of other competitions or who satisfy elite category requirements.

Mandatory:

Aerial deadlift — grip of choice (if performed as invert V or shoulder mount, both legs must be straight); knee flexion is allowed for all other grips
Flexy combo — linking at least 2 flexy elements (a split of at least 180° with full knee extension and/or a back extension, i.e. leg over the head); the elements must be connected in a meaningful, harmonious sequence without other elements in between
Power combo — linking at least 2 strength and/or dynamic elements into a meaningful, harmonious sequence
Power spin — a dynamic rotation on the static pole from which the body rises into an inversion of choice without touching the floor; a full circle of rotation must be completed without stopping or touching the floor

Doubles & Groups

Routines must include:

One spinning combo — linking at least 2 double elements* on the spinning pole
One static combo — linking at least 2 double elements* on the static pole
A synchronized or joint drop

*Double element: a figure/element on the pole formed by both competitors together, connected into a single unit and dependent on each other (separate synchronized elements do not count).

Bonus for all categories

8-inch stilettos

Qualifications

Deadline — TBA

Competitors should showcase their skillset in an unedited video lasting between 90 seconds and 2 minutes. Send the video link (unlisted YouTube / Vimeo) and application message via the contact form.

The application message should contain the following for all participants:

Full name
Date of birth
Country of residence
Competition category
Payment receipt of registration fee (screenshot or PDF)
Apply here: polefreakchampionship@gmail.com

Qualification results — TBA

Registration fees:

40€ solo competitors
60€ doubles & groups

Payment details:

Udruga za ples na šipci Phoenix (UPŠP)
SWIFT: PBZGHR2X
IBAN: HR9123400091110469626

Judges

Nikolina Jurišić

Owner of S Fitness Studio in Pula, Croatia since 2011.

Organizer of Pole Theatre Croatia 2014–2016 & Pole Theatre Italy 2016
Organizer of Croatia Pole Camp since 2014
Organizer of Pole Battle Adria 2015
Secretary, Croatian Pole Dance Federation since 2014
General Secretary, IPSAF 2016–2017
Editor of Pole Harmony magazine

International Pole Dance judge since 2014 at championships across London, Prague, Ljubljana, Geneva, Italy and more — including the Pole Freak Championship, Zagreb 2024.

Maja Pirc

A self-taught pole artist and one of the most innovative pole dancers in Europe and worldwide. By creating new shapes and combinations, she inspires dancers and enriches the sport.

She started her pole career in 2012 and founded Pole Dance Studio M — the biggest pole studio in Slovenia. Known for breathtaking performances balancing flexibility, strength and elegance. A former competitive rhythmic gymnast and Survivor Slovenia finalist.

Pole dance judge — Pole Freak Championship, Zagreb, May 2024.

Morana Gatolin

Professional pole dancer, instructor, choreographer & owner of Mighty "M" Station dance studio in Zagreb, Croatia.

Pole dancing since 2008 and an Exotic Pole Dance pioneer in the region — teaching pole for over 13 years & exotic pole for over 9 years. Former professional performer for Playboy, Coca-Cola, Burn, Ultra Europe and the Amber Lounge F1 after-party in Monaco.

Pole dance judge — Pole Freak Championship, Zagreb, May 2024.