Competition Rules

• Your video submission will be judged by independent judges whose decision is final.
• The judges who will evaluate your video submission are different from those who will judge you in the live finals.
• Entry video lengths from 1.5 to 2 minutes maximum (if the video is longer - the judge will stop watching it after 2 minutes).
• It can be the same routine as in the final or a different one.
• Entrants may send a previous performance.
• Videos should be filmed as one continuous piece (exception: stage performance video).
• Camera movement is not permitted: tilting the horizontal, zooming in or out, or making quick motions is strictly prohibited. Only smooth and continuous tracking of the dancer is allowed. (exception: stage performance video).
• Applicants must be visible throughout the routine.
• The video must not be older than 3 years.
• Submitting downloadable video file is strictly prohibited. Participants must provide only a link to their video (please ensure that access is open).
• Video entries will be judged on:

• Categories - Newbae, Amateur, Lady 35+, Semi-Pro & Men can request a detailed feedback of their video from one of the judges. This option is available only if you submit your application by December 11, 2025. The feedback and results will be sent to you via email by January 21, 2026. (This option is not available for the categories - Professional, Elite, Stars, Duet/Group).
• If you are unsure which category to apply for, please contact the organizer - olga.biserova@scorpions.lv. Exceptions can be made if organizer decides that participant is more suited to another category (this is possible only before application deadline). If the rules are violated, we do not transfer to another category ! The participant will be disqualified!
• The deadline to send your video to us is midnight on January 11, 2026 (GMT+3).
• Entry Fee (for one video) - €30. Can be paid: by PayPal using this email address: scorpionspole@icloud.com (adding the PayPal fee - 3 euro or send for "Friends & Family").
• Entry fee - Non-refundable!
• By January 21, 2026 - organizers will send results via email.

• The competition is open to contestants of all nationalities and countries.
• ALL competitors must be aged 18yrs+.
• Contestant needs to have valid id document (Passport, etc.)
• If you qualify for the Finals you agree to perform live and to pay participation fee:

• Before announcing results for Live Final, organizing committee will send out results and contact each participating individually via email.
• After receiving email that contestants has qualified for live final, the participation fee shall become due within 48 hours after the participant has received the confirmation via E-mail.
• The process of registration is only completed after you confirmed your participation with payment. Only those who have registered for competition will be announced as finalists.
• If you become a finalist but, due to any circumstances, are unable to attend, you must inform organizer at least one week before the Live Final! Otherwise, you will not be allowed to participate in our championship for two years.
• Competitors must not consume alcohol or any prohibited substance prior to performing.
• Human props are allowed (ticket purchase is required).
• All props must be approved by the organizer no later than March 17.
• Competitors must advise the Organizer if there will be a clean up required after their performance, and must gain Organizer approval.
• Judges can stop the performance at any time if they think the contestant is at health risk or is having safety problems, or if the contestant doesn't obey the rules.
• The performance can be repeated if: the contestant/s during the first half of his/her performance stopped presentation, because of technical problems not caused by him/her.
• Participants may use only one pole if they wish - no points will be deducted for this!
• During the Competition it is not allowed for contestants to remain in any contact with Members of Jury, DJ and Lighting Team.
• Participants must perform only their own choreography or routines approved by all co-creators. The organiser is not responsible for copyright violations.
• The following are strictly prohibited in choreography: depicting political events or situations, using national flags, promoting political or religious views, encouraging violence or racist views, promoting prohibited substances, slandering anyone, or advertising any product.
• It is strictly prohibited to bring or display flags during the awards ceremony.
• You understand and give permission for FPC to video you and take pictures of you throughout the competition and give us your consent to use any videos or images for future marketing purposes.
• FPC does not take responsibility for copyright issues and whatever claims against the video are made will be passed on to the applicant.
• Participants will receive videos and photos of their performance free of charge for personal use only. Use of these materials to promote any other competition is strictly prohibited.
• Organizers don't take responsibility for the loss of things of the contestants on the day of the competition.
• FPC reserve the right to make changes to the rules, regulations and terms of the competition. Competitors will be notified of these changes.

• Nudity is not permitted. Showing intimate body parts will immediately disqualify the contestant.
• During the performances it is not allowed to take off any clothes if by taking off contestant will show any form of not suitable nudity. It is however allowed to take off parts of costume such as: skirt, coat, mask, jacket if after taking them off the contestant will remain dressed. Please inform us prior to your performance. These must be removed from stage after your performance.
• Men can be topless.
• Costumes and props shouldn't bother the performance.
• All makeup and body paint is allowed as long as it doesn't make dirty other performers, the performance area and the poles.
• Not allowed to use liquids, fire, needles, etc.
• Outfits must not display logos or any other form of advertising.
• Not allowed to use any king of body balms or lotions that can destroy the equipment or can make the poles slippery for other contestants' use.
• The competitor will have the option of cleaning their own pole prior to their performance, although pole cleaners will be available.
• The following products are acceptable in order to have stronger grip: Dry Hands, Mighty Grip, Talc, Itac 2, Chalk, etc. However these are not to be applied directly onto the poles!