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:

• Participants in the Newbae, Amateur, Lady 35+, Semi-Pro, and Men categories may request detailed feedback on their application video from one of our judges. This option is available only for applications submitted by December 10, 2026. Feedback and results will be sent via email by January 20, 2027.

• If you are unsure which category to apply for, please contact the organizer at olga.biserova@scorpions.lv when submitting your application.

• Application deadline: January 10, 2027, at 23:59 (GMT+3).
• Entry fee: €30 per video.

• The entry fee is non-refundable.
• Results will be sent to all applicants via email by January 20, 2027.

• The competition is open to participants of all nationalities and from all countries.
• All competitors must be 18 years of age or older.
• All competitors must have a valid identification document (passport or national ID card).
• By qualifying for the Live Final, participants agree to perform live and pay the following participation fees:

• Participation fees are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to the following year.
• Before the official announcement of the finalists, the organizing committee will contact each qualified participant individually via email.
• Qualified participants must confirm their participation by paying the participation fee within 48 hours of receiving their acceptance email.
• Registration for the Live Final is only considered complete once payment has been received. Only participants who have confirmed their participation and completed payment will be officially announced as finalists.
• If a finalist is unable to attend the Live Final for any reason, they must inform the organizer at least one week before the event. Failure to do so will result in a two-year ban from participating in Fusion Pole Championship.
• Competitors must not consume alcohol or any prohibited substances before performing.
• Human props are allowed, but they must purchase an admission ticket.
• All props must be approved by the organizer no later than March 16, 2027.
• Competitors must inform the organizer in advance if their performance requires any stage cleanup. Prior approval is required.
• The judges reserve the right to stop a performance at any time if a competitor’s health or safety is at risk or if competition rules are violated.
• A performance may be restarted if technical difficulties beyond the competitor’s control occur during the first half of the routine.
• Competitors may choose to use only one pole without any point deductions.
• During the competition, competitors are not permitted to communicate directly with the judges, sound engineer, or lighting team regarding their performances. All requests must go through the organizer.
• Competitors must perform their own original choreography or routines approved by all co-creators. The organizer is not responsible for copyright violations.
• Any form of advertising or promotion during a performance is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate disqualification.
• The following are strictly prohibited in performances: political statements or representations, national flags, promotion of political or religious views, violence, racism, promotion of prohibited substances, defamatory content.
• The use or display of national flags is strictly prohibited during performances and the awards ceremony.
• By participating in Fusion Pole Championship, competitors consent to being photographed and filmed throughout the event. FPC reserves the right to use this material for promotional and marketing purposes.
• Competitors are responsible for ensuring that their music, choreography, and performance materials do not infringe third-party copyrights. FPC is not responsible for any copyright violations or related claims, which remain the responsibility of the participant.
• The organizers are not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged personal belongings during the competition.
• FPC reserves the right to amend the competition rules, regulations, and terms. All participants will be notified of any changes.

• Nudity is strictly prohibited.
• Removing costume elements during a performance is allowed, provided the competitor remains appropriately covered at all times. Items such as skirts, coats, jackets, and masks may be removed. The organizer must be informed in advance, and all removed items must be cleared from the stage after the performance.
• Male competitors are allowed to perform topless.
• Costumes and props must not interfere with the performance or compromise safety.
• Makeup and body paint are permitted, provided they do not stain or damage the stage, poles, or other competitors.
• The use of liquids, fire, needles, sharp objects, or other hazardous materials is strictly prohibited.
• Costumes must not display visible brand logos, advertisements, or promotional content.
• Body oils, lotions, or other products that may damage the equipment or make the poles slippery are prohibited.
• Competitors may clean their own poles before performing. Pole cleaning staff will also be available.
• Grip aids such as Dry Hands, Mighty Grip, talc, iTac2, and chalk are permitted. These products must not be applied directly to the poles.
• Competitors requiring special grip products must contact the organizer in advance for approval. Exceptions may be considered on an individual basis.