NSW Pole Sport
Saturday 25th July 2026
Entries open Friday 12th June
Entries close Friday 10th July unless sold out sooner
Audience tickets on sale Saturday 11th July 2026 and will close 2 days before the competition unless sold out earlier
The competition will be split into two shows. Divisions will be allocated a show once entries close. Show times will be approximately 2pm and 5pmÂ
To purchase tickets, follow steps below or ask your competitor to purchase them on your behalf:
– Download the Groovio app
– Search for Beach Fit Dance
– Click on the shop (down the bottom)
– Choose 2026 NSW Pole Sport Audience Tickets
Just follow the prompts. Reach out via our socials, email or phone/text if you get stuck
This is an amateur competition and is not open to semi-pro or professional athletes. This is an all age, family friendly event and costumes, music and movements must be of an appropriate nature.
1/56 Industrial Drive
Mayfield East
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Turn off Industrial Drive at the traffic lights at Maccas then follow the directions in the images
Divisions
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Semi - Pro
- Showcase
- Groups
- Junior
- Masters
- Note all divisions are subject to reaching minimum entries
Click the button above to download the Moves guide booklet.
Note: this is simply a guide to give you an idea of which division to enter. Divisions are subject to merge depending on entries
Competition Specifics
- Held at Beach Fit Dance, Mayfield NSW
- Photos: photographer tbc
- Video: Holliday-Williams Productions
- Media: No photos or videos are to be taken during the show
- Competitor entry fee: $35
- Music to be 3 minutes long (15 seconds leeway either side)
Stage Details
- Stage left stainless spin 40mm
- Stage right stainless static 40mm
- Pole height approx 3m
- Pole height approx 3m
- Distance between poles approx 2.5m
- Whole stage area approx 4m x 7m
- Groups to have both poles spinning
- Note: this image is a guide only. There will only be 2 poles on the stage for the competition
Competition Rules & T&C's
- Competitors must not have competed at a Semi-pro or Professional level in any other competition.
- Competitors who have previously won their division in this competition must enter the division above this year (or Showcase).
- All divisions are open to any gender.
- We do not allow "levelling down" in this competition. We aim to run a fair, even competition where performers are competiting against others of a similar level. If competition organisers or judges believe you are levelling down you will not be eligible to place.
- Performers who have won an amateur division of another competition are only eligible to enter the Showcase division of this competition.
- Competitors only are allowed backstage.(with the exception of under age performers)
- During rehearsals, performers may bring a coach or support person to watch them.
- Competitors believed to be under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs during the showcase will be immediately disqualified with no reimbursement of moneys already paid.
- Competitors who's costume/music/moves are deemed inapropriate for our all age family friendly event will be disqualified and your routine may be stopped immediately with no monies refunded.
- Competitors found to be defaming the competition will be banned from attending current and future competitions.
- Competitors agree that competition organisers have the right to use photos and videos online and in any advertising.
- Human props are not allowed.
- Music must be emailed to cherie@beachfitdance.com no later than 2 weeks prior to competition. Music must be sent as an attachment in the form of a .wav or .mp4 file (no dropbox/onedrive links permitted).
- If judges or competition organisers believe competitors are performing at a higher level than the division they have entered, competitors will be allowed to finish their performance but will be inelligable to place
- Not permitted:
- Heels.
- G-strings, pasties or nudity of any kind.
- Erotic moves
- PG level and above course language and themes.
- Smoke machines.
- Glitter, liquid or mess of any kind.
- Props that take longer than 2 minutes to set up by 2 people.
- Itac or similar grip aid on the pole.
- Permitted:
- Shoes such as sneakers, ballet shoes etc.
- Props that can be set up in under 2 minutes by 2 people.
- Dry hands/sky high/dancing dust grip aid applied directly to the pole. Grip containers must be smaller than the size of your hand.
- Shaving cream, hairspray type grip aid applied directly to the body.
Beginner – First time competitor or regular competitor who does not train intermediate or advanced level moves.
Intermediate – Must enter this division if you’ve won Beginner previously.
Advanced – Must enter this division if you’ve won Intermediate previously.
Semi – Pro – Must enter this division if you’ve won Advanced or open previously.
Showcase – Non-competitive. Must enter this division if you do not wish to compete or if you compete at a semi-pro level or above in other competitions (if you are unsure please contact us)Â
Masters – Must be over 40 to enter this division. May enter if previously won Masters. Studio owners and advanced instructors welcome to enter this division.
Juniors – Must be under the age of 16 as of competition date.
Groups – Any age. Must be 2 or more people on stage at most times. No maximum group members. Maximum 3 people on one pole at any time. Studio owners and advanced instructors welcome to enter this division.
If you have placed in any social amateur competiton you are not permitted to enter any division of this competition. If you have competed but not placed at other competitions please contact us directly to check if you are eligible.
All divisions will be awarded first place and runner up.
Sponsors
If you’re interested in sponsoring our competition please reach out to us cherie@beachfitdance.com
