CIRQUE ATHLETICS | December 9-10, 2023

Venue

Cirque Athletics, 184 Westover Dr. Melbourne FL 

https://www.cirqueathletics.com/

Waivers (2 Required when competing LIVE)

• ALL Performers (LIVE and In the Wild) are required to sign an Aerialympics waiver before performing.

• All LIVE performers are required to sign a waiver for the venue (Cirque Athletics) prior to competing. This is a second waiver, separate from the one you sign for the Aerialympics. All waivers for performers who are not yet 18 must be signed by the performers legal parent or guardian.

Apparatus

You are welcome and encouraged to bring your own apparatus to meet any specific needs you might have. All apparatus will undergo an assessment by our head rigger prior to being used in the event.

We only rig single-point apparatus at our regional competitions. If you have an apparatus that requires 2 points (e.g., static trapeze), please bring a spreader bar and plan for a single-point rig response in your apparatus.

Note that if the equipment is deemed unsafe when inspected onsite, we have the right to refuse to rig it. In no case will the event organizers or host studio be liable for issues you encounter when using your own apparatus, even after a passing inspection.

Apparatus available at the venue will be those listed below.

Rig Point:

• Rig point is a maximum of 17’ depending on hardware, but it is adjustable and can go lower to accommodate your apparatus or height requirements.

Silks:

• Material : Tricot 40 Denier

• Length: 18 yards Color: Silver *color rigged unless otherwise requested

• Length: 18 yards Color: White

• Length: 18 yards Color: Black

Hammock:

• Material: Tricot 40 Denier

• Length: 15 yards Color: Silver *color rigged unless otherwise requested

• Length: 15 yards Color: White

• Length: 15 yards Color: Black

Lyra:

• Material: Powder Coated Taped Stainless Steel Hollow Tube

• Sizes and Configurations:

• Single Tab 35" (Inside Diameter)

• Single Tab 30” (Inside Diameter)

• Material: Powder Coated Taped Stainless Steel Solid Tube

• Sizes and Configurations:

• Single Tab 35" (Inside Diameter)

• Single Tab 33" (Inside Diameter)

• Single Tab 31" (Inside Diameter)

Cube:

• Material: Powder Coated Taped Stainless Steel Hollow Tube

• Sizes and Configurations: 

  • Double Point w 6’ Span Set 36”

  • Double Point w 6’ Span Set 30”

Trapeze:

• Corde Lisse Dance Trapeze

• Bar Material: 1 inch solid steel

• Bar Length: 23 in

• Rope Material: Corde Lisse

• Rope Color: Black

• Rope Length: 2.5 M

Specialty Apparatus available upon request. Please call or email studio for further details.

Tickets

• Tickets are required for everyone attending the event

• $30 All Weekend or $20/day

Exceptions:

• Coaches who have an Aerialympics-issued lanyard that matches their ID will be given free entry. Coach lanyards are not transferable. Coaches must be part of the team program or request a lanyard prior to the event to receive a lanyard at the event. Additional lanyards will not be issued on the event weekend.

• Performers who have an Aerialympics-issued lanyard will be permitted free entry for the day stated on their lanyard. This coincides with the day of performance. When performing both days, they will be issued two badges, one for use each day.

• Free entry is not guaranteed to anyone and may be revoked at any time. If in doubt, buy a ticket and support the host studio!

Online Viewing

• We do not live stream any performances. Please do not stream performances. Do not take pictures of any performer who is not a member of your family or part of your team.

• All performers and coaches will be given access to view all available performances. Access will be automatically granted to the email addresses supplied during registration. Some performances will not be available for viewing at the discretion of event management.

• Access will be available approximately one week after the event is over and stays up for 6 weeks after the final day of the event, after which videos are archived.

• Performance videos are view-only and not downloadable unless purchased. If you are a performer and would like to download your video, please purchase it through the link below. This is typically the best way to share viewing with friends and family, because you can post or share your video directly with them. Competitors will receive a link to download purchased video approximately one week after the end of the competition.

Everyone else can purchase access to the event for $20. We will not be granting access to individual performances or divisions due to administrative overhead.

Photography

Photos are available for this event!

Photography is entirely managed by the photographer. If you have any questions, please go to the Cirque Photography page for details and expected dates.

Learn more here:

Health and Safety

Top-of-mind for many competitors is how to navigate the ever-changing Covid landscape. At this time we're going with the rules in whatever location we're holding the competition, and for this event that means no vaccine requirements, no masking requirement, and no social distancing requirement. We will, of course, support the personal decisions of each person who attends, but we believe medical decisions are best made between individuals and their doctors and parents (if they are a minor). We are encouraging anyone who feels uncomfortable with this decision to perform using the virtual option, which allows everyone to have more control over their environment.

Another question we occasionally receive is emergency care. After extensive conversation with studio owners and performers we are taking the common-sense approach of knowing when to call the professionals, rather than having a dedicated medical individual on staff. Much like when you attend your regular classes or engage in performance opportunities, we will rely on the excellent emergency response of local health care providers. Again, if you are uncomfortable with this decision, please use the virtual performance option, where you can arrange your own medical professionals to be available to you, should you wish.

Important Dates and Deadlines

• Registration Opens - Thursday, September 21

• Registration Deadline - Thursday, November 16

• Music, Prop, and Waiver Deadline - Thursday, November 23

• Deadline to Schedule Adjudicated Performance - Friday, November 24

• Deadline to Record Performance In the Wild - Monday, November 27

LIVE Performances:

• Silks - Saturday, December 9

• Lyra, Hammock, Specialty - Sunday, December 10

• NOTE: All LIVE performers will stage test on the same day that they compete and stage testing is mandatory.

• Workshops will be held Saturday and Sunday evening after performances but before awards.

Awards Ceremonies:

• In the Wild

  • Silks, Lyra, Hammock, and Specialty: Friday, December 8 - 7PM Eastern via IG Live

    • Because we can’t control the quality of the feed at your end for everyone watching, we will post the placings on this page before going live on Instagram so you can follow along.

    • If you miss placings announcements in person or on IG or there are any issues with the live feed, we will post the video on IG immediately after announcing awards so you can view it at your convenience.

    • Only performers who place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd will be announced. If you don’t hear your name, it means you didn’t place, and you will see your exact placing in the judge feedback form that will be emailed to you.

• Live

  • Silks: Saturday, December 9 - 9PM Eastern In Person. WE NO LONGER STREAM LIVE AWARDS.

  • Lyra, Hammock, and Specialty: Sunday, December 10 - 9PM Eastern In Person. WE NO LONGER STREAM LIVE AWARDS.

    • If you compete in person but need your medal mailed to you, you must email us with that request after the event ends. Do not assume we know that you did not stay to receive your medal, even if you tell us during the event.

• Medals Mailed - Monday, December 18-Monday, December 25

• Online Viewing Links Emailed - Monday, December 18

• Judge Feedback Emailed - Monday, December 25-Monday, January 1

• Online Viewing Removed - Monday, January 29

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Workshops and Events

All workshops are open to anyone attending in person who meets the prerequisites for the desired workshop. You don’t have to be a competitor to sign up for the workshops but you do have to sign waivers. Details coming soon!

FRIDAY

Open Gym Block with The Coaches

Friday, December 8 | 6:00-7:00pm | $25

Open Gym! Come in! Hang Out! Run your routine on our pulleys! Coaches will be around to answer questions and help you with any problems you may have!

Open Gym Block with The Coaches

Friday, December 8 | 7:00-8:00pm | $25

Open Gym Block with The Coaches

Friday, December 8 | 8:00-9:00pm | $25

SATURDAY

Active Hip Flexibility - Ashley Purser (@cirqueash)

Saturday, December 9 | 6:00-7:30pm | $55

Class Cap - 12

Description - Condition your body to prepare for all levels of leg flexibility training. Activate and strengthen your glutes, hamstring, quads, and hip flexors, so they do the heavy lifting and allow your other muscles to stretch and relax safely!

Prerequisites - None

Level - ALL LEVELS

Strength on Straps - Katie Skiba (@flyingskiballs)

Saturday, December 9 | 6:00-7:30pm | $55

Class Cap - 9

Description - This workshop will introduce you to the techniques behind traditional straps poses and movements. Participants will learn conditioning drills and adaptations to develop the muscles required for safe execution of skills. After conditioning, we’ll venture through a straps sequence that you can show off to your friends!  

Prerequisites

• 60 Second Hollow Body Hold

• Strict Pull Up (No Jumping)

• Strict Straight Leg Straddle (Bent Arm or Straight Arm)

• Knowledge and Understanding of Meathooks and Skin the Cats

Level - Advanced/All Star

Strength and Conditioning - Stephen Clegg (@coachpepski)

Saturday, December 9 | 6:00-7:30pm | $55

Class Cap - 12

Description - Are you struggling with your straddles? Unsure about the benefits of Cross Training? Cirque Athletics is half circus, half CrossFit. The mixture of the two sports is a recipe for success. CrossFit is an awesome fitness regimen that offers a ton of benefits. The workouts are intense but can improve fitness, build strength, and boost mental health. This workshop will teach you some basic fundamental movements, and take you through a workout. Bring sneakers and a good attitude! 

Prerequisites

• Sneakers on your feet. 

• Athletic wear (please don’t sweat your costume out)

• Age 12 and up

Level - ALL LEVELS 

Figuring out your Food: A Nutrition Seminar - Stephen Clegg (@coachpepski)

Saturday, December 9 | 7:30-9:00pm | $55

Class Cap - Unlimited

Description - Unleash the secret for better performance! We have found that the athletes (both kids and adults) who eat the best perform the best. By spending more time focusing on an outcome we can control we eliminate the time spent on factors we cannot control. This is exactly how winners keep winning.   

Prerequisites - None

Level - ALL LEVELS, Parents of youth athletes are encouraged to purchase a seat for this!!

Open Drops and Pops - Caitlin Martinelli (@caitlin.lizzy)

Saturday, December 9 | 7:30-9:00pm | $55

Class Cap - 9

Description - Interested in leveling up your silks routines? Drops are not only thrilling to watch & perform, but also provide the opportunity to develop & refine silks technique. In this workshop, we will both open & closed drops for the ultimate challenge to the silks students looking for both intricate & dynamic choreography for their next routine!

Prerequisites

• 60 Second Hollow Body Hold

• Strict Pull Up (No Jumping)

• Strict Straight Leg Straddle (Bent Arm or Straight Arm)

• Knowledge and Understanding of Single Star Drop & Salto Drop

Level - Advanced/All Star

Spin Theory - Sara Agar (@rararobot)

Saturday, December 9 | 7:30-9:00pm | $55

Class Cap - 9

Description - In life and in aerial arts, the ability to harmonize with natural forces is one of the most effective tools you can employ. As you perfect the art of harnessing universal energies and translate them to your apparatus you become a true force to be reckoned with. In this workshop you will learn how to harness the power of the spin and find the correct body positions using Silks, Trapeze and Sling.

Prerequisites

• 30 Second Hollow Body Hold

• 10 Second Bent Arm Hang

• 10 Second Straight Arm Hang

Level - Intermediate 1/2 and Up

SUNDAY

Belay Mastery Unveiled - Sara Agar (@rararobot)

Sunday, December 10 | 6:00-7:30pm | $55

Class Cap - 9

Description - You’ve successfully crafted a belay, but what comes next? Explore the artistry of building upon your belay foundation with belay sequences, drops and seamless exits!

Prerequisites

• 30 Second Hollow Body Hold

• Comfortable with Drops

• Completion of ONE wheeldown/windmill

Knowledge and Understanding of Belays

Level - Int 2 and Up

Arm Roll Up Clinic - Caitlin Martinelli (@caitlin.lizzy)

Sunday, December 10 | 6:00-7:30pm | $55

Class Cap - 9

Description - This workshop is designed for students who are just starting out on their roll-up journey, or the more experienced student who desires consistent roll-ups. This workshop will introduce students to drills that lead to roll-up success! Angel roll-ups will also be covered.

Prerequisites

• 60 Second Hollow Body Hold

• Strict Pull Up (No Jumping)

• Strict Straight Arm/Straight Leg Straddle

Level - Advanced/All Star

Be Aware of your Flare - Katie Skiba (@flyingskiballs)

Sunday, December 10 | 6:00-7:30pm | $55

Class Cap - 9

Description - A seamless flare is an excellent way to introduce yourself to the audience. This workshop will familiarize students with the major muscle groups needed to safely invert, exercises to condition them and drills to develop straddle up proficiency, and practice proper form to “feel the spin.”

Prerequisites

• 60 Second Hollow Body Hold

• Strict Pull Up (No Jumping)

• Strict Straight Leg Straddle (Bent Arm or Straight Arm)

Level - Int 2 and Up

Flip Out! - Kara Watson (@kara.can.fly)

Sunday, December 10 | 7:30-9:00pm | $55

Class Cap - 8

Description - Looking to end your routine with a dynamic dismount? In this workshop you will be introduced to the idea of executing a backflip or a front flip off of the trapeze! We will only be covering dismounts in this workshop. Aerialists should be comfortable and familiar with mounting the apparatus and hanging from the hands or the knees. 

Prerequisites

• 60 Second Hollow Body Hold

• Strict Pull Up (No Jumping)

• Strict Tuck (No Foot assist or Momentum)

• 30 Second Double Knee Hang

Level - Advanced/All Star

Climb Time - Sara Agar (@rararobot)

Sunday, December 10 | 7:30-9:00pm | $55

Class Cap - 9

Description - This workshop covers climbing foundations, classic climb variations, inverted climbs and advanced climbs that will challenge students’ strength, control and stamina. We will also be linking climbs, shapes and creative pathways to move you upwards.

Prerequisites

• 60 Second Hollow Body Hold

• In Air Hip Key

• In Air Straight Leg Straddle (Bent Arm or Straight Arm)

Must be comfortable off the ground

Level - Int 2 and up

Back Flexibility - Ashley Purser (@cirqueash)

Sunday, December 10 | 7:30-9:00pm | $55

Class Cap - 12

Description - Focus on your back, core, shoulders, glutes, and hamstrings to properly prep your body for deep backbending. This will set you up for a healthy and safe backbend training.

Prerequisites - None

Level - ALL LEVELS