AERIAL CITY | APRIL 5-7, 2024

This event is open to everyone, at any level of ability, anywhere in the world!

This event is a qualifier for Nationals. Points earned here will increase your chances of being invited to compete in person at Nationals, whether you sign up for the LIVE or In the Wild option. Winning at a qualifier does not guarantee your invitation to compete in person at Nationals.

Registration is closed. Our next event is Nationals. Everyone is welcome to enter Nationals In the Wild.

 
 

Venue

Aerial City, 9012 FM1976 STE. 301, Converse, TX 78109

Waivers (2 Required when competing LIVE)

  • ALL Performers (LIVE and In the Wild) are required to sign an Aerialympics waiver before performing. Waivers for Aerialympics are only required once per season.

  • All LIVE performers are also 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 performer’s 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

  • The rig point is a maximum of 21’ 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

  • Colors: Coral melon, blue storm, wisteria bliss, dark aqua, black, turquoise sizzle, navy blue. Wisteria bliss silks will be rigged unless otherwise requested.

Hammock

  • Material: Tricot 40 Denier

  • Length: 20 yards

  • Colors: Lavender, baby pink, baby blue. Lavender will be rigged unless otherwise requested.

Lyra

  • Material: Powder coated stainless steel hollow tube

  • Sizes and Configurations:

    • 35 Tabless

    • 36 Tabless

    • 35 Double Tab

    • 36 Double Tab

    *measurements are inside diameter

Trapeze

  • Material: Cotton ropes, stainless steel hollow bar, velvet soft elbows

  • Working Bar Length: 25 inches

  • Rope Lengths: 11.5 feet and 9.6 feet

Cube

  • Material: Powder coated stainless steel hollow tube

  • Size: 36” (inside diameter)

Flying Pole

  • Material: Silicone coated stainless steel

  • Height: 9’ 3”

  • Width: 45 mm

Tickets

  • Tickets are required for everyone attending the event

  • $25/day - $40/weekend

  • Available for purchase at the door only

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. Viewing access does not include the ability to download.

  • Viewing 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 not available for this event.

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 Texas 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, January 25

  • Registration Deadline - Thursday, March 14

  • Music, Prop, and Waiver Deadline - Thursday, March 21

    • Late music, props, or waivers will incur deductions against the performer’s score no matter who is responsible for late items.

  • Deadline to Schedule Adjudicated Performance - Friday, March 22

  • Deadline to Record Performance In the Wild - Sunday, March 24

    • Performances recorded In the Wild must be submitted within 24 hours of recording. Late submissions will incur deductions against the performer’s score.

  • LIVE Performance Schedule:

    • Silks - Saturday, April 6

    • Lyra, Hammock, Specialty - Sunday, April 7

      • 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, April 5 - 7PM Central 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, April 6 at 9PM Central In Person Only. WE NO LONGER LIVESTREAM AWARDS FOR LIVE PERFORMANCES.

    • Lyra, Hammock, and Specialty: Sunday, April 7 at 9PM Central In Person Only. WE NO LONGER LIVESTREAM AWARDS FOR LIVE PERFORMANCES.

      • 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.

Post- Event Activities

  • Online Viewing Links Emailed - Thursday, April 11

  • Medals Mailed - Monday, April 15-Monday, April 22

  • Judge Feedback Emailed - Monday, April 22-Monday, April 29

  • Online Viewing Removed - Monday, May 23

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. You will be prompted to create a profile. If you need help with any of these steps, please contact the studio.

Open Studio

There will be open studio opportunities on Friday, April 5! Go to the Aerial City website or download the app. Go to the class schedule, scroll down to the calendar, navigate to April 5, and choose a time slot.

Workshops

You do not have to be a competitor to register for a workshop. All workshops are the responsibility of the host studio. You can register for them on the Aerial City website.

Workshops being offered include:

Wheeldowns and Star Drops

Wheeldowns and star drops are the wow factors in many performances! In this workshop we will break down horizontal balance and rotation to strengthen these movements. In addition to understanding the technicality of horizontal drops, you’ll have the opportunity to explore some variations of wheeldowns and star drops.

This workshop is for intermediate to advanced levels & skills required to attend are climb, invert, catchers wrap and one s-wrap entrance.

Intro to Hula Hoop

Come learn the basics to hula hooping, a flow art that combines the hoop and dancing. This workshop will be geared towards beginners, but all levels of experience are welcome. You will learn how to manipulate the hoop around your body through a short combination that includes essential moves and transitions any novice  hooper will need on their flow journey!

Duo Silks

Have you ever wanted to explore partner tricks on the silks? This workshop will give you the chance to explore shapes and the basic techniques of how to maneuver with another person in the air. A partner isn’t required, however it’s helpful if you have a friend who’s willing to tag along and be equally as crazy as you.

This workshop is for intermediate level & up with the ability to climb, strength to hold not just your weight but to help support a partner, and have a strong understanding of wraps (such as crossback) & foot locks.

Handstand Workshop

We will be working on some basic inversions, including crows, headstands, and various handstand positions. We will also focus on strength building exercises to increase body awareness and control. Come learn some wonderful foundational skills that can help with aerial and beyond!

Hammock Split Sequencing

This choreographed hammock flow will include long lines, stunning shapes, and lots of splits! Full splits are not a requirement to join! The workshop will start with conditioning and tips for working towards or improving your splits, then we’ll explore how to engage certain muscles during your wraps and transitions to keep beautiful leg lines during this flow.

Basic Tumbling

In this workshop we will learn a basic tumbling sequence and individual skills to help develop confidence and strength in floor work. There is no prior experience needed, but is not recommended for anyone with shoulder, wrist, or back injuries/limitations. The skills we will focus on will include some inversions, rolls, and back bends (with support). We will also be working on some strength and stabilization skills that can be done outside of class to continue development.

Dynamic Lyra

Illusions, rolls and more! If you love to flip in and out, around and through the Lyra, this workshop is for you! In this workshop we will work on intermediate dynamic movements as we use them to explore different pathways and transitions in a short combination. 

Prerequisites: beats from top bar, Russian roll downs and ups, running man, pullover.

Juggling 101

Begin your journey in one of the oldest and most iconic circus disciplines, juggling! In this beginner friendly workshop we will learn the basics and fundamentals of three ball juggling and learn three patterns to practice.