PRESENTS

Inter-Uni Pole Competition

2014

Contents

What is the IUPDC? How does the IUPDC Work?

Rules and Regulations

Applications On the Day

Legal Moves

Music Group Routine Music

Routines

Clothing, Shoes and Props Grip

Photography and Filming

Judging Information and Criteria General Information

System of Judging

Criteria Terms and Conditions

Pole dancing community rules and regulations

Venue Technical Details PDC rules and regulations

Contact

Entry Form

Message from Imogen Dolan, University of Essex Pole Club President. Hello and welcome to Inter University Pole Competition 2013-2014! Essex University are

delighted to be hosting IUPC for the second time running, with the competition being now in its fourth year. We had such fun organising it last year and seeing so many wonderful

performers, we can’t wait to host again! We also hope to carry on the successes of the previous competitions held by Bristol and Cardiff.

The Inter University Pole Competition is a chance for universities across the UK to showcase their students’ pole talents in a national competition in three categories – Beginner,

Intermediate and Advanced, with an optional Group Category. All competitors will get full feedback and there are no compulsory moves. The competition is sponsored by the PDC and aims to be a fair, ethical and structured competition ran by students for students.

To allow more universities to enter the competition this year, we have unfortunately had to cut down on the number of competitors per university. This year there will be one

competitor per university in each category. We feel that with up to 25 universities entering from across the UK, IUPC will be a true inter-university experience, with lots more unis

taking place! To tackle the limited amount of competitor spaces this year, we suggest that: Each university holds ‘preliminary heats’ for the competition if more than one person

wants to enter for a certain category. You could arrange an ‘in house’ competition in which your committee judges the best performer per category who will go on to represent your university.

Each university allows competitors to record their performances and then your

committee chooses their favourite one. Other competitors take place in the Group performance. The Group Category is for

any student who is not competing in a singles category, and whilst this is not a rule we feel that it would help give the competition opportunity to more students

Any student who for whatever reason does not get to compete at the competition attends the event and represents their University through support, helping out their

club with warming up, hair/make up, photography and cheering your university on.

We know that this is not ideal but we hope that our reasoning is understandable and that we are within limits when organising a competition, and allows for adequate timing of the event.

The PDC approved judging system follows on from last year’s lay out. There will be 3 performance poles, one for each category (beginner, intermediate and advanced). Each pole will be watched by 3 of our incredible judges, equalling a total of 9 of the UK’s most

respected pole industry people judging the competition. Each competitor will also receive professional feedback on their performance. We have provided 13 songs for all competitors

to choose from, 3 competitors who have chosen the same song will perform it alongside the other 2 categories to their respective judges, resulting in judges watching an entire category, letting them assess each competitor in a fair manner. We hope that this system will offer the

best opportunity to the competitors to be judged fairly and consistently. I would also like to emphasise that each competitor must feel very confident in their category, particularly in

Advanced. In the past some competitors were showing bad technique and dangerous execution, which compromises their safety. Our number one concern is your competitors’ safety on the pole.

We hope you enjoy picking your song of choice from our wide range of song choices. When we have your payment and place confirmed you will receive a Confirmation Pack including

list of legal moves per category, which follows the PDC syllabus. Levels 1-2 are beginner moves, Levels 1-4 are Intermediate moves and Levels 1-5 are Advanced moves. In the

Confirmation Pack, we hope to provide you with a list of legal moves and the criteria for judging, so IUPC is a more structured competition than previous years. On the day, we will provide you with activities to keep you busy, such as performances by guest judges and we

will be joined by several sponsors and their stalls showcasing their pole wears!

We hope to bring together universities from all across the UK who share the same passion for pole, promoting good relationships between universities and celebrating pole dance between individuals regardless of level or university. Our wonderful sponsors also have

provided some amazing prizes for the winners and the runners up of each category. We look forward to a fantastic day of pole!

Any questions please get in contact with us either by my email: idolan@essex.ac.uk, our competition and performance secretary’s email, Olivia Mella, olmell@essex.ac.uk or our facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/UniofEssex.Pole.dancing.society

Can’t wait to meet you all! Imogen Dolan President of Essex Pole Dancing Club

What is the IUPDC?

The Inter-University Pole Dance Competition is the UK’s competition for University

student pole athletes aiming to showcase the depth and breadth of University pole

talent in the UK. The IUPDC will give University student dancers the opportunity to compete against

their peers through our three single categories – Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced – and group category.

The IUPDC will ensure our system of judging is fair, ethical and transparent at all

stages of the competition. Our judging panel will be made up of a team of experienced professionals from the

pole industry. The IUPDC aims to reflect the views of the pole community as a whole, taking all

feedback on board and working with the pole community to develop a competition we are all proud of.

The IUPDC will educate members of the public and the student community on the

true athleticism and artistry involved in pole dance and help to raise the profile of pole dance as a sport.

How does the IUPDC work?

Universities will be able to enter 1 competitor per category:

-Beginner -Intermediate -Advanced

The entry fee for the competition will be just £15 per person. Each competitor entering one of the singles categories will perform on one 45mm X

Stage Lite pole. All poles will be static. Competitors will not be required to complete compulsory moves.

Competitors must not perform any illegal moves in their routine, if any such moves

are performed, points will be deducted. Any move that is not listed as legal will be assumed to be illegal (see the illegal moves section).

For the singles categories, only songs from the approved list may be performed to.

The music for all singles categories will be limited at 3 minutes and the final cut

version of all the songs will be sent to Universities on confirmation of their space via C.D allowing competitors the opportunity to copy the songs to their own laptops and

music players Each University is permitted to submit one group entry of up to and including 6

people. There will be a charge of £5 per person in the group and the performers may not also be competiting in a singles category

The group routine music must be limited to 3 minutes in length; if the music is longer

than this it will be faded out at 3 minutes. There will be 3 X Stage Lite poles for the group routine and universities are permitted

to use any number of these (between 1 and 3). All poles will be static. Full feedback and scores will be given to every competitor after the competition if

requested.

Rules & Regulations regarding applications!

Application forms and payment will be taken from Monday 25th November and must

be received by the Friday 20th December, unless filled earlier. Any entries past this date will not be considered and any payments made will not be returned.

Places will only be confirmed once payment has been received. Please send completed application forms to: email: olmell@essex.ac.uk, subject ‘IUPDC entry form’

Entrants must be over 18 at the time of entry. Applications cost £15 per entrant and £5 per person in a group, which must be paid

when the application form is submitted. Payments can be made by BACS: Bank transfer details are:

-University of Essex Students Union -Account number: 00379913

-Sort code: 30-92-16 -YOU MUST, AND THIS IS A REAL MUST PUT IN AS THE REFERENCE: Your university and then ‘Pole IUPC’ (i.e.: ‘Essex Pole IUPC). Otherwise we will not receive the

payment from the SU and we will not know what University have sent us the payment!

Each University is permitted to enter ONE group performance consisting of a maximum of 6 individuals.

Application fees are non-refundable, this includes if you are no longer able to take part for any reason.

No additional fees will be requested from competitors at any stage of the competition. Applicants may be male or female.

Applicants must make themselves aware of all IUPDC terms and conditions prior to

entry. Entrants must be University Student pole dancers (i.e. a current student at the

University; no alumni, researchers or lecturers are allowed to enter). If entering any of the single categories, entrants must not have previously won a

national or international competition at the respective level. If this is the case, he/she must enter the category above. I.e. if you have won a national or international competition at beginner level you must not enter the beginner category; instead you

must enter the intermediate or advanced category. Competitions include both amateur and professional competitions.

If any information supplied in connection with an application is found to be false or inaccurate, competitors may be disqualified and payment will not be returned.

On The Day

Competitors must arrive at the venue a minimum of 1.5 hours before the start of the

event. This is to allow adequate time for paper work to be filled out, final song

checks to be made, information including running order and health and safety to be given out and any other last minute arrangements to be made. Failure to arrive within the given time period may result in disqualification, unless reasonable reason

for delay is given. Competitors must conduct themselves appropriately at all times.

Competitors must comply with the rules and regulations at all times. Failure to comply may result in disqualification.

Competitors may be required to appear on TV, radio, film, or print media, for the purposes of publicity and promotion.

Competitors must not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Competitors must be in good physical health and need to complete and sign a PARQ

(Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire) prior to competing.

The IUPDC reserves the right to prevent a competitor from performing if they are judged to not be physically fit.

Competitors must warm up properly before performing and are responsible for doing so themselves

Entrants must not heckle or jeer during other competitors performances. Competitors may not communicate with the judges at any time during the day of the

competition. The judges’ decision is final.

Competitor packs will be sent out two months before the event with details such as

map of the campus, parking instruction and the plan for the day In the singles categories up to 3 competitors who are performing the same song will

be performing at one time on separate 45mm X-Stage Lites. This is to allow for adequate timing of the day.

Legal moves This year we have decided to use the Pole dancing community (PDC) syllabus as guidelines

for moves allowed in each category. If you are not aware of the PDC syllabus it includes over 300 moves, and breaks them down into 5 ability levels, starting at the basic beginner moves

at level 1 to advanced moves in level 5. The syllabus is available online to view for free at http://www.poledancecommunity.com/pdc-pole-dance-syllabus-v15-111, available to purchase as an interactive cd-rom from the PDC online store and as a book which breaks

down each move in different stages. We highly recommend that your competitors familiarise themselves with the PDC syllabus and abide by the legal moves for each category. Points will

be deducted for each move a competitors includes in their routine which is not in the legal moves list, so if you have any queries regarding a move please get in contact to check. Moves allowed for each category:

-Beginners: Moves in the PDC syllabus level 1 and 2 -Intermediate: Moves in the PDC syllabus level 1 and 2, AND levels 3 and 4

-Advanced: All moves in the PDC syllabus from 1-5

Music

The song selections are as follows, and cut versions can be accessed by email request and will also be sent out to Universities on confirmation of their spaces on a CD for their use:

Artic Monkeys – Do I Wanna Know?

Beyoncé – 1+1

Bruno Mars – When I Was Your Man

Christina Aguilera – Ain’t No Other Man

Ellie Goulding – Burn

Fyfe Dangerfield – She’s Always a Woman

Imagine Dragons – Radioactive

Katy Perry – Roar

Lana Del Rey – Young and Beautiful

Naughty Boy (ft. Emeli Sandé) – Lifted

Naughty Boy (ft. Emeli Sandé) – Wonder

OneRepublic – Counting Stars

P!nk – Sober

Rihanna – What Now

No other songs are permitted.

Group Routine Music

Upon submitting the entrance form for the group routine, the chosen music must be

detailed. Music will be reserved on a first come first serve basis. The songs will be vetted by the IUPDC and any University requesting to use music

deemed inappropriate will asked to change their music selection and resubmit their choice.

Music mixes are permitted.

Explicit lyrics are not permitted.

Music CDs must be submitted on arrival at the event. All CDs will be tested; it is

recommended that the competitor brings two copies in case of a faulty CD. CDs must only contain the track you will be using for your routine.

Universities name, and track details must be written in permanent marker on the CD (NOT on the case).

Routines

The maximum routine length for each category is:

- Beginner: 3 minutes - Intermediate: 3 minutes

- Advanced: 3 minutes - Group Routine: 3 minutes Timing of the routine will begin from the start of the music, or from when the

competitor begins moving, whichever occurs first.

Should the routine exceed the maximum time the music will be faded at the limit stated above.

The use of backing dancers is not permitted. The use of suggestive expressions or sexual gestures is strictly prohibited.

The competitor must be the only person within the performance area (which will be

clearly defined in the technical specification below) during the routine.

Clothing, shoes and props

Competitors must be wearing suitable dance attire. The IUPDC defines suitable dance attire as a minimum of hotpants/shorts and a crop

top, leotard or similar item. Removal of clothing is permitted, provided that the competitor still adheres to the

minimum clothing requirement. No nudity is permitted.

There will be no added points for costume

Bare feet are preferred, although soft ballet shoes and sports shoes are permitted. No heeled shoes or boots are permitted, including ballet Pointe shoes

Competitors will be required to wear footwear outside of the performance area at all times.

Props are permitted, provided that discarding them will not be potentially hazardous for subsequent competitors (e.g. where water or other liquids will be left on the

floor). If you are unsure, please contact the IUPDC prior to the event. All props must be approved by the IUPDC in advance of the competition.

Competitors must clear the stage after performing, including any props or clothing

they have brought on to the stage

Grip

Grip aids are permitted, however, competitors may NOT apply grip aids directly to the

pole. Grip aids that leave a residue on the pole (e.g. chalk) are not permitted.

The use of gloves is permitted.

Competitors must not apply any lotions, creams, oils, or fake tan to their skin 24

hours prior to the event.

Photography & Filming

Competitors agree to be photographed and filmed throughout the competition.

Photography and filming are not permitted within the competitor changing areas. All photography and footage remain the property of IUPDC. Competitors have no

right to compensation for photography and footage made as part of the competition. Competitors agree that all photography and footage can be used by IUPDC for

promotional, advertising, and commercial purposes.

Judging Information & Criteria Competitors should consider these criteria carefully prior to composing their competition routines.

Judges are requested to familiarise themselves with this document prior to the event. Judging criteria and guidelines will be discussed in detail before judging commences. General Information

The IUPDC will have 9 highly-experienced judges from the pole dancing and

performance community. There will be 3 judges per category.

Judges will be announced on the website prior to the closing date for entry. In the event of one of the judges being unable to attend, a substitute judge will take

their place. Competitors will be notified of any such changes as soon as a substitute is confirmed.

System of Judging Three competitors will perform the same song at the same time on three separate

poles (this allows for adequate timing of the event) and each will have a table of three judges in front of their pole. However, this time each pole will be designated to one category, so a competitor for beginner, intermediate and advanced will perform

at the same time to their judges table. This means that each category would be judged by the same set of judges and each judge would be judging the whole

performance, leading to better consistency of the judging for each of the categories and also meaning that the song list will now be one for everyone and not separated into categories. All judges will then judge the group category.

The scores from each of the judges will be totalled and the average score will be used to rank the competitors.

The top 5 scores from each category will be awarded points (5 for 1st place, 1 for 5th place) and these will be added to each University score sheet to determine the best

overall Uni.

Criteria for Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced Categories:

Fluidity of Routine as a Whole Difficulty of Spins/Tricks (within category)

Fluidity of Spins/Tricks

Transitions Interpretation of Music

Performance and Audience Interaction

Comments

Criteria for group performance:

Fluidity of Routine as a group Difficulty of Spins/Tricks (within category)

Fluidity of Spins/Tricks

Group transitions Theme

Performance and Audience Interaction

Comments

Terms & Conditions

The application fee is non-refundable. The IUPDC is not liable for any injury or damage incurred by any applicant during any

stage of the competition.

The IUPDC reserves the right to prevent a competitor from performing if they are judged to not be physically fit or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

The IUPDC reserves the right to disqualify any competitor who breaches the rules and regulations of the competition.

The IUPDC reserves the right to stop a competitor’s performance at any time due to safety concerns or a breach of the rules and regulations

The IUPDC reserves the right to make modifications to the rules, regulations, terms and conditions of the competition. Competitors will be given advance notice in writing

of any changes. Changes will take effect from the date of notification. Any failure to comply with the rules and regulations may result in disqualification.

The winner of each category will hold the following titles: The IUPDC Beginner Champion 2014

The IUPDC Intermediate Champion 2014 The IUPDC Advanced Champion 2014

The IUPDC Group Champions 2014 The overall winning University will hold the title of: The IUPDC Overall Champions 2014

Titles will be held until the completion of the subsequent IUPDC. Title holders will be required to uphold the name and reputation of the IUPDC.

The IUPDC reserve the right to pursue damages should the title be used in any

manner deemed to be damaging to the IUPDC. The IUPDC are committed to the highest standards of health and safety at all stages

of the competition. Part of our commitment to health and safety will be to ensure that all equipment used (namely but not limited to the poles used) are used to

manufacturers guidelines. IUPDC will be using a removable dance pole for the duration of the competition and cannot be responsible for any damage to property, injury to persons or third parties during the use of this product.

Any issues not already addressed within this document and associated IUPDC material will be made by the IUPDC in due course.

If any provision of these terms and conditions shall be invalid, void, illegal or unenforceable the validity, existence, legality and enforceability of the remaining

provisions shall not be affected, prejudiced or impaired. The IUPDC will not be liable for any expenses incurred by the competitor’s

participation in the competition. The IUPDC will not be liable to any competitor for any loss or expense whether direct

or indirect suffered by the competitor resulting from a breach of IUPDC terms and conditions.

In the event of a breach of contract by the IUPDC the remedies of the competitor

shall be limited to damages not exceeding the price of the application fee. The IUPDC may license or sub-contract all or any part of its rights and obligations

without the competitors consent. The failure by the IUPDC to enforce any provision of these terms and conditions shall not be treated as a waiver of that provision, nor

shall it affect the IUPDC’s right to subsequently enforce that provision The law governing all contracts with IUPDC is the Law of England. In the case of any

dispute, the Courts of England have exclusive jurisdiction.

Pole dancing community specifics rules:

PDC approved competitions will make competition rules, regulations and scorecards

freely available.

PDC approved promoters will provide accurate information about their event and will keep the PDC notified about any changes to such information.

PDC approved promoters will endeavour to put on events that portray the pole dancing industry in a positive light.

PDC approved promoters should make a clear mission statement about their event so that all parties understand whether the event is marketed towards fitness or glamour.

PDC approved promoters will have a fair returns and refund policy on tickets and products and will have contingency plans in the event of the cancellation of their own

event. PDC approved promoters will ensure that at least one judge is a PDC Approved

Instructor PDC approved promoters will ensure their literature and promotional material is

honest and transparent. Where prizes may be awarded the promoter will be responsible for ensuring that those prizes are received by any winners.

PDC approved promoters should ensure that if their event is competition based, all performers and judges have been given copies of rules, regulations and judging

criteria prior to the event and with as much notice as possible. Copies of these rules should also be available to any other interested parties. Changes to such rules should be communicated to all relevant parties as soon as possible

PDC approved promoters will make a clear statement to all relevant parties about photography and video footage taken at their events. All concerned should be aware

of what footage/images will be available after the event and what prices, if any, will be charged for such media. Model disclaimers should be signed where needed.

PDC approved promoters will provide safe, clean poles for use at their events and will be happy to share information about the type of poles being used as well as the

dimensions of the poles being used. Poles should be tested prior to the commencement of the event to ensure they are fit for purpose.

PDC approved promoters will ensure that safe, clean changing areas are provided for

performers. PDC approved promoters will endeavour to ensure that events run on time.

Performers should know what time they are likely to perform so they can warm up effectively before their performance. Door opening times should also be adhered to.

PDC approved competitions will ensure they have adequate public liability insurance

for their events. PDC approved competitions will ensure that, when used, security staff will be

professionally qualified.

PDC approved competitions will have someone qualified to administer first aid at their

event. PDC approved competitions will risk assess all areas of their event.

PDC approved competitions will work together, wherever possible, to avoid holding

events on the same day.

Code of conduct for approved pole dance

competitions/events

PDC approved competitions will make competition rules, regulations and scorecards freely available.

PDC approved promoters will provide accurate information about their event and will keep the PDC notified about any changes to such information.

PDC approved promoters will endeavour to put on events that portray the pole dancing industry in a positive light.

PDC approved promoters should make a clear mission statement about their event so that all parties understand whether the event is marketed towards

fitness or glamour. PDC approved promoters will have a fair returns and refund policy on tickets and

products and will have contingency plans in the event of the cancellation of their own event.

PDC approved promoters will ensure that at least one judge is a PDC Approved

Instructor.

PDC approved promoters will ensure their literature and promotional material is honest and transparent. Where prizes may be awarded the promoter will be

responsible for ensuring that those prizes are received by any winners. PDC approved promoters should ensure that if their event is competition based,

all performers and judges have been given copies of rules, regulations and judging criteria prior to the event and with as much notice as possible. Copies of these rules should also be available to any other interested parties. Changes to

such rules should be communicated to all relevant parties as soon as possible. PDC approved promoters will make a clear statement to all relevant parties about

photography and video footage taken at their events. All concerned should be aware of what footage/images will be available after the event and what prices, if

any, will be charged for such media. Model disclaimers should be signed where needed.

PDC approved promoters will provide safe, clean poles for use at their events and

will be happy to share information about the type of poles being used as well as the dimensions of the poles being used. Poles should be tested prior to the

commencement of the event to ensure they are fit for purpose. PDC approved promoters will ensure that safe, clean changing areas are provided

for performers. PDC approved promoters will endeavour to ensure that events run on time.

Performers should know what time they are likely to perform so they can warm up effectively before their performance. Door opening times should also be

adhered to. PDC approved competitions will ensure they have adequate public liability

insurance for their events.

PDC approved competitions will ensure that, when used, security staff will be

professionally qualified. PDC approved competitions will have someone qualified to administer first aid at

their event. PDC approved competitions will risk assess all areas of their event.

PDC approved competitions will work together, wherever possible, to avoid

holding events on the same day

Contact:

President: idolan@essex.ac.uk

Competition and Performance secretary: olmell@essex.ac.uk facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/UniofEssex.Pole.dancing.society?ref=hl

Inter-uni pole competition 2013 entry form!

University

Name of society/club

Pole school associated to the club

(if applicable)

Address

Contact name and number of President

Beginner category

Name Date of birth Email Student number

Song choice

Intermediate category

Name Date of birth Email Student

number

Song choice

Advanced category

Name Date of birth Email Student number

Song choice

Group category

Name Date of birth Email Student number

Song choice:

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Please send completed application forms to: -email: olmell@essex.ac.uk, subject ‘IUPDC entry form’ Please note: applications are not accepted, nor are University spaces confirmed until payment has been received. Payments can be made via: Bank transfer details are: -University of Essex student union -Account number: 00379913 -Sort code: 30-92-16 -YOU MUST, AND THIS IS A REAL MUST PUT IN AS THE REFERENCE: Your university and then ‘Pole IUPC’ then (ex: ‘Essex Pole IUPCD’)

Otherwise we will not receive the payment from the SU and we will not know what University have sent us the payment! Applications cost £15 per entrant and £5 per individual in the group, which must be paid when the application form is submitted Deadline for applications is 20th December.