Category Info & Rules
On this page you will find:
1 Eligibility
2 Video Auditions Info
3 Categories
4 Live Final Info
5 Category Rules
6 Rules & Performance Guidelines
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Eligibility
- Entrants must be 18 years or older.
- All and any styles of performances welcome.
- Entrants must use their legal names to apply.
- Stage names will be permitted for social media & live finals for privacy.
- Entrants must be available on the live final date SAT 03 JULY 2027.
- All competitors across all gender identities, and of any race, age, religion, sexual identity and disabilities are welcome @ GBPC.
- Entrants from inside and outside of the UK welcome.
- Strippers & SWers welcome and may enter whichever category fits their personal ability. (Please read category specific rules for more info.)
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Video Auditions Info
- Entry fee is £45 per singles & £60 per double applications.
- Video auditions entry length should be between 3.00 - 4.00 mins max.
- Application form & fee is completed via Video Audition page, video entry is submitted via email videoauditions@greatbritishpolechamps.com.
- Videos must be submitted via video link (YouTube, Vimeo) with the link attached and emailed to. Please title your video with your stage name and category, and if your piece has a title please feel free to add that too. Please ensure video is not set to private.
- Application videos must be filmed within 2 years of application date. (01 Nov 2024 - 01 Nov 2026)
- Audition videos can be filmed on 1 or 2 poles using either static or spin or both.
- Audition videos should be filmed on a tripod or person held camera, videos can be creatively filmed but must not be edited and must be one continuous shot with no limbs cropped from any shot.
- Live performance video entries welcomed and encouraged. Professionally edited videos from live final competitions are an exception and are welcome to be submitted.
- It is recommended to dub music over your audition video but this is not essential.
- Applications & videos do not need to be sent at the same time, but must be done within the application dates 1 Sep 2026 - 01 Nov 2026.
- No refunds for withdrawn entries.
- MINIMUM 5 MAXIMUM 8 video audition entries of each category get through to the live final.
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Categories
- DEBUT
1st competition
4 Years or less experience.
NOT open to instructors
*Move restrictions in place for this category.*
- DOUBLES
Open to all / mixed ability polers of any level.
*0 move restrictions.*
- AMATEUR
NOT your first competition
NOT open to instructors.
*Move restrictions in place for this category.*
- ADVANCED
NOT open to instructors.
*0 move restrictions.*
- PROFESSIONAL
Open to instructors, professional pole dancers and paid performers.
*0 move restrictions.*
- EXPERT
Open to all.
*0 move restrictions.*
- ALL STARS
Open to any pole dancer whom has previously placed 1st or 2nd in a PRO category competition in the past 2 years. (1st Nov 2024 - 1st Nov 2026) (YFA, YFFFLOOR excluded.)
*0 move restrictions.*
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Live Final
- Sat 03 July 2027
- Location: The Engine Shed, Lincoln
- Tickets On Sale : 01. 01. 2027
- 2 x Rigged 45mm XPoles
- Stage Dimensions : 10m x 5m
- Distance between poles : 2.5m
- Pole Height : 3.2m
Category Rules
This section explains category specific rules in depth.
Rules are relevant for video entries & finals.
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DEBUT
Not open to instructors.
Open to pole dancers at any level with 6 years or less experience who have never competed before.
Uni social competitions excluded as experience.
You should not enter competitions AFTER the results date that have stage appearances before GBPC 2027. Competitions entered during and between the video audition period are not accounted for.
Move restrictions apply to advanced level and elite level tricks, contortion flexibility and extreme flips, aerial deadlift tricks and any moves that are considered elite standard pole skills and techniques.
Final Performance track length 3.30min max.
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AMATEUR
Not open to instructors.
Open to pole dancers at any level with previous competitions experience.
Move restrictions apply to advanced level and elite level tricks, contortion flexibility and extreme flips, aerial deadlift tricks and any moves that are considered elite standard pole skills and techniques.
Final Performance track length 4.00min max.
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ADVANCED
Not open to instructors.
0 move restrictions.
Final Performance track length 4.30min max.
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PROFESSIONAL
Open to instructors, online pole coaches or any pole dancer who trades their pole skills for monetary beneficiary.
Strippers & SWers with competition experience should enter any category that fits their current skill set, strippers/SWers with no competition experience may enter Debut and are not required to reside in professional categories only.
If you have placed 2 or more times, 1st or 2nd in a professional category between 01 Nov 2024 - 01 Nov 2026 please enter ALL STARS.
Final Performance track length 5.00min max.
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DOUBLES
Open to professional and amateur pole dancers of mixed levels.
0 move restrictions.
Neither spin or static is compulsory. Performers can choose 1 static 1 spin, or both spin or both static.
Performances must include both doubles tricks, spins and syncronisation.
Final Performance track length 4.30min max.
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EXPERT
Open to all.
0 move restrictions.
Final Performance track length 5.00min max.
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ALL STARS
0 move restrictions.
You can enter this category if you have previously placed two or more times, 1st or 2nd in a Professional category between 01 Nov 2024 - 01 Nov 2026).
(YFA, YFFLOOR EXCLUDED.)
Final Performance track length 5.00min max.
GBPC RULES & Performance Guidelines
This section explains performance guidelines and GBPC general rules, and information on disqualification.
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WARDROBE/COSTUME
- No nudity is permitted.
- Appropriate attire defined as "minimum" : pasties and "barely there" g string.
- Removal of items of clothing/costume is allowed but must not go below minimum appropriate attire listed above.
PLEASE NOTE : TAPE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE
The use of tape to cover nipples and/or vulva is not permitted.
- Unacceptable costuming includes: rings, bracelets or any jewellery/accessories that may damage the poles.
- Heels may be worn in all categories.
- Gloves and ankle grippers not permitted.
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PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES
- Back up dancers & human props allowed on stage, please pre advise via email.
- Entrants must adhere to the guidelines and restrictions set in the individual categories, no exceptions will be made prior to or on the day of the competition.
- The competitor must not perform tricks outside of their capability.
- Props allowed but must be set up and removed within 2 minutes.
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GBPC GENERAL RULES
- Competitors must warm up appropriately prior to competing and be fit to perform.
- Offensive and discriminatory music should be avoided. The N word should be censored out with the exception of music used by black competitors.
- No music by abusers. Please email us to your track reservation when requested for review.
- Competitors should not be under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs on the day of the competition.
- No moisturisers, bronzers, fake tanners or lotions may be worn; these can cause excess slippage and/or injury to you or others.
- Entrants must enter the category appropriate to their current level.
- Previous winners should enter the category above.
- Competitors may join the audience at any time during the competition.
- Dressing area for performers, judges & chaperones only. Chaperones should have tickets and cannot remain backstage all day but can visit throughout the day.
- Make up artists/hairstylists permitted upon request.
- Competitors and guests must behave in a respectful manner.
- Discriminatory and offensive behaviour will not be tolerated. We reserve the right to remove any person who acts disrespectfully or discriminatory towards other audience members, competitors, judges or staff. The organisers decision is final.
- Competitors across all gender identities, sexuality, disability, age, religion, race may contact us in advance about making any adjustments on the day (or video rounds) regarding accommodations they may need for disability/health conditions.
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DISQUALIFICATION
- Failure to conduct in a professional manner.
- Offensive or disrespectful behaviour on or off stage.
- Cultural appropriation.
- Discussing judging matters with judges.
- Breaking 2 or more category specific rules. (5 marks lost per rule break.)
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