1.1 Official Rulebook
International Freestyle Calisthenics Competition – Official Rules & Structure
1. Competition Overview
- Format: Competitive, open-age, invitation-only event.
- Number of Athletes: 30 athletes invited to the Qualification Round.
- Objective: Determine the Top 5 athletes through multiple rounds of freestyle and challenge-based events.
- Equipment Allowed: Wrist wraps, chalk, calisthenics equipment. Shoes are optional.
- Attire: Professional, clean, and non-offensive sportswear recommended for broadcast purposes.
2. Competition Phases
2.1 Qualification Round
- Duration: 1 minute per athlete.
- Format: Individual performance showcasing freestyle calisthenics skills.
Scoring
Judges rank all performances. Points are assigned as follows:
- 1st = 10 points
- 2nd = 9 points
- 3rd = 8 points
- 4th = 7 points
- 5th = 6 points
- 6th = 5 points
- 7th = 4 points
- 8th = 3 points
- 9th = 2 points
- 10th = 1 point
Outcome
The Top 10 athletes advance to the Semi-Finals based on total points.
2.2 Semi-Finals
- Duration: 2 rounds of 1 minute per athlete.
- Format: 1-vs-1 battle matchups:
- 1st vs 10th
- 2nd vs 9th
- 3rd vs 8th
- 4th vs 7th
- 5th vs 6th
Scoring
- The winner of each battle receives 10 points.
- No athlete is eliminated during this stage.
2.3 Challenge Round
Format
- 2 Dynamic Challenges (movement-based)
- 2 Static Challenges (strength/hold-based)
Challenges may vary from event to event to increase variety and unpredictability. Challenges might be announced the day of the competition only to keep an element of surprise to each event.
Attempts
- Athletes have 3 attempts per challenge.
- Only the best attempt counts.
- Athletes may stop after 1 or 2 attempts to conserve energy.
Scoring
- Each challenge is worth a maximum of 5 points.
- Maximum possible score: 20 points total (4 challenges × 5 points).
Outcome
Combined points from the Semi-Finals and Challenge Round determine the Top 5 athletes advancing to the Finals. A 6th athletes might take part in the Final in case of a tie between the 5th & 6th place.
2.4 Finals
- Duration: 3 rounds of 60 seconds per athlete.
- Format: Individual freestyle performances performed one after another.
Scoring
- Points from previous rounds are reset.
- Judges evaluate only the Final Round performances to determine the final ranking.
Outcome
Final placements are determined for the Top 5 athletes.
1st = 2,500$ CAD
2nd = 500$ CAD
3rd = 300$ CAD
Judging System
The judging system remains the same throughout all phases of the competition. Judges evaluate athletes simultaneously in four categories during every round:
- Statics
- Dynamics
- Combinations
Scoring Criteria
Statics (0–10 Points)
- Maximum 5 points for push elements
- Maximum 5 points for pull elements
Criteria
- Correct posture maintained for at least 3 seconds
- Cleanliness of execution
- Creativity
- Endurance
- Grip difficulty and apparatus difficulty
- Variety of static elements
Dynamics (0–10 Points)
Criteria
- Cleanliness
- Creativity
- Endurance
- Fluidity
- Quality of catches
- Height of rotations
- Release and regrasp elements
Transition Definition
A transition is defined as any element where at least one hand remains on the bar.
Dynamic Bonuses
Up to +1.5 bonus points may be awarded for dynamic combinations featuring:
- At least one super trick
- Extreme complexity
- Multiple turn variations
Combinations (0–10 Points)
- Maximum 5 points for combinations involving statics or power movements
- Maximum 5 points for combinations involving dynamic elements
Combination Requirements
A valid combination must contain at least 3 linked elements.
Criteria
- Clean execution
- Creativity
- Endurance
- Fluidity
- Order and arrangement of elements
- Number of elements within the combination
- Durability and consistency of the combination
Penalties
Penalties may be applied if a combination is interrupted, including:
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- Sitting on the bar
- Unnecessary pauses between elements
- Sitting on the bar
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