Competition Details

Club

Club competitions are optional and not compulsory. Although highly recommended to assess the clubs acrobats.
The club may host this at their club premises; optional for the club to hire a venue with a stage but not compulsory.
1 Technical Judge – refer to Competition Judge Table
Also important to ensure that stick figures are correct. (It is advised that someone is appointed to double-check)
If trainee judges are required; club heads are welcome to contact the relevant person – refer to Judge Table
This competition is a great starting point, especially for those acrobats new to the sport.
Club (Studio) attire to be worn.
All levels may participate in this competition.
QUALIFYING SCORE – refer to Score Table

Each District (previously known as “Provincial Regions” for example Gauteng North or Central Gauteng) is now divided into regions according to where a club is geographically located. Find out which region a club is allocated to; club heads are advised to contact their respective district representative.
Regional competitors are required to obtain a qualifying score to compete at the District Competition.
Each region representative will arrange a regional competition to accommodate all clubs within their allocated region.
3 Technical Judges and 1 Difficulty/Overall Impression Judge (required) – refer to Competition Judge Table
If trainee judges are required; club heads are welcome to contact the relevant person – refer to Judge Table
Club (Studio) attire to be worn.
All levels may participate in this competition.
QUALIFYING SCORE – refer to Score Table

District (Previously known as “Regionals” for example North West Championships)
District competitors are required to obtain a qualifying score to compete at the Inter-District Competition. NOTE: Only Level 1 – Advanced Elite may enter the Inter-District competition.
Competitor that qualify for the Inter-District Competition will earn their District Colours
Each district representative will arrange a district competition to accommodate all club competitors who qualified at their respective Regional Competition
3 Technical Judges (minimum) and 1 Difficulty/Overall Impression Judge (required) – refer to Competition Judge Table
If trainee judges would like to attend, they need to contact the district representatives
Club (Studio) attire to be worn.
All levels may participate in this competition.
QUALIFYING SCORE – refer to Score Table

Provincial will be all the districts within a province competing against each other to be a part of the provincial team to represent at Nationals. For example: (Gauteng North, Central Gauteng, Western Gauteng and Vaal will compete against each other to form a Gauteng Team)
Provincial competitions require a minimum score to progress to Nationals. Provinces with few acrobats will present their top-scoring acrobats in that age grouping, as all Provinces need to be represented on a National level.
Provincials will be arranged by each District event organising committee which will be announced at the Teacher & Judges Course each year
5 Technical Judges and 1 Difficulty/Overall Impression Judge (required) – refer to Competition Judge Table
If trainee judges would like to attend, they need to contact the District event organising committee
District attire to be worn.
Only Level 1 – Advanced Elite plus may enter this competition.
QUALIFYING SCORE – refer to Score Table

Nationals will be hosted as normal
Nationals will be arranged by the ASSA event organising committee which will be announced at the Teacher & Judges Course
5 Technical Judges and 1 Difficulty/Overall Impression Judge (required) – refer to Competition Judge Table
If trainees or junior judges would like to attend, they need to contact the ASSA event organising committee
Provincial attire to be worn.
Only Level 1 – Advanced Elite plus may enter this competition.
Placings first to sixth will be awarded at prize-giving
Top three will be awarded National Association colours
QUALIFYING SCORE – refer to Score Table