Read and follow instructions carefully. After your selection proceed to check out and fill in information asked. Scroll down past your "summary" to add the video link under “Notes and Instructions”. If you forget to send your video link with the application payment, email us your video link with the matching name used when applying. Good Luck Everyone!!

Rules and Regulations

Entry

• Entry is open to anyone aged over 19 years.
• Entry is open to national and international competitors.
• Applicants must enter the division that suits their level. If you have won first or second place in an amateur division you are considered Semi Professional. Your level will also be determined by your video submission.
• Applicants can be any gender. 
• Duos will be allowed this year. Depending on how many applicants we receive, duos will get their own division. Otherwise we will refund your fee.

Video Submission Rules:

Videos MUST be on youtube or vimeo. No downloadable files allowed. Videos may be on unlisted setting in youtube, but not private. Videos must be of good quality with sufficient lighting. Only one video will be viewed per entrant per category. Entrants cannot submit multiple videos. The video must show only the entrant performing. It is not acceptable to submit a group performance and expect the judges to identify the entrant in the group.

It is strongly advised that competitors submit a video that matches the Skripped Down criteria or your chosen category. It is also important to make sure that you demonstrate that you have strong performance skills and have good stage presence, even if your video is filmed in a studio setting. The judges want to see that you are capable of engaging and connecting with an audience.

Applicants will be selected based on a video entry of a previous performance not older than 2 years. The video must have no cuts or edits. Must be no longer than 3 mins. If you send a video longer than that. We will only be watching up until the 3 mins mark. YOUR VIDEO LINK MUST WORK. If we can't see a video we can't judge a video and we will not be chasing people down this year for them.

Your video submission does not have to be your competition piece.

Applications will be evaluated and competitors will be selected by accredited Stripper Judges from all over North America.

Video submission must be sent in by July 31st 2024 Midnight SHARP! 

Video links can be added on your check out page under “Notes and Instructions”. If you forget to send your video there please send to: SKRIPPEDDOWN@GMAIL.COM with the same name you applied with so we can find you.

Final results from our online judges will be in 3 weeks time.

Props and Costume

• Performers are permitted to use any props, costuming, or footwear, provided that:
• a) the space allows for it physically;
• b) it can be feasibly/theoretically transported on a plane, and;
• c) it can be set up and completely removed in under 2 minutes.
• Any use of the above items should be described in the applicant’s entry. That must be place in the section “Notes or Instructions” which you will find at the bottom of your check out page.
• If you don’t know what props you’re using as of yet. When you find out please email us your prop list.
• There will be NO payment or fines for props or late props. We just need to know what you’re bringing and to make sure its approved.
• G-STRINGS ARE ALLOWED! PASTIES ONLY NO NUDITY – As we are not licensed for that. If your pastie fall off you will not be deducted points but if you let it effect your performance than judges will deduct accordingly.
• No glass of ANY kind, no fire/hot wax, oils, liquids, paint, sand, or any materials that could potentially damage the poles/stage/etc.

Terms & Conditions of Entry

Competition and Performance

• Competitors must ensure they have warmed up and stretched properly prior to performing. 
• Competitors must not consume alcohol or any prohibited substance prior to performing. 
• Performances must be between 2.5 and 3.5 minutes long.
• Any significant changes to the performance as described in the application stage are not permitted without Organizer approval. Competitors MUST ADVISE the Organizer if there will be a clean up required after their performance, and must gain Organizer approval.
• Grip aids are permitted if applied to the body only. You may not apply grip aids directly onto the equipment.
• Grip aids that leave a residue on equipment after cleaning are not permitted (I-tac, Chalk..)
• Grip gloves are allowed
• Lotion, creams, oils, and glitter before the competition is prohibited
• Competitors must adhere to the rules of the venue.

Waiver of Liability

• The competitors acknowledge and accept that Iconyx Elite Entertainment, Skripped Down CAN and its owners and staff (the Organizers) their directors, instructors, employees, agents, landlords, leases or franchises (“Related Parties”) and venue and its owners and staff (Venue) their directors, instructors, employees, agents, landlords, leases or franchisees (“Venue Related Parties”) are not responsible for injury or damage resulting from participation in the competition, including the competitors’ arrival and departure from the competition. 
• The competitors acknowledge that pole dance is a dangerous activity and as such the competitors voluntarily accept the risks associated in participating in the competition. 
• The competitors waive to the fullest extent permitted by law all legal rights of action against and fully releases the Venue and Venue Related Parties and the Organizers and Related Parties for the loss, damages, or injury howsoever arising out of or in relation to the participation by the competitors in the activities conducted or organized by the Organizers and Related Parties including without limitation, liability for any negligent or tortious act or omission, breach of duty, breach of contract or breach of statutory duty on the part of the Organizers or Related Parties.
• Failure to abide by the Skripped Down rules and regulations before and during the event.
• Inappropriate costume, or wardrobe malfunction that exposes prohibited body parts (intentionally or otherwise), per judges’ discretion.
• During the show, the competitors may not converse with the judges.
• Showing ANY misconduct or behavior (including online) that would defame the character, reputation and image of Skripped Down CAN and its affiliate competitions. Winners and title holders must be willing to represent Skripped Down and all affiliated parties/sponsors in a positive light before, during and after the competition. Failure to do so may result in stripping of any titles awarded and/or banned from future Iconyx Elite Entertainment events.
• Failing to appear on time to the venue.
• Touching the rigging, lights, cables, or other areas of the stage or truss (intentionally or otherwise).
• Falls and slips (depending on severity – judges may stop performance).
• If the organizers feel you are intoxicated or unsafe to perform due to consumption of drugs or alcohol, you will be immediately disqualified.
• COMPETITORS MAY CONTACT SKRIPPED DOWN CAN AT ANY TIME WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS: SKRIPPEDDOWN@GMAIL.COM

Applications are considered open March 1st when we announce via social media, website, or otherwise statement to that effect. The current rules will be published at the same time as applications opening and will remain in effect throughout the November 9th event. In the unlikely event that a critical rule change – defined as essential to the function of the applications evaluation system or clarity of rules is necessary after applications have opened, we will clearly indicate in the section of the rules what changes have been made. Any non-essential rule suggestions and non-essential changes are held for discussion for inclusion in subsequent years.

Photos & Videos

• Competitors are aware that they may be photographed or videoed during their performance. 
• The competitor acknowledges that photos or video may be published by the Organizers. 
• The competitor releases all rights or claims over any photos or videos, and acknowledges that such material is the property of and can be used by the Organizers for promotional or other uses, without compensation to the competitor.
• Competitors may film their own performances, provided it does not interfere with the photographers and other spectators, and are free to use them as they see fit. 

!!! Good Luck Everyone !!!

Categories

Skripped Down consists of 3 categories with 3 Divisions and one Duo Category with NO DIVISIONS. There will be about 7 competitors in each category. Applicants may select more than one category to enter and pay an entry fee for each category:

CONTEMPORARY

The Contemporary category is for performances incorporating another dance style (e.g. lyrical, jazz, ballet, modern, ballroom, etc.) to create a performance that is artistic in style. It is the choreography that will make your routine contemporary. It can be full of emotion and tell a story or be abstract and just be movement in time and space – void of all emotion. Balletic to Pedestrian. There are no real rules here. Anything that you come up with is allowed. In regards to music it can be any genre of music, the spoken word, noise, drum beats, or even total silence where the dancer’s count movements in breaths taken. Competitors will be judged on artistry, musicality, and flow.

Note: ALL CATEGORIES REQUIRE HEELS.

JUDGING CRITERIA FOR CONTEMPORARY:

Stage Presence/Crowd Engagement

Lines/Technique

Music Choice/Musicality

Costume

Use of stage

Execution of Movement and Tricks

Story Line Development

 SENSUAL

The Sensual category is for performances that celebrate the beauty and art of the erotic style of pole dance and striptease. Being sensual is an incredibly effective tool for reconnecting with your body, sensuality power and purpose. We want to see confidence embodying the sexual self through movement. In regards to music we are looking for pretty much anything. Just make it soft, slow, sultry and sexy.

NOTE ALL CATEGORIES REQUIRE HEELS

JUDGING CRITERIA FOR SENSUAL:

Stage Presence/Crowd Engagement

Music Choice/Musicality

Costume

Use of Stage

Execution of Movement and Tricks

Sex Appeal

Eye F/Eye Contact

ALL OUT

In this category we are looking for expressive, exaggerated, and highly energetic movement. In other words raw emotions and movement in a powerful way. This style can be aggressive with attitude and is danced to upbeat and fast-paced music, – moves are meant to take up space and challenge the audience to feed off and return the energy. We are looking for hard hitting moves such as kips, flips, heel clacks, hip checks and more. Krump on stage if you want to! just bring the energy.

Note* ALL CATEGORIES REQUIRE HEELS

JUDGING CRITERIA FOR ALL OUT:

How Hard Are You?/Overall Energy

Stage Presence/Crown Engagement

Music Choice/Musicality

Costume

Use of Stage

Execution of Movement and Tricks

Sex Appeal

Eye F/Eye Contact

There will be 3 different judges for each category. Each criteria is scored out of /10

There will be a 1st , 2nd , and 3rd placings for each category division and prizes. ONLY in the Professional divisions will you be eligible to WIN MONAYYYYY

DUOS

All duos will be judged as one Category and Division. We suggest only semi - pro and professionals sign up for this selection. In this category you are welcome to do any style fo your choice and will be judged using the All-Out Rubric. There will be no prize money for this category but there will still be 1st 2nd and 3rd place awards.

OVERALL WINNER OF SKRIPPED DOWN

This will be decided by your scores in the professional solo division ONLY! Who ever received the highest score will be the Overall Winner of Skripped down and receive an extra $200.00 Crown, Sash, and Septer

All 1st place winners in the professional division ONLY will receive a medal and cash prize of $300

All 1st 2nd and 3rd place winners in ALL DIVISIONS will receive a medal for their placing. (Amateur, Semi pro and Pro)