Nationals 2026

We are excited to announce that the Aerial Sports South Africa Nationals 2026 will take place on the 15th and 16th August 2026. This highly anticipated event brings together the country’s top pole and aerial athletes to compete for national titles, showcase their strength and artistry, and celebrate the continued growth of our sport. Over two action-packed days, athletes from across South Africa will take to the stage in a powerful display of athleticism, creativity, and dedication.
Nationals 2026 will also serve as an official qualifier for upcoming World Championships, with selected athletes earning the opportunity to represent South Africa on the international stage.

Save the date and join us as we crown our 2026 national champions and continue building the future of aerial sports in South Africa.

IMPORTANT DATES:

COMPETITION DATES: 15th and 16th August 2026
CLOSING DATE FOR ALL ENTRIES: 3rd July 2026 | 18h00
FINAL DATE FOR MUSIC: 19th July 2026 | 18h00
FINAL DATE FOR DIFFICULTY FORMS (Sport): 19th July 2026 | 18h00
ANTI-DOPING LICENSE: Anti-doping licence must be purchased by the 15th May 2026
ENTRY FEE: R430 per athlete | R200 per coach

Download the WORKPLAN for National competition

The South African National competition will host the following:

Newcomers (only for Sport – this category does not qualify for the World Championships)
Amateur
Competitive

Pole Sport
Pole Art
Hoop Sport
Hoop Art
Silks Sport
Silks Art
Hammock Sport
Hammock Art
Flying Pole Art

with the following age groups:
Junior Varsity
Junior A
Junior B
Senior
Masters 40+
Masters 50+
Para


Download all important documents HERE
Newcomers’ addendum exclusively for the South Africa competition. Addendum can be downloaded HERE

A valid anti-doping license is required for all amateur and competitive athletes competing at our National and POSA World Championships.

Anti-doping license deadline: Athletes who currently hold an anti-doping licence should have renewed their licences by the 31st January 2026.
Athletes who do not hold an anti-doping licence must purchase theirs a minimum of 3 months prior to their first POSA competition.

LEC POSA / WHEA licence: 29 Euros
Anti-doping license last day to purchase for ASSA NATIONALS: 15th May 2026

How to buy my licence: PDF

FAQ about rewening your licence

https://www.worldheavyeventsassociation.com/antidoping-program/

Via the membership and contract the athlete is committed to obey the rules mentioned above and in the contract and the contract is valid on-going until it is terminated in written, so the contract needs to be signed only once (unless major international changes in the rules, which might cause re-writing needs). So, then the athlete keeps his/her membership valid by paying the yearly membership fee.

By signing the anti-doping contract, the athlete give permission to be doping tested where ever, when ever without pre-notice by the wade-officials in each country. Doping-testing might be done on and off competitions.

Renewal of your license is mandatory and done yearly.
First time sign ups must be done a minimum of 3 months before your first POSA affiliated competition.

Downloads:
https://www.wada-ama.org/en/resources/world-anti-doping-code-and-international-standards/prohibited-list

Please keep an eye on POSA website and social media platforms for any changes that may occur to the World Championship dates and/or locations.

As new documents are released from POSA, they will be uploaded to our website. Keep an eye out on our social media pages for updates.

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Aerial Art World Championship (Cesenatico, Italy)
28 – 31 October and 1 November 2026

Pole Art World Championship 2026 (Seoul, Republic of Korea)
11-14 November 2026

Pole Sport World Championship (Vantaa, Finland)
26-29 November 2026

Aerial Sport World Championship 2026 (Loutraki, Greece)
9-13 December 2026