Created and evolving in strict accordance with SportAccord and the International Olympic Committee criteria, Pole Sports is now in its 15th year at the World Pole Sport Championships. With more than 3000 athletes worldwide competing in regionals, nationals and opens throughout each year and expanding exponentially in terms of competitors, countries, continents and fans, this enthralling sport culminates each year at the World Championships where elite athletes from across the globe compete for the Gold Medal and the coveted title of World Pole Sports Champion.

This flagship discipline includes artistic elements but is based heavily on athleticism and technical merit, and judged by an original Code of Points in line with Olympic standards.

Qualification by attending a national or open championships (all IPSF competitions host an Open).

Here is the latest IPSF Pole Sports Code of Points:

IPSF Pole Sports Code of Points 2021 - 2024_30.01.2022

And here is the latest Mid-Cycle Update (this document should be read together with the IPSF Pole Sports Code of Points):

IPSF Code of Points Mid-Cycle Update 2024_11.12.2023