To register as an Athlete for the event (Freestyle or Strength and Endurance) you must complete the form below to confirm your registration. 

Irish Calisthenics Championship

This page contains all information with regards to the competition and it's structure, however if you feel you need more details just let us know by emailing info@barmonkeycalisthenics.com

freestyle event

This event acts as a direct qualifying competition for the WSWCF World Championship, being staged in Riga, Latvia August 22-26th.

According to WSWCF Rules, each country is allowed to send two participants from each country. This means the top two males and two females are eligible to compete in the World Championship.

• The Freestyle competition will consist of two (2) rounds – the first round will be the qualification round (“Qualification”) and the second round will be the final round (“Final”). Five people will qualify for the final round from the initial qualification round. The top three places will be announced, with the top two gaining entry into the World Championship. *In the event that someone cannot attend the event, the next highest placed person will be offered the place instead. (Please be aware of the WSWCF eligibility criteria and requirements before registering to compete - listed below).

• The maximum performance time given for one Participant in the Qualification round is two (2) minutes. Once the participant steps onto the stage, he is given 30 seconds to start his performance. Performance can be started also quicker, showing a “thumb up” to DJ. Round time will be counted immediately after 30 seconds spent on the stage, or from when the song starts after the “thumb up” signal.

• The final round is also two minutes, and conducted in the same way as the qualifier.

• The order of the participants will be drawn randomly.

• Each Participant may use their own selection of music ( please include this in your registration form)

Judging criteria

Statics Judge

• The first (1st) judge shall give marks from “0” to “5” only for the static elements. This judge must be known as a specialist in static elements, knowing all details and difficulties of moves.

• The static elements’ judge may give a mark up to maximum of “1.5” points if the Participant within one round has shown only one (1) perfect static move.

• The static elements’ judge may give a mark up to maximum of “3” points if the Participant within one round has shown only two (2) perfect static moves.

• The static elements’ judge may give a mark up to maximum of “5” points if the Participant within one round has shown at least three (3) perfect static moves.

  Static elements are holds (not less than 3 seconds) and slow-motion power and strength moves, e.g. planche, human flag, front lever, back lever, slow muscle-up, etc.

DYNAMICS JUDGE

This category is divided in two sub categories. (1) Dynamic strength and (2) dynamic acrobatics.

• The dynamic elements’ judge may give a mark up to maximum of “2.5” points if the Participant within one round has shown only dynamic strength moves.

• The dynamic elements’ judge may give a mark up to maximum of “2.5” points if the Participant within one round has shown only dynamic acrobatic moves.

• The dynamic elements’ judge may give a mark up to maximum of “5” points if the Participant within one round has shown dynamic strength and dynamic acrobatic moves.

  Dynamic strength elements are muscle-ups, one arm pull-ups, handstand push-ups, etc.
  Dynamic acrobatic elements are all spins, flips and other elements where momentum is mainly used.

COMBINATIONS JUDGE

Combinations judge shall give marks from “0” to “5” only for combination of static and dynamic moves and elements.

• This judge has to be known as specialist in combinations or experienced in judging street workout freestyle events. Starting from 2020, Combination judge is required to give higher marks for clean mixed combinations that last longer than separated mixed combinations.

• The combinations’ judge may give a mark up to maximum of “1.5” points if the Participant within one round has shown only static move combinations.

• The combinations’ judge may give a mark up to maximum of “1.5” points if the Participant within one round has shown only dynamic move combinations.

• The combinations’ judge may give a mark up to maximum of “5” points if the Participant within one round has shown at least 2 mixed static and dynamic move combinations. Mixed combination is accepted only, if at least 2 dynamic and 2 static elements are done within one combination.

  Move combination is the flow of the Participant making transition from one element to another element, without stepping off the construction or stopping the routine on the floor. Move combinations’ judge must not evaluate any individual static or dynamic move and its quality.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Each judge must use the full range of marks (points) subject to regulations stated below. Full range of marks consists of “0”; “0.5”; “1”; “1.5”; “2”; “2.5”; “3”; “3.5”; “4”; “4.5”; “5”.

• If the Participant has shown only good quality static elements, but has not shown any dynamic elements or combinations of moves and elements, then he may obtain up to “5” points only from the static elements’ judge. The other two judges must give “0” points.

• If the Participant has shown only good quality dynamic elements, but has not shown any static elements or combinations of moves and elements, then he may obtain up to “5” points only from the dynamic elements’ judge. The other two judges must give “0” points.

• If the Participant has shown good quality static and dynamic elements, but no combinations of moves and elements, he may obtain up to “5” points from both the static and dynamic elements’ judges. The move combinations’ judge must give “0” points.

• If the Participant has shown only good quality static elements and combinations of moves and elements, but has not shown any dynamic elements, then he may obtain up to “5” points from both the static elements’ and move combinations’ judges. The dynamic elements’ judge must give “0” points.

• If the Participant has shown only good quality dynamic elements and combinations of moves and elements, but has not shown any static elements, then he may obtain up to “5” points from both the dynamic elements’ and move combinations’ judges. The static elements’ judge must give “0” points.

• Neither the 1st, 2nd, nor the 3rd judge(s) may give a maximum mark (“5” points) for the Participant’s performance in a particular round, if in that round the Participant has made a failure (also known as “mistake”).

• The Participant can get the maximum of “4.5” points from each of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd judge(s), if during his performance in a particular round he has only one (1) failure.

• The Participant can only get the maximum of “4” points from each of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd judge(s), if during his performance in a particular round he has two (2) or more failures.

  From now on only falling from the bar with both hands or partly falling from the bar, with one hand still attached to the bar, will be considered as failure. All other failures except the previously mentioned are considered as “bad form” of elements and has to be taken into account by the judge of the particular category and will no longer be defined as failures.

• Neither the 1st, 2nd, nor the 3rd judge(s) may give the maximum mark (“5” points) for the Participant’s performance in a particular round, if in that round the Participant has made a repetition of element.

• The Participant can get the maximum of “4.5” points from each of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd judge(s), if during his performance in a particular round he has made only one (1) repetition of an element.

• The Participant can only get the maximum of “4” points from each of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd judge(s), if during his performance in a particular round he has made two (2) or more repetitions of element(s).

• Points for elements will not be reduced, if the elements are done in combination and they are combined in a completely different routine as only 1 element out of minimum of 3 elements.

• The marks will be given by each judge to each Participant in each round and then summed up together for both rounds. At the end of competition, the highest sum of points earned in both rounds will determine the winner.

• The judges cannot give final marks for the first round before the last Participant has finished his performance (that is, before they have seen the performances of all Participants in the first round). The judges must take written notes during the first round, but may give final points only after the first round is completed. This will result in more accurate and objective performance assessment and marks. This rule does not apply to the second round.

• In case the Participant ignores the requirements listed in Clause 5.10. of these Regulations, the Participant shall receive “0” points from all judges in that particular round.

• Before the competition, each judge will be handed paperwork containing a table with all the necessary requirements, in order to facilitate the judges’ work. The specimen of the table will be prepared by the Federation and distributed to the Organizers during the preparation phase for the FNC 2022.

• Before the competition, all the judges must get acquainted with the regulations of the competition and must confirm their agreement to the regulations with their signature. In addition, judges must become acquainted with the special judging guidelines that must be provided for all of the judges by the Organizers.

• In case of identical results (equal sum of points earned by two or more Participants) the judges will collegially and democratically decide the winner by presenting constructive arguments.

  All the marks given by the judges have to be published immediately after compilation of the results.

Medical Information

•         We recommend that you are screened by your local GP before the event and ensure you are medically cleared to compete. 

Dress Code

•  There is not a strict dress code. However, it is important to note that there is a certain style of clothing attributed towards Calisthenics / Street Workout. 

• Do not wear Gymnastics style attire, leotards etc. Calisthenics needs to be seen as a sport in its own right with its own sense of style.

• If sponsored or representing your gym and you want to wear their branding, that is allowed.  

 Media

 There will be a variety of different media outlets at this event ( Photographers, Videographers, Journalists, presenters etc) 

• By competing in the event you are allowing us to use your images through a variety of these media outlets. 

• These photos and videos will be published across social media and other websites.

• If you have an issue with us using any photos or images of you please let me know. 

WSWCf criteria

Top two in each category of the WSWCF SWC National Championships 2022 of the Countries are allowed to participate in the SWC World Championship 2022.

5.2. Each Participant must have valid health insurance (personally paid for or financed by a sponsor/supporter, etc.).

5.3. Each Participant must take full responsibility for his health conditions and is personally liable for his actions and their possible consequences during both competition and free time.
5.4. The Participants must have legal rights to travel and enter Riga, Latvia, if they qualify for the SWC World Championship 2022. Participants who are less than 18 years old must be able to travel alone without an adult companion.

5.5. The Participants must have at least basic knowledge of English language to be able to communicate with the Organizers.

5.6. If the Participant qualifies for participation in the SWC World Championship 2022, but for any personal reason is unable to arrive at the competition venue in Riga, Latvia, his participation will be annulled and, if still practically possible, the vacant place offered to the next Participant. In case of any anticipated absence (whether planned or unplanned) the particular Participant must notify the Federation and the Organizer of the relevant SW National Championship 2022 as soon as reasonably possible.

5.7. If a Participant qualifies for SWC World Championship 2022 and has obtained travel support from any organization and has not travelled to SWC World Championship 2022, the Participant has to fully refund the lost travel costs within one month or the Participant will be disqualified from competitions for the period of five (5) years.

5.8. All Participants traveling to SWC World Championship 2022 have to have enough money reserved to return back home, if they have been late for the airplane or any other serious situation occurs. Or there has to be a person back home who can help them solve this issue without interrupting the work of the Organizers. WSWCF and other Organizers are not liable or responsible in such cases.

7.2. Flight costs, hotel, local transportation and food for Selected Participants of the SWC World Championship 2022 shall be covered by the WSWCF SWC National Championship 2022 Organizer or Participants themselves according to the situation as there may be. WSWCF shall bear no costs towards the Selected Participants, except possible sightseeing tours around the Riga city, if any will be organized.

7.3. Each Selected Participant of the SWC World Championship 2022 has to pay for his visa to Latvia (if applicable) by himself. WSWCF may help the Participants to obtain the Visa, however WSWCF does not confirm that the Selected Participants shall receive their Visas, thus the WSWCF shall bear no liability towards this circumstance.

7.4. The health and travel insurance have to be made by each Selected Participant of the SWC World Championship 2022 at his own cost.

7.5. The Selected Participant will be allowed to come to Riga, Latvia and participate in the SWC World Championship 2022 only if he has signed a written Participation Contract with the Federation.

7.6. The Federation and the Organizers of WSWCF SWC National Championships 2022 are not liable for any Selected Participant’s inability to travel to the SWC World Championship 2022 competition venue. In case any Selected Participant from any Country does not have the possibility to travel, obtain visa to Latvia (if applicable), ensure the required insurance, or has any other reason preventing him from participation, the right to participate in the SWC World Championship 2022 passes on to the Participant with the next highest score after the Selected Participant according to the final rankings in the WSWCF SWC National Championship of the particular Country.

PARTICIPATION FEE

- It is free to compete in the Irish National Championship. However, a Participation fee applies in the SWC World Championship 2022. The cost is EUR 100 (one hundred euros) from each participant. The participation fee shall be paid during the registration for the competition in Riga, Latvia.

WEIGHT CATEGORIES

The WSWCF have introduced weight categories at this years competitions. However, if there are less than 6 in a particular category, that weight class will be moved up. (i.e. only four in lightweight so they enter the middleweight category.)

Freestyle weight categories

• Lightweight category: Under 68 kg for male athletes and under 50 kg for female athletes.

• Middleweight category: From 68 kg to 80 kg for male athletes and from 50 kg to 60 kg for female athletes.

• Heavyweight category: From 80 kg for male athletes and from 60 kg for female athletes.

• Absolute category: All weight category male athletes together and all weight category female athletes together.

For further information on the WSWCF Rules and Regulations, you can check the link below.