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POWERBATICS HANDSTAND COMPETITION

Do 10 easy moves. Win $1,000. Simple as that.
Deadline October 8th, 2023

Submit your video TODAY!

Questions? Text/SMS (507)-543-5213

WHO IS THIS FOR?

All Ages All Levels

SCORING

  • Do 10 Handstand related moves
  • There is a 60 second time limit
  • Bare feet & form fitting clothes
  • Powerful execution and control
  • Feet pointed, fingers pointed
  • Clean technique and form
  • Bonus for tempo & style
  • FAQ at bottom of page

MOVE LIST

  • Any Vertical Style:  from Frog to Handstand to 1 Arm
  • Any Planche Style Moves:  from Bent Leg to Bent Arm to Straddle
  • Any Pike Style 
  • Powerful execution and control
  • Feet pointed, fingers pointed
  • Clean technique and form
  • Bonus for tempo & style
  • FAQ at bottom of page

YOU GOT THIS!

  • It really is EASY.  It’s a super SIMPLE format.  Just select 10 moves as basic or advanced as you want.  And put them together.  You can even let your feet touch the ground and use stances in between as transitions.  Or just copy the one of the 3 options in the video.  And it’s honestly not even about who wins, because you’re only competing against yourself.  For some, it’s about striving to get to the next level.  For others, it’s just about getting up and beginning their journey.  Either way, you CAN and SHOULD Go For It!

THE WINNERS CIRCLE

1st Maya Silva, Santiago, Chile

2nd Diego Pinto, Santiago, Chile

3rd Victor Allendes, Santiago, Chile

4th Matthew Arhunmunde, Lagos, Nigeria

5th Adebayo Adeniyi, Lagos, Nigeria

6th Amari Cummings, Red Oak, Texas

1st Diego Pinto, Santiago, Chile

2nd Alexander Wallace, Austin, Texas

3rd Brendan Logue, Lynn, Massachusetts

4th Mileina Battaglia, Thibodaux, Louisiana

5th PJ Fronapfel, Charlotte, North Carolina

6th Tyler Abts, Anchorage, Alaska

1st Matthew “Pappy” Frank, Lagos, Nigeria

2nd Thomas Bailey, Wasilla, Alaska

3rd Bogdan Codreaunu, Romania

4th Hunter Dale, Louisville, Kentucky

5th Prince Michael, Lagos, Nigeria

6th Godspower, Lagos, Nigeria

2023 HANDSTAND WINNERS

2023 NINJA STRENGTH WINNERS

2023 FOUNDATION WINNERS

Event Info

PRIZE:

$1,000

FEE:
Free (until 3/31/2023 ONLY)
$10 (on 4/1/2023)

LOCATION:
Online

DEADLINE:
April 1, 2023

AGES & LEVELS:
Winner take all

SCORING:
Straight arms, straight legs
Feet pointed, fingers pointed
Hitting shapes
Speed, power, balance
Tempo, style

Location & Deadline:
Online
April 1, 2023

Schedule:
10am Checkin & Open Gym Warmup
10:30am Competition
2pm Competition Finished

Ages & Levels:
Children 7-12
Teens 13-17
Adults 18-35
Masters 35+
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Spectators:
FREE +1 for competitor
$3 for each additional spectator (at door)

DIVISION DETAILS

Division 1:
Handstand

  • 10 moves.  60 seconds.
  • Any Handstand Moves. Beginners can do knee supports (like frog stands). Intermediates free-balancing positions only (handstands, planches, hollowbacks, etc.). Advanced on handstand canes.
  • Examples below:
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Division 2:
Ninja Strength

  • 10 moves.  60 seconds.
  • Any Strength Moves on bar like Pullups, Muscle Ups (and variations), Planches, etc.  No giants or flyaway dismounts.  Beginners can do static holds and dynamic moves.  Intermediate can do launches over the bar or between 2 bars.  Advanced can do any twisting or flipping (but regrabbing bar).
  • Examples below:
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Division 3:
Powermoves

  • 10 moves.  60 seconds.
  • Handstands, No-Run Flips (standing or static roundoff), and Powermoves (Flares, Airflares, etc.). Beginners must use hands for all skills.  Intermediates can do any aerial and/or flipping.  Advanced can do double twisting and/or double flipping.
  • Examples below:
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Division 4:
Freerun & Tumbling

  • 10 moves.  60 seconds.
  • Any Freerun, Parkour, or Tumbling Moves.  Uses Floor, Wall, and Block.  Beginners must use hands for all skills.  Intermediates can do any hands-free twisting or flipping.  Advanced can do double twisting and/or double flipping.
  • Examples below:
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Division 5:
Aerial Cirque

  • 10 moves.  90 seconds.
  • Any Aerial Arts Moves.  Choose Silks, Hoop, or Straps.  Beginners no inverted drops.  Intermediates can do any type of drop.  Advanced can do swinging and giants.
  • Examples below:
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Division 6:
Obstacle

  • On-site only (no online submissions)
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Kids, Teens, Adults
  • Any level
  • Surprise Obstacles from all 5 Elements of Powerbatics (shown only at race)
  • Best time wins.
  • Examples below:
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FAQ

10 moves in 60 seconds (Cirque has 90 seconds)

  1. Nod when judge calls name and then enter ring
  2. Nod when beginning routine
  3. Nod when ending routine
  4. Nod after receiving scores and then exit ring

Obstacle Division is a timed run and can incorporate acrobatic skills.

Online submit video link to lee@pacificrimathletics.com (no Obstacle Division)

Age Brackets:

Children (8-12)
Teens (12-17)
Adults (18-34)
Masters (35+)

Divisions:

Beginner (L1-2)
Intermediate (L3-9)
Advanced (Open)

Elements:

  1. Handstand
  2. Strength
  3. Powermoves / Tricking
  4. Cirque
  5. Freerun / Tumbling
  6. Obstacle

 

* Age & Divisions may be combined or modified based on number of competitors, face to face, or online events.

ONLINE:

  • Submit video
  • Staff selects Top 6 Finalists
  • Public votes for best overall performance

LIVE:

  • Chose Division(s)
  • Do 10 moves in 60 seconds (90 seconds for Cirque)
  • 10.00 point scoring system (max 8 for beg., 9 for int., 10 for adv.)
  • 0.01 deductions for Falls, Flops, Faceplants, over-time, out-of-bounds, attire, repeat moves, and bad form
  • 0.01 BONUSES for Speed, Power, Creativity, Big Moves
  • Bare Feet
  • Hair pulled back (safety)
  • Tanks, Shorts, Joggers, Leggings, Rashguards
  • No baggy clothing (for safety)
  • No leotards
  • No branding except team or school logo

Simple.  Just put 10 moves into a routine inside of 60 seconds; 90 seconds for Cirque.

Do moves that fit the category you’re competing in.  See examples above.

Simple as that!

FOR JUDGES

See You On The Inside,
Coach Lee

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Lee Weiland, CEO

➤ Co-Founder, Owner Pacific Rim Athletics
➤ Creator Powerbatics
➤ 3,927+ Transformed Students
➤ Coach Ninja Strength, Power, Cirque, Freerun, Handstand
➤ Masters in Teaching and Curriculum and Development
➤ Masters in Theology and Philosophy”➤ Teacher: Art, Math, Language Arts, History, Special Education, Physical Education up to University Level
➤ Former Competitive Athlete, 2 Black Belts, Acrobat
➤ United States of America Gymnastics Certified Coach
➤ World Federation of Parkour and Freerunning Certified Instructor
➤ World Calisthenics Organization Certified Instructor
➤ International Sports Science Association Certified Personal Trainer

Alexis Weiland, CFO, MS-CCC-SLP

➤ Co-Founder, Owner Pacific Rim Athletics
➤ 3,927+ Transformed Students
➤ Coach Cirque Aerial Arts, Acrobatics, Flexibility, Adult Transformation
➤ Masters in Communication Sciences and Disorders
➤ Speech Language Therapist for schools and hospitals
➤ Former competitive athlete and dance performer
➤ United States of America Gymnastics Certified Coach
➤ World Federation of Parkour and Freerunning Certified Instructor

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