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Getting very excited for Pole Festival SA 2016, our biggest ever event! We have come a long way in the last six years, just check out our timeline to see our history. Join us to celebrate the art and sport of pole in South Africa. For our competitive events, entries are open until 31st March…

Dear all , hi. I have a question – will I need to pay before video is submitted or I can first send a video and in case I am invited to fill in an application form and pay the fee? I will really appreciate Posted by Filsina Ginyatullina | View Post | View Group

SAPSF League Rankings 2015 announcement! Stay tuned for 2016 SAPSF League dates in Western Cape, Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Please follow our NPSC 2016 event page for updates and assistance on the entry process, as well as information for the final competition. https://www.facebook.com/events/1662481227358291/ Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

How to enter National Pole Sports Competition 2016 at Pole Fest 2016 NPSC 2016: https://www.facebook.com/events/1662481227358291/ Let’s take a look at the overview for the SAPSF’s fifth annual National Pole Sports Competition, aka NPSC 2016. NPSC 2016 will be organised, regulated and judged according to the International Pole Sports Federation system that has been implemented as…

Pole Fest 2016 notes Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

We are proud to announce that LupitPole will be sponsoring our 4m brass competition poles for Pole Fest 2016. At Pole Fest, the SAPSF will host THREE spectacular pole events. National Pole Sports Competition 2016- IPSF accredited. Pole Art South Africa 2016 and Pole Unity 2016. Please contact us if you are interested in competing…

Take part in Pole Art South Africa 2016. Video entries are due by 31st March 2016! https://www.facebook.com/poleartsouthafrica# info@polesports.org.za Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Are you ready for Pole Art South Africa? The SAPSF are launching a brand new national competition for those of you who want to express your creative side on the pole. Pole Art South Africa will take place in June 2016. Full details coming soon. Get in touch if you would like to be added…

SA Pole Sports Federation updated their profile picture. Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Exciting news coming soon…. SAPSF Pole Fest 2016! Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Well done to everyone who took part in the KZN Pole Sports League yesterday. Results will be released as soon as possible. Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Happening this Saturday! Please come show your support for the KZN athletes. Tickets available online. Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Thanks to everyone who attended the Pole Jam today! We had awesome polers from all over Gauteng (and the North West) working together. Hope you all enjoyed and feel more prepared to start competing! 😊 Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

The eighth SAPSF Pole Sports Provincial event (aka The League) took place yesterday at Pole dance Cape Town. Thank you to all of our participants and supporters. Athletes and showcase performers from Pole Dance Cape Town (CBD), The Pole Project (CBD), Vertical Secrets (Bellville & Tableview), Scar-Lit Box (Claremont), Lighten Up Pole Fitness (Fishoek) all…

Thanks to all the athletes, performers and helpers at our second annual Pole Sports Provincial event in the Western Cape. Thank you to Pole Dance Pole dance Cape Town for hosting! Videos coming soon. Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

POLE SPORTS EVENT TOMORROW – VENUE: The Western Cape Pole Sports Provincial event is happening tomorrow 4th October 2015! Performances start at 2pm. The venue is Pole Dance Cape Town studios, 199 Loop Street, Cape Town CBD. Please note the venue change!! Tickets may be purchased from 1:15pm on the door for R100. See you…

We are taking entries for the Western Cape Pole Sport Provincials until this Friday 18th September, we look forward to seeing you! https://www.facebook.com/events/1432830006965678/ Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

IPSF Judges training coming up soon! Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Become an internationally qualified Pole Sports Judge! Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

So exciting! Well done all at SA Pole Sports Federation! Posted by X-Pole South Africa | View Post | View Group

Due to popular demand, we will be holding an additional session of the IPSF Amateur 1 Training on 3 Oct. Sessions are 10am-12pm and 12pm-2pm. Contact lindi@polesports.org.za for bookings Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Pole Sport Provincial in Gauteng took place last Saturday in Pretoria! Thank you Anna Smith for taking beautiful photos. If you would like to buy a photo disc please contact annasmithphotographysa@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/annasmithphotographysa?pnref=lhc Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Don’t forget… we also have our second annual Pole Sport Provincial (League!) coming up in Umhlanga, KwaZulu Natal at UniQ Fitness – 31st October 2015. Entries are to be received by the SAPSF by 16th October 2015. Please get in touch with us if you have any questions about this event https://www.facebook.com/events/1395073317453822/ info@polesports.org.za Posted by…

Join us this weekend in Pretoria for the Gauteng Provincial Pole Sports Event (League!) Tickets are R100 on the door. R80 when you purchase in advance- contact info@polesports.org.za Show starts at 12:30pm. Saturday 29th August. Venue: Dragon Spirit/Yang’s Martial Arts Association, 442 Atterbury Road, Pretoria. Athletes Belinda van Heerden Chantel Crawford Claudia Ackermann Lilian Flack…

Note: Gauteng league/regionals entry and scorecard submission deadline has been extended until this Sunday 23 August 1pm. Get your entries in if you’re keen to take part! 🙂 Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Hi! Does anyone know of a pole studio/instructor in Oman?? Posted by Monika Barnes | View Post | View Group

What an epic show, Pole Unity was on another level. The dancers rocked the stage! Well done to everyone who took part, you danced your hearts out. Without the studios and dancers supporting the SAPSF, we would not be able to generate the money to support our local athletes & Pole Sports in South Africa!…

The SAPSF Pole Sports League is taking place in Umhlanga on 15th August! You still have time to enter. This event is for pole sports athletes of all levels and all ages. Please enter your details by 31st July 2015 for the Durban Pole Sports League. The Pole Sports League: All ages 6 years old…

SA Pole Sports Federation added a new photo. Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

On the podium! Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Massive congratulations to Benita Bouwer, 2nd place in the Masters division at WPSC. Go South Africa! Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

I would like to say a massive huge thank you to the SAPSFA for making it possible for South African Pole Athletes to compete at the World Pole Sports Championships! It has been one of the most exciting experiences in my life and I feel so proud!! I can’t wait to take the stage next…

SA Pole Sports Federation shared a photo. Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

World Pole Sports Championships Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

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Remember to get your group; solo or duet entries in for Pole Unity 2015 by end of day tomorrow!! Its going to be a great event in a new venue with a new format. Tickets are now available through our website: www.polesports.org.za. (Check out the new design!) Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View…

Pole Unity 2015!! Performers please enter online by 13th July. See you all there! http://www.polesports.org.za/pole-unity-sa Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Latinix™ Instructor CORRESPONDENCE COURSE LIMITED OFFER – WINTER LAUNCH SPECIAL: R4000 per person (only valid June & July 2015) Normal price: R6000 per person https://www.facebook.com/162982177182400/photos/a.339791716168111.1073741831.162982177182400/504610449686236/?type=1&theater Posted by Thea Van Der Merwe | View Post | View Group

Updated Pole Unity stage plan. We look forward to your entries to Pole Unity 2015 at Recess Nightclub in Centurion… Full information and entries via our website. All studios are welcome to take part in this fun pole fitness showcase event! http://www.polesports.org.za/pole-unity-sa Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

http://www.polesports.org.za/pole-unity-sa Pole Unity 1st August!! Enter duets, trios and groups this year. Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Here are the full results, from the IPSF Head Judge Alessandra Marchetti, for the South African National Pole Sports Competition. April 2015. Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

NPSC15 photos available from Anna Smith Photography! annasmithphotographysa@gmail.com. Contact Anna for your professional photos! Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

NPSC15 Ranking http://www.polesports.org.za/pole-competition/general-information Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

A big thank you to the organisers and judges for a professional and enjoyable competition. Also a very big thank you to the pole cleaners, it can be a strenuous and thankless job, but we all really appreciate having clean poles. Xoxo Posted by Laura Jean Stewart | View Post | View Group

NPSC RESULTS: Wow…what an amazing time at SAPSF Nationals last night! The display of strength from all athletes was just incredible. Every year the performances get stronger and stronger. Well done to everyone who took part and those who assisted with the competition. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support.…

World Pole Sports Rankings released with the South African Elite athletes. So incredibly proud! Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Thank you all for all your hard work and for an amazing event last night! ! and well done to everyone who took part! ! 🙂 Posted by Monika Barnes | View Post | View Group

Judges table all prepared. Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Rehearsals have begun… Who will take the titles tonight? SAPSF National Pole Sports Competition 2015 Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Fantastic workshops with Alessandra & Davide yesterday. There is still space available in the workshops tomorrow. Don’t miss an opportunity to learn from these talented athletes. http://polesports.org.za/fixtures Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Thank you to our official sponsors: X-Pole South Africa and Tracey Simmods Pole Instructor Training Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Competition day has arrived! Best of luck to all the athletes and judges! 🙂 Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Hello NPSC15 athletes. The athlete meeting will now be tomorrow at 14:30 in the Green Room, Atterbury Theatre. I have emailed you the revised schedules. Thanks and good luck! Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

NPSC15 running order. Showing approximate times and may be subject to change! But we are quite sure this is how it will be 😉 Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

The SAPSF presents ……National Pole Sports Competition 2015!! 😀 11th April from 17:00 at Atterbury Theatre Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Pole Sports League in Durban, coming soon! https://www.facebook.com/events/1395073317453822/ Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Good morning, We are looking for some people/polers to assist at the National Pole Sports Competition on the 11th April. Pole cleaners / judge assistants / MC (aka Maz) helpers etc. If you haven’t bought tickets but still want to be part of the event please let us know. Thanks Julie Posted by SA Pole…

X-Pole are official sponsors of National Pole Sports Competition 2015! Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Siobhan Whitfield just won 2 free tickets to NPSC15! Tickets are still on sale now via Computicket. Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Elite Division winners at SA National Pole Sports Competition 2015 can qualify for the IPSF World Pole Sports Championships! Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

SA Polers and supporters! Win two free tickets to NPSC15 by sharing this poster and leaving a comment! http://online.computicket.com/web/event/national_pole_spots_competition_2015/902616310 Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

NPSC15 tickets now on sale http://online.computicket.com/web/event/national_pole_spots_competition_2015/902616310 Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Book now for Alessandra Marchetti and David Lacagnina Workshops. Special offer – only R800 when you book for 2 workshops before 15th March. Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Information on Alessandra Marchetti and Davide Lacagnina workshops 10 and 12 April 2015 – JHB. Book and pay by 15.03.15 and only pay R800 for two workshops! http://www.polesports.org.za/fixtures Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

National Pole Sports Competition 2015 (NPSC15) SAPSF & The IPSF Code of Points Information about the Divisions being used this year at the NPSC15: Amateur Senior Professional Senior Elite – Senior & Masters Categories at SAPSF Regional Competitions ‘Pole Sports League’ will also include; Males and females of all Divisions, Doubles, Novice, Juniors, Masters 40+…

Yes!! Its nearly time for NPSC15. Computicket sales will be open during this week. Workshop bookings with Alessandra and Davide are also open on http://www.polesports.org.za/fixtures Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

This year Pole Unity is planned for 27th June. The venue is not yet decided. Your suggestions in Pretoria and Johannesburg are welcome. All funds raised this year will go towards SAPSF athletes competing overseas. Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Hello NPSC15 athletes, I hope your training is going well. Are you having difficulty with the Code of Points? Athletes and coaches may contact IPSF Trained judges in order to receive a consultation on the IPSF judging criteria and Code of Points. The new judging system and Code of Points may seem daunting, however, help…

Hi there! Does anyone know of a studio in or near Strand/Sommerset/Gordon’s Bay area in the Cape? Posted by Monika Barnes | View Post | View Group

Please share with all your Fitness & Dance friends/family https://www.facebook.com/events/721511924636100/ Posted by Thea Van Der Merwe | View Post | View Group

Workshop Dates & Details have been released for Alessandra & Davide. Make sure you book your place! http://polesports.org.za/fixtures Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Can you recommend a good reputable pole studio near the Camps Bay area in Cape Town? Posted by Maria Elvira Mariola | View Post | View Group

NPSC 2015 – Athlete Announcement The SAPSF would like to congratulate all of the athletes who entered the National Pole Sports Competition 2015. We are overwhelmed by the amount of athletes that entered this year. The standard is higher than ever. This year is the first year that the SAPSF will be implementing the International…

We are excited to announce the final athletes that have been selected for NPSC15. The results will be out on Saturday! If you have not yet signed up for the SAPSF Newsletter, please provide us with your email address. Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Spread the word and Share with the world 🙂 Posted by Latinix on Thursday, January 22, 2015 Posted by Thea Van Der Merwe | View Post | View Group

Thank you athletes! We have had an incredible number of entries for NPSC15. Final athletes will be announced on 31st January 2015. Watch this space! Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT! Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Happy New Year!! We are excited to receive your video entries for the National Pole Sports Competition 2015 (NPSC15). Remember to send us your videos and scorecards to enter SA’s only qualifier for World Pole Sports Competition 2015 IPSF. Please get in touch if you need any assistance. We are also hosting the SAPSF AGM…

It has been the biggest and busiest year so far for the SAPSF. Thank you for your support and for being a part of SA’s pole sports community. The SAPSF is a registered Non Profit Company, and the only pole sports federation in Africa. Pole Sports is still a new discipline which is now being…

Hello all ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING! 10.01.15 Please attend as we would like to hear from you as well as share what is going on with SAPSF. We are hosting our second AGM on Saturday 10th January 2015. 15:00-16:00 at Sultry Studios, Centurion. At the AGM we would like to discuss our plans for the SAPSF…

Happy Monday fellow Polers! We have our winner for the competition we ran over the last few months. The lucky Dezire Bierman has won the spot at Alex Schukins workshop this coming weekend at the Summer Pole Camp. Very exciting! Congratulations Dezire! Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Meet Professor Sherry Bremmer #slasher #slashergeneration #slashie one of SA’s many exciting “athletes to watch”. Sherry recently won the gold division of Cape Town’s Pole Sport Organization league, this gives her the opportunity to accept an invitation from the SA Pole Sports Federation to compete at their national competition in 2015. SA pole athletes, please…

Entries for National Pole Sports Competition close on the 15th January The NPSC 2015 has been approved by International Pole Sports Federation. All winners in the relevant divisions will receive granted entry into the World Pole Sports Championship held in the UK. Entry into the NSPC will be by Video Entry as per the Pole…

Pole Sports League JHB Nov 2014 Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Dear Pole Athletes We are proud to announce the National Pole Sports Competition 2015 (NPSC). The event is now in its fourth successful year. The rules and entry criteria for the NPSC 2015 have been reworked and developed, building upon the success of the previous three competitions, as well as the numerous Pole Sports Leagues…

Thank you so much for a wonderful league event on Saturday and for all the hard work that went into it! And well done to all the girls that took part! Xo Posted by Monika Barnes | View Post | View Group

Thanks for a well run and organised event 🙂 Posted by Tarryn Armist | View Post | View Group

Congratulations to all the athletes that took part in Cape Town’s first ever SAPSF Pole Sports League last Sunday. Here are the results! Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Exciting! The final PSL for 2014 is this Saturday. You can buy tickets on the door for R100, R50 for children. Venue: IKFF Sunninghill Village, Corner of Maxwell Drive and Edison Crescent. You can contact us for more information. We look forward to seeing you all. info@polesports.org.za Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View…

The SAPSF Pole sports League JHB will be this Saturday 8th November at IKFF Sunninghill. The event will run from approximately 12-3:30pm. We are looking for some helpers please! We need pole cleaners and general helpers. Please get in touch if you are keen and able to assist us. Thank you! Posted by SA Pole…

The first Cape Town Pole Sports League is happening this afternoon at The Pole Project. Good luck to all athletes. Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Our first ever SAPSF Pole Sports League Cape Town is taking place this Sunday at The Pole Project. We are very excited to go ahead with 23 performances including athletes of all levels, as well as special showcases in aerial and pole. We have an excellent panel of 6 judges including Kathy Lee, Juanita Swarts,…

October Oona ‘K’ Splits. October’s Move of the Month is the Oona K Splits. Enter your Oona K splits photo this month and stay in the running to win your place at Alex Shchukin’s workshop. Alex Shchukin is teaching workshops at this year’s Summer Pole Camp in Johannesburg on the 16th December 2014. Post your…

Hi all. In order to clarify any confusion for CT league, the compulsories requested are your chosen compulsory moves. You can use the template provided to fill in the moves you have chosen from the compulsory options. Please complete them in order of sequence. If you have any questions, just let us know 🙂 Posted…

POLE SPORTS LEAGUE – Cape Town – 2 November We have the following entries: Irina Grant Shannon Catherine Webster Anel Van Der Walt Monique Mouissie Sammy-Jo Adams Sherry Bremner Amit Raz’s Candice Botha Chanda Ramirez Ponce & Leda Wright Tithonia Roux Sonja Keil Please check that your name is above if you have entered. All…

And the last entry for Shouldermount September – Rene Schobermayr Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Shouldermount September Entry – Nataschja Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Shouldermount September entry-Deziré Bierman – Xtreme Pole Fitness – Pretoria Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Shouldermount September entry – Paula Whittle – Xtreme Pole Fitness – Pretoria Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Shouldermount September entry – Sumari Moore – Xtreme Pole Fitness – Pretoria Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Shouldermount September entry- Joshua Iding – Xtreme Pole Fitness – Pretoria Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Shouldermount September entry. Dezire Bierman – Xtreme Pole Fitness – Pretoria Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Shouldermount September entry. Aileen Manten- XTreme Pole Fitness, Pta. Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

How do I go about to send you my shouldermount? Posted by Charlene Deysel | View Post | View Group

Kathleen’s Shouldermount Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Viona’s Shouldermount Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Sonja’s shouldermount Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

MOVE OF THE MONTH! Enter now. If you are the overall winner of September, October and November’s Move of the Month you will win a SAPSF sponsored place at Alex Shchukin’s workshop which is at Summer Pole Camp, taking place this December. Check out September’s Move of the Month the Shouldermount. Send us your best…

Dear Polers It’s spring and the beginning of a busy pole season ahead! May we extend our gratitude to all of those who took part in Pole Unity 2014 at Barnyard Theatre in Rivonia on Saturday 30th August. The following Gauteng studios showed us their fabulous performance skills at yet another successful Pole Unity. Thanks…

To all pole. Sports ladys. You go girls Posted by Rea Albany | View Post | View Group

Congratulations to all involved on a hugely successful Durban PSL! Our first ever regional League event went off brilliantly. There was a packed audience at this very well organised event. Athletes competed in Bronze Youth, Bronze, Silver and Gold main divisions and the standard was extremely high! The results will be out soon. We look…

Stage is ready, rehearsal done! PSL KZN & Pole Unity KZN starting in a few hours! Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Win a place at Alex Shchukin’s Workshop at Summer Pole Camp in December 2014. In June this year we introduced a monthly photo competition on our Facebook page to promote the Compulsory Moves that are used in our competitive events – the National Pole Sports Competition & the Pole Sports League. Our video clips offer…

SA Pole Sports Federation shared Live Laugh Love Photography by Jane Cutler’s photo. Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Pole Unity 2014 Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Photographing this years Pole Unity – awesome charity event with awesome people SA Pole Sports Federation xoxo Good luck to my girls from Vertical Vixen Linksfield – you’re gonna ROCK that stage xoxox

We are very lucky to have Phume and Thato from KMAD opening Pole Unity 2014 with an incredible contemporary dance piece. We also have 10 of Gauteng’s top pole studios all performing to raise money for local charities. This is all happening TODAY at Barnyard Rivonia. Tickets can be bought at the door. 2pm start!…

Last week to submit your Ayesha August pics. SEPT – NOV will have a massive giveaway… Watch this space! Its Very exciting! Dont forget to book for Pole Unity this weekend. The charities need your support! Happy Thursday! Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Hello Pole Unity performers and spectators. Pole Unity 2014 is this Saturday at Barnyard Theatre, Rivonia. Rehearsals are between 10am-12pm. Here is the planned running order and approximate show times. Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

2 weeks to get your tickets for Pole Unity! Please come show your support for the dancers and the charities! https://www.barnyardtheatre.co.za/show.aspx?srid=2044 Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

The Pole Studio doing group Ayesha Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Pole Unity 2014! It’s not too late to be a performer at SA’s most spectacular pole fitness charity showcase. Enter your group show now! http://www.polesports.org.za/pole-unity-sa Tickets also on sale via Barnyard. Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Vertical Vixen #AyeshaAugust submissions Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group

Kathleen doing her jasmine! Posted by SA Pole Sports Federation | View Post | View Group