World Aerial Online Cup 2026

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World Aerial Online Cup 2026 – SEASON 2

World Aerial Online Cup 2026 — SEASON 2

Season Transition

Season 1 Complete — Season 2 Begins

Season 1 — Activation has officially come to an end.

This phase was about awakening the body, building awareness, connection, and readiness.

Now, the next stage begins.

Season 2 — Strength

This is where power is built.
Where control starts to take form through force, endurance, and precision.

1 Year
4 Seasons
One World Ranking

ATHLETE EVOLUTION & RANKING SYSTEM

ATHLETE EVOLUTION

This is not just performance.
This is the instrument of strength and control.

Each season represents a new level of physical evolution:

Season 1 — Activation
Season 2 — Strength
Season 3 — Control
Season 4 — Perfection

From awareness → to power → to mastery → to absolute precision.

Global ranking system

This is not just a competition.
This is a structured global progression.

Across all four seasons, athletes accumulate results that shape their international standing.

Ranking Total = Sum of Best 2 Results in Last 12 Months

Your performance is not momentary, it defines your position in the global Aerial Athletics system.

Learn more about IAAA World Ranking System

IAAA WORLD RANKING SYSTEM

IAAA World Ranking is designed to reflect consistent performance, competitive strength, and technical quality.
It is not based on a single result.
It is built through progression across the seasons.

HOW THE RANKING WORKS

IAAA World Ranking = Best 2 Results within the Last 12 Months

4 competition seasons per year
Only the 2 best results are counted
Results expire after 12 months

RANKING STRUCTURE

Each athlete is ranked separately by:

Discipline

Aerial Silks
Aerial Hoop
Aerial Straps

Age Group

Junior
Youth
Senior

Category

Sport
Artistic Performance
Amateur

HOW POINTS ARE CALCULATED

The ranking uses a hybrid scoring model: Ranking Points = Place Points + Score Bonus

Place Points

Winner — 1000
Finalist — 800
3rd Place — 650
4th — 550
5th — 480
6th — 430
7th — 390
8th — 350
Qualified Participation — 250

Score Bonus
Each performance receives an individual judging score, which is added to the place points.

Example:

Winner with score 92 → 1000 + 92 = 1092 points
Finalist with score 89 → 800 + 89 = 889 points

This ensures that performance quality directly impacts ranking, not just placement.

FINAL RANKING FORMULA

Ranking Total = Sum of Best 2 Results in Last 12 Months
Example:

Season 1 — 1020
Season 2 — 980
Season 3 — 1100
Season 4 — 890

Best 2 results: 1100 + 1020 = 2120

COMPETITION STRENGTH FACTOR

Points are adjusted based on the number of participants in a category:

3–4 athletes — ×0.75
5–7 athletes — ×0.90
8+ athletes — ×1.00
15+ athletes — ×1.10

This ensures fairness and reflects the competitive depth of each event.

WHAT THIS MEANS

The IAAA ranking system rewards:

consistency across the Seasons
technical excellence
competitive participation

CATEGORIES

Sport category

Aerial Silks, Aerial Hoop, Aerial Straps (Solo/Duo)

Judging is carried out by certified international IAAA judges in accordance with the official IAAA Rules.

Evaluation is based on a higher-performance, competition-level framework with increased emphasis on technical difficulty, precision of execution, artistic expression, and overall composition. This category is designed with an advanced, sport-oriented structure aligned with international high-performance and Olympic-style standards of evaluation.

Perfect for athletes aiming to test themselves at a more demanding level and receive a professional assessment of their technical mastery, physical preparation, and competitive readiness within an international ranking system.

Artistic perfomance category

Aerial Silks, Aerial Hoop, Aerial Straps, Aerial Hammock, Original Apparatus (Solo/Duo)

Judging is carried out by certified international IAAA judges in accordance with the IAAA Additional Category Rules.

Evaluation focuses on artistic presentation, creativity, musicality, choreography, stage presence, and overall performance composition.

Perfect for athletes wishing to demonstrate their creative vision, unique style, emotional expression, and storytelling through movement.

Amateur category

Aerial Silks, Aerial Hoop, Aerial Straps, Aerial Hammock (Solo/Duo)

Judging is carried out by certified international IAAA judges in accordance with the IAAA Additional Category Rules.

Evaluation focuses on basic technical execution, performance quality, confidence, and overall presentation in a supportive competitive environment.

Perfect for beginner and intermediate athletes seeking to gain their first international competition experience, develop confidence, and enjoy the performance process without excessive competitive pressure.

Participation That Opens Doors Worldwide

(01)

Get an objective measure of your level on a global stage

Receive clear, structured feedback and scores that reflect your true performance.

(02)

Show your best routine with zero travel or visa costs

Compete internationally from your studio - all you need is your video.

(03)

Be sure your result depends only on your skills

Standardized rules, certified judges and a transparent scoring system.

(04)

Become part of the global aerial community and earn a chance to perform at the offline final

Stand out in the online ranking and open the door to future live events and invitations.

FROM SUBMISSION
TO RESULTS — JUST 4 STEPS

Judge 1

Daria Rooze, Estonia

Judge 2

Pauline Pillay, Malaysia

Judge 3

Natalia Velvet, Serbia

Judge 4

Lana Voss, Thailand

Registration

Complete a simple online form and upload your video.

Apply now

Compliance Check

IAAA International Judges Team will verify your video to ensure it meets all rules and requirements.

Scoring

Four certified judges will evaluate your performance anonymously and independently.

Results

Receive your certificate, your final score, and your position in the global ranking.

COMPLIMENTARY REWARDS
FOR PARTICIPANTS

Official Certificates*

*All participants receive.

Every registered athlete receives a personalized international participation certificate.

Official Placement in the IAAA World Ranking System*

*All participants receive.

Your score and final position will be entered into the IAAA World Ranking System.

Free Entry for Winners to the IAAA Grand Cup 2026*

*Winners receive.

Champions of each category, based on the results of the annual IAAA ranking, receive complimentary participation in the IAAA Grand Cup 2026 (Dubai, Istanbul, Budapest – final location to be announced).