The FISAF Pacific International Open is taking place in Melbourne on the 16th & 17th of June.
Entry is open to all FISAF Australia and International Member athletes & teams.
Information for New Zealand athletes and coaches
How to enter
Athletes and their coaches are responsible for entering themselves in to the competition.
The entry form is now available to download on FISAF Australia’s website: https://fisafaustralia.com.au/documents/.
ENTRY FORMS (Event Guide – Page 12)
- Event entry forms and payment MUST be submitted by the 8 May
- Failure to submit entry forms by the due date will result in late fees (See 2023 Pricing Document)
- All entry forms MUST be submitted in Excel format
- IMPORTANT:
- Please ensure all tabs/pages are filled out correctly:
- Contact Information & Declaration
- Members attending (this will provide details for your event registration packs)
- Stream (applicable to your entries)
- Payment – (Please note: The Payment tab is optional and provided for your convenience only)
- Invoices will be sent by Inspire Events Australia Pty Ltd (trading as FISAF Australia) after your complete entries are received & processed
- Please ensure all tabs/pages are filled out correctly:
Please note – any entrants from New Zealand must be members of NZCAF for the 2023 competition year.
Any competitors who compete at the 2023 NZ Open will be considered members.
If you are not competing at the 2023 NZ Open, we need to email the NZCAF Secretary for details on becoming a member
Categories
Based on the size of the competitor base in Australia the level of competition is expected to be high. The NZCAF Technical Committee encourages people to enter and support this event, but please be aware of your level and set expectations with athletes and supporters accordingly.
NZCAF Pre-Choreographed Categories are not recommended to attend
Categories available
| FISAF International | FISAF National Novice | FISAF National Advanced |
| Mini 8, 9, 10 years | Mini 8, 9, 10 years | |
| Cadet 10, 11, 12 years | Cadet 11, 12 years | Cadet 11, 12 years |
| Junior 13, 14, 15 years | Junior 13, 14, 15 years | Junior 13, 14, 15 years |
| Youth 16, 17, 18 years | Youth 16, 17, 18 years | Youth 16, 17, 18 years |
| Adult 19+ | Adult 19+ | Adult 19+ |
| Masters 30+ |
Important information
- NZCAF categories are not offered at the Pacific Open.
- As NZCAF categories have differing music lengths, the Pacific Open organisers have agreed to accept music ranging from 1.30-1.39 in length for the National stream categories.
- All music in the FISAF International categories is expected to be at the correct length.
- All FISAF International Routines stay as per the FISAF International rules.
- FRFs are required for ALL categories (excluding fitness). See the FRF Program guide prepared by FISAF Australia.
Age categories
FISAF International Categories
- Ages will be based on the age of the athlete on December 31, 2023.
FISAF National Categories
- Ages will be based on the age of the athlete on September 30, 2023.
- Any athlete/s that have their birthday prior to September 30th, 2023, must compete in the age group that they are turning during this period.
E.g An athlete turning 11 years old on the 1st of July 2023 is considered as a Cadet aged athlete. - Any athlete/s that have their birthday on or after 1st October 2023 have the option of choosing which age group, they want to compete in that best represents their age.
E.g an athlete turning 11 years old on 15th November 2023 can compete in the Individual Mini category, or they may choose to compete in the individual Cadet category.
Teams must compete in the age group of the oldest athlete.
Pathway for NZCAF Categories
| NZCAF Category athlete is in for 2023 | Pacific Open Competition Categories (as of 31st Dec 2023) | Important Differences/What Changes to Make |
| Primary Individual | Mini National Individual Ages: 9,10 (born in 2014, 2013) | See note on 32 counts below |
| Intermediate Individual | Cadet National Novice Ages: 11,12 (born in 2013, 2012, 2011) | See note on 32 counts below |
| Novice Individual | Junior National Novice Ages: 13,14,15 (born in 2010, 2009, 2008) Youth National Novice Ages: 16,17,18 (born in 2007, 2006, 2005) | See note on 32 counts below |
| Junior Open Novice Individual | Junior National Novice Ages: 13,14,15 (born in 2010, 2009, 2008) | |
| Senior Open Novice Individual | Youth National Novice Ages: 16,17,18 (born in 2007, 2006, 2005) | |
| Junior Open Individual | Junior National Advanced Ages: 13,14,15 (born in 2010, 2009, 2008) | See note on Open grade below |
| Senior Open Individual | Youth National Advanced Ages: 16,17,18 (born in 2007, 2006, 2005) | See note on Open grade below |
| Primary Teams | Mini National Pairs (2 Members) Ages: 8,9,10 (born in 2015, 2014, 2013) Mini National Sport Aerobic Teams (3-4 Members) Ages: 9,10 (born in 2014, 2013) | See note on 32 counts below |
| Intermediate Teams | Cadet National Pairs (2 Members) Ages: 11,12 (born in 2013, 2012, 2011) Cadet National Sport Aerobic Teams (3-4 Members) Ages: 11,12 (born in 2013, 2012, 2011) | See note on 32 counts below |
| Novice Teams AND Open Teams | Junior National Pairs (2 Members) Ages: 13,14,15 (born in 2010, 2009, 2008) Junior National Sport Aerobic Teams (3-4 Members) Ages: 13,14,15 (born in 2010, 2009, 2008) Youth National Pairs (2 Members) Ages: 16,17,18 (born in 2007, 2006, 2005) Youth National Sport Aerobic Teams (3-4 Members) Ages: 16,17,18 (born in 2007, 2006, 2005) | Novice: See note on 32 counts below |
| Fitness Teams (5-8 Members) | Cadet Ages: 9,10,11,12,13 Junior Ages: 12,13,14,15,16 Adult Ages: 15,16,17 or older |
* 32 Counts
The compulsory 32 count is a requirement in some NZCAF categories. However, this 32 count does not feature in the FISAF National Categories.
Coaches/athletes are not required to remove it – but not that it would be judged as a low impact 32 counts of choreography with no skills aerobically.
** Open grade athletes
If you are in NZCAF Secondary Open and do not have free-falls (split landing / push up landing) in your routine, you have the choice to compete in the FISAF Novice categories corresponding with your age group. If any coaches are unsure, please get in touch with the NZCAF Technical Committee
Skill Requirements
FAQ
How do I become a member?
- Participate at the 2023 NZ Sport Aerobics Open
- Pay membership levies separately – contact nzcaf.treasurer@gmail.com
Do I have to enter the NZ Sport Aerobics Open?
We strongly recommend all athletes compete at the NZ Sport Aerobics Open.
Our panel (which includes Internationally qualified judges) will be giving feedback on routines and choreography ahead of the Pacific Open.
The NZ Sport Aerobics Open is also the selection event for the 2023 FISAF NZ team. Only selected athletes will be able to enter the FISAF International categories.
Is there a team manager?
As this is an open event, all competitors and coaches are travelling independently.
Am I representing New Zealand?
Only athletes who compete in the FISAF International category are representing New Zealand. These athletes have been selected for the 2023 FISAF NZ Team.
