UKYSF RULES 2018 COMPETITION + RULES SPECIFIC TO UKYSF EVENT
The UKYSF event is split into two sections – Open and Closed.
OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS
We aim to be as inclusive as is possible. The Open Championships welcomes all people wishing to take part whether they have a UK passport or not, please see the eligibility table below. Please note that there are only 3 medals in each category for this section, and it is not divided into different countries crowning their national champions.*
CLOSED CHAMPIONSHIPS
This event awards the UK participants only and determines who qualifies to represent the UK at international events.
*If any federation wishes to host their national championships at our championships and award medals to their nations participants then please get in touch with us to discuss this.
ELIGIBILITY TABLE
| Open Competition | Closed Competition | Able to Qualify for International Events | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK Passport Holder resident in UK or Overseas | Yes | Yes | Yes representing UK |
| UK Resident without a UK Passport | Yes | No | No If your country of passport is hosting it’s own qualifying event you must use their event if you wish to qualify for any international events representing your country of passport. Yes If your country of passport has no federation, and no official championships of your passport country are being held anywhere else then we may be able to qualify you via our championships to represent your country. This would need to be cleared with the IYSF so please ask us with plenty of time or email the IYSF directly. |
| Non-UK Residents without a UK Passport | Yes if your country does not have a federation and is not hosting an event. Yes if you live in Europe, your passport is noneuropean, and it is financially unviable for you to travel to your country of passport for their event. | No | No If your country of passport is hosting it’s own qualifying event you must use their event if you wish to qualify for any international events representing your country of passport. If your country of passport has no federation and no official championships for your country of passport are being held elsewhere then we may be able to host you at our championships, this would need to be cleared with the IYSF so please ask us with plenty of time or email the IYSF directly. |
Age Categories
Age categories are as follows:
- YOUTH U11 Male and Female
- YOUTH 12-17 Male
- YOUTH 12-17 Female
- SENIOR 50+ Male
- SENIOR 50+ Female
- ADULT 18-49 Male
- ADULT 18-49 Female
| AGE CATEGORY | ROUTINE | ANY UKYSF ADJUSTMENTS TO RULES | ATTIRE Please ensure attire is suitable for performing a yoga asana routine. |
|---|---|---|---|
| U11 | IYSF YOUTH RULES | • No Zeros in scoring to be awarded • Participants may perform on stage solo or with anybody else (the participant only will be scored) • Lotus in fish: it is optional whether you wish to perform lotus in fish or instead perform wheel pose (urdhva dhanurasana) • If less than 3 participants in each category then the male and female category will be combined, if 3 or more in each category it will be split into male and female. | Male = Shorts Female = Short sleeved top or leotard and Shorts/Leggings |
| 12-17 | IYSF YOUTH RULES | None | Male = Shorts Female = Short sleeved top and shorts or leotard and shorts |
| ADULT | IYSF ADULT RULES | Male = Shorts or Speedos
Female = One or two-piece leotard or exercise outfit with open arms and legs (no bikinis). Tight fitting shorts may be worn. |
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| SENIOR | IYSF ADULT RULES | Male = Shorts or Speedos
Female = One or two-piece leotard or exercise outfit with open arms and legs (no bikinis). Tight fitting shorts may be worn. |
AWARDS
Awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each category in the Open Competition.
Participation medals for each participant.
Certificates for each participant.
QUALIFICATION TO INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
UK PARTICIPANTS ONLY
PHOTOS AND VIDEO
Photos and Video will be taken at the event.
If you do not wish any photos or video to be taken of your routine please do let us know prior to the event in the entry form.
If you wish for photos and video to be taken of your routine for your own viewing but do not wish for it to be published online on our website or social media channels please do let us know prior to the event in the entry form
No photos of any child participant to be taken or published without the parents permission.