USAF National & Open World Qualifying Championship is on July 24th, 25th & 26th, 2026 in Charleston, SC.
Applications open on March 16th, 2026
2026 USAF NATIONAL & OPEN WORLD QUALIFYING CHAMPIONSHIPS
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Important Dates 2026
- Monday, March 16th, 2026
- Applications Open
- Monday, June 8th, 2026
- Forms for checking are due before 7pm/EST (feedback will be given no later than Sunday, June 14th.)
- Monday, June 15th, 2026
- Applications Close at 7pm/EST
- Monday, Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026
- Forms & Outfit Checks are due before 7pm/EST
- Music (MP3 Format) is due before 7pm/EST
- Sunday, June 28th, 2026
- AntiDoping Certificates are due before 7pm/EST (Sport Elite & Artistic Pro Athletes Only)
- Sunday, July 12th, 2026
- Parent ID & Proof of Course due before 7pm/EST (Sport Elite & Artistic Pro Athletes Only)
Athlete Registration
Step 1: USAF Athlete Membership
- All athletes MUST have an active US Aerial Federation Membership. Membership ID# will be needed upon registration
- Become a Member
Step 2: Athlete Registration
- Application Fees per Category
- Singles = $100
- Doubles = $100 per Athlete
*** Registration opens Monday, March 16th, 2026 ***
- Click here to register
- After registration- Create an account on the IPSF APP within 1-2 days.
Step 3: Book your Accommodations
Step 4: Rent a USAF Tracksuit if needed
*All completing athletes must have an IPSF regulation tracksuit*
*** Please note, the US Aerial Federation follows all proper safety protocols for Athletic Events with trained medics on site with emergency equipment. ***
Applications close Monday, June 15th @ 7pm/EST, 2026
for the Following Divisions, Categories, and Age Groups
Pole Sports
Para Pole
Ultra-Pole
Aerial Pole Sport
Aerial Hoop Sport
