Submission for FACEOFF 2023
is now open
This brief aims to clarify what you as an athlete can expect when participating in a FACEOFF Competition, and what we expect from you.
Please read the following information before signing up.
FACEOFF is soon to take off once again! Last year we visited the “moon” (Denmark, Norway and Sweden), what a journey, so many new faces joined the FACEOFF family and we are now ready for the next expedition. This year “Mars” is on our horizon – 3 outstanding Qualifiers are ahead of us. First in Svendborg, Denmark, second in Sola, Norway and third in Västerås, Sweden. We finish off by uniting the best and most creative athletes in a big explosion of epic gymnastics, when we open the doors to our Main Event i Forum Horsens, Denmark the 9th of december. All qualifiers and the main event will be on a new and bigger level, we can’t wait to show what we are planning.
In recent years FACEOFF has become an internationalised project, and friendships across borders and cultures have grown out of that. This side effect has become a key objective for us and we want to keep nursing and growing our community. There is so much we can learn from each other and for that reason it is more important than ever, that we keep showing up, expanding the boundaries within gymnastics, showcase it – and inspire others to do the same. We strive to stay playful together on our journey to our next destinations in the gym, arenas, or wherever we as gymnasts wanna go.
In FACEOFF we are constantly working to improve the overall settings for you as a gymnast, and to give as many talented gymnasts an opportunity to join the competition and the community. We hope this brief helps you to get more clarity around your participation.
We are looking so much forward to seeing you in August, September and December and to develop the sport we all love, and keep exploring its many possibilities.
Now, the practical stuff.
FACEOFF Competitions
Qualifications in Denmark, Norway and Sweden
- All gymnasts receive a unique FACEOFF competition suit they can keep.
- All gymnasts are offered free accommodation. The free sleeping arrangements will be in i gyms or schools together with other gymnasts. It will be possible to stay at a hotel near the venue. Gymnasts themselves are responsible for the associated expenses
- All gymnasts are offered a free breakfast and a free snacks/fruit/coffee table.
- All gymnasts are responsible for their own lunch and dinner. It will be possible to buy lunch and dinner at the venue.
- All gymnast are responsible for their own transport and most cover their own travel expenses
Main event
- All gymnasts receive a unique FACEOFF competition suit that they can keep.
- All gymnasts are offered free accommodation. The free sleeping arrangements will be in i gyms or schools together with other gymnasts. It will be possible to stay at a hotel near the venue. Gymnasts themselves are responsible for the associated expenses
- All gymnasts are offered free food (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- All gymnasts are responsible for their own transport and most cover their own travel expenses.
Program:
Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Main Event
Location | Crew Teams | Get in | Practice | Competition |
Denmark SG Huset Ryttervej 70, 5700 Svendborg | Team Fyn Team Sjælland Team GB | Thursday 17th of August 10.00 am. | Thursday the 17thg at 11.00 am. – Friday the 18th at 18.00 pm. | The 19th of August. Individuals: 13.00-14.30 |
Norway Fjogstad-Hus TurnArena Åsenvegen 68, 4055 Sola | Team Lynx Team Brikerbeinerne Team Young Guns (DK) | Thursday 31st of August 10.00 am. | Thursday the 31th at 11.00 am. – Friday the 1st at 18.00 pm. | The 2nd of September. Individuals: 13.00-14.30 |
Sweden Västerås Arena Vasagatan 73, Rocklunda | Team Griffin Team Moose Team Jylland Team Navigators | Thursday 7th of September 10.00 am. | Thursday the 7th at 11.00 am. – Friday 8th at 18.00 pm. | The 9th of September. Individuals: 13.00-14.30 |
Main Event Forum Horsens, Denmark. Langmarksvej 53, 8700 | Thursday 7th of December 10.00 am | Thursday the 7th at 11.00 am. – Friday 8th at 18.00 pm. | The 9th of December Individuals: 13.00-14.30 |
Individuals and Crew
- You can participate in both Crew and Individuals, but not in the same qualifier.
- If you qualify for both crew and individuals, you need to decide what competition you’ll join at the Main Event.
To get a spot in the individual competition you must submit and let us know that you want a spot. When we know where and when you want to participate we will solve the big puzzle and decide the lineup for the three qualifications. The decision on who is getting a spot is based on the following qualities. For this process we will look into previous Achievements.
- Difficulty
- Technique
- Safety
- Personal style
- Variation
Individuals
- Sign up here, and let us know what competitions you are able to participate in. Soon we’ll let you know if you have a spot.
Crew
- Crew teams are situated based on their previous experience and results in FACEOFF.
- The FACEOFF Crew coaches will select the gymnast they want to include for qualifications. If you are asked by more than one coach, it’s up to you to decide what team you want to join. A Crew team consists of 10 gymnasts. In each discipline a max of 8 gymnasts are allowed on the floor at the competition.
- As a gymnast you belong to the same team during the whole season. That means if you’ve been competing with Team XX in the qualifiers, you are not allowed to compete with Team YY in the Main Event. If a team qualifies for the Main Event, the team is allowed to make reinforcements with new team members before the Main Event, as long as they haven’t been competing with other teams in the qualifier.
- To take part in a team, the gymnasts are required to have resided or been a member of a gymnastic club in the corresponding province, at some point within their gymnastics career – i.e. Exchange, Boarding School, Folk High School, living abroad, job.
- To be eligible to compete for Team Young Guns, a gymnast must not be above 20 years of age within the year of the competition and not under the age of 16.
Individuals
- 6 men and 6 women.
Crew
- 10 gymnast in each team (2 substitutes in case of injuries)
- 3-4 Crew teams
Individuals
- 8 men and 8 women
Crew
- 10 gymnast in each team (2 substitutes in case of injuries)
- 4 Crew teams
Individuals
- We have 8 gymnasts competing in the men’s and women’s competiton.
- The winner from each qualifier get’s at spot at the Main Event.
- The 5 last spots are handed out as wildcards based on following criteria.
- Difficulty
- Technique
- Safety
- Personal style
- Variation
Crew
- We have 4 teams competing in the competition.
- The winner from each qualifier get’s at spot at the Main Event.
- The fourth spot at the Main Event is given to the best 2nd placed team in either Denmark, Norway or Sweden. To determine what team gets the spot a jury consisting of judges from all 3 countries will, based on below criteria, decide who is getting the spot.
- Difficulty
- Technique
- Safety
- Personal style
- Variation
Individuals and Crew
- The disciplines for FACEOFF 2023 is to be announced at the end June 2023.
- You can expect disciplines including airtrack floor, mini trampet, dobbelt mini trampet, big trampoline.
Individuals and crew
- You participate in FACEOFF at your own responsibility. FACEOFF cannot be held liable for personal injuries and property. If you are under 18 years old during participation, a parental signature is required.
- FACEOFF has its own Health Team to take care of any urgent injuries.
- FACEOFF highly recommends you to have your own personal insurance before participating.
Individuals and crew
- All gymnasts are allowed to have personal sponsors and to advertise for those during the time of practice. From the moment the gymnast steps into the competition all gymnasts must wear the official competition suit.
- Clothes for practice
- Water bottle
- Tape, heat cream etc. (if needed)
- Earplugs for sleeping.
- Towel
- What ever you need to be the best
- Regarding FACEOFF x Danmark. All Danish gymnasts must bring their own sleeping bag and pillow.
Individuals
- 1st place 1.000€
- 2nd place 500€
Crew
- 1st place 1.000€
- 2nd place 500€
Individuals
- 1st place 2.000€
- 2nd place 1.000€
- 3rd place 500€
Crew
- 1st place 4.000€
- 2nd place 2.000€
- 3rd place 1.000€
- All athletes and volunteers are invited to the afterparty.
- Free beer until the barrels are empty.
- Locations are to be announced when athletes arrive at the competition.
