Competition Team
Compete, online or physically, all around the USA in your appropriate division. Adults & kids are welcome!
2024/2025 Competitive Aerialists
Grace Gonzalez
13 years old
Aerial Experience: 1 year
Apparatus: Silk & Lyra
Brynna Kriss
10 years old
Aerial Experience: 2 years
Apparatus: Silk & Lyra
Lisa Falanga
60 years old
Aerial Experience: 3 years
Apparatus: Silk & Lyra
Alexandra Andrews
12 years old
Aerial Experience: 1 year
Apparatus: Silk & Lyra
Grace Andrews
12 years old
Aerial Experience: 1 year
Apparatus: Dance Trapeze & Silk
You
Your Age
Aerial Experience: Tell us
Apparatus: Your favorite
Competitions
San Diego
February
12-15, 2026
Las vegas
March
2026
Classes Requirements
FIRST YEAR
• First-year competitive aerialists have to fly at least 2 hours a week and have to include a weekly aerial technique class and a weekly Private Aerial Class to create their solo. Here is a combination of registration options to suit your needs:​
•Aerial Competition Team Class & Private Aerial Class
•Aerial Youth or Aerial Youth 1 & Private Aerial Class
•Adult Aerial Class & Private Aerial Class
•Semi-Private Aerial Class (Considered as an aerial technique class) & Private Aerial Class
•Private Aerial Class (Considered as an aerial technique class) & Private Aerial Class
*Taking Aerial Flexibility is suggested to help improve your skills and score more points, but it is not mandatory for the first year.
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•You’ll receive 1 free open studio per week for more practice.
• First-year competitive aerialists are competing in 1 apparatus. If you want to compete in 2 apparatus in your first year, you’ll have to take 2 aerial technique classes and 1h30 private class or 2 hours private classes per week.
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SECOND YEAR
• Second-year competitive aerialists have to fly at least 3 hours a week and have to include a 2-hour weekly aerial technique class and a weekly Private Aerial Class to create their solo. Here is a combination of registration options to suit your needs:
•Aerial Competition Team Class (2 hours) & Private Aerial Class
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•Aerial Flexibility is required to help improve your flexibility and score more points.
•You’ll receive 1 free open studio per week for more practice.
Competition & Events Requirements
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Each aerialist is required to perform in at least 2 competitions throughout the year 2025/2026.
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Each aerialist is required to perform in all local events, including Back to School, Fall Fest, Christmas Kickoff, Parade of Lights, Christmas Showcases, Spring Showcases, Hot Air For Hope, Carson Valley Day Parade, and the Annual Production.
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Each aerialist is required to help set up/tear down for all events.
Attendance & Time Commitment
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By joining the CBP Aerial Arts Competition Team, each aerialist and their parents (guardians), if minor, commit to 1 year of training, performing, and competing with the team.
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Excused absences receive prior approval from the director; advance notice of absence does not mean it is excused. The following are considered “excused” absences: · Death in the family, · Scheduled school programs or performances required for CREDIT, · Wedding or religious dedication of you or a member of your family, · If you are seriously ill or infectious or injured.
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Make up classes are available through Open Studio and Aerial Flexibility (if the group is not full).
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Students should not miss more than five (5) classes per aerial season (2025/2026), after which the aerialist may be dismissed from the Competition Team. Aerial requires consistent, ongoing training, and aerialists who excessively miss classes will not be able to perform at the same level as those who have attended all classes regularly.
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Aerialists must be present in ALL their classes and rehearsals the week prior to every performance and competition.
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Being a member of a Competition Team is a privilege and comes with responsibilities. Personal accountability is essential for a successful season, and commitment to your teammates is a vital component of this success. Even if you perform as a soloist, team spirit helps develop a sense of belonging, support, and shared goals. This not only enhances your performance in sports but also has a positive impact on your overall social and emotional well-being.
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Please DO NOT consider being a part of the Competition Team if missing a trip to the mall (for example) with your friends is going to be an issue or if you expect scheduling conflicts with other sports or activities.
Dress Code
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All Competition Team members must buy the Competition Team outfit for competitions and local events, which includes:
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Team jacket
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Team top (tank top, t-shirt)
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Team long sleeve
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Team leggings
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Team bag
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All competition team members must wear appropriate training outfits for every class. Forgetting appropriate clothing, proper hair and/or wearing inappropriate clothing is not acceptable. The dress code for the Competition Team is as follows:
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High waisted leggings​
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Tank top or T-shirt or Leotard
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Long sleeve (no hoody, no zipper)
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Back Warmer
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Hair up
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No jewelry
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Socks
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Hard Apparatus: Ankle sleeves
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* No change of hairstyle and color 2 months before the first competition. Trimming accepted.*
Financial Commitment
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FIRST YEAR: Tuition for Competition Team members varies depending on the number of classes they take. The minimum weekly payments would be $95 but will vary depending on your specific registration.
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SECOND YEAR: Tuition for Competition Team members varies depending on the number of classes they take. The minimum weekly payments would be $140 but will vary depending on your specific registration.
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Competition fees can range between $145 and $378. The competition hosts establish the fees. Additional ticket fees for parents and the coach apply.
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DeLeon: parents’ tickets can range between $12 per day and $36 per day per person and can apply up to 3 days.
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Viva Fest: parents’ tickets can range between $25 per day or $75 for all-access weekend (Thursday to Sunday). Rehearsal tickets are $15.
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** WCAC Tickets: $75 to $90 per person if not registered for competition before October 31st.
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All aerialists must purchase the Competition Team outfit (average $235).
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Each aerialist is responsible for purchasing their costume(s) to perform at competitions, shows, and/or events.
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FIRST YEAR: A 50% deposit is required at the beginning of each semester (4 semesters) for the aerial technique classes. The balance has to be paid at mid-semester. Weekly Private classes must be paid at the end of the class before leaving the facility. *It is your responsibility to ensure that your payments are made on time. Late payment will result in suspension of the team until the payment is made.*
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SECOND YEAR: Monthly payment is required at the beginning of each month for the aerial technique classes & Aerial Flexibility. Weekly Private classes have to be paid at the end of the class before leaving the facility. *It is your responsibility to ensure that your payments are made on time. Late payment will result in suspension of the team until the payment is made.*
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Competition Team members will travel to locations overnight or even over a weekend. Please be aware of any extra expenses that may occur, such as hotels (minimum $150/night), rental car, food, flight tickets, and luggage.
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Drop-outs: Any aerialist who leaves the Competition Team for any reason during the season is charged $250.
Donations/Fundraising
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The team has to raise a total of $5000.
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Each aerialist must raise a minimum of $800 by March 31st, 2026. This number can change depending on the number of competition team members. Donations help pay for the coach's competition entries, travel fees, hotel, and per diem for the 2025-2026 season. *Aerialists and parents can also pay that amount directly if desired.*
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If the athlete doesn’t raise the required amount, the balance will be applied to its account. To avoid suspension from the team, the amount must be paid before March 31st, 2026.
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Here are some events that would happen throughout the year to help raise money:
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Walk-a-thon
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Selling Chocolates
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NEW: Fundraising Dinner & Show
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NEW: Team video
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