WILD CARD ROUND
ENTRIES CLOSE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1
One last opportunity to earn your place on the Nationals stage!
The Bend The Air Wild Card Round gives competitors one more opportunity to qualify for the 2026 National Finals through video submission.
Submit your complete, stage-ready routine for assessment by the Bend The Air review panel and show us what you're ready to bring to the Nationals stage!
KEY DETAILS
📅 Entries Close: Sunday, November 1, 2026
💰 Entry Fee: $49 per routine
🎥 Video: Complete performance filmed during 2026
🏆 Selection: Entries are reviewed by the Bend The Air review panel, with successful competitors receiving a Wild Card qualification to Nationals.
Please read the Wild Card Round Information Pack before entering for full details on eligibility, video requirements, judging, category requirements and the selection process.
WHO CAN ENTER?
The Wild Card Round is open to all competitors. Whether you were unable to attend a Bend The Air Regional event, competed at a Regional event but didn't qualify for Nationals or have already qualified and would like to try to qualify an additional routine or section.
Entries are available across all Bend The Air categories, including Aerial Solos & Duos and Acro/Circus Solos, Duos/Trios & Groups.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Submit a video of your complete, stage-ready routine through the Bend The Air online entry portal. Your video can be filmed on stage or in your studio/training space - professional filming isn't required. What matters is the performance
Wild Card entries are assessed using the same core judging principles as our Regional competitions:
DIFFICULTY • EXECUTION • ARTISTRY
For aerial categories, the technical requirements and restrictions of your entered category will also be assessed.
The panel will be looking for a polished, competition-ready performance that demonstrates the standard you are ready to bring to the National Finals stage.
READY TO TAKE YOUR SHOT?
Bring us your strongest routine, your best performance and show us what you're ready to bring to the Nationals stage.