Registration

It is an international fire knife dance competition, open to Polynesian and international participants aged 5 and over. It will take place on November 30, 2024 at the InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa.

• Junior Category (5 to 11 years old): Polynesians and internationals.
• Espoir Category (12 to 17 years old): Polynesians and internationals.
• Senior Category – Champion of Polynesia (18 years old and over): Reserved for Polynesian participants only.
• Senior International Category – Champion SIVA AFI TAHITI 2024  (18 years old and over): Open to Polynesian residents and international participants.
• Duo Category (10 years old and over): Polynesians and internationals.
• Group Category (10 years old and over): Polynesians and internationals.

• Junior Category: 2,000 F CFP.
• Espoir Category: 3,500 F CFP.
• Senior Category – Champion of Polynesia: 5,000 F CFP.
• Senior International Category – Champion SIVA AFI TAHITI 2024: 5,000 F CFP.
• Duo Category: 3,500 F CFP.
• Group Category: 5,000 F CFP.

Registrations are made online via the official SIVA AFI TAHITI website. The registration deadline is October 31, 2024 at midnight.

Each category has specific requirements in terms of duration and type of performance:

• Junior Category: 3 to 4 minutes, using fire sticks or knives.
• Espoir Category: 4 to 6 minutes, fire knives only.
• Senior Category: 4 to 6 minutes, fire knives only
• Duo Category: 4 to 6 minutes, fire knives only.
• Group Category: 4 to 6 minutes, fire knives only.

Yes, Polynesian participants can register in both Senior Polynesia categories and also for the International provided they have already won a podium title in previous competitions in Tahiti or internationally.

Yes, all participants must attend an orientation and information meeting where the rules and safety will be reviewed. Specific information for this meeting will be sent by email to each participant.

Each participant must have three dance knives: one single knife and two double knives. All knives must be made of hard metal and may have a wooden or metal handle. They must strictly comply with the specific standards of the competition and will be checked by the jury. It is important to note that knives cannot be shared between participants under any circumstances.

Judges will evaluate based on several criteria:

• Height of throws.
• Difficulty of movements.
• Fluidity, speed and control.
• Energy and expression of movements.
• 3 points will be deducted for each knife dropped.

Only competitors are allowed backstage. Accompanying persons, as well as the responsible teachers, must obtain an official access PASS to enter backstage. Any access request must be previously approved by the organizer.

Competitors must wear a Polynesian printed lava lava and a Polynesian necklace. Face war paint and a head crown are also mandatory.

Each competitor must have a wet towel to put out the fire in case of emergency. All special effects must be approved by the organizer before the competition.

Competitors must present themselves at the entrance to the Motu Nui of the InterContinental to collect their number and their passes before accessing the boxes.

The consumption of alcohol, drugs and tobacco (outside designated areas) is strictly prohibited for all participants and accompanying persons. Sportsmanlike behavior is expected from all.

No, sharing knives during the competition is strictly forbidden. Violation of this rule will result in disqualification of the competitors involved.