

The Memorial Pole Championship is Ohio's only pole fitness competition. We welcome all competitors regardless of dance style or skill level.
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March 8, 2025 at The Lincoln Theatre in Columbus, OH
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Registration for the 2025 event is closed. Please check back for details on our 2026 event!​
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Read more about divisions and levels here.
Memorial Pole Championship
The Casey Rochelle Elchert Memorial
Scholarship Fund
Casey Rochelle Elchert was 18 years old when she died tragically in a car accident after a semi-truck driver fell asleep at the wheel. Her parents started a memorial scholarship in her name that gives two scholarships annually to high school seniors in Tiffin, Ohio. This fund is currently managed by the Tiffin Charitable Foundation. Proceeds from The Memorial Pole Championship will be donated to the scholarship fund.
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You can also donate directly to The Casey Rochelle Elchert Memorial Scholarship Fund through the Tiffin Charitable Foundation website. Please ensure to find the correct fund through the drop down menu.

Event Details
Venue
The Lincoln Theatre in Columbus, Ohio
Stage Specs
There will be a truss system with 2 poles. There will be 8 feet between the poles and eight feet between the pole and the truss. Pole on stage right will be spin. Pole on stage left will be static. For doubles performances, you can choose your pole configuration (ie- have both on spin if you choose). You will have 8 feet of clearance behind the poles and 8+ feet of clearance in front of poles.
Registration fee
Registration for the March 8, 2025 event is currently SOLD OUT. Please check back for details on our 2026 event!
Spectator Tickets
Spectator tickets will be $42 for adults and $17 for youth <18 years old. Please note that this is a pole competition and may include adult themes that could be inappropriate for children.
Click here to purchase spectator tickets.
Volunteers
We will be requesting volunteers for a number of roles including pole cleaners, ticket check/competitor registration.
Click here for more information regarding volunteering.
Judges
Judging applications for the 2025 event are currently closed. If you are interested in judging future events, please feel free to contact us!
Photo and video
Photo and video packages are available for purchase here. The ordering deadline is March 1, 2025.
Safety
EMT will be available on site throughout the duration of the competition.

Jamie Elchert, event organizer
Jamie is a physician, pole athlete, and pole instructor. She started Memorial Pole Championship as a way to provider her community with a quality pole fitness competition in the Midwest and to raise money for her sister's memorial scholarship fund.
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She hopes to see you at the competition!