Memorial Pole Championship
The Memorial Pole Championship is Ohio's only pole fitness competition. We welcome all competitors regardless of dance style or skill level.
Our next event is March 20 & 21, 2027 at The Lincoln Theatre in Columbus, Ohio! We hope to see you there!
Read more about divisions and levels here.
The Casey Rochelle Elchert Memorial
Scholarship Fund
Casey Rochelle Elchert was 18 years old when she died tragically in a car accident after a 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.
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
March 20 & 21, 2027 at 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
TBD
Spectator Tickets
Theatre and Livestream tickets are not yet for sale
Volunteers
Volunteer registration is not yet open
Judges
The 2027 judging panel is not yet announced
Photo and video
TBD
Safety
EMT and security 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.
She hopes to see you at the competition!