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2025 Judges
Meet the incredible judging lineup for our March 8, 2025 event!
Phoenix Kazree is a native of LA, California. She is a former gymnast and is trained in classical, contemporary, and ethnic dance styles. Phoenix has been dancing professionally and teaching dance since graduating high school. She traveled the Americas and Asia with the touring company of the hit Broadway show, The Lion King. She is a decorated pole competitor with many international titles.
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Paige Olson started her pole journey in August of 2014 at age 9. She developed her love for pole right away and soon became a world champion in 2016 at age 11. Since then, Paige has continued to compete and perform around the world, gaining the titles of being a 4x national champion, 2x PCS Pro champion, 2nd place at IPSF Worlds in London and Montréal, 5th place at IPSF Worlds in Tarragona, Spain, participated in the TAFISA World Games in Jakarta, Indonesia, and was a contestant on AGT season 16. Paige has an extensive dance background with knowledge in many styles including ballet, contemporary, jazz, and tap. She is always wanting to learn, striving to improve and perfect her craft everyday. With having a lengthy history in competing, Paige is looking forward to judging and being apart of the first Memorial Pole Championship!
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​Meg The Supernova is co-owner of Ecole de Pole Cleveland and Ecole de Pole Akron. She is a certified Master Trainer through the internationally recognized EDP Instructor Certification Program. She has certified numerous instructors both in Ohio and internationally. Meg prides herself on challenging her students with dynamic transitions, flashy spins, and powerful static sequences. She is also an accomplished hand balancer and has extensive pole competition experience.
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Samantha Star combines 22 years of pole experience with her knowledge of gymnastics, yoga, and hand balance to be an impartial judge, dynamic performer, and informative instructor. Over the past 12 years, Samantha has won and placed in multiple competitions nationally and internationally. She continues her own education receiving certifications in elevatED, X-Pert, KT Coats & Power Monkey Fitness Ring Thing to name a few. Samantha is based in NYC and Brooklyn where she teaches and also travels to perform, judge, and teach workshops.

Contact
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A letter from the event organizer:
Hello prospective competitors, volunteers, and spectators,
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My sister, Casey Elchert, was 18 years old when she died tragically in a car accident after a truck driver fell asleep at the wheel. My parents started a memorial scholarship in her name that gives scholarships annually to two high school seniors in our hometown of Tiffin, Ohio.
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I've often wondered what I could do to honor my sister's legacy and contribute to the scholarship fund in a more meaningful way. When Ohio lost it's only pole fitness competition in late 2023, I jumped at the idea of hosting my own event as a fundraising opportunity. This event combines my love of pole fitness with the ability to honor my late sister.
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I hope you choose to be a part of this incredible event.
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With love, Jamie Elchert