We are so excited to host South Africa’s first Mermaiding competition! Show off your skills and stand a chance to win amazing prizes!!

Perform your own mermaiding routine including the 10 required movements to a 3 minute song and blow the judges away!

When: Sunday 19 September 2021
Where: Merschool
Time: Opening Ceremony from 12pm
Entrance Fee: R250
Spectators attend for free
Participants Register here: https://merschool.co.za/mermaiding-registration/

Prizes:

1st Prize Adults: R5 000 cash sponsored by PCS Global.

1st Prize Kids: Moonsong Magic Custom Made Mermaid Tail valued @ R2 200
2nd Prize Kids: Mahina Monofin sponsored by Merschool

Rules:

50% of your points come from your artistic expression
50% technical figures – all 10 required movements must be included in your sequence
Penalty deduction on technical figures
This competition is open to all genders and ages

10 required movements:

• Dolphin kick front
• Dolphin kick back
• Side Swimming
• Barrel Roll
• Tornado
• Inverted Spin or any inverted spin
• Figure 8
• Upper body movements ie mermaid kiss or other artistic expression
• Double Backflip
• Zig Zag Swim – 3 waves at maximum amplitude

Judges will consider:

• controlled speed
• controlled buoyancy (same height entire length of pool)
• fluidity of movement (full body movement, no knees)
• artistic expression and mermaiding mannerisms

Mermaid Tail Requirements:

Mermaid Tails with sequences or that have bits and pieces that can break off in the pool will not be allowed to enter. You can use Mermaid tails and Monofins from Merschool if you are a regular student.

Make-up Requirements:

Make-up is part of the artistic expression and you will get points for your make-up. Please only use waterproof make-up that will not come off in the water. We need to keep the water clear or the spectators will not be able to see the mermaids perform.

Meet the Judges:

Thank you to our judges:

Kylee Nel from Moonsong Magic Mermaid Tails
Craig Nicol from Parker’s Cottages in St Lucia, South Africa
Merlyon the Merman

Sponsors:

Big thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible and giving away such amazing prizes:

PCS Global – R5 000 cash

Moonsong Magic Mermaid Tails – Win a custom made to size mermaid tail from Moonsong Magic.

Registration:

Register here and start preparing for the most mermazing day. Contact us if you have any questions.

Sponsors needed

We still need more sponsors!! If you can help out with spotlights, TV Screens, and wiring please get in touch! We also need volunteers to help on the day. Please contact us if you would like to get involved in any way.