Elevating Aerial Athletics to International Standards
Represent Team USA at one of the most prestigious international aerial gymnastics events of the year. Compete against athletes from around the world, earn official international rankings, and showcase your performance under world-class judging standards.
Larissa, Greece • October 2–4
UpcomingSamarkand, Uzbekistan • November 20–22
UpcomingShanghai, China • December 4–5
UpcomingThe elite athletes representing the United States in international competitions and world championships.
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Vice World Champion 2025
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World Champion 2024
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Our certified judges uphold the highest standards of fairness, professionalism and technical excellence in aerial athletics.
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Chief Judge of USAPAF
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Judge Candidate
Train to become a certified USAPAF official and help shape the future of aerial athletics.
Comprehensive theoretical training covering technical, artistic and safety aspects of aerial athletics judging.
Pass written and practical examinations to demonstrate your knowledge and earn certification.
Shadow experienced officials at a minimum of three competitions and gain real-world experience.
Maintain certification through annual continuing education and regular rules updates.
The official governing body for aerial athletics in the United States. We develop and promote aerial sports, ensuring compliance with international standards while fostering athletic excellence at all levels.
Aerial Athletics is redefining what sport can be — combining strength, artistry, athletic excellence, and international standards into one global discipline.
We believe aerial disciplines deserve the same recognition, structure, and professional pathways as any other international sport.
Aerial Athletics is more than a hobby. It is a competitive sport that rewards discipline, dedication, and excellence.
Developing a unified system for athletes, coaches, judges, and competitions across the United States and beyond.
USAPAF is committed to creating clear athlete pathways, certified judging, national rankings, and international opportunities.
Bringing together athletes, coaches, clubs, and judges who share a commitment to excellence.
To develop Aerial Athletics as a recognized competitive sport in the United States by establishing professional standards, athlete development pathways, certified judging systems, and international opportunities for every athlete.
To make Aerial Athletics one of the world's most respected and recognized sports, inspiring a new generation of athletes to push beyond limits and redefine human potential.
Twenty-two elite athletes have been selected to represent the United States at the upcoming World Aerial Athletics Championships in Budapest.
USAPAF adopts updated judging criteria to better evaluate artistic expression alongside technical difficulty.
Elite athletes invited to intensive training session in preparation for the World Championships.
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+1 (347) 606-6631USAPAF serves athletes, coaches, judges, and clubs throughout the United States and internationally.
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