Competitions
The 2026 Autumn World Championship
is Holding a Handstand
Starting now - get training!
Results entry opens - 9th November 2026
Results form closes - 27th November 2026
1. Practise regularly. Use the video (below this text) pointers to improve in the weeks and days beforehand.
2. Wear clothes that cover your skin so that we can share the winners' videos.
3. Have something soft to land on when your handstand is over.
4. When you are ready, you will need someone to set up a camera to record your handstand.
5. The video should have the stopwatch in sight so we can see the seconds tick up as you hold your handstand.
6. You may have help getting into position but the timer starts when the helper lets go of your ankles.
7. The timer stops when you can no longer hold it.
Rules:
You must not lean your feet on anything once the timer starts
You must wear clothing which covers your body - torso and above knee should be covered.
Submissions must be in by 3pm GMT on the 27th November.
When submitting your entry, you will need to share:
- your name
- your age
- your school year group
- the name of your school
- the time you held your handstand IN SECONDS (eg 1min 2seconds = 62secs)
- a photo of your face looking delighted (as though you have won - this will be the photo we use for the podium if you earn a spot!)
- the video of your longest handstand (showing the timer) so that the judges can check that your timing is accurate.
- Enter as many times as you like but we will only look at your best time.
For more info and in a far more colourful way, visit - https://juniorduke.com/blogs/news/the-world-championships-handstand-holding
Enter your details here -
when the form opens!
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2025 - World Skipping Championship
