One sport.
A global community.
Join organisations, athletes and qualified professionals contributing to the international development of Aerial Power Athletics.
Who can join GAPAF?
Membership and cooperation may be available to organisations and people involved in Aerial Power Athletics and related sporting activities.
National federations
National organisations developing and promoting Aerial Power Athletics in their countries.
Continental organisations
Regional and continental organisations supporting the sport across multiple countries.
Clubs & academies
Clubs, schools and academies providing training, education and sporting programmes.
Athletes
Athletes in Aerial Power Athletics and related disciplines developing their careers internationally.
Coaches & instructors
Qualified professionals involved in athlete preparation, training and sporting development.
Judges & officials
Professionals in judging, technical evaluation and competition administration.
Technical specialists
Qualified specialists in competition safety, equipment, rigging and technical operations.
Sporting & institutional partners
Organisations and institutions supporting international sport and professional cooperation.
Grow with the sport.
Depending on their membership category, members may have opportunities to participate in the following activities.
Competition & events
International sporting activities, competitions, championships, seminars, conferences and sporting forums.
Learning & development
Educational programmes, professional development, knowledge exchange and athlete development initiatives.
International cooperation
Sporting partnerships, connections with the GAPAF community and international promotion of athletes and programmes.
Sporting standards
Opportunities to contribute to the development of sporting standards and share professional experience.
Specific rights and benefits vary according to the applicable membership category and relevant GAPAF regulations.
Four steps to membership.
- 01
Application
Submit an official membership application to GAPAF.
- 02
Review
The application and supporting information are reviewed against the applicable membership requirements.
- 03
Confirmation
GAPAF communicates the membership decision to the applicant.
- 04
Recognition
Approved members are recognised in the appropriate category and may participate in applicable activities.
Membership categories & participation
National federations
A recognised national federation may serve as a national sporting partner within its territory, subject to GAPAF requirements and regulations. Cooperation may include national competitions and programmes, athlete identification and development, coach and judge education, international championships, promotion of the sport and cooperation with other member organisations. GAPAF seeks long-term relationships based on professionalism, mutual respect and shared objectives.
Clubs & academies
Organisations providing structured training and supporting athletes and sporting professionals may participate in applicable programmes, education and events in accordance with relevant regulations.
Athletes
Eligible athletes can develop their careers within the international GAPAF environment. Athletes are expected to respect competition rules, ethical standards, safety requirements and applicable sporting regulations. GAPAF supports sporting excellence with dignity, respect and equal opportunity.
Professionals
Coaches, judges, instructors, technical officials and other qualified professionals may access opportunities for education and certification, professional development, international experience, competitions, knowledge exchange and international cooperation. Qualification requirements and professional standards follow the relevant GAPAF regulations and programmes.
The principles we share
Our community is built on mutual respect, shared responsibility, sporting excellence and a common vision for the future of the sport.
- Integrity
- High standards of ethical and professional conduct.
- Fair play
- Fair, respectful and transparent competition.
- Safety
- Appropriate safety standards, qualified supervision and responsible sporting practice.
- Respect
- Respect for athletes, officials, coaches, organisations and sporting communities.
- Equality
- Equal and respectful opportunities in sport.
- Cooperation
- Constructive international cooperation and professional exchange.
- Responsibility
- Responsible participation in the development of Aerial Power Athletics.
Membership & good standing
Members are expected to:
- Respect GAPAF statutes, regulations and policies.
- Uphold fair play and sporting integrity.
- Maintain appropriate professional standards.
- Respect athlete welfare and safety.
- Cooperate responsibly with other members.
- Provide accurate organisational information.
- Comply with applicable competition and sporting requirements.
GAPAF may establish procedures concerning membership status, suspension, review or termination in accordance with its governing documents and applicable regulations.
Member countries.
Federations listed in the GAPAF membership directory.
United States
Mexico
Türkiye
Greece
Ecuador
Italy
Latvia
Estonia
Uzbekistan
Japan
Poland
Czech Republic
Georgia
India
China
Bulgaria
Iran
Slovakia
Argentina
Mongolia
Kyrgyzstan
Canada
Serbia
Moldova
South Africa