Dear slackline enthusiasts and professionals,
We are pleased to announce the official launch of the Contactline Open System (C.O.S.), a pioneering and specialized scoring system for evaluating static and dynamic tricks performed without losing contact with the webbing. This development represents a significant advancement in the structuring and consolidation of this discipline within the broader landscape of slackline sports.
The C.O.S. stands as a fundamental component of the Slackline Open System (S.O.S.), a comprehensive and publicly accessible judging system proposal that also encompasses the trickline modality. The S.O.S. has been conceived with the aim of promoting the evaluation of competitive rounds that prioritizes practicality in its implementation and objectivity in its criteria, without diminishing the expert appreciation of the judge.
The conception and development of the S.O.S. have been led by the renowned Peruvian professional trickliner, Choza Robles. His extensive track record on the international circuit, participating in various competitions under multiple scoring systems, and his remarkable victory as world champion at the World Slackline Masters in Germany in 2019, bring an invaluable perspective to this initiative.
The present blog, Contactline Open System, serves as the official platform for the dissemination and consultation of the constitutive elements of this judging system. Through this medium, users will be able to access the following information:
- Comprehensive trick catalog: A detailed list of the static and dynamic maneuvers considered within the system.
- Value assignment: The numerical weighting of each trick, established based on its technical complexity and level of execution.
- Official judging system regulations: The rules that will govern the evaluation in competitions and related events.
- System simulator (coming soon): An interactive tool for the understanding and practical application of the C.O.S.
We wish to express our profound gratitude to the distinguished slackliners Claire Irad, Nicolas Chenevier, Llerlia Burgos, and Rosa Tokumoto for their valuable collaboration and significant contributions in the formulation of this system. Their experience and knowledge have been fundamental to the solidity and relevance of the Contactline Open System.
We invite the slackline community to explore the resources available on this digital platform, to familiarize themselves with the principles and structure of the Contactline Open System, and to actively participate in the consolidation of this modality within the sport.
Thank you for your attention, and we will keep you informed about future updates and the launch of the system simulator.
An Invitation to the Collaborative Construction of the Future of Contactline
The Contactline Open System, a comprehensive proposal for the qualification of static and dynamic tricks based on the premise of uninterrupted contact with the webbing. This system is founded on the ambition to establish an open and accessible structure for the global community of Contactline practitioners.
The long-term viability of this innovative proposal is initially articulated through a global initiative: an online Contactline competition. This first digital edition transcends geographical limitations, providing slackliners from any origin with the opportunity to participate and share their skills. The primary objective is to disseminate the Contactline Open System to a broad audience and consolidate a cohesive community around its principles.
Nevertheless, this competition represents the inaugural phase of a development plan aimed at sustained growth. Subsequent competitions will be organized, emulating the format of this first virtual edition, with the fundamental purpose of collecting donations intended for the improvement of the platform. In the current stage, obtaining resources is essential for the creation of an intuitive official web platform and a downloadable mobile application. These digital tools will facilitate access to and utilization of the qualification system for any individual, regardless of their geographical location.
The sustainability strategy extends to the in-person sphere through the pursuit of funds via the validation of various competitions internationally, granting them an official seal of the Contactline Open System. However, the intrinsic philosophy of the system will remain unaltered: voluntary contribution. The Contactline Open System is conceived as a public domain resource with unrestricted access for the entire slackliner community.
By virtue of the foregoing, a formal appeal is directed to the Slackline community. Those individuals who have an affinity for Contactline and aspire to witness the formalization and growth of this discipline have before them the opportunity to play a significant role. Those interested in actively promoting the Contactline Open System are invited, with the vision of fostering an inclusive movement that inspires a greater number of people to find a new incentive in their Slackline practice.
⏩For those who identify with this proposal and wish to contribute to its development, the designated PayPal address for receiving donations is provided:
In the interest of transparency in the process, the primary objectives corresponding to the initial development phase of the official web platform are detailed:
- Design and implementation of an intuitive and easy-to-navigate user interface for the comprehensive understanding of the qualification system.
- Development of a functionality for the registration of technical executions and the visualization of the system's inherent database.
- Creation of a virtual space dedicated to the community, encompassing relevant news, scheduled events, and informational resources linked to Contactline.
- Integration of functionalities that allow for the management of future online competitions and the administration of received donations.
The Contactline Open System transcends the mere conception of a qualification system; it constitutes an invitation to the collaborative construction of the future of Contactline. Your support, whether through participation in the online competition or via a financial contribution, is of fundamental importance for the realization of this vision of a global community, united by the passion and fluidity inherent in Contactline. A cordial invitation is therefore extended to join this movement.
Official Announcement: First Online ContactLine Open System Competition
We are pleased to announce the organization of the first online ContactLine Open System competition, a groundbreaking event that will mark the global debut of our innovative judging system. This competition is designed to foster global participation and provide an equitable platform for all competitors.
Modality and Participation
The competition will take place entirely online, allowing athletes from any part of the world to participate. To promote accessibility, registration is completely free. This initiative aims to launch the judging system on a global scale, ensuring transparency and fairness in the evaluations.
To formalize their registration, interested parties must send an email to equilibrateperu@gmail.com with the following information:
Full name
Age
Nationality
Email and/or Instagram account
The deadline for video submission will be December 6th. This period has been established to give participants adequate time to understand and master the system, familiarize themselves with the required setup, and adapt to the competition rules.
Training and Dissemination of the Judging System
Aware of the importance of a thorough understanding of the new judging system, virtual outreach meetings will be scheduled in various languages. These sessions aim to clarify the details and specifics of the system, ensuring all participants are fully informed.
We invite interested communities to host one of these outreach meetings in their respective countries to communicate directly with our organization.
To access the complete documentation on the ContactLine Open System, including all rules and details of the judging system, please visit our official blog:
We extend a warm invitation to be part of this milestone in ContactLine history.
First Global Trick Catalog of the Contactline Open System
We are pleased to announce the inaugural publication of the catalog of static and dynamic technical executions, characterized by the uninterrupted maintenance of contact with the webbing. This achievement represents the culmination of an extensive period of work and the convergence of efforts from individuals committed to Contactline internationally.
This meticulous compilation constitutes a significant milestone, synthesizing the knowledge and experience of the global community dedicated to this unique discipline of Slackline. For the first time, practitioners worldwide will have a unified reference for the exploration, learning, and evaluation of the growing spectrum of movements that define Contactline.
Catalog Contents:
This publicly accessible resource has been developed with the purpose of offering a precise and detailed description of each technical execution. Consulting the catalog will allow the identification of the following elements:
- Execution Name: The official designation of each movement.
- Visual Representation: An illustrative image that facilitates the understanding of the technical execution.
- Classification: The categorization of the execution within the system.
- Numerical Rating: An objective score, derived from the expert evaluation of a panel of five specialized judges. This value provides a frame of reference for the inherent difficulty and complexity of each technical execution within the Contactline Open System.
A Dynamic Resource in the Process of Evolution:
This first catalog establishes a fundamental precedent in the formalization of Contactline. Given its publicly accessible nature, its continuous evolution is anticipated, incorporating new technical executions and refining categories and ratings through the sustained contribution of the community.
⏩Access the Complete Catalog:
This constitutes a significant moment for the Contactline community. Through collaboration, a more structured and accessible future is being built for all enthusiasts of this discipline. Exploration of the catalog and active participation in this historical trajectory are strongly encouraged.
Normative Framework of the Contactline Open System Judging System
The Contactline Open System transcends the mere methodology of qualifying technical executions; it constitutes a philosophical structure oriented towards the integral progress of athletes, the expansion of practice, and, ultimately, the elevation of Contactline to higher spheres. In the present document (link below), the fundamental norms that govern our judging system are detailed, a meticulously established regulation by four renowned athletes in this discipline, with the firm intention of prioritizing essential aspects for the development and formalization of Contactline.
Philosophy of the Judging System: A Comprehensive Approach
At the core of the Contactline Open System resides an unwavering commitment to:
- The continuous optimization of athletic performance: The qualification system is conceived as an instrument of constructive feedback, guiding practitioners towards personal improvement through the objective understanding of their technical executions.
- The massification of practice without disengagement: The execution of maneuvers, both static and dynamic, that preserve a fluid and uninterrupted connection with the webbing, defining the distinctive essence of Contactline, is actively promoted.
- The consolidation of a committed and participative community: Paramount value is placed on the participation and commitment of each member, seeking to build a solid foundation of athletes and enthusiasts who drive the collective progress of Contactline.
Evaluation Criteria of the Contactline Open System:
Our judging system is based on a comprehensive evaluation of the execution, considering the following fundamental criteria:
- Technical Difficulty: The intrinsic complexity of the execution, attending to the required technique and the inherent level of risk.
- Categorical Diversity: The breadth of the athlete's repertoire, demonstrating competence in both static and dynamic executions, exploring diverse transitions and combinations.
- Style: The aesthetic dimension and continuity of the execution, the elegance and harmony of the movements on the webbing.
- Amplitude of Movement: The extension and range of motion exhibited during the execution, utilizing the entirety of the available space on the webbing.
- Webbing Mastery: The mastery in the management of balance and precision in each phase of the execution, evidencing a solid and conscious connection with the webbing.
The Role of Competitions in Athletic Development:
It is imperative to emphasize that the primary objective of this judging system lies in promoting the improvement of the athlete through active participation in competitive events. The evaluations issued by the panel of judges in combination with the qualification system provide valuable information for practitioners to identify their strengths and areas for improvement, propelling them to refine their technique and explore new frontiers within Contactline.
⏩ For a detailed understanding of the complete regulations of the Contactline Open System judging system, please consult the following document:
The Contactline Open System is not limited to a set of regulations; it constitutes an invitation to personal growth, constant challenge, and integration into a passionate community that projects a promising future for Contactline. A cordial invitation is extended to join this transcendental trajectory.
Introducing the Contactline Open System Simulator
Esteemed community of athletes and enthusiasts of Contactline,
We are pleased to introduce a tool designed to optimize your competitive preparation: the Contactline Open System Simulator. This innovative platform has been developed with the objective of providing an objective estimate of the potential score achievable through the execution of various trick combinations.
⏩ To directly access this valuable tool, we invite you to visit the following link:
It is crucial to recognize that the calculation provided by the simulator is approximate in nature. Given the absence of the subjective evaluation inherent in judges' scoring, this tool does not intend to replicate the entirety of the qualification process. Nevertheless, its strategic value lies in its capacity to facilitate the efficient organization of trick sequences and the identification of those maneuvers with greater scoring potential within a competitive framework.
The Contactline Open System Simulator stands as a valuable resource for:
- Strategic Planning: Analyzing the potential impact of different trick routines on the final score.
- Opportunity Identification: Determining which high-difficulty elements can signify a competitive advantage.
- Understanding the Scoring System: Internalizing the principles that govern the assignment of scores.
- Optimization of Athletic Performance: Focusing training on the most effective and point-yielding trick combinations.
While we acknowledge the limitations inherent in a simulation system, its conscious implementation can signify a significant advantage in an athlete's preparation. It is important to note that the availability of this tool to a broad community of users requires a considerate and responsible approach to its use.
A Collaborative Future for the Contactline Open System
The Simulator and the Contactline Open System infrastructure represent a promising pilot initiative. However, to reach its full potential and ensure its free and universal access, a significant economic investment is required to enable its comprehensive development.
We extend an invitation to become part of this advancement. Your support is crucial in building an ecosystem where strategic planning and a deep understanding of the scoring system empower every athlete in their pursuit of excellence. Together, we can shape a more strategic and accessible future for the Contactline community.
Detailed Analysis of the Limitations of the Pilot Version of the Contactline Open System
The Contactline Open System (C.O.S) represents an innovative proposal, conceived by qualified Slackline athletes who joined forces to adapt the foundations of the Slackline Open System, created by Choza Robles, to the inherent particularities of the Contactline discipline. In its primary iteration, the C.O.S is presented to the global community through an informative blog and Google Sheets documents, tools that, while representing a fundamental starting point, suffer from certain limitations that hinder their intuitive and efficient implementation.
Regarding the blog, accessibility to the core of the C.O.S is limited to the redirection of users to files hosted on the Google Drive platform. This structural dependency causes interruptions in the loading of pages, which undermines the continuity of navigation and the promptness in obtaining the required information.
For their part, the Google Sheets documents, which house the scoring simulator, exhibit significant operational difficulties in the face of concurrent multiple users. The consequent slowing down of the system and the potential appearance of errors compromise the community's ability to interact fluidly and effectively with the tool, especially during periods of high demand.
In addition to these technical inconveniences, the pilot version of the C.O.S presents functional restrictions that deserve attention. The location of specific tricks can be a complex process, and the clear visualization of their characteristics, as well as the unequivocal understanding of the simulator's usage guidelines, are not always presented intuitively. This lack of optimization in the user interface hinders the widespread adoption and full utilization of the system's functionalities by athletes.
In recognition of these limitations inherent in the initial phase of development, the team responsible for the Contactline Open System has defined a clear roadmap for its evolution. The priority objective consists of the creation of a high-speed and robust web platform, capable of integrating all the detailed information currently dispersed in Google Drive documents. This digital infrastructure is projected to possess a superior capacity to manage a high volume of simultaneous users, guaranteeing a fluid and accessible browsing experience for the entire community.
The explicitness in exposing these shortcomings responds to the fundamental purpose of raising community awareness about the current state of the project and the imperative need for active participation at a global level. The development of the Contactline Open System is in an intermediate stage, requiring the collective contribution to reach its full realization.
In this context, various strategic initiatives are being articulated with the aim of consolidating the indispensable resources for the culmination of the Contactline Open System's development, for the direct benefit of all Contactline practitioners worldwide.
⏩ Consequently, we extend a formal invitation to all interested parties to join this cause through a voluntary donation via the official PayPal platform:
Your contribution, regardless of its magnitude, represents a significant step in the transformation of this promising pilot project into a consolidated and accessible tool for the entire Contactline community. Through a joint effort, we will be able to build a more strategic and efficient future for our discipline.
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