Siren Tephra (A.K.A) Aurora Benson is the winner of "Rookie of the year" Team U.S.A. as she rose to the top in her first year of competitive mermaiding. She adapted to equipment that was not her own, and was never held back by it!
100 meter speed trial at the surface of the water -coming up for breath allowed -arms are to stay in streamline -all turn styles allowed -athlete is to swim at the surface of the water, no total submerging allowed
2 minute 30 second original underwater dance performance *Performance music licensing required* Required Skills: Duck Dive, Back Flip, Infinity Loop, Front Flip, Barrel Roll, 3 dolphin kicks
100 M submerged mermaid stroke -multiple breath holds are allowed -arms are to stay in streamline -all turn styles allowed
100 M Butterfly stroke All turn Styles allowed.
100 M streamline arms, chin toward the ceiling. (Face not submerged) all turn styles allowed.
No silicone monofins or tails are allowed in competition. No monofin of Fin Fun will be accepted, Tail skins by Fin Fun allowed. No drawstring waist band tails, no weights, no sharp objects.
No glitter or glass on any equipment (prop/tail etc.) or part of the body that gets into the pool. Silicone accessories are accepted.
Hands must hit the touchpad on the pool wall to stop the timer and record your time during the races segment.
Swim caps, nose plugs, and goggles are allowed for artistic swim and racing, no points will be deducted for their use.
Designated figures are expected to be used in the dance, and scoring will depend on a point loss system (deductions) No deductions will be given for multiple breaths taken. Athletes should not push themselves for long breath holds for this performance. There is no order of skills.
$40 application fee required $255 Competition fee Due by Jan 1, 2026 Proposed dates for competition sent to facility. Date Confirmation will be posted on this site December 31, 2025 or earlier depending on booking status. Spectator tickets Available March 2026