Freestyle Football Skating Open Championship 2028

The First International Open Championship of a New FIFS Discipline

The Official Launch of a New FIFS Discipline

The Freestyle Football Skating Open Championship 2028 will mark the official international launch of one of the most original disciplines developed under the vision of Dr. Mehdi Salman Pour, President of Federation International Football Skating (FIFS).

The discipline was created to expand Football Skating beyond conventional match-based competition and introduce a new performance format built around creativity, technical control, balance, coordination, skating ability, athletic expression, and teamwork.

Freestyle Football Skating is not a copy of conventional freestyle football. It is a distinct FIFS discipline with its own identity, technical philosophy, official formats, judging criteria, and Laws of the Game.

Control the Ball. Create the Movement. Define the Future.

A Discipline Created Through Innovation

One of the central principles of FIFS is that the future of Football Skating must be created through originality, not imitation.

The federation does not seek only to reproduce existing football or skating formats. It develops new disciplines, competition structures, technical systems, and international opportunities that belong to the identity of Football Skating itself.

Freestyle Football Skating was introduced as part of this long-term vision and reflects the federation's commitment to:

technical excellence
creative freedom
athletic performance
individual expression
mixed-gender teamwork
visual entertainment
and structured international competition

Different from Conventional Freestyle Football

Although the name includes the words 'Freestyle Football', this discipline is fundamentally different from conventional freestyle football.

Freestyle Football Skating is performed on skates and is governed by a dedicated technical and judging system created specifically for the discipline.

Athletes may use the full body as part of the performance, where permitted by the official regulations, including:

feet and legs
knees
head and shoulders
chest and back
arms and hands
and other controlled body positions

In specific technical situations, controlled use of the hands may be permitted to stabilize the ball, prepare the next movement, support an acrobatic transition, reposition the ball, or connect one technical element to another.

The use of the hands is not intended to reduce the technical challenge. It forms part of a broader performance language in which the entire body contributes to control, creativity, rhythm, and execution.

Control as the Central Principle

The central principle of Freestyle Football Skating is control.

Athletes must maintain command of the ball while moving on skates and performing technical, artistic, or acrobatic sequences.

Errors and penalties may occur when:

the ball falls uncontrolled to the ground
the ball moves beyond recoverable control
the performance is interrupted
a required sequence is not completed
synchronization is lost
a pass is not received correctly
an athlete leaves the designated performance area
or the routine does not comply with the official technical requirements

The objective is not simply to prevent the ball from touching the ground. The objective is to demonstrate control under movement, speed, rotation, balance, transition, and performance pressure.

Two Official Competition Formats

Freestyle Football Skating will be introduced through two official competition formats:

Freestyle Football Skating athletes performing technical ball control on skates

Freestyle Individual

In Freestyle Individual, one athlete performs alone within a defined time period and presents a complete routine combining technical difficulty, skating ability, originality, control, and artistic coherence.

An individual routine may include:

technical ball control
skating skills
body movement
spins and turns
jumps and transitions
controlled hand-assisted elements
acrobatic sequences
rhythm and musical interpretation
originality
and overall performance quality

The routine should be structured as one complete performance rather than a collection of unrelated tricks.

Freestyle Group

In Freestyle Group, three athletes perform together as one team.

Every group must include athletes of both genders. The official composition may be:

two female athletes and one male athlete
two male athletes and one female athlete

During the allocated performance time, the athletes must execute a connected routine involving ball control, passing, synchronization, formation changes, technical exchanges, acrobatic transitions, and a coordinated beginning, development, and conclusion.

Passing, Connection and Team Creativity

Passing is one of the defining elements of the Freestyle Group format.

Athletes must demonstrate the ability to:

maintain control while skating
pass the ball accurately
receive the ball under movement
connect individual skills into team sequences
manage timing and distance
adapt to teammates' positions
and continue the routine without unnecessary interruption

The strongest groups will combine individual technical ability with communication, trust, timing, synchronization, and intelligent routine design.

The athletes must not perform as three separate individuals. They must function as one connected group.

A Specialized Judging System

Freestyle Football Skating will be evaluated through a specialized judging system developed specifically for the discipline.

The full technical framework will be defined in the official Freestyle Football Skating Laws of the Game and Judging Regulations.

Judging areas may include:

technical control
difficulty
originality and creativity
execution
balance and skating quality
ball control
use of the body
controlled use of the hands
acrobatic quality
transitions
rhythm
synchronization
passing quality
team connection
performance structure
presentation
and overall impact

In Group competition, additional emphasis may be placed on cooperation, mixed-gender integration, timing, formation changes, collective control, and the unity of the routine.

Penalties may apply for loss of control, interruption, missed passes, falls, technical violations, time violations, incomplete routines, safety violations, or movement outside the defined performance area.

Creativity Within an Official Structure

Freestyle Football Skating gives athletes creative freedom, but it is not an unregulated performance.

Athletes are encouraged to develop:

new technical movements
original transitions
innovative passes
unique formations
new acrobatic combinations
creative ball-control methods
and distinctive performance identities

At the same time, every routine must comply with official safety standards, technical regulations, time limits, competition boundaries, judging requirements, equipment standards, and eligibility rules.

This balance between freedom and structure allows the discipline to remain innovative while functioning as a serious international sport.

Music, Rhythm and Performance Identity

Music may play an important role in the presentation of Freestyle Football Skating routines where permitted by the competition regulations.

Athletes may select music that supports rhythm, timing, movement, technical transitions, emotion, and the overall identity of the performance.

Music should support the routine rather than replace technical quality. Athletes will continue to be judged primarily on execution, control, originality, skating ability, and their connection with the ball.

The strongest performances will combine sport and presentation without allowing either one to weaken the other.

Athlete Safety and Technical Preparation

Because the discipline combines skating, ball control, rotation, acrobatics, and performance movement, athlete safety is a central priority.

Structured preparation may include:

skating fundamentals
balance and safe-falling techniques
ball-control education
controlled hand-assisted movements
physical conditioning
flexibility and strength
coordination
passing practice
progressive acrobatic preparation
group synchronization
routine design
and safe performance execution

Certain advanced elements may require additional qualification, supervision, or restrictions depending on age and competition level.

Open International Championship Format

The first official international presentation of the discipline is planned for 2028 through the Freestyle Football Skating Open Championship.

The event will be organized as an Open International Championship to create wider access during the launch phase and allow qualified athletes, groups, clubs, academies, schools, and affiliated structures from different countries to participate.

Participation will remain subject to:

official registration
athlete eligibility
age requirements
technical preparation
medical and safety compliance
event regulations
and final approval by the organizing authority

The open format will allow FIFS to introduce the discipline internationally, assess the competition system, develop judging experience, identify leading athletes, and establish the foundation for future national, continental, and world-level championships.

Why the First Edition Matters

The 2028 edition will be more than the launch of a new event. It will establish the first official international benchmark for the discipline.

The championship will help FIFS evaluate and develop:

official categories
competition timing
judging systems
scoring methodology
technical difficulty levels
safety regulations
athlete registration systems
music and presentation requirements
group-composition rules
judge and referee education
and future championship pathways

The first athletes and groups to participate will become part of the founding international generation of Freestyle Football Skating.

A Platform for Athletes, Creators and Performers

Freestyle Football Skating is designed for athletes who want to go beyond traditional match competition.

It creates an international platform for:

football-skilled skaters
freestyle athletes
acrobatic performers
technical skaters
dancers with skating ability
creative team performers
and athletes interested in original movement systems

The discipline can also attract young people who may not initially connect with conventional team competition but are motivated by creativity, music, performance, and technical expression.

A Mixed-Gender International Discipline

The Group category has been designed to require both genders within each three-athlete team.

This mixed-gender composition is a structural part of the discipline and is intended to:

promote genuine equality
create balanced team structures
encourage cooperation
expand participation
strengthen social inclusion
and develop a modern international competition identity

The discipline demonstrates that technical ability, creativity, timing, and teamwork are not limited by gender. Every athlete has a meaningful role in the group.

Education for Judges, Coaches and Technical Officials

The successful development of the discipline requires specialized international education.

FIFS and IPTC will support the preparation of:

freestyle judges
technical officials
coaches
choreographers
athlete-development specialists
safety officers
and event managers

Education programs may include the Laws of the Game, judging criteria, scoring systems, technical difficulty assessment, penalty application, performance structure, athlete safety, mixed-gender regulations, event operations, and international competition standards.

The objective is to ensure consistent judging and credible development from the first official edition.

The Role of FIFS

FIFS will retain international authority over Freestyle Football Skating.

Its responsibilities will include:

official recognition of the discipline
approval of the Laws of the Game
technical standards
judging regulations
competition categories
athlete eligibility
international recognition
appointment of technical officials
event oversight
and long-term development strategy

FIFS will continue to protect the independent identity of the discipline and ensure that it develops as an original part of Football Skating.

The Role of IPTC

Within the authorized framework of FIFS, IPTC may support the operational, educational, certification, licensing, and international-development dimensions of the discipline.

Its responsibilities may include:

technical education
judge and coach certification
athlete-development seminars
event organization
competition operations
registration systems
international coordination
licensing
media and promotional activity
and delivery support for the 2028 Open Championship

IPTC will serve as an operational and educational partner in helping the discipline move from concept to structured international competition.

Future Development Pathway

Following the first Open Championship in 2028, the discipline may develop through:

national open championships
regional competitions
continental championships
international club events
school and university formats
youth categories
professional athlete rankings
judge-development systems
and future official World Championships

The first edition will provide the technical and organizational foundation required for this long-term expansion.

A New Expression of Football Skating

Freestyle Football Skating represents a new expression of what Football Skating can become.

It combines:

sport
skating
football technique
creativity
acrobatics
teamwork
rhythm
performance
and international competition

It gives athletes the freedom to create while challenging them to remain precise, controlled, safe, and technically advanced.

The future of Football Skating should not be copied from other sports. It should be created through its own ideas, systems, and identity.

The Vision for 2028

In 2028, FIFS intends to officially introduce Freestyle Football Skating to the international sporting community through the first Open Championship.

The event will invite qualified athletes and groups to become part of the first international generation of the discipline.

It will provide a stage for originality, technical excellence, mixed-gender cooperation, individual expression, group creativity, and the future evolution of Football Skating.

Begin preparing now. The first international stage will open in 2028.

Federation International Football Skating - FIFS

Freestyle Football Skating Open Championship 2028

Control the Ball. Create the Movement. Define the Future.

Freestyle Football Skating Open Championship 2028