Calisthenics Skills Program

WHAT IS THE CALISTHENICS SKILLS PROGRAM?

The Calisthenics Skills Program was developed by the Australian Society of Calisthenics in 1979 to raise the standard of Calisthenics and to unify terminology and technique. The Calisthenic Skills Program has now been implemented Australia wide. The syllabus is taught in all clubs with an average of at least a third of our membership participating. The program ensures national standards are upheld and encourages candidates to continue to improve and develop their Calisthenics skills. The NTCA hosts Calisthenics Skills Program exams once per year.

The program allows for individual progression and recognition of achievement in all facets of calisthenics with qualified examiners accredited with the Australian Sports Commission travelling to the NT to examine students in the syllabus at every level.

The medals have been created with the mature participant in mind and whilst they draw on the technique established in the Grades, they are designed to develop performing skills, quality of movement, musicality and a sense of floor pattern and space.

FURTHER INFORMATION INCLUDING COPIES OF THE SYLLABUS AND VIDEOS MAY BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE ACF WEBSITE

THE AIM OF THE CALI SKILLS PROGRAM IS TO DEVELOP:

MINIMUM AGES

The Calisthenic Skills Program is designed for pupils to be examined at two yearly intervals and the below ages are recommended ages only (except Grade 4 and Medals). Coaches should assess the capabilities of their pupils to ensure that they are knowledgeable and well prepared for the particular exam before presenting to the Examiner. It is advisable to ensure consistency and good results for all grades, that candidates present for all grade regardless of age.

The Australian Calisthenic Federation Skills Programme includes compulsory minimum ages for the completion of skills exams. The candidates must be the minimum age in the year of examination (by 31 December).

Minimum age by 31 December in the year of examination.

Test 1 : 7 years

Test 2 : 7 years

Test 3 : 9 years

Grade 1 : 11 years

Grade 2 : 13 years

Grade 3 : 14 years

Grade 4 : 15 years

Bronze Medal : 16 years (must have Grade 4)

Silver Medal : 17 years (must have Bronze Medal)

Gold Medal : 18 years (must have Silver Medal)

EXAMINATIONS

Examinations offer a challenge and a great sense of achievement for students. Examinations may be completed as a class exam where multiple candidates are assessed in a class style examination. Calss exams are only available for skills levels from Test 1 to Test 3.

The examination of candidates undertaking Grades 1 to 4 may be assessed individually or in pairs.

All candidates should arrive at lease 15 minutes prior to their scheduled examination time.

PREPARATION REVIEW CLASSES

All candidates must attend an NTCA Preparation Class prior to their examination. Review classes are aimed at ensuring candidates are prepared for their exams and have been consistently instructed on the skills syllabus.

Review classes are held at least 3 weeks before scheduled exams. Feedback from review classes is provided to coaches to assist in the final preparation of candidates before their exam.

Skills are a requirement to participate in open solo, duo and graceful competitions within the NT and at ACF national competitions.

All Solo, Duo and Graceful participants must have Calisthenics Skills as follows to compete in the open competition section:

8 years : Test 1	12-13 years : Grade 1
9 years : Test 2	14-15 years : Grade 2
10-11 years : Test 3	16 years : Grade 3
	17 years & over : Grade 4

Candidates wishing to complete Cadet coaching or Level 1 coaching accreditation must have successfully attained Calisthenics Skills Grade 2.

STANDARD GRADES

The Standard Grade program has been developed to cater for candidates who may are restricted in their ability to complete movements required by the Grade programs, such as limited flexibility. For information about participating in the Standard Grade program contact the NTCA Skills Administrator, secretary@ntcalisthenics.org.au

Candidates participating in the Standard Grade program are not eligible for entry into the open section of solo, duo and graceful competitions without an exemption. This can be sought through your club.

THE CALISTHENICS SKILLS PROGRAMME IS CARRIED OUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AUSTRALIAN CALISTHENIC FEDERATION EXAMINATION GUIDELINES FOR COACHES AND CANDIDATES.

A copy of the guidelines can be found on the ACF website and must be referred to by coaches and participants. As per the guidelines - it is the coach’s responsibility to acquire the current syllabus, official music and videos from the ACF website. Every coach who enters candidates for examinations must have a thorough knowledge of calisthenic technique and know the requirements of each syllabus.

PARENTS/GUARDIANS AND PARTICIPANTS MUST READ AND AGREE TO THE SKILLS PROGRAM GUIDELINES AND THE NTCA SKILLS POLICY.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE COACH SIGNING THE ENTRY FORM TO READ AND ENFORCE THE GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS OF THE SKILLS PROGRAMME.

We Support