Competitions

Calisthenics - the sport with performance at its heart.

COMPETITIONS AND PERFORMANCES

Taking to the stage to perform beautiful, artistic and energetic routines is a big part of calisthenics. Our performances are celebrated by audiences as a showcase of talent by both participants and coaches.

Participants have opportunities to perform with their club, at competitions held by the NT Calisthenics Association and at national competitions hosted by the Australian Calisthenic Federation.

To see our competition schedule visit our Events page.

SOLO, DUO AND GRACEFUL CHAMPIONSHIPS

In the Northern Territory the solo, duo and graceful championships are generally held in May each year. The championships provide the opportunity for participants to perform physical solo and graceful solo items as well as duo items.

NT Calisthenics Solo, Duo and Graceful Championship is open to participants registered with the NTCA and participating in an affiliated club competition team. Participants may enter the Open competition making them eligible for a placing if they have met the required Calisthenics Skills level for their age. Participants who have not attained the requisite skills level may enter the Closed competition section. Closed section participants perform and item for critique and scoring but are ineligible to place.

Competitors who place in Open solo, duo or graceful items may be invited to represent the Northern Territory at national compatitions, including the ACF national championships.

TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS

The NT Calisthenice Team Championships are held in September or October each year and are a demonstration of the true essence of calisthenics - team work. The Team Championships are open to all clubs affiliated with the NTCA to enter and compete to be crowned NT Champion in a stunning display of flexibility, control and precision.

The NTCA invites Future Stars teams to perform display items at the team championships. Display items provide an opportunity for our younger participants to get a taste of the stage before they start competing in sub juniors.

FRANGIPANI CHALLENGE

The Frangipani Challenge is a development level competition open to interstate participants and coaches who are considered to be at the novice or developing level. The Challenge is designed at provinding a representative oppotunity to participants who may not otherwise be selected for a national championship team and to create a competition event for our NT clubs that is fair and equitable.

COMPETITION RULES

The NTCA operates under the ACF’s competition rules, including flexible rules which have been adjusted to reflect the nature of calisthenics in the NT. Flexible rules support the NTCA's strategic objective to provide performance and development opportunities for all participants and encourage competition in all sections.

NT Flexible rules are denoted by green text within the ACF rules and regulation NT document. Only those modifications stipulated form part of the flexible rules that are applied in the Northern Territory. For participation in National Championship Competitions ACF Rules and Regulations must be followed.

The operation of NTCA competition events is governed by the Competition Adminstration Handbook. The handbook sets out eligibility for entry to solo, duo and graceful items and team items. It also outlines the expectations on coaches and competition officials. Information about volunteering and competition operation can be found here.

The Director of Coaching coordinates the submission of music and lighting for NTCA hosted competitions. Typically, lighting sheets and music files must be submitted at least two weeks before the date of competition.

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Australian Calisthenic Federation (ACF) National Championships are a showcase of the best of Calisthenics in Australia. Highlighting the amazing talents of elite coaches and team members

The National Championships began in 1988 in Adelaide, hosted by the Calisthenics Association of South Australia. Since then, the National Championships have been held annually, in July, and are hosted by the member states on a rotational basis.

The National Championships program offers team competitions for Sub-Juniors, Juniors, Intermediates and Seniors. In addition there is an Individual competition for State and Territory representatives of the Graceful Solo, Calisthenic Solo and Calisthenic Duo items for Juniors, Intermediates and Seniors.

In 2025 the ACF and Calisthenics Association of South Australia are hosting the AusCaliCarivale as an interim nationals event while the Nationals product is reviewed. The AusCaliCarnivale is an exciting and inclusive competition bring together teams from ACF Member States.