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 progresses through a number of stages suitable to the growth and development of the individual. No demands are made of growing bodies greater than their stage of maturity.
Benefits of Involvement
The syllabus is design to develop:
- Fitness
- Flexibility
- Co-ordination and rhythm
- Sense of achievement
- Musicality
- Deportment and poise
The Examinations
Calisthenics is no more competitive than any other sport and the Calisthenic Skills Program simply encourages children to set personal goals to which they can strive. Examinations offer a challenge and great sense of achievement for participants. Acacia members will receive an email at the end of Term 3 if they are eligible to sit an exam in December. Successful completion of Skills Exam by ages listed below is required for participation in solo, duo and graceful solo compeitions (excluding medals).
| Skillls Exam |
Age |
| Test 1 |
8 years
Minimum age to undertake exam is 7 years by 31 December
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| Test 2 |
9 years
Minimum age to undertake exam is 7 years by 31 December
|
| Test 3 |
10 & 11 years
Minimum age to undertake exam is 9 years by 31 December
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| Grade 1 |
12 & 13 years
Minimum age to undertake exam is 11 years by 31 December
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| Grade 2 |
14 & 15 years
Minimum age to undertake exam is 13 years by 31 December
|
| Grade 3 |
16 years
Minimum age to undertake exam is 14 years by 31 December
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| Grade 4 |
17 years
Minimum age to undertake exam is 15 years by 31 December
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| Bronze Medal |
Must have completed Grade 4
Minimum age to undetake is 16 years by 31 December
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| Silver Medal |
Must have completed Bronze Medal
Minimum age to undetake is 17 years by 31 December
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| Gold Medal |
Must have completed Silver Medal
Minimum age to undetake is 18 years by 31 December
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