ACF Calisthenic Skills Programme in SA
Summer School 2012
Click here for information about the Calisthenic Skills Summer School in 2012.
Important Information - Updated Syllabus for Test 1 through to Grade 2
Each syllabus from Test 1 to Grade 2 was updated on 1st July 2011 and the updated syllabus must be used from now on.
For details, click here and to download the syllabus, video and music, please visit http://calisthenicsaustralia.org/?page_id=105.
EAB Newsletters
To view the EAB March 2010 Newsletter, click here.
To view the EAB March 2009 Newsletter, click here.
Examiners' Feedback February 2011 Examinations
To view the Examiners' Feedback from the February 2011 Examinations, click here.
The Australian Calisthenic Federation (ACF) Calisthenic Skills Programme is a National Examination Programme administered by each State/Territory Association. In South Australia, this is the Calisthenic Association of South Australia (CASA).
About the Programme
The examination system was first introduced in 1979 to raise the standard of calisthenics and to unify terminology and technique throughout Australia. Gradually, to standardise competency throughout Australia, various levels have become prerequisites for Solo and Graceful Competitions and also Coaches Accreditation.
The system consists of three divisions – TESTS, GRADES and MEDALS. Within these divisions there is a logical progression through the various elements which make up the foundation of calisthenics.
The Test and Grade examinations are based on a set syllabus and music audio
which emphasises technical detail, presentation and knowledge of terminology. In the Medals section choreography and performance are also considered.
Prerequisites for Calisthenic Solos, Duos and Graceful Solos
Calisthenic Skills requirements introduced for all solos and duos in South Australia as of 1st January 2009
Click here and also here for a copy of the Prerequisites for Calisthenic Solos, Duos and Graceful Solos.
Guidelines for Coaches and Candidates
Click here for a copy of the Guidelines for Coaches and Candidates.
Application Forms for SA
Click here for application forms for examinations in Adelaide in FEBRUARY 2012.
Click here for application forms for examinations in Whyalla in December 2011.
Click here for order forms for the Video of Syllabus and Musical CD to Accompany Syllabus, or the Test 3 - Version 2 DVD/CD.
ACF Website
For complete details of the Calisthenic Skills Programme, including guidelines regarding ages, charts of all levels and their appropriate syllabi, please click here to be taken to the ACF website.
Contact in SA
The Programme in SA is administered by:
Mrs Diane Winterling
CASA Calisthenic Skills Administrator and ACF Director of Skills
Email: ptd@netspace.net.au
Phone: 0409 521 990
Examiners in SA
Examiners in SA, like elsewhere in Australia, undergo extensive training and updating to qualify for, and maintain, their Australian Sports Council National Officiating Accreditation Scheme examiner accreditation. All must be qualified Level 1 Coaches before they can enter the Examiners Training Scheme.
Examiners are accredited to examine up to certain levels. Candidates for medals are always examined by an interstate adjudicator, so our medal examiners often travel interstate to examine candidates. Examiners also travel to regional areas throughout the year, to present prep days and examine, and at times travel interstate to assist States / Territories who lack a pool of qualified examiners themselves.
In South Australia, our examiners and their highest level of accreditation are:
Mrs Diane Winterling
Gold Medal
Mrs Glenys Datson
Grade 3
Mrs Meredith Phillis
Grade 2
Mrs Sharron Stubbs
Grade 2
Ms Michelle Symons
Grade 2
Mrs Barbara Van Heythuysen
Test 3
Mrs Danae McGregor
Test 3
Mrs Dianne Nicholls
Test 3
Mrs Deanna Papalia
Test 3
Successful Candidates
Click here for a list of successful candidates November 2010 - March 2011.
Click here for a list of successful candidates November 2009 - March 2010.
Click here for a list of successful candidates November 2008 - February 2009.
Click here for a list of successful candidates November 2007 - February 2008.
Click here for a list of successful candidates November 2006 - February 2007.
This page was last updated on 18 September 2011