Rules & Resources

All teams competing in calisthenic competitions must adhere to the following rules and guidelines.

The Australian Calisthenic Federation Rules Committee set National Rules, which are the standard for all competitions and items throughout Australia. The Committee comprises delegates from all States and Territories who represent coaches, adjudicators and competition administrators.

Under the ACF Flexible Rules Policy (Appendix 1 – ACF National Rules), States/Territories are able to vary four of the rules to encourage and assist participation, and to meet theatre requirements.

The National Rules generally apply to technical issues in relation to choreography and the construction of items, for example; the inclusion of props, elevated steps and the correct use of apparatus.

The Special Victorian Rules are set by Calisthenics Victoria’s Competition Committee (as distinct from the State Championships Committee) and relate to the running of competitions, health and safety regulations and more recently the time limits for competitive items.

All metropolitan and country competitions in Victoria, excluding Royal South Street Ballarat, are registered with Calisthenics Victoria and must abide by the “Guidelines for Team/Solo Competitions”.

Solo/duo Places in 2019 

As per the 2019 Solo Competition Rules found on this page please take not of the changes to rules regarding places in solo/duo competitions (metro competitions only). 

1.         8 or less competitors

• At least 2 remain unplaced
• 1^st-3^rd   No equals
• HM      No more than 2
• HC       No more than 2

2. 9 or more competitors

• In sections of 9 or more must leave at least 2 unplaced
• 1^st-3^rd   No equals
• HM      No more than 2
• HC       No more than 2

3. 15 or more competitors

• SM – Adjudicator’s discretion on whether it is awarded. Max 2
• No points announced – does not have to be next down points from HC
• May be given up to and including 13 years (Juniors)

Competition Rules

• ACF National Rules
• Victorian Team Competition Rules
• Victorian Solo Competition Rules
• Time Limits

Competition Resources

• Suite of Items
• Curtain Sheet
• Lighting Sheet (pdf)
• Lighting Sheet (doc)
• USB Instructions
• Team Member Form (large team)
• Team Member Form (small team)
• Backstage List
• Special Consideration Process
• Panel Adjudication Information
• 2019 Event Ticketing/Entry Cards Accepted

Critiques

Theatre Information Booklet 

Grading Resources

Please visit the Team & Solo Grading page for grading resources.