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”.

Competition Rules

• ACF National Rules
• Victorian Team Competition Rules
• Victorian Solo Competition Rules
• Time Limits
• Suite of Items

Competition Resources

• Curtain Sheet
• Lighting Sheet
• Team Member Form (large team)
• Team Member Form (small team)
• Backstage List
• Special Consideration Process
• Theatre Information Booklet 
• Competition FAQs

Music & DLPs

• Music Format Requirements
• DLP Copyright FAQs
• Adding Music to DLPs

Adjudication & Critiques

• Standard Rules Critiques 2019
• Minimal Rules Critiques 2019
• Tinies Critiques 2019
• Solo and Duo Critiques
• ASCA Marking Guide for Coaches
• Panel Adjudication Information

Grading Resources

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