levels 1-2 acro manual 2013[1]

ACROBATIC

GYMNASTICS

NEW SOUTH WALES

LEVELS 1-3

MANUAL 2013

GNSW Acrobatic Gymnastics Level 1-3 Manual 2013 (V01) 2 08-03-13

LEVEL 1

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Acrobats must perform one skill from each row. Pair/group and individual skills must be performed in order shown. Connecting steps only required. BALANCE ROUTINE Pair/group skills (1.0 mark) Pairs/groups must select one skill from each row Pair/group skills must be held for 3 second unless otherwise stated. Individual Skills (1.0 mark) Pairs/groups must select one skill from each row Individual skills must be held for 2 seconds unless otherwise stated. DYNAMIC ROUTINE Pair/group skills (1.0 mark) Pairs/groups must select one skill from each row. Individual Skills (1.0 mark) Pairs/groups must select one skill from each row NOTES Please see the NSW technical handbook for eligibility, age restrictions, junior and senior categories and other items applicable to 1-3 State Stream.


LEVEL 1 PAIR BALANCE ROUTINE

Unless otherwise stated Group skills are to be held for 3 secs and Individual skills are to be held for 2 secs.

Skills to be done in order shown, connecting steps only required.

SKILL DESCRIPTION OF SKILL IMPORTANT POINTS

1

PAIR SKILL (1.0)

Top faces towards base and stands on bases thighs supported by holding bases wrists in monkey grip (hold 3 secs)

Top and base

Straight arms in hold. Top

Straight legs. Base

Squat not below horizontal. No arch in back.

2

INDIVIDUAL SKILL (1.0)

(Handstand/shaping) Front support (hold 2 secs), turn over to rear support (hold 2 secs)

Front support

Straight arms and legs Shoulders over hands. No pike in body. Toes pointed. Rear support

Straight arms and legs. Shoulders over hands. No pike in body or arch in back Toes pointed. No pause in turn

3

PAIR SKILL (1.0)

Top holds front support with hands on bases knees. Base supports top with hands on shins or ankles (depending on tops hight) (hold 3 secs).

Base

Arms straight. Hands over shoulders. Flat lower back. Top

Arms straight. No arch or pike in body. Toes pointed. Shoulders over hands

4


(Flexibility) Pike sit (hold 2 secs). Lower back at 45

o or less

to floor, legs straight, stretching to touch toes OR Bridge (with straight legs) (hold 2 secs)

Pike sit

Minimum hip angle 45o.

Back straight. Legs straight. Stretching to toes Bridge

Shoulders over hands Arms straight Head neutral Hips open Legs straight Amplitude


LEVEL 1 PAIR BALANCE ROUTINE cont.


5

PAIR SKILL (1.0)

Base lies on back (legs maybe bent). Top does front support on floor with base holding tops ankles. Top then

does scale. (Hold 3 secs).

Top Free leg minimum 45o above

horizontal. Arms straight. Toes pointed.

Shoulders over hands. No arch in back.

Base Hands above chest.

Toes pointed. Flat lower back.

6


(Handstand/shaping) Tuck handstand (momentary hold)

Knees to chest. No pike or arch in body. Body vertical. Head neutral. Toes pointed. Straight arms. Tight tuck with hips under and chest in. Return to feet.

7

PAIR SKILL (1.0)

Top holds scale while holding bases hands or top may place their hands on bases shoulders. Base to have arms straight and up near ears. Base facing away from top in kneeling lunge position. (Hold 3). Positions maybe reversed.

Top

Free leg minimum 90o.

Legs straight. Arms straight. Toes pointed. Base

Arms straight. Rear leg hip over knee. Front leg knee over foot.

8


(Flexibility) Knee scale (hold 2 secs).


Arms straight. Shoulders over hands. No excessive arch or pike in back. Free leg straight. Hip over knee.


LEVEL 1 PAIR DYNAMIC ROUTINE



1

PAIR SKILL (1.0)

Base lies on back. Top does front support with feet or ankles on bases hands. Base pops tops feet and re-catches feet. Bases legs maybe straight or bent.

Base

No arch or pike in body. Top

Legs together during flight phase. No pike in body. Stability on re-catch. Tops feet leaving hands during flight phase.

2


(Tumbling) Roll from tuck sit into shoulder stand (candlestick) supported on shoulders with arms behind head and toes pointing vertically. Legs and hips straight. Roll to stand.

Arms behind head. Arms straight. Feet over shoulders. Toes pointed.

3

PAIR SKILL (1.0)

Base kneels on hands and knees. Top steps up to stand on bases lower back. Top then performs a straight jump off to land on floor. Landing direction is optional. Top can assist their landing.

Top

No pike or arch when standing on bases lower back. No arch or pike in straight jump off. Toes pointed in straight jump. Hips not lower than waist height in jump. Top can touch bases back for support in landing. Base

No arch in back. Arms straight. Hips over knees. Shoulders over hands.

4


(Tumbling) Forward roll to stand.

Top of head should not touch the floor Roll on shoulders No push off floor with hands in standing. Rhythm throughout roll. Knees together, toes pointed.


LEVEL 1 PAIR DYNAMIC ROUTINE cont.


5

PAIR SKILL (1.0) Assisted straight jump or star jump with no release. Jump can be from standing and also from stepping into it.

Top No pike in body or arch in back in jump. Straight legs in the air. No leg separation in straight jump. Even split in star jump. Minimum split 135o in star jump. No fall against base or squat to deep in landing. Base Timing of jump. Must not be a lift. Show fast dynamic lift.

6


(Choreographic) 2 step kicks (Minimum height 45

o)(L&R

steps required)

Must step before first kick. Must be alternate legs. Minimum height 45

o.

Both free and support leg straight. Upright body. Toes pointed. Good amplitude in steps. No steps between kicks.

7

PAIR SKILL (1.0)

Top stands on bases thighs with hands on bases shoulders and support from bases arms. Top performs a straight jump dismount. Base does not have to release top, landing must be assisted.

Top

No pike in body or arch in back in stand on thighs or jump. Legs straight in jump. Arms straight in jump. No excessive lean on base in stand. Good upward flight. No fall against base or squat to deep in landing Base

No excessive support of top. Timing of jump. Must not be a lift, top is to show flight. Tops landing must be assisted.

8


(Choreographic) Straight jump

Straight jump

No pike or arch in body. Torso vertical, hips tucked under Hips not lower than waist height in jump. Upright body. Stretched position Legs together Legs and feet fully extended throughout Toes pointed


LEVEL 1 TRIO BALANCE ROUTINE




1

GROUP SKILL (1.0)

Top stands on lower back of base and middle (hold 3 secs). Base and middle facing same direction or away from each other.

Top

Straight legs Feet on bases lower back No pike or arch in stand. Base and Middle

Shoulders over hands Hips over knees. Straight arms, no pike in body.

2


(Handstand/shaping) Front support (hold 2 secs), turn over to rear support (hold 2 secs)

Front support

Straight arms and legs Shoulders over hands. No pike in body. Toes pointed. Rear support

Straight arms and legs. Shoulders over hands. No pike in body or arch in back. Toes pointed. No pause in turn

3

GROUP SKILL (1.0)

Top stands on legs of base and middle. Base and middle kneeling on one knee each. Base and middle support top with arms on legs or waist. (hold 3 secs)

Top

Straight legs No pike or arch in stand. Base and Middle

Rear leg hip over knee. Front leg knee over foot

4


(Flexibility) Pike sit (hold 2 secs). Lower back at 45

o or

less to floor, legs straight, stretching to touch toes OR Bridge (with straight legs) (hold 2 secs)

Pike sit

Minimum hip angle 45o.

Back straight. Legs straight. Stretching to toes Bridge

Shoulders over hands Arms straight Head neutral Hips open Legs straight Amplitude


LEVEL 1 TRIO BALANCE ROUTINE (contd)


5

GROUP SKILL (1.0)

Base lies on back. Middle holds front support with ankles or feet in bases hands. Top holds front

support with feet on middles shoulders or back (hold 3 secs).

Base Bases hands above chest.

Toes pointed. Arms straight. Top & Middle

Shoulders over hands. No arch in back. No pike in body Toes pointed. Arms straight.

6


(Handstand/shaping) Tuck handstand (momentary hold)

Knees to chest. No pike or arch in body. Body vertical. Head neutral. Toes pointed. Straight arms. Tight tuck with hips under and chest in. Return to feet.

7

GROUP SKILL (1.0)

Base on hands and knees. Middle stands facing partners with hands resting on bases shoulders (arms straight). Top stands on bases lower back with arms on middles shoulders (hold 3 secs)

Base

Shoulders over hands. Hips over knees. Straight arms Top & Middle

Straight arms. Straight legs. Slight angry cat shape in body. Top

Feet on lower back of base.

8


(Flexibility) Knee scale (hold 2 secs).


Arms straight. Shoulders over hands. No excessive arch or pike in back. Free leg straight. Hip over knee.


LEVEL 1 TRIO DYNAMIC ROUTINE



1 GROUP SKILL (1.0)

Base and middle lie on back on floor. Top does front support with one foot in bases hands and one foot in middles hands. Base and middle pop tops ankles or feet at same time and re-catch feet. Base and middles legs maybe straight or bent.

Base and middle

No arch or pike in body. Top

Legs together during flight phase. No pike in body Stability on re-catch. Tops feet leaving hands during flight phase.

2


(Tumbling) Roll from tuck sit into shoulder stand (candlestick) supported on shoulders with arms behind head and toes pointing vertically. Legs and hips straight. Roll to stand.

Arms behind head. Arms straight. Feet over shoulders. Toes pointed.

3

GROUP SKILL (1.0)

Top stands on lower back of base and middle and does straight jump off. Base and middle facing same direction or away from each other. Landing direction in straight jump is optional. Arm position of top optional. Top can assist their landing.

Top

No pike or arch when standing on bases lower back. No arch or pike in straight jump off. Toes pointed in straight jump. Hips not lower than waist height in jump. Feet on lower back of base and middle. Top can touch bases back for support in landing. Base and Middle

No arch in back. Arms straight.

4


(Tumbling) Forward roll to stand.

Top of Head should not touch the floor Roll on shoulders No push off floor with hands in standing. Rhythm throughout roll. Knees together, toes pointed.


LEVEL 1 TRIO DYNAMIC ROUTINE cont.


5

GROUP SKILL (1.0)

Top stands with arms out to side horizontal between base

and middle. Top jumps up with assistance from base and

middle (assisted straight jump) to land on floor. No release.

Top Arms horizontal and straight.

No arch or pike in straight jump.

Controlled landing. Working with partners in

straight jump. Base & Middle

Both working together. No throw, only lift.

Arms must get straight in the lift.

6


(Choreographic) 2 step kicks (Minimum height 45

o)(L&R

steps required)

Must step before first kick. Must be alternate legs. Minimum height 45

o.

Both free and support leg straight. Upright body. Toes pointed. Good amplitude in steps. No steps between kicks.

7

GROUP SKILL (1.0)

Top runs and jumps forwards to land on stomach on basket.

Top

Flight onto basket. No pike in body or excessive arch in back when landing on basket. Legs straight. Base & middle

Partners working together in catch. No excessive strain in catch.

8


(Choreographic) Straight jump

Straight jump

No pike or arch in body. Torso vertical, hips tucked under Hips not lower than waist height in jump. Upright body. Stretched position Legs together Legs and feet fully extended throughout Toes pointed


LEVEL 2

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Acrobats must perform one skill from each row. Pair/group and individual skills must be performed in order shown. Connecting steps only required. BALANCE ROUTINE Pair/group skills (1.0 mark) Pairs/groups must select one skill from each row Pair/group skills must be held for 3 second unless otherwise stated. Individual Skills (1.0 mark) Pairs/groups must select one skill from each row Individual skills must be held for 2 seconds unless otherwise stated. DYNAMIC ROUTINE Pair/group skills (1.0 mark) Pairs/groups must select one skill from each row. Individual Skills (1.0 mark) Pairs/groups must select one skill from each row NOTES Please see the NSW technical handbook for eligibility, age restrictions, junior and senior categories and other items applicable to 1-3 State Stream.


LEVEL 2 PAIR BALANCE ROUTINE




1

PAIR SKILL (1.0)

Top facing base and standing on knees while holding bases opposite wrist in monkey grip. (hold 3 secs).

Top and Base

Straight arms in hold Top

Straight body from head to feet. Base

Straight body from head to hips.

2 INDIVIDUAL SKILL (1.0)

(Choreography) Support legs straight, feet together, turn (180

o pivot) on two feet.

turn on two feet

Turn on balls of both feet Body turning as one Straight legs Good body tension Minimal foot separation Completion of turn on ball of feet

3

PAIR SKILL (1.0)

Top performs birdie on bases feet supported by bases hands (hold 3 secs)

Top

No pike in body. Shoulders over hands. Legs and arms straight. Toes pointed Base

Arms & legs straight Hands over shoulders Legs at right angles to floor.

4


(Handstand/Shaping) Dish position (hold 2 secs), roll to arch (hold 2 secs).

Dish position

No pike in body or arch in lower back. Arms and legs straight. Arch position

No part of body other than stomach and hips for superman and lower back in dish position touching floor. Head in line with trunk. Arms and legs straight. Turn

No stopping in turns. Controlled body tension in turn.


LEVEL 2 PAIR BALANCE ROUTINE cont


5

PAIR SKILL (1.0)

Base kneels in lunge position. Top stands with one foot on bases knee, hands on shoulders and one leg raised to arabesque position. Base supports with hands on hips (hold 3 secs).

Top

Straight support leg and free leg Free leg at least horizontal No pike in body Base

Rear leg hip over knee. Front leg knee over foot Upright body

6


Splits. Legs straight. May use hands to support on both sides. OR Pike sit OR Straddle flex (pancake).

Splits

Leg turned out and in line in splits Straight legs.

Trunk not leaning excessively forward. No excessive support of hands on floor. Pike chest on knees Straddle sit

Straight legs. Back straight.

7

PAIR SKILL (1.0)

Top faces away from base, supported by bases arms on waist or thighs (hold 3 secs).

Top:

No pike in body. No excessive arch in back Base:

Straight arms Squat not less than 45

o or more than

90o

from vertical.

8


(Handstand/shaping) Elephant stand (hold 2 secs). Balance on hands with arms bent. Knees resting on elbows OR Kick towards handstand (momentary hold). Second foot must leave floor and leg straighten.

Elephant stand

Correct body shape. Stable position. Kick towards handstand

Straight legs and arms. First leg reaching vertical. Second leg leaving floor and straightening. Toes pointed. Arms straight.


LEVEL 2 PAIR DYNAMIC ROUTINE



1

PAIR SKILL (1.0)

Straight jump or Star Jump. Top stands, facing same way as base, then does an assisted straight jump to land on floor in front of base. Base must release and then re-catch top

to land.

Top

No arch in body or pike in back in jump.

Hips at least waist height in jump.

Base

Straight arms in stand on thighs.

Must show flight and release and re-

catch for assisted landing.

2


(Tumbling) Forward roll to pike handstand (momentary handstand only).

Forward roll

Top of Head should not touch the floor Roll on shoulders No push off floor with hands in standing. Rhythm throughout roll. Knees together, toes pointed. Pike handstand

Straight arms. Hip angle >45

o in leg drive.

Feet must leave the floor. No hold necessary. No pause between roll and kick.

3

PAIR SKILL (1.0)

Top standing on bases knees with support from bases arms (facing each other). Top performs a straight jump dismount with bases assistance. Base must release top and then re catch for landing.

Top

No pike in body or arch in back in stand on thighs or jump. Legs straight in the air. Arms straight in the air. No excessive lean on base in stand. Good upward flight. No fall against base or squat to deep in landing Base

No excessive support of top. Timing of jump. Must not be a lift, top is to show flight. Show release and re-catch to assist tops landing.

4


(Choreography) Step hop, step hop, step together. (Left & right step hops required)

Step hop

Must step before hop. Upright body. Thigh of free leg horizontal. Support leg straight. Free leg is turned out. Toes on free leg pointed. Good amplitude and extension in hops Hips open & chin up Visible flight Arms optional


LEVEL 2 PAIR DYNAMIC ROUTINE (contd)


5

PAIR SKILL (1.0)

Top performs a cartwheel over bases thighs with shoulders or upper arms on bases thighs. Base assists cartwheel with hand support to tops hips.

Top

Cartwheel can be done facing either direction. Straight body. No deviation from straight line. Base

Hand support on tops hips.

6


(Tumbling) Cartwheel to side OR Cartwheel turn into lunge.

Cartwheel

Reach forward No pike in body Chest in Even rhythm throughout Open hips Straight arms Straight legs Body stretched. No deviation from straight line turn to lunge

Lunge position held momentarily.

7

PAIR SKILL (1.0)

Base and top stand facing each other. Top does forward roll towards base, as top stands base holds tops hands and top does immediate assisted straight jump.

Forward Roll

Roll on shoulders No push off floor with hands in standing. Rhythm throughout roll. Straight Jump

No pike or arch in body. Hips not lower than waist height in jump. Upright body. Toes pointed. NO pause between roll and straight jump.

8


(Choreography) Side chasse, step to the side and point. Side chasse step to the side and point.

Chasse

Height off floor. Upright body. Feet joining at peak of chasse. Step to side and point. PEFORM CHASSE TO BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT. (Optional to start with either left or right side(


LEVEL 2 TRIO BALANCE ROUTINE




1

GROUP SKILL (1.0)

Base kneels, middle stands behind base and holds arabesque with hands on bases shoulders. Top holds handstand supported by base (hold 3 secs).

Top

Upright body Arms & legs straight Toes pointed Middle

Arms straight. Straight support leg and free leg Free leg at least horizontal No pike in body Light touch on base's shoulders (no lean on base). Toe of free leg pointed Base

Supplying support for middle & top No excessive support of top. Upright body. Straight arms.

2 INDIVIDUAL SKILL (1.0)

(Choreography) Support legs straight, feet together, turn (180

o pivot) on two feet.

turn on two feet

Turn on balls of both feet Body turning as one Straight legs Good body tension Minimal foot separation Completion of turn on ball of feet

3

GROUP SKILL (1.0)

Base lies on ground with feet supporting middles lower back. Top stands on middles thighs (facing same direction) supported by middles arms (hold 3 secs).

Top

Straight body from head to feet. Straight legs. No pike in body or excessive arch in back Middle

Arms straight. Upright body. Squat not too deep. Base

No arch in back or pike in body. Legs straight.

4

INDIVIDUAL SKILL (1.0) (Handstand/Shaping) Dish position (hold 2 secs), roll to arch (hold 2 secs).

Dish position No pike in body or arch in lower back. Arms and legs straight. Arch position No part of body other than stomach and hips for superman and lower back in dish position touching floor. Head in line with trunk. Arms and legs straight. Turn No stopping in turns. Controlled body tension in turn.


LEVEL 2 TRIO BALANCE ROUTINE cont.


5

GROUP SKILL (1.0)

Base on hands and knees. Middle holds tops legs. Top in front support with hands on bases shoulders blades (hold 3 secs).

Top

Straight arms. Straight legs Shoulders over hands. Slight angry cat position. Middle

Straight arms. Straight legs. Straight body. Base

Shoulders over hands. No pike in body or excessive arch in back. Straight arms. Thighs at right angle to floor.

6


Splits. Legs straight. May use hands to support on both sides. OR Pike sit OR Straddle flex (pancake).

Splits

Leg turned out and in line in splits Straight legs.

Trunk not leaning excessively forward. No excessive support of hands on floor. Pike chest on knees Straddle sit

Straight legs. Back straight.

7

GROUP SKILL (1.0)

Base and middle stand in lunge, top stands on their thighs supported by one arm each (hold 3 secs).

Top

No arch in back or pike in body. Legs straight. Control. Base and middle

Lunge with front leg not bent more than 90

o.

Upright bodies. Firm control without excessive strain.

8


(Handstand/shaping) Elephant stand (hold 2 secs). Balance on hands with arms bent. Knees resting on elbows OR Kick towards handstand (momentary hold). Second foot must leave floor and leg straighten.

Elephant stand

Correct body shape. Stable position. Kick towards handstand

Straight legs and arms. First leg reaching vertical. Second leg leaving floor and straightening. Toes pointed. Arms straight.


LEVEL 2 TRIO DYNAMIC ROUTINE



1

GROUP SKILL (1.0)

Top sits on platform. Top is thrown up and forwards for a dismount. Top must show stretched body in air.

Top Controlled sit on platform. Upright body in sit on platform. Not using base and/or middle for support in sit. No pike in body or arch in back in throw. Toes pointed. Legs straight. Landing not against partners or squat to deep. Base & Middle Throw must be up and away. Timing of throw. Base and middle to assist tops landing. Flight off platform shown in throw.

2


(Tumbling) Forward roll to pike handstand (momentary handstand only).

Forward roll

Top of Head should not touch the floor Roll on shoulders No push off floor with hands in standing. Rhythm throughout roll. Knees together, toes pointed. Pike handstand

Straight arms. Hip angle >45

o in leg drive.

Feet must leave the floor. No hold necessary. No pause between roll and kick.

3

GROUP SKILL (1.0)

Top jumps backward onto basket. Base and middle then throw top and re-catch top on back.

Top

Must show flight onto basket. No arch in back or excessive pike in body in jump, throw or after landing on basket. Straight legs in throw. Base & Middle

No excessive strain. Working together to aid timing in catches and throw.

4


(Choreography) Step hop, step hop, step together. (Left & right step hops required)

Step hop

Must step before hop. Upright body. Thigh of free leg horizontal. Support leg straight. Free leg is turned out. Toes on free leg pointed. Good amplitude and extension in hops Hips open & chin up Visible flight Arms optional


LEVEL 2 TRIO DYNAMIC ROUTINE cont.


5

GROUP SKILL (1.0)

Base and middle hold one ankle and one hand each to swing top. On second swing the tops feet are released so top lands standing. Hand to hand support is maintained throughout. Bases use hand from foot to assist landing. Tops hips should be at bases head height in dismount.

Top

No excessive arch in back or pike in body. Head at least in line with body. Control on landing. Base and middle

Arms straight. Controlled throw without dragging the top along floor. Controlled placement of top on floor.

6


(Tumbling) Cartwheel to side OR Cartwheel turn into lunge.

Cartwheel

Reach forward No pike in body Chest in Even rhythm throughout Open hips Straight arms Straight legs Body stretched. No deviation from straight line turn to lunge

Lunge position held momentarily.

7

GROUP SKILL (1.0)

Top starts on Stomach. Top is thrown for 180

0 twist to be

caught in basket on back.

Top

Body turning as one in 1800 turn.

No pike in body or arch in back in turn or in landing onto basket. Control in turn. Base & Middle

Timing in catches and throw. Knees dont bend past 90 in throw or catches. Upright bodies. Flight of top in throw.

8


(Choreography) Side chasse, step to the side and point.

Chasse

Height off floor. Upright body. Feet joining at peak of chasse. Step to side and point. PEFORM CHASSE TO BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT. (Optional to start with either left or right side(Chasse

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