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.



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

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


INDIVIDUAL SKILL (1.0)
(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 45
o
.
Back straight.
Legs straight.
Stretching to toes

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




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LEVEL 1 PAIR BALANCE ROUTINE cont.


SKILL DESCRIPTION OF SKILL IMPORTANT POINTS
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



INDIVIDUAL SKILL (1.0)
(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 90
o
.
Legs straight.
Arms straight.
Toes pointed.
Base
Arms straight.
Rear leg hip over knee.
Front leg knee over foot.
8


INDIVIDUAL SKILL (1.0)
(Flexibility)

Knee scale (hold 2 secs).
Free leg minimum 90
o
.
Arms straight.
Shoulders over hands.
No excessive arch or pike in back.
Free leg straight.
Hip over knee.



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LEVEL 1 PAIR DYNAMIC ROUTINE

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


SKILL DESCRIPTION OF SKILL IMPORTANT POINTS
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


INDIVIDUAL SKILL (1.0)
(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



INDIVIDUAL SKILL (1.0)
(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.



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LEVEL 1 PAIR DYNAMIC ROUTINE cont.


SKILL DESCRIPTION OF SKILL IMPORTANT POINTS
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


INDIVIDUAL SKILL (1.0)
(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

INDIVIDUAL SKILL (1.0)
(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


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LEVEL 1 TRIO 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






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


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






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


INDIVIDUAL SKILL (1.0)
(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 45
o
.
Back straight.
Legs straight.
Stretching to toes
Bridge
Shoulders over hands
Arms straight
Head neutral
Hips open
Legs straight
Amplitude



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LEVEL 1 TRIO BALANCE ROUTINE (contd)


SKILL DESCRIPTION OF SKILL IMPORTANT POINTS
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


INDIVIDUAL SKILL (1.0)
(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


INDIVIDUAL SKILL (1.0)
(Flexibility)

Knee scale (hold 2 secs).
Free leg minimum 90
o
.
Arms straight.
Shoulders over hands.
No excessive arch or pike in back.
Free leg straight.
Hip over knee.



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LEVEL 1 TRIO DYNAMIC ROUTINE

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


SKILL DESCRIPTION OF SKILL IMPORTANT POINTS
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


INDIVIDUAL SKILL (1.0)
(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



INDIVIDUAL SKILL (1.0)
(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.



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LEVEL 1 TRIO DYNAMIC ROUTINE cont.


SKILL DESCRIPTION OF SKILL IMPORTANT POINTS
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


INDIVIDUAL SKILL (1.0)
(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

INDIVIDUAL SKILL (1.0)
(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


GNSW Acrobatic Gymnastics Level 1-3 Manual 2013 (V01) 11 08-03-13

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.
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LEVEL 2 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 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


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.









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LEVEL 2 PAIR BALANCE ROUTINE cont




SKILL DESCRIPTION OF SKILL IMPORTANT POINTS
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










INDIVIDUAL SKILL (1.0)

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
90
o
from vertical.
8


INDIVIDUAL SKILL (1.0)
(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.




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LEVEL 2 PAIR DYNAMIC ROUTINE

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


SKILL DESCRIPTION OF SKILL IMPORTANT POINTS
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


INDIVIDUAL SKILL (1.0)
(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


INDIVIDUAL SKILL (1.0)
(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

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LEVEL 2 PAIR DYNAMIC ROUTINE (contd)


SKILL DESCRIPTION OF SKILL IMPORTANT POINTS
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


INDIVIDUAL SKILL (1.0)
(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


INDIVIDUAL SKILL (1.0)
(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(





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LEVEL 2 TRIO 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







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.



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LEVEL 2 TRIO BALANCE ROUTINE cont.


SKILL DESCRIPTION OF SKILL IMPORTANT POINTS
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






INDIVIDUAL SKILL (1.0)

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


INDIVIDUAL SKILL (1.0)
(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.





GNSW Acrobatic Gymnastics Level 1-3 Manual 2013 (V01) 18 08-03-13

LEVEL 2 TRIO DYNAMIC ROUTINE

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


SKILL DESCRIPTION OF SKILL IMPORTANT POINTS
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


INDIVIDUAL SKILL (1.0)
(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


INDIVIDUAL SKILL (1.0)
(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

GNSW Acrobatic Gymnastics Level 1-3 Manual 2013 (V01) 19 08-03-13

LEVEL 2 TRIO DYNAMIC ROUTINE cont.


SKILL DESCRIPTION OF SKILL IMPORTANT POINTS
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



INDIVIDUAL SKILL (1.0)
(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 180
0
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



INDIVIDUAL SKILL (1.0)
(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