Calisthenics Skills - Medal Programme
The medal syllabus is designed to remain up to date with trends and current knowledge of skill development. The syllabus at all levels is constantly evolving and is updated annually. In the year of your medal assessment please contact your state/territory for the most recent copy of the syllabus.
- The Medals have been created with the more mature student in mind and whilst they draw on the technique established in the Grades, they are designed to develop performing skills, quality of movement, musicality and a sense of floor pattern and space. Advanced movements in all facets of calisthenics must be mastered to a high standard with a separate mark being allocated for each movement which must reach the required standard to pass the overall exam.
- Self-choreographed routines introduce the student to the art of choreography and, working with the coach, the student can explore creativity in designing routines to enhance their own capabilities.
- Candidates must achieve Grade 4 before commencing Medals.
- Minimum ages to apply to Grade 4 and Medals.
- Candidates in the GOLD MEDAL exam who achieve a pass of 90% or higher may strive for the ultimate distinction of GOLD MEDAL HONOURS which is for elite performers only. To qualify to present for GOLD MEDAL HONOURS a candidate must achieve 90% or higher in the combined Parts 1 and 2. A candidate will not receive Honours for Gold Medal unless they successfully complete the Stage Performance (Part 3) with consists of three routines performed before an audience and the examiner, and achieves a combined Parts 1, 2 and 3 total of 90% or more.
Grade 4
Must be 15 years by 31/12 of that year
Bronze Medal
Must be 16 years by 31/12 of that year
Silver Medal
Must be 17 years by 31/12 of that year
Gold Medal
Must be 18 years by 31/12 of that year
