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The Australian Calisthenic Federation
Calisthenic Skills Program
The Australian Calisthenic Federation (ACF) Calisthenic Skills Program is a National Examination Program administered by each State/Territory Association. In South Australia, this is the Calisthenic Association of South Australia (CASA).
The examination system was first introduced in 1979 to raise the standard of calisthenics and to unify terminology and technique throughout Australia. Gradually, to standardise competency throughout Australia, various levels have become prerequisites for Solo and Graceful Competitions and also Coaches Accreditation.
The system consists of three divisions – TESTS, GRADES and MEDALS. Within these divisions there is a logical progression through the various elements which make up the foundation of calisthenics. The Test and Grade examinations are based on a set syllabus and music audio which emphasises technical detail, presentation and knowledge of terminology. In the Medals section choreography and performance are also considered.
South Australian
Skills Examiners
Examiners in SA, like elsewhere in Australia, undergo extensive training and updating to qualify for, and maintain, their Australian Sports Council National Officiating Accreditation Scheme examiner accreditation. All must be qualified Level 1 Coaches before they can enter the Examiners Training Scheme.
Examiners are accredited to examine up to certain levels. Candidates for medals are always examined by an interstate adjudicator, so our medal examiners often travel interstate to examine candidates. Examiners also travel to regional areas throughout the year, to present prep days and examine, and at times travel interstate to assist States / Territories who lack a pool of qualified examiners themselves.
In South Australia, our examiners and their highest level of accreditation are:
Ms Diane Winterling, Gold Medal
Ms Michelle Symons, Gold Medal
Ms Danae McGregor, Grade 4
Ms Dianne Nicholls, Grade 2
Ms Lisa Beecken, Grade 1
Ms Michelle Gaffney, Test 3
Ms Jenny Mead, Test 3
Ms Merron Lee, Test 3
Miss Emma Mulraney, Trainee
Ms Megan Taylor, Trainee
South Australian
Upcoming Exams
Examination Guidelines
Rules and Regulations
The ACF Calisthenics Skills Programme is a National Examination programme administered by each State / Territory committee. A National Examiners’ Advisory Board is responsible for setting and changing guidelines.
Successful participants receive a certificate for each Test and Grade, and a medal and a certificate for each Medal. The Honours Bar is the most prestigious award.
The Test and Grade examinations are based on a written syllabus and music audio which emphasise technical detail, presentation and knowledge of terminology. In the Medals section choreography and performance are also considered. All candidates need their own copy of the syllabus and music audio and should be encouraged to view the footage on the ACF website.
Any registered pupil whose coach is a Level One or Level Two coach registered with their State / Territory Coaches’ Association is eligible to enter.
Examination Guidelines
Examination Guidelines for Coaches and Candidates including Rules and Regulations
Official ACF
Documents and Downloads
All music and video resources available from the ACF website. Please ensure the latest version of the syllabus has been downloaded when preparing for an exam Any queries please contact your skills administrator.
ACF Official Documents
A complete list of resources is available on the Australian Calisthenic Federation website.
South Australian
Gold Medal Recipients
The Calisthenic Skills Medal Programme was designed with the advanced candidate in mind. Drawing on skills and technique the pupil has learned throughout completing the grade examinations, the medal programme is designed to develop performing skills, advanced movements, musicality, apparatus skills and instil confidence as a Calisthenics performer.
Self choreography is introduced at this level to familiarise the candidate with the art of creating and working alongside their Coach to craft routines that highlight their abilities. The pupil can explore creativity of movements to enhance their own capabilities. The Medal Program progress in complexity from Bronze, Silver to Gold with the syllabus increasing in difficulty across each item in each examination.
At Gold Medal level the movements in all areas must be mastered to a high standard to receive this accolade in Part A & Part B of the examination. The offer to perform on stage and add Honours to this prestigious achievement is offered to candidates who receive 90+ in the first two parts of their examination.
Our Gold Medal recipients of the Calisthenic Skills Programme in South Australia are:
Kerry Tonkin 1984
Jennifer Holland 1984
Sally Miller * 1985
Deanna Fischer * 1987
Bronwyn Whitelaw 1988
Janet McCarthy * 1992
Rebecca Williams 1997
Michelle Putman * 1998
Abby Savage * 1998
Melissa Starfield 1998
Lorinda Brooking * 1998
Kristin Riddle 1999
Brianna Lavender * 1999
Alison Burgess * 2002
Sarah O’Brien 2002
Caitlin Gleeson * 2007
Melissa Ianunzio * 2008
Anita Cialini 2010
Simone Koejemans * 2011
Carly White 2015 & 2018
Tara Douglas * 2016
Sophie Hamden * 2020
Emma Mulraney * 2021
Samantha Hiern * 2021
Sarah Mulraney * 2021
Emily Gray * 2022
Elyse Pavan * 2022
Charlotte Yandell * 2022
Bella Faulkner 2024
* denotes candidate received Honours
For further information, please contact Kristine Reynolds, CASA Calisthenic Skills Administrator
Email: skills@calisthenicssa.com.au