Are you looking for a dynamic and spirited sport that builds confidence and camaraderie amongst participants?
Acrobatic Gymnastics (previously called Sport Acrobatics and nicknamed "Acro") is a competitive partner sport combining the strength, flexibility, and technical precision of gymnastics with the grace and musicality of dance. The events are-
Each pair or group compete two different exercises: Balance and Dynamic for levels 1-7 and also a "Combined" routine for levels 8-10. Balance routines consist of partner-balancing, pyramids in static positions. Dynamic routines embody high-flying throws, catches and flips. Combined routines, as the name suggests, combine both balance and dynamic elements.
Acrobatic Gymnastics integrates the grace and beauty of dance, the balance and strength exhibited in gymnastics, with the magnificence of teamwork not shared with any other sport in the Gymnastics family. Groups of two, three and four athletes reach new heights in gymnastics by performing dynamic, flight, and balance skills, seemingly defying laws of physics and human movement. Acrobatic Gymnastics challenges the athletes' physical ability, while instilling in him or her, the profound and lifelong values of trust and teamwork.
Benefits
- Provides an option for gymnasts who may excel at the floor exercise event and want to focus on just one event.
- No age limits - it's not unusual to find athletes in their twenties or even thirties!
- No height, weight, or body build limitations - The mature athlete can be a base, and a smaller athlete would be the top.
- Develop skills such as balance, tumbling and coordination. Teaches teamwork and builds life-long friendships.
- Performance of routines will help with their self-esteem and self-confidence!
Programs Offered
- Recreational: non competitive
- Pennant Squad: Levels 1 - 3 aiming for State Pennant
- State Squad: Levels 4 - 10 aiming for Victorian Championships
- National Squad: Levels 4 - 10 aiming for State Team & Australian Championships
- Elite Squad: Grouped by age & aiming for International Competition
Our Acrobatic Gymnastics Coordinator is Andrew Saba - if you have any specific questions about the program, he can be contacted through the office, or by email: acro@easterngymnastics.com.au
