Competitive Acrobatic Gymnastics

PREP SQUAD

LEVEL 1

Prep Squad is the introductory stage for athletes who wish to take part in our competitive program. Athletes usually attend our annual trial day to be considered for our competitive program. Athletes in Prep Squad train an additional 2 hours per week on top of their recreational class. At this level, groups/pairs may be made up of any mixture of gymnast (male and female). Our aim is to have all athletes in Prep Squad compete at Club Invitational Competitions and Junior Victorian Championships. Age 5+

ASPIRE SQUAD

LEVEL 2

Aspire Squad, like prep squad is a class for all athletes who wish to take part in our competitive program. Attending our annual trial day is a pathway to our competitive program. Athletes in Aspire Squad train an additional 2 hours per week on top of their recreational class. Groups/pairs at this level may be made up of any mixture of gymnast (male and female). Our aim is to have all athletes in Aspire Squad compete at the 3 Club Invitational Competitions and Junior Victorian Championships held in October. Age 5+

JUNIOR SQUAD

LEVEL 3

Junior Squad is the stepping stone to levels 4 and 5. In this Level, like Prep and Aspire Squads Athletes compete a combined routine with balance and dynamic elements. This squad is by invitation only and is based on skill and technique. It is recommended that Athletes also do a recreational class during the week. Groups and pairs will compete at the 3 Club invitationals and Junior Victorian Championships.

INTER SQUAD

LEVEL 4

Inter Squad is the 4th competitive squad at Team Adrenalin. Level 4 athletes will compete skills from the Australian Levels Program and will do 2 routines, Balance and Dynamic. Athletes in Inter squad compete in State competitions only and do not travel interstate. Entrance to this squad is by invitation only and is based on skill and technique. Groups and individuals will not be accepted in this squad if they are unable to perform individual skills. Development classes are highly recommended to help with techniques in sports acro and are a compliment to their competitive classes.

STATE SQUAD

LEVEL 4 - 5

State Squad is an invitational squad only where Head/Senior coaches decide if Athletes are suitable to join this squad and is based on skill and technique. Athletes are brought together to demonstrate their passion, commitment and talent. Working in either pairs, trios or quads, students learn group skills and compete routines against other Victorian clubs. These classes create strong, flexible and confident young competitors. Athletes at this level compete at all Victorian competitions and if are ready, travel to the Gold Coast to compete at the prestigious National Clubs Carnival, where they will compete against Australia’s best Acrobatic Clubs. Athletes in State Squad must attend all Development classes and Competitive classes.

NATIONAL SQUAD

LEVEL 6 - 10

Acceptance to National Squad is only by invitation, in which certain techniques and skill levels have been achieved. Groups at this level are strategically formed according to individual level of skill. Athletes in the National Comp Squad are trained for major state and interstate competitions such as Victorian Championships, Australian Championships & National Clubs Carnival. Our National Squad coaches are past international elite athletes of Team Adrenalin. Athletes in this squad have achieved some of the highest results in the country.

ELITE SQUAD

International / Elite Program

The International/Elite Squad is the pinnacle of the Team Adrenalin Competitive tree. At this level, athletes train to compete on the worlds biggest stages. Competitions range Nationally from Australian Gymnastics Championships, National Clubs Carnival and Internationally from World Cups, World Games and World Championships. Our elite acrobats train 20 hours per week with commitment and determination at the forefront of their training. This program is for current international and future international athletes. Team Adrenalin has had many Australian representatives over the years with multiple medals won from our Senior Women’s Groups to our Senior Mixed Pairs.