PUPIL SKILLS 2024

Each year our Allstars pupils can choose to undertake the Calisthenics Pupil Skills Examinations, which are similar to other examinations such as piano or ballet exams. These examinations aim to improve technique, teach new terminology and build on the foundation of Calisthenics. These age appropriate exams are offered based upon the child’s age.

Please confirm your child’s Expression of Interest by completing the form below by Friday, 20th September 2024.

Allstars encourages any pupil who wishes to further their Calisthenics technique to take the option to sit an exam. The examinations are offered only once per year.

Please see the below information in regards to the running of the Skills Exams for 2024.

  1. If you are under 6 years old or under (as of Dec 31st, 2024) you are not eligible to sit examinations

  2. Should a child wish to apply for consideration to participate in a Solo/Duo/Graceful/Trio in 2025, Allstars requires them to sit the appropriate examination for their age, this does not mean, however, that by sitting the examinations that a SDGT is offered to each pupil who sits examinations.

  3. Pupil skills examination dates will be held November 15th/16th/17th 2024. Exact dates and location of each exam will be dependent on the number of entries (location is usually on the Sunshine Coast). Examination dates are compulsory and cannot be altered as they are only offered once a year with an accredited adjudicator. We have no say in the allocation of the day or time of examinations so you MUST be available throughout that weekend in order to confirm your participation in skills.

  4. Compulsory preparation classes will run on the following afternoons:

    Test 1 & Grade 4 - Wednesday

    Grade 2 - Thursday

    Test 3, Grade 1 & Grade 3 - Friday

    All classes are at CCSA Hall for approximately six weeks commencing from week 1 of term 4 until the examination date. Times will vary for each exam level depending on number of participants.

  5. Compulsory mock examination class will be held on Saturday 2nd November prior to the formal examination.

  6. Home practice is compulsory in order to gain confidence with the set routines and syllabus terminology for the examination in such a short period of time.

  7. One parent per child will be required to sit at each preparatory classes in order to assist your child with the examination work and to take notes. Please do not sign up for pupil skills if a parent is unable to attend each week. Cost to participate will be between $150-$250, plus the examination fee ranging from $25 – $55. Exact cost to be confirmed based on the final number of pupils.

  8. Unfortunately, no late entries will be accepted and no refunds will be given as per the CAQI guidelines. Please feel free to ask your team coach if you would like further information.

WHICH TEST DO I NEED TO SIT?

TEST 1 – Pupils aged 7 , turning 8 next year.

TEST 2 – Pupils aged 8 , turning 9 next year.

TEST 3 – Pupils aged 9, turning 10 next year.

GRADE 1 – Pupils aged 11, turning 12 next year.

GRADE 2 – Pupils aged 13, turning 14 next year.

GRADE 3 – Pupils aged 14/15, turning 15/16 next year.

GRADE 4 – Pupils aged 15/16, turning 16/17 next year.