Calisthenics

Age Requirements

Age determined at 31 December 2025
Minimum age 26 years

Age Groups

26-35, 36-40, 41-45, 46-56, 57-69, 70+

Divisions

Duo Physical, Duo Rods, Duo Solo

Solo Rods, Solo Clubs

Graceful

Additional Information

• Competitors from Victoria will incur an additional $10 fee..
• Masters age as per National ruling. Further information available on www.calisthenicsaustralia.org
• Competitors must be a registered member in their state.
• Competitors must provide information of their coach while registering for an event.
• Should a Competitor’s coach be involved in an official capacity, they will need to register as a Non-Playing Official in the registration portal and pay the required fee to obtain their accreditation for the event.
• Participants younger than 26 years electing to compete in a Masters’ competition must obtain permission from the Australian Calisthenics Federation. This exemption will only be given in exceptional circumstances – e.g. never participated in Calisthenics; disability or health issue.
• A participant in Masters cannot compete in a Senior section/item, and a participant in Seniors cannot compete in a Masters section/item. That means participants cannot compete in both sections in one year, under any circumstances – even if both sections compete at different competitions.
• In addition to competitors “Non-Playing Officials” such as a manager or coach.
• Average age of the Duo is worked out mathematically of both members, this will determine which age group your duo falls into.
• Duos, Graceful and Rods and Clubs have a time of between 2 Minutes 30 seconds  and 3 minutes 30 seconds as stated in the ACF rules, 1st February 2025.
• A panel of three adjudicators will determine the places for each item. Medals will be awarded to first, second and third placegetters. There will be no overall aggregate.
• All items are minimal rules and lighting.
• This is a minimum prop comp with free DLP and creative stage lighting
  • Lighting: General Stage Lighting: Stage wash, cyclorama wash
  • Fixed Spotlights: 9 stage spots
  • Special Effects: Ultra violet light, mirror ball, gobos and blinders
  • Extras: Follow spot
  • Props available: Basic modules such as drums and chairs will be supplied. All other props must be brought must be kept in your dressing room (small items only as there is limited space)
• All lighting and music will be added via My Stage and is due  by Tuesday 16 September 2025

Rules

• Mark up Notes for Solo Rods and Clubs- Click Here
• Description for Club and Rod Solo- Click Here
• Stage Dimensions- Click Here
• The competition will be conducted ACF Rules

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Calisthenics Specific Enquiries
Diane Treagus
Australian Calisthenics Federation
di.treagus@calisthenicsaustralia.com.au
0411 407 698

2025 Australian Masters Games Enquiries

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