Update for members regarding our Seven States Meeting held on Jan 20th
Update for members regarding our Seven States Meeting held on Jan 20th
News Release
Update for members: Seven States Meeting
On Saturday 20th January 2024, representatives from all calisthenics state bodies came together in
Melbourne at CaliVic Headquarters to discuss a range of important matters on behalf of their
respective calisthenic communities.
The meeting was positive with states sharing the opportunities and challenges they are facing as well
as exploring how the change in Victoria would look for all states in 2024 and beyond.
While the Australian Calisthenics Federation (ACF) Board did not have a representative at the
meeting, the meeting was conducted with their full support. CaliVic confirmed from their perspective
that there are no barriers to participate for our members including: registered interstate performers
are welcome to compete at Victorian competitions and that Victorian Examiners and Adjudicators
are welcome to adjudicate interstate.
From the meeting, several recommendations that formalize the commitment to collaboration,
support, and development of calisthenics across Australia made by the states were formed and
provided to the ACF Board for their acceptance.
A summary of the recommendations includes, in 2024:
• Registered Victorian performers are permitted to compete at interstate competitions.
• Registered interstate performers (teams and soloists) are permitted to compete at Victorian
competitions.
• Victorian Masters teams can enter the Pan Pacific Masters Games. (We note that CaliVic has
directly confirmed their participation with the Pan Pacific Masters Games organizing
committee)
• Victorian Adjudicators can adjudicate interstate competitions, if registered with the ACF.
• Victorian examiners can examine interstate under the ACF Pupil Skills program, if registered
with the ACF.
Confirmation of the acceptance of these recommendations will be good news for many. It is pleasing
that the changes announced last year have not hindered participation opportunities for our
calisthenics performers. We remain unified in our commitment to increasing participation in our
sport and strengthening calisthenics both in our states, and across the country.
We wish you all the best for the 2024 calisthenics year and beyond.
Sincerely.
Calisthenics ACT
Calisthenics Association of Queensland
Calisthenics Association of South Australia.
Calisthenics Association of Western Australia
New South Wales Calisthenics Association
Northern Territory Calisthenics Association
Full statement available here.
