Calisthenics - the sport with performance at its heart. 

COMPETITIONS AND PERFORMANCES

Performing artistic, energetic, and expressive routines on stage is a core part of calisthenics. These performances are a celebration of both participants’ and coaches’ talents and are enjoyed by enthusiastic audiences.

Participants have opportunities to perform with their clubs at local competitions hosted by the Northern Territory Calisthenics Association (NTCA), and at national competitions conducted by the Australian Calisthenic Federation (ACF).

To view our competition schedule, please visit the Events page.

SOLO, DUO AND GRACEFUL CHAMPIONSHIPS

The NT Solo, Duo, and Graceful Championships are typically held in May each year. These events give participants the chance to perform individual and paired routines in the following categories:

Calisthenic Solo

Graceful Solo

Duo

Top-placing Open Section competitors may be invited to represent the Northern Territory at national events, including the ACF national championships. 

TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS

The NT Calisthenics Team Championships are held annually in September or October. These events showcase the heart of calisthenics: teamwork. Clubs affiliated with NTCA compete for the title of NT Champion in a vibrant display of flexibility, precision, and control.

The NTCA also invites Future Stars teams to perform non-competitive display routines, giving younger participants early stage experience before entering the competitive Sub-Junior level.

FRANGIPANI CHALLENGE

The Frangipani Challenge is a development-level competition open to interstate and NT participants who are classified as novice or emerging competitors.

This event aims to:

Provide representative opportunities for participants who may not be selected for national teams.

Offer a fair and inclusive competitive environment for developing athletes and coaches.

COMPETITION RULES

NTCA competitions are governed by the Australian Calisthenic Federation’s Competition Rules, with flexible adaptations that reflect the unique needs of calisthenics in the NT.

Flexible Rules are highlighted in green text within the ACF Rules and Regulations – NT Edition and only apply to competitions in the NT.

For participation in National Championships, standard ACF Rules and Regulations must be followed without modification.

All NTCA-run competitions are managed in accordance with the NTCA Competition Administration Handbook, which outlines:

Eligibility criteria for solo, duo, graceful, and team items

Expectations for coaches and competition officials

Volunteer responsibilities and general event operation

The Director of Coaching oversees the submission of music and lighting requirements for NTCA competitions. Typically, these must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the competition date.

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Australian Calisthenic Federation (ACF) National Championships are a showcase of the best of Calisthenics in Australia. Highlighting the amazing talents of elite coaches and team members

The National Championships began in 1988 in Adelaide, hosted by the Calisthenics Association of South Australia. Since then, the National Championships have been held annually, in July, and are hosted by the member states on a rotational basis.

The National Championships program offers team competitions for Sub-Juniors, Juniors, Intermediates and Seniors. In addition there is an Individual competition for State and Territory representatives of the Graceful Solo, Calisthenic Solo and Calisthenic Duo items for Juniors, Intermediates and Seniors. 

Competition Rules and administration documents are located below and on the ACF website.