Acrosport

= What is Acro-gymnastics = Acrobatic Gymnastics or Acrosport could be described as an infusion of choreography and complex acrobatic skills performed in partnership on a standard gymnastics floor area. Balance, tempo and combined routines are performed to music on a floor area is 12x12 metres; Duration of the routines is 2 minutes 30 seconds.
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The acrobatic-choreography must contain these three key elements; Gymnasts work in harmony and trust, each responsible for their partner or partners. It is a true and testing examination of human relationships. Routines impose on gymnasts a need for strength, agility, flexibility, balance and acrobatic skills. These physical attributes are very important when producing an aesthetically pleasing performance. But equally important in Acrosport are sportsmanship, cooperation and collaboration among its members they are necessary factors for the development of a creative sport aerobatic-choreography. Theycan be both static(still) movements or dynamic (moving) movements these can both be incorporated into the routines.
 * **//Figures//** (body shapes) and pyramids
 * Basic **//gymnastic skills//** (jumps, spins rolls and balances) that are used as transitions between figures
 * **//Music//** which supports the choreography component combination

= Competition disciplines =

In Acrosport competition there are five categories that you can enter into; //**Men’s Pair, Women’s Pair, Mixed Pair, Women’s Trio, Men’s Fours.**// However in our classes we will look at the pairs and trios (two or three participants)

= Figures and pyramids = There are two type of shape that can be made and the aim is to hold them for a minimum of three seconds;
 * =//**Body Figures**// - are aesthetic formations made between all components without being on or over others.=
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 * **//Pyramids//** - always involve the structure least two levels, with the base normally wider than the top.
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= Roles within Acrosport = There are three main roles that can be adopted within Acrosport = Safety = Acrosport can be a very dangerous activity if not conducted properly with due care and attention. It is extremely important that you follow these guidelines when carrying out Acrosport activities.
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 * **//Flier//** - The person that is the most agile and performs the most complicated acrobatics of the group, climbing to the top of the pyramid.
 * **//Base//** - The performer that uses their body for support. This can be static or dynamic positions, catching the flier, lying face up, four supports and standing, two supports).
 * **//Spotter/suppor////t//** - Its function is to assist in the phases to adopt an aesthetic presentation and safety with mounting, stabilising position in the final structure and the dismount.

Grip You should always ensure that you have the correct grip with your partner in order to maintain the figure or pyramid. Below are some examples of grips that you will be practicing in class.
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= Posture and weight bearing = When you are taking the weight of another person on body you must also ensure that you are in the correct position to ensure that you do not injure yourself. Below you can see some example of good and bad posture. Ensure that you always have a straight back and that any bending is done from the knees not by leaning forward and lifting. This can cause strain on your back muscles.
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= Mount and dismount = Another important aspect of safety is the mount and dismount. You should practice each figure or pyramid at least 5 times before putting it into a routine or choreography.

As you can see below the mount should be done in stages ensuring that each step is completed fully and the flier is safe before moving onto the next step. The same process should be followed for the dismount ensuring that everyone is returned to the floor safely.

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= Useful webpages = [] for examples of pyramids [] this takes you to the menu for acrosport use the creez voz pyramids to create your own ideas.

You should use this sheet to plan your Acrosport choreography!