Question 1

Who are we?

Accepted Answer

We are a start-up company established in 2019 and owned by 3 gymnastics professionals who have been both gymnasts and coaches in the sport for over 30 years. We aim to provide another competition opportunity for any competitive gymnasts to gain experience in a different environment.

Question 2

Is there an AGC club membership fee?

Accepted Answer

JOINING IS FREE! So that there is no barrier to entry and we can provide more opportunities to any gymnasts from any club, we have removed all additional fees and the only fee required is an entry fee per gymnast per round the club chooses to enter.

Question 3

How do your competitions fit into my club?

Accepted Answer

Our competitions are aimed to provide another option for gymnasts to gain positive competition experience which can be done alongside any other competition options. WE CAN'T WAIT to see how we can help add to your gymnasts competitive experience!

Question 4

What levels do you have?

Accepted Answer

Our “levels” are called leagues, which are designed to allow gymnasts to remain in a league across multiple years without feeling the pressure to move up each year. This allows gymnasts to continue to advance their skills even during competition season and with plenty to develop within each league.

Question 5

Are there lower leagues?

Accepted Answer

We have launched Pre-League to help clubs start with pathways into Development League - follow the pre league manual on the clubs page of our website!

Question 6

Does it matter who we are affiliated with?

Accepted Answer

No, you can join AGC regardless of where your club chooses to affiliate. As a private company, we have our own insurance that covers you when attending our events. Most importantly we exist to grow the opportunities for athletes and raise the profile of gymnastics in Australia.

Question 7

How do I become a Pro?

Accepted Answer

Pro League gymnasts are selected based on skill and positive role model qualities that represent our positive gymnastics movement. We select Pros to compete at our highlight event by selecting from Rep League throughout the season.

Question 8

Why is the manual so broad?

Accepted Answer

Our manual is designed for progression, the bonus skills are intended to allow individual athletes to compete to their strengths and challenge themselves to achieve steps towards the next league all during competition season. We are happy to support clubs with programming recommendations more specifically, just let us know.

Question 9

Are your competitions suitable for competitive athletes?

Accepted Answer

Our competitions are suitable for the majority of gymnasts training anywhere between 5-15 hours a week as long as they meet skill requirements in the league they compete in.

Question 10

What athletes are our competitions aimed at?

Accepted Answer

Our competitions are suited to the majority of competitive gymnasts. Gymnasts who are not eligible for AGC are those selected on State or National teams representing their state or Australia.

Question 11

How do your competitions work?

Accepted Answer

The competition is split into 2 parts: warm-up and competition. We start with a 15-minute general warm-up then move to a group apparatus warm-up, finishing on your first competition apparatus. Gymnasts then march onto the competition floor, presenting each club to the spectators and then get straight into competition routines. Gymnasts can have additional warm-up touches at apparatus in Club League and above if doing high-level skills such as salto Vault, skills with flight on Bars and Beam or twisting on Floor.

Question 12

How long do competitions run for?

Accepted Answer

Competitions run for no more than 2 hours, double apparatus sessions can run up to 2.5 hours

Question 13

How many gymnasts can I have in a Team?

Accepted Answer

You can enter teams of 6. Teams can be adjusted upto one month before the competition.

Question 14

How does scoring work?

Accepted Answer

We have developed our own software which makes scoring easy to follow and highlights the amazing gymnasts at competitions. Scoring is out of 10 and is made up of composition requirements, bonuses and wow points. Fans can follow scores on the TV’s at the competition and on their phone on the app.

Question 15

When do we know what time we’re competing?

Accepted Answer

Work orders are released at least a month before the season. These are sent to clubs to release to members.

Question 16

Do we offer leagues lower than Development League at competitions?

Accepted Answer

No, our purpose is to keep more gymnasts in our sport for longer and provide competitions for them at an age that supports them socially, mentally and physically without limiting their potential. We know we can do this by starting them competing from 9-10 years old. We have developed a programming guide (Pre Leagues Guide) for clubs to ensure they can prepare their gymnasts for Development League.

Question 17

Do I need to provide judges for competitions?

Accepted Answer

No. We provide all judges, so all you need to worry about is supporting your athletes to be their best.

Question 18

Are gymnasts and coaches insured at your events?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there is no sanctioning needed for our events as we are a private company with our own insurance that covers gymnasts and coaches when they attend our events.

Question 19

Do gymnasts need to qualify for State or National Championships?

Accepted Answer

No, everyone is welcome to enter into States and Nationals. Gymnasts will be put in a division based on their average score throughout the season to give them the best opportunity to place. If a gymnast is entered in a State or National competition without competing in any round prior they will be automatically entered into Division 1.

Question 20

How do I register for your competitions?

Accepted Answer

We use Flip the Scores a software for scoring, registration of gymnasts, managing teams and all things AGC. Go to the clubs page and click login or visit flipthescores.com.au/login

Question 21

How does club payment work?

Accepted Answer

We will invoice your club 50% of the entry fees based on the total number of gymnasts registered on closing date of entry.

We will send the final invoice to reflect the number of competitors registered after the competition falls.

In the case you have a gymnast scratch last minute with *exceptional circumstances just email us with your gymnast full name and "Round" and we will remove them before final invoice. *any gymnast on the work-order will be invoiced for unless exceptional circumstances are provided.

Question 22

What if we have a gymnast that pulls out?

Accepted Answer

While we do require clubs commitment to entering into competitions by entry cut off. We know from time to time things out of our control can happen. We appreciate your clubs commitment to give us the best idea of how many of your gymnasts are competing to properly plan and resource our comps. You can adjust entires up until the entry cut off date and we will invoice your club 50% of the entry fee on closing date of entry based on number of gymnasts registered.

If you do have a gymnast that can't make it please let us know with as much notice as possible. We will adjust your final invoice to reflect the number of competitors registered after the competition falls. In the case you have a gymnast scratch just email us with your gymnast full name and "Round" and we will remove them before final invoice. *unless there are exceptional circumstances any gymnast on the work-order will be invoiced for.

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