The aim of recreational calisthenics is to offer greater choice to the community within Australia as to the range of calisthenic activities in which they can participate. A key aim of recreational calisthenics is to be as inclusive as possible of any member of the community seeking to participate in this form of calisthenics. Recreational calisthenics is an important component of calisthenics and is fundamental to the long-term development and sustainability of the sport.
A recreational class is a class conducted with the intent of providing its participants with an opportunity to exercise and increase their general well being and provide a positive social experience while using Calisthenics skills to obtain these objectives.
To become a Recreational Coach:
• Become a member of VCCA.
• 16yrs of age.
• Applicants are not required to complete the cadet program to be eligible to coach recreational calisthenics.
• Complete the ACF National Level 1 course within 18 months.
• Maintain a current First Aid Certificate.
• Police check.
• Undertake insurance through the ACF national insurance scheme.
• Attend one updating activity of relevance each year to assist with coach development.
Further development
For a Recreational coach to upgrade to Level 1 registration with the Australian Sports Commission he/she must:
Pass Pupil Skills Grade 2
Assessing as per the Level One Assessment program
