Aerial Level Criteria 2024 / 25

Aerial Basics
Ages 3 - 7
No experience needed
Follows directions
Demonstrates safe practice

Aerial Beginner 1
Ages 7 - up
No experience needed
Knowledge of right / left
Clean foot locks

Aerial Beginner 2
Ages 8 - up
Minimum one year of experience
Consecutive climbs (1+)
Even double foot locks
In-air transitions for sequences of 2+ skills

Aerial Intermediate
Ages 9 - up
Minimum two years of experience
Consecutive climbs (2+)
Clean foot locks made in the air
Understanding of syllabus through straddle-back, music box, knee hang
In-air transitions for sequences of 3+ skills
Tie and untie sling knot

Aerial Advanced
Ages 11 - up
Minimum three years of experience, or by instructor approval
Consecutive climbs (3+)
Clean foot locks made in the air from a climb
Ability to invert in the air
Understanding of syllabus through crochet 360 drop, slack drop, creature
In-air transitions for sequences of 4+ skills including inverted wraps and drops

Aerial Ultimate (by invitation only)
Ages 12 - up
Three or more years of experience, or by instructor approval
Consecutive climbs (4+)
Clean foot locks made in the air from a climb
Ability to invert in the air with straight knees
Understanding of syllabus through star drop, dive rolls, pike-over split
In-air transitions for sequences of 5+ skills including inverted wraps and drops
Comfortable partnering

Adult Aerial
Ages 16 - up
No experience needed