Aerial Level Criteria 2023 / 24

Aerial Basics
Ages 3 - 7
Follows directions
Demonstrates safe practice

Aerial Beginner
Ages 8 - up
No experience needed
Knowledge of right / left

Aerial Intermediate
Ages 8 - up
Minimum one year of experience
Consecutive climbs (2+)
Clean foot locks made in the air
Understanding of syllabus through straddle-back
In-air transitions for sequences of 3+ skills

Aerial Advanced
Ages 10 - up
Minimum two years of experience
Consecutive climbs (4+)
Clean foot locks made in the air from a climb
Understanding of syllabus through 360 crochet drop
In-air transitions for sequences of 5+ skills

Aerial Ultimate (by invitation only)
Ages 12 - up
Three or more years of experience, or by instructor approval
Consistently climbs in and out of all skills
Understanding of syllabus through salto drop, dive rolls, iron cross
In-air transitions for sequences of 5+ skills including inverted wraps and drops
Comfortable partnering

Adult Aerial
Ages 16 - up
No experience needed