The Prestige Acro & Tumbling team was formed in December of 2022.
The mission of the program was to provide an option for former gymnasts and new athletes to showcase their tumbling and strength abilities with the end goal being to prepare athletes for collegiate Acro & Tumbling .
The first official practice was held in January 2023. Within 5 months the original 7 athletes qualified to Nationals held in Austin, Texas where the youth team placed 3rd overall. As of August 2023, the program has tripled in size and will compete with 3 teams during the 2023-2024 season.
The mission of the program was to provide an option for former gymnasts and new athletes to showcase their tumbling and strength abilities with the end goal being to prepare athletes for collegiate Acro & Tumbling .
The first official practice was held in January 2023. Within 5 months the original 7 athletes qualified to Nationals held in Austin, Texas where the youth team placed 3rd overall. As of August 2023, the program has tripled in size and will compete with 3 teams during the 2023-2024 season.
Acro & Tumbling
A&T is a competitive team sport derived from several disciplines including gymnastics, acrobatics,power tumbling, and competitive cheerleading. After 10 years of development and growth, A&T is now an NCAA sport offering scholarships at the D1, D2 and D3 levels at nearly 40 universities across the country. Athletes will train in various skill areas including stunt & pyramid building, basket tosses, and power tumbling. Teams will compete in 5 events.
A&T is a competitive team sport derived from several disciplines including gymnastics, acrobatics,power tumbling, and competitive cheerleading. After 10 years of development and growth, A&T is now an NCAA sport offering scholarships at the D1, D2 and D3 levels at nearly 40 universities across the country. Athletes will train in various skill areas including stunt & pyramid building, basket tosses, and power tumbling. Teams will compete in 5 events.
Acro/Stunts Event
Groups of athletes will compete in acrobatic lifts and tosses demonstrating strength, balance, and technique from both the bases and tops. Stunts / Acro consist of “partner pairs”, “groups” or “stunt groups” of 2 to 5 athletes performing acrobatic and cheerleading style lifts in demonstrations of base strength, flyer control & flexibility, and group stability.
Groups of athletes will compete in acrobatic lifts and tosses demonstrating strength, balance, and technique from both the bases and tops. Stunts / Acro consist of “partner pairs”, “groups” or “stunt groups” of 2 to 5 athletes performing acrobatic and cheerleading style lifts in demonstrations of base strength, flyer control & flexibility, and group stability.
Pyramid Event
In the Pyramid Event, Teams combine an entry, structure and dismount to create a pyramid. Junior and Senior levels compete in building pyramids of two to three layers.
In the Pyramid Event, Teams combine an entry, structure and dismount to create a pyramid. Junior and Senior levels compete in building pyramids of two to three layers.
Toss Event
A basket / toss consists of “groups” of 3 or 4 bases throwing a “top” or “flyer” in a high-flying release that is then caught by the same “group.” Various skills can be executed during the release such as straddle “Toe-Touches” or back/front flips and twists.
A basket / toss consists of “groups” of 3 or 4 bases throwing a “top” or “flyer” in a high-flying release that is then caught by the same “group.” Various skills can be executed during the release such as straddle “Toe-Touches” or back/front flips and twists.
Tumbling Event
The Tumbling Event features powerful synchronized and individual tumbling passes. Passes feature a variety of salto and twisting elements and are valued for the difficulty and connection of those skills.
The Tumbling Event features powerful synchronized and individual tumbling passes. Passes feature a variety of salto and twisting elements and are valued for the difficulty and connection of those skills.
Team Routine Event
The Team Routine is a timed routine choreographed to music and performed by each squad. The routine will comprise skill sets from the compulsory events, along with other creative skills & elements, all while demonstrating synchronization, creativity, and stamina.
The Team Routine is a timed routine choreographed to music and performed by each squad. The routine will comprise skill sets from the compulsory events, along with other creative skills & elements, all while demonstrating synchronization, creativity, and stamina.