FALCON GAMEDAYOFFICIAL PROGRAM OF CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY WISCONSIN ACROBATICS & TUMBLING

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Below is a detailed explanation of the meet format at acrobatics and tumbling meets, courtesy of the National Collegiate Acrobatics and Tumbling Association (NCATA). These rules are sanc-tioned by USA Gymnastics.

FORMAT Two to four teams compete at a meet. The typical duration is roughly one and a half to two hours. A meet is made up of six events: Compulsories, Acro, Pyramids, Tosses, Tumbling and Team Routine. A halftime intermission will take place between Pyramids and Tosses. All event competition is in team rotation throughout each event. The rotation order is prede-termined by the Head Official prior to the beginning of the meet, but the home team always performs last.

SCORING Scoring is based upon pre-determined difficulty start values. Each skill performed is valued by the Officials of the NCATA prior to the meet. Teams submit their skill sequences 72 hours prior to the meet. Officials perform two primary functions at the meet: 1. Monitor the skills be-ing performed to ensure that each element is correctly performed to equate the posted start difficulty value; and 2. Evaluate the execution and technique of the skills performed. Scores are posted immediately following the conclusion of each event and overall standings are displayed throughout the meet. Highest combined score after all events wins the meet. The maximum score in each meet is 300 points.

EVENT 1: COMPULSORIES (40 POSSIBLE POINTS)Four heats construct the Compulsory Event: acro, pyramid, toss and tumbling. During each heat the teams perform the exact same skills, allowing the officials to compare the technique and execution of each team. No athlete crossover rules apply from the Compulsories to other events.

Acro Heat (10 possible points): one preset sequence performed by two synchronized groups from each team• Toss reverse hands from toe-pitch• Back salto 360°• Straight up to straddle hold• 180° pop over to inverted non-handstand• Re-grab to one base• Switch up liberty, top pulls arabesque• 720° dismount with quarter turn to front

Pyramid Heat (10 possible points): one preset pyramid performed by two groups from each team• Vertical to inverted toss from below shoulder level to 2-2-1 pyramid• Total 7 athletes per pyramid (14 total athletes for synchronized)• 180 degree pop release dismount with 90 degree flip and 180 twist to front

Toss Heat (10 possible points): one preset toss performed by two synchronized groups from each team • Two synchronized back tuck tosses • Four bases tossing, one flyer, two groups

Tumbling Compulsory Heat (10 possible points): four preset skills performed by eight ath-letes from each team. • No changing athletes between compulsory skills • Athletes must be positioned in windows • Skills must be performed in the following order: a. Standing tuck (to front); b. Toe-touch tuck (to front); c. Handspring tuck (to front); d. Round-off handspring layout from left to right in two lines.

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EVENT 2: ACRO (30 POSSIBLE POINTS)Three heats construct the Acro Event where each team sends a maximum of four athletes to compete a 45 second acro sequence to counts. Athletes may compete in two heats, however no more than two athletes may crossover together from one heat to another. Timing begins with the first movement and exceeding the 45 seconds will result in a time deduction. In each heat, teams must attempt all required number of elements in addition to the required skill. The required skill counts as an element. • Heat 1: Five element, required 1 inverted and 1 vertical skill, and a minimum of two C skills or above. (10 points) • Heat 2: Six element, required 1 inverted and 1 vertical element, and a minimum of three C elements or above. (10 points) • Heat3: Seven element, required 1 inverted and 1 vertical element, and a minimum of four elements C or above and an additional 1 D element or above. (10 points)

EVENT 3: PYRAMID (30 POSSIBLE POINTS) Three heats construct the Pyramid Event. Each team sends a maximum of 24 athletes and there is no crossover rule. Timing begins with the first movement and exceeding the 30 seconds will result in a time deduction. In each heat, teams must attempt the required skill while changing the pyramid structure or flyer plane from heat to heat. • Heat 1: Flipping (10 possible points) a. Entry/dismount must contain flip greater than 90 degrees • Heat 2: Twisting (10 possible points) a. Entry/dismount must contain twist skill greater than 90 degrees • Heat 3: Release (10 possible points) a. Entry/dismount must contain a release skill

EVENT 4: TOSS (30 POSSIBLE POINTS)Three heats construct the Toss Event where each has required elements. A maximum of four athletes may toss a single flyer. Athletes may crossover and compete in two heats, one of which must be the synchronized toss. • Heat 1: Required salto – minimum 360 degree rotation (10 points) • Heat 2: Two synchronized tosses (10 points) • Heat 3: Open-no skill requirements (10 points)

EVENT 5: TUMBLING (60 POSSIBLE POINTS)Six heats construct the Tumbling Event. Athletes may compete in both the synchronized portion and in one single pass, but tumble a maximum of two times. • Duo- Two athletes execute synchronized identical tumbling pass (10 points) • Trio- Three athletes execute synchronized identical tumbling pass (10 points) • Quad- Four athletes execute synchronized identical tumbling pass (10 points) • Ariel- single pass; must execute one flip before final flip in pass (10 points) • Six Element-single pass; six elements including last skill (10 points) • Open-single pass; no requirements (10 points)

EVENT 6: TEAM ROUTINE (110 POSSIBLE POINTS)One heat constructs the Team Routine. Athletes perform synchronized choreographed skills in a two minute, 30 second routine set to music. Routine has a minimum of 18 athletes and a maximum of 24 athletes. Routine is made up of required skills and optional skills. The required skills include: • 30 acro elements (20 points) • 5 tosses (20 points) • 4 pyramids (2.5 high) (20 points) • 1 Jump/Standing Tumbling Pass per number of athletes on the mat (20 points) • 1 Running Tumbling Pass per number of athletes on the mat (20 points) • Additional scored categories: a. Routine construction (5 points) b. Dance/Composition/Artistry- 50 percent of team must perform two, eight counts

Treasure FieldsSenior | Richmond, Va. | Justice & Public Policy

How has being a member of the CUW Acrobatics & Tumbling program helped you grow as an athlete?Being on the acrobatics & tumbling team has helped me grow as an athlete because it has taught me how to be a team player. It has taught me the value of friendship and learning how to trust my teammates on game day and at practice.

What are you aspirations after graduating from CUW?My aspirations after graduation are to coach acrobatics & tumbling at the collegiate level. I would also like to work for the Department of Corrections specifically in probation and parole.

What makes Acrobatics & Tumbling a unique sport?Acrobatics & Tumbling is a unique sport because it is made by women for women. We are able to take two great sports, gymnastics and competitive cheerleading, and make them into something that can be recognized on the collegiate level.

What was your favorite moment as a member of the CUW Acrobatics & Tumbling program?My favorite moment as a member of the CUW Acrobatics & Tumbling program was our first home meet this season against Oregon. Even though we did not win, the team was able to break many records from the previous year and it proved how much better we had become.

What advice would you have to your teammates as you graduate and to future Falcons?Some advice that I would give to future Falcons is to never settle and always be willing to go the extra mile to make your team better. Always keep your guard up!!!

Alexandria VanErdenSenior | Wildwood, Ill. | Rehabilitative Science

How has being a member of the CUW Acrobatics & Tumbling program helped you grow as an athlete?Being on the acro team has allowed me to be a stronger athlete. The acro team has giv-en me the strength and mindset that I need to be a better athlete. This sport has taught me the importance of being on a team, working as a team and knowing that you have

to be selfless in order to succeed.

What are you aspirations after graduating from CUW?After graduation I wish to go to graduate school and become an occupational therapist. What makes Acrobatics & Tumbling a unique sport?Acrobatics & Tumbling is a unique sport because it is a new sport and is aspiring to be a part of the NCAA. Having no division splits; this makes the sport, especially at a Division III school, that much more difficult. Acro is unique because it is a female sport that requires mental and physical strength as well as teamwork.

What was your favorite moment as a member of the CUW Acrobatics & Tumbling program?My favorite moment was when we earned our first win last year against Adrian. It was so fulfilling to know that all the hard work and obstacles that we faced to create this program finally paid off with the first win in history. Winning that meet, along with the record-breaking scores that we have set so far this year gives me confidence that this sport will only grow at CUW. Overall, my favorite moment was being able to help build the first two years of this growing program.

What advice would you have to your teammates as you graduate and to future Falcons?I always tell my teammates to enjoy it while it lasts. The season will be over in the blink of an eye. Last year the season was over way too soon and this year it seems like it is going even faster. I would tell my team-mates and future Falcons to live in the moment because it will be over sooner than they think. Acro has significantly influenced my life and I would never want someone to miss out on this kind of experience.

CUW Falcons No. Name Pos. Ht. Pos. Hometown High School2 Erika Edlund So. 5-4 Top Waukesha, Wis. Wisconsin Lutheran4 Jacqueline Albino So. 5-1 Top Zion, Ill. Zion Benton Township6 Anna Smith Fr. 5-4 Base Marengo, Ill. Marengo Community7 Alyssa Ellis Fr. 5-1 Base/Top Rhinelander, Wis. Rhinelander9 Alana Polsfuss So. 5-4 Base/Top Rogers, Minn. Rogers10 Danielle Dreher So. 5-2 Base Muskego, Wis. Martin Luther15 Karen Avery So. 5-2 Base Elkhorn, Neb. Elkhorn17 Jofflyn Zaremba Fr. 5-2 Base Winneconne, Wis. Winneconne18 McKenna Daulton So. 5-3 Base Hudson, Wis. Hudson19 Alexandria VanErden Sr. 5-4 Base Wildwood, Ill. Carmel Catholic20 Jordan Ireland Fr. 5-7 Base/Back Thornton, Colo. Standley Lake22 Danielle Krumins Jr. 5-4 Base Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario St. Mary’s24 Catherine Schuetze So. 5-7 Base/Back Kewaskum, Wis. Hartford Union25 Jessie Wood Fr. 5-8 Base/Back Wauconda, Ill. Wauconda27 Devon Kirkpatrick So. 5-9 Back Eugene, Ore. Marist Catholic28 Treasure Fields Sr. 5-7 Base Richmond, Va. Hermitage30 Schye Skinner Fr. 5-5 Top Rhinelander, Wis. Rhinelander32 Shelby Wiktor Fr. 5-4 Top/Base Mokena, Ill. Lincoln-Way North33 Melissa Clapp Fr. 5-8 Back Sugar Grove, Wis. Aurora Christian35 Tristiana March Fr. 5-6 Top Janesville, Wis. Janesville Craig45 Kyra Kidd Fr. 5-6 Base/Back West Bend, Wis. West Bend East

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King TornadoNo. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. Hometown High School1 Courtney Harris Top 5-1 Jr. Stratford, Conn. Stratford3 Kate Rivera Top 5-2 So. Groton, Conn. Fitch4 Ashlea Frison Top 5-0 Jr. Portland, Ore. De La Salle5 Brooke Dodson Top 5-1 Fr. Loganville, Ga. Loganville8 Sonia Stone Top 4-7 Fr. Farmville, N.C. Farmville Central9 Tosha Banks Top 4-10 So. Kingsport, Tenn. Dobyns Bennett11 Emily Powers Base 5-4 Jr. Rome, Ga. Model13 Abigail Keith Base 5-6 Fr. Lewis Creek, Ohio Olentangy15 Cassidy Davis Base/Top 5-3 Jr. Blairsville, Ga. Union County16 Kenna Smith Base 5-5 Fr. Kingsport, Tenn. Tennessee18 Courtney Poister Landers Back 5-8 So. Kingsport, Tenn. Sullivan Central19 Maya Fuller Base 5-5 So. Shellville, Ga. St. Pius X Catholic21 Deanna Coleman Back 5-6 Jr. East Lyme, Conn. East Lyme23 Maya Hines Base 5-3 Fr. Wesley Chapel, Fla. Wiregrass Ranch24 Angela Powers Base 5-5 Sr. Rome, Ga. Georgia Tech29 Kali Story-Smith Back 5-9 So. Coeburn, Va. Eastside

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