Acrosport I.E.S. La Arboleda Sonia Mirás

WHAT IS ACROSPORT ? Acrosport is an acrobatic sport performed with a partner or in groups, which combines:  Human pyramids (always involve at least a two-level structure, the base being generally bigger than the top).  Figures (aesthetic formations made by all the participants. There are no different levels).  Gymnastic and choreographic elements. All this is accompanied by music, which enhances the expression.

ACROSPORT AS A SPORT TTTThe discipline Acrosport is included with the rest of acrobatics sports in the IGF –International Gymnastics Federation-. TTTThe categories in which they compete are: Women’s pairs Men’s pairs Mixed pairs Women’s trios Men’s fours

Acrosport in School TTTThis is a cooperative, creative, fun and non-competitive activity, which is involved in three key elements: BBBBuilding of figures needs strength, flexibility and balance. AAAAcrobatics on the ground or dance steps for some transitions to other figures MMMMusic accompanys the choreographic component and enhances the expression.

Acrosport roles  Three roles are the most important when building pyramids. 1. The Base 2. The Top 3. The Helper The Helper The top The base

Acrosport roles The base  It is a stable, static or dynamic base.  Their main features are strength, stability and balance.  Their partners must trust and have confidence in the base.  Projects the person at the top to their balance position and helps then dismount.

 Basic positions Laying on your back with face up Laying on your back with face up Bench with face up Bench with face up and face down. Standing Standing

IMPORTANT Body Control KKKKeep your back straight without stressing curvatures of the spine. BBBBe careful! Lumbar zone and pelvic retroversion. BBBBe careful! Shoulder blades.

Acrosport roles The Top  This person is thinner and smaller than the base.  Their main features are flexibility, balance and agility.  They must be courageous and must trust their partners.  They are on the top of the pyramid with a balance or strength position.

Acrosport roles The helper  Their job is to help build the pyramid.  They provide security and confidence to partners.

Technical aspects Among the technical issues involved in building human pyramids and structures, grips or hand holds are important.  Hand grips provide security and stability to the pyramids.

Hand in hand grips SIMPLE DOUBLE CROSS DOUBLE HAND DOUBLE CROSS MIXED CLAMP DOUBLE CLAMP

Other grips Hand-wristDouble Platform Hand-Knee Arm-Arm grip

Other grips Hand-AnkleHand-Foot

Basic principles related to security LLLListen to your partner. DDDDo not jump when climbing up or descending. CCCCheck the stability of the base. HHHHelping the person at the top. AAAAvoid putting weight on dangerous areas.The best areas are the shoulder blades and hip area.

Pyramids Pyramids can be:  G G G Group  L L L Large Group  B B B Basic

Pyramid building rules In the building, we must take into account three phases: 1. The build-up 2. Stabilization 3. Dismantling the structure

First Phase: The Build Up  We must start building from the center to the sides. The last parts are the upper levels.  It is important to have verbal communication between partners.  The top, during the climb, must ascend as attached as possible to the base to avoid unbalance.

Second Phase: Stabilization  The position must always be held. Structures must last at least three seconds.

Third Phase: Dismantling  Should always be in reverse to the building.  It begins with the top, who should descend from the pyramid to the front or to the side, and always with help.

Guidelines to make a choreography 1. M usic TTTThe music lasts for at least three minutes.  A A A All the movements must be in time with the music. EEEEach group will bring their own music.

Guidelines to make a choreography 2. L inks sssshould always be one figure to another with acrobatics, dance steps or movements.

Guidelines to make a choreography 3. H elpers AAAAs important for ascension as for placement and descension SSSStudents who take part will also aid in the figure, as well as decorating the figure or making other figures.

Guidelines to make a choreography 4. Figures  I I I I give a number of basic figures on sheets, which you can use, but creativity is valued. AAAAll the figures, once completed, should be held for at least three seconds.

5.Costumes, make-up and storyline