AusCaliCarnivale 2025 WRAP UP
What a week. What a community. What a Carnivale.
AusCaliCarnivale 2025 has officially etched its name in the history books as the largest event ever delivered by the Australian Calisthenics Federation—and what a spectacular chapter it has been. Created from a simple yet powerful vision to bring our clubs and states together in a format that reflects the inclusivity, diversity, and unity we believe in, this event was more than a competition—it was a celebration of everything that makes calisthenics extraordinary.
Your support of that vision—your presence, your participation, your energy—made it a resounding success.
With over 40 teams, more than 1,200 participants, four gold-medal Honours presentations, 10 adjudicators, and the largest gathering of solo and duo competitors ever assembled in a single ACF event across two vibrant venues, AusCaliCarnivale 2025 was a true showcase of scale and spirit. The carnival atmosphere was alive with food vans, calisthenics market stalls, and a palpable sense of community.
The event opened with a breathtaking ceremony led by Coach Rebecca Burton and her team, featuring over 80 South Australian performers from Sub-Juniors to Masters, and stunning vocals from Ayanna Burgan-Minniecon and Anna Sordillo. The carnival-themed spectacular was the perfect opening—and we thank everyone involved in its creation.
A Standing Ovation for Our Champions Behind the Scenes
This event was only possible because of the extraordinary people who turned vision into reality:
- Di Treagus, Head of ACF Competitions & Events
- Megan Taylor, ACF National Operations Manager
- Keron White, Head of the CASA AusCaliCarnivale Committee
Your tireless work, passion, and leadership made this dream come true. - To Mel Rush, President of CASA, and the entire CASA team—thank you for hosting with such heart and hospitality.
- To our organising committees—the ACF National Competition & Events Committee and the CASA ACC25 Committee—your precision and dedication have set a new benchmark.
- To our adjudicators and writers, Lead Stage Managers Lesley Why and Kelly Brockman, and the entire stage management team—thank you for your calm, professional leadership.
- To Chief Assessor Kristine Reynolds and the assessor team—your guidance was invaluable.
- To our volunteers—from front-of-house to backstage—you are the heartbeat of calisthenics.
- To the technical crews at Royalty and Paradise—thank you for your brilliance behind the scenes.
- To Danceworks, OSM Live and MySport Live—thank you for capturing and sharing the magic far and wide.
- To our sponsors—your support helped make this event possible.
To Our Competitors: You Are the Heart of the Carnivale
To every performer, coach, and support crew—WOW. You brought joy, strength, and artistry to the stage. You created lifelong memories and inspired generations to come. You reminded us all why we fell in love with this sport.
To our audience patrons and livestream viewers—thank you for championing our performers with your presence and encouragement.
AusCaliCarnivale 2025 was a celebration of everything we stand for.
#Celebrate the magic of calisthenics.
Click here to see all the winners from AusCaliCarnivale 2025, along with our previous winners swell.
