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WAVERLEY CALISTHENICS COMPETITIONS

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Waverley Calisthenics Competitions hosts annual team calisthenics competitions in Melbourne, Victoria, with events for clubs and performers across Tinies, Sub-Juniors, Juniors, Intermediates, Seniors and Masters.

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2026 DATES

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Besen

August 29th, 30th

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River Gum

August 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 29th, 30th

September 5th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th

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BESEN SCHEDULE 2026 

The Besen Centre

Mt Scopus College

89 Station Street

Burwood

Click HERE for tickets to all Besen Sessions

Sunday 29th August

4.00pm to 9.30pm

Kelly Finlayson

Premier Seniors

Berwick, Blackburn, Chadstone, Emmanuel, Janelle, Maroondah, Ocean Grove 

(Program)  (Results)

Sunday 30th August

2.30pm to 8.00pm

Mellany Drew

Premier Inters

Blackburn, Canadian Bay, Chadstone, Eltham, Emmanuel, Geelong, Joulle

(Program)  (Results)

Anchor 24th
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RIVER GUM SCHEDULE 2026

River Gum Performing Arts Centre

Hampton Park Secondary College

58 Fordholm Rd,

Hampton Park 

Click HERE for tickets to all River Gum Sessions 

Saturday 1st August

9.00am to 10.30am

Andrea Philipsen

SE Tots

Berwick, Blackburn, Chelsea, Hawthorn

(Program)  (Results)

Saturday 1st August

12.00pm to 3.30pm

Andrea Philipsen

SE Div 5 Sub-Juniors

Aria, Bentleigh White, Highett, Monarch,

Narre Warren Blue

(Program)  (Results)

Saturday 1st August

5.00pm to 9.00pm

Narelle Potter

Div 9 Inters

Beejays, East Gippsland, Iconic, Tooradin, Volaire

(Program)  (Results)

Sunday 2nd August

9.00am to1.30pm

Melissa Campbell

SE Div 3 Sub-Juniors

Bentleigh, Carwen, Cranbourne, J’Adore, Narre Warren, Warrandyte

(Program)  (Results)

Sunday 2nd August

3.00pm to 7.00pm

Deborah Godsell

Div 4 Seniors

Ashgrove, Keyzpark, Newport, Regency, Sovereign

(Program)  (Results)

Saturday 8th August

9.00am to 11.45am

Liz Bolzen

SE Div 3 Tinies

Aria, Carwen, Cranbourne, Donvale, Regency

(Program) * Revised 1st July 2026 (Results)

Saturday 8th August

12.45pm to 4.00pm

Susan Anderson

Div 10 Masters

Aria Firebirds, Arden Cresent, Warrnambool, Greater Valley, Twin City

(Program) (Results)

Saturday 8th August

5.00pm to 10.00pm

Danielle Kenner

Div 8 Inters

K&K, Knox Waverley, Melton, Monarch, Pentland, Twin City, Wingrove

(Program)  (Results)

Sunday 9th August

9.00am to 12.45pm

Kerryn Waddell

Div 4 Masters

Bendigo, Boronia, Canadian Bay Maples, Merinda, Warrandyte Green

(Program)  (Results)

Sunday 9th August

1.45pm to 4.45pm

Diane Lukey

Div 9 Masters

Aurora, Donvale, Findon, K&K, Laurimar

(Program)  (Results)

Sunday 9th August

5.45pm to 10.00pm

Susan Anderson

Div 5 Masters

Bundoora, Diamond Creek, Janelle, Maroondah Emeralds, Mernda, Newport Ignite, Ocean Grove

(Program)  (Results)

Saturday 15th August

9.00am to 12.30pm

​Lauren Jewell

SE Div 4 Sub Juniors

Aurora, Ashgrove, Donvale, Knox Waverley, Tooradin

(Program)  (Results)

Saturday 15th August

2.00pm to 8.00pm

Kelly Finlayson

SE Premier Sub-Juniors

Bentleigh, Blackburn, Canadian Bay, Chelsea, Emmanuel, Florincey

(Program) (Results)

Sunday 16th August

8.30am to 12.00pm

Lenore Cogan

SE Premier Tinies

Berwick, Blackburn, Emmanuel, Florincey

(Program)  (Results)

Sunday 16th August

1.00pm to 5.30pm

Sharon Bates

Div 3 Juniors

Cranbourne, Diamond Creek, Ocean Grove, Sterling, Boronia, Keyzpark

(Program)  (Results)

Sunday 16th August

6.30pm to 10.30pm

Lynette Cousins

Div 3 Inters

Keyzpark, Leawarra, Regency, St Marks, Surf Coast, Westcoast, Krymzon

(Program)  (Results)

Saturday 22nd August

9.00am to 1.15pm

Kathryn Nicol

Div 6 Juniors

Donvale, Eastside, Fusion, Greater Valley, Narre Warren, Raieburn

(Program)  *Revised 2nd July 2026 (Results)

Saturday 22nd August

2.15pm to 5.15pm

Lenore Cogan

Div 7 Masters

Glenroy Diamonds, Leawarra, Narre Warren Royal, Pentland Red, Warrandyte Gold

(Program)  (Results)

​Saturday 22nd August

6.15pm to 10.15pm

Roberta Dwyer Smith

Div 1 Masters

Blackburn Blue, Florincey, Fusion, J’Adore Purple, Jayde, Joulle

(Program) (Results)

Sunday 23rd August

9.00am to 1.15pm

Julie Fox

SE Div 1 Sub-Juniors

Berwick, Chadstone, Joulle, Maroondah

(Program) *Revised 17th August 2026 (Results)

Sunday 23rd August

3.00pm to 7.30pm

Melissa Campbell

Div 1 Seniors

Bentleigh, Canadian Bay, Eltham, Jayde, Laurimar, Westcoast

(Program) *Revised 20th August 2026  (Results)

Saturday 5th September

9.00am to 3.30pm

Lisa Ritchie

Premier Juniors

Berwick, Chadstone, Eltham, Emmanuel, Florincey, Geelong

(Program)  (Results)

Saturday 5th September

5.00pm to 9.15pm

Michelle Urquhart

Premier Masters

Avonde, Blackburn Red, Canadian Bay Burgundy, Emmanuel, Regent, Westcoast

(Program)   (Results)

Saturday 12th September

9.00am to 12.00pm

Jodie Russell

Div 8 Juniors

Ashgrove, Bentleigh Blue, Highett, Pentland

(Program)   (Results)

Saturday 12th September

1.00pm to 4.00pm

Julie Fox

SE Div 2 Tinies

Ashgrove, Bentleigh, Chadstone, Maroondah, Sterling

(Program) *Revised 15th August 2026  (Results)

Saturday 12th September

5.30pm to 10.00pm

Paula Hessey

Div 2 Masters

Ashgrove, Bentleigh, Berwick, Carwen, Chelsea, Maroondah Sapphires, St Marks

(Program)   (Results)

Sunday 13th September

8.30am to 12.30pm

Di Lukey

SE Div 1 Tinies

Boronia, Canadian Bay, Chelsea, Hawthorn, Joulle

(Program) *Revised 20th July 2026  (Results)

Sunday 13th September

1.30pm 6.00pm

Sharon Bates

SE Div 2 Sub-Juniors

Boronia, Hawthorn, Keyzpark, Leawarra, Regency, Sterling

(Program)   *Revised 9th July 2026 (Results)

Sunday 13th September

7.30pm to 10.00pm

Katrina Slifka

Div 8 Seniors

Bentleigh/Balmoral, Findon, Knox Waverley, Mernda

(Program)   *Revised 2nd August 2026 (Results)

Saturday 19th September

9.00am to 1.30pm

Melinda Moutsos

Div 5 Juniors

Aurora, Glenroy, Hawthorn, Leawarra, Sunbury

(Program)   (Results)

Saturday 19th September

3.00pm to 8.00pm

Genine McCorkell

Div 2 Seniors

Boronia, Chelsea, Florincey, Hawthorn, J’Adore, St Marks

(Program)   (Results)

Sunday 20th September

9.00am to 1.00pm

Kathryn Nicol

Div 6 Inters

Donvale, Fusion, Larinda, Loch Ard, Raieburn, Sunbury

(Program)   (Results)

Sunday 20th September

2.00pm to 7.30pm

Julie Fox

Div 1 Inters

Bentleigh, Berwick, Chelsea, Jayde, Maroondah, Sovereign

(Program) *Revised 20th July 2026  (Results)

PAST AWARD WINNERS

Waverley presents the LEYDEN MEMORIAL TROPHY which honours the memory of Leo and Lorna Leyden and their extraordinary contribution and support of Merinda. It is presented to the club with the greatest accumulation of aggregate points from Subbies to Seniors.


In the past Waverley has also presented the  PAT MARSH PERPETUAL TROPHY (previously known as the Past Merinda Parents trophy) - generously donated by the Past Merinda Parents  - which is awarded to the winner of the Championship Senior Clubs.   This trophy honours the founder of Merinda Calisthenic College and in particular acknowledges her outstanding achievements in Clubs.  From 2022, as there is no Championship Clubs section at Waverley, it will be presented to the winner of the SENIOR PREMIER CLUB section.

 

PAT MARSH PERPETUAL TROPHY

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2025 Maroondah

2024 Emmanuel

2023 Emmanuel

2022 Emmanuel

2019 Jeaden
2018 Merinda
2017 Ceres
2016 Merinda
2015 Merinda
2014 Robynmore
2013 Ceres
2012 Ceres

LEYDEN MEMORIAL TROPHY

2025 Florincey

2024 Emmanuel

2023 Aria

2022 Blackburn

2019 Blackburn 
2018 Jeaden
2017 Blackburn
2016 Regent
2015 Regent
2014 Merinda
2013 Ceres
2012 Blackburn

FAQ

The Answers You Need

TICKETING

Tickets can be bought prior to the event via trybooking and are available to purchase at the theatre. No Cash

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TICKETS

Tickets for the BESEN

Tickets for the RIVERGUM

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BESEN
STAGE DIMENSIONS AND OTHER INFORMATION

MUSIC & DLPs

This year we are asking that all music and DLPs be uploaded prior to the competition via dropbox.  An email has been sent out with details.  Please bring backups on USB or CD.

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STAGE DIMENSIONS

Click here for the Stage Layout document. 

BILLANOOK
STAGE DIMENSIONS AND OTHER INFORMATION

STAGE DIMENSIONS

The stage width is set up for 10m

The stage Depth is 9m from cyc to Apron (curved).

The Spots are set up as for the Besen... 3100 apart width and 2665 apart depth

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BACK CURTAIN
The back black tab does not “FLY” up, instead it travels sideways.
The area behind the curtain is small.
Many coaches like to “run” with the curtain to make sure it does not wrap around the competitors.
You have the option of using the MID CURTAIN instead – you just need to make sure this does not affect your choreography and minimum numbers etc

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THE SOUND SYSTEM AND MC
Are located OP (i.e. the opposite to normal). All music can be played from this side and Headphones are available to speak to the lighting tech.

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MUSIC: CDs and USBs

This year we are asking that all music and dlps be uploaded prior to the competition via dropbox.  An email has been sent out with details.  Please bring backups on USB or CD.
Billanook is able to play either CD or USB from its sound system.
It is VITAL that if you have more than one piece of music on your USB that you know EXACTLY which track number it is that you wish to play.

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DLPS

This year we are asking that all music and dlps be uploaded prior to the competition via dropbox.  An email has been sent out with details.  Please bring backups on USB.

As the computer system at Billanook is APPLE based, you need any movie files embedded within your powerpoint to be MP4 or MOV files. AVI should be ok… but WMVs will NOT play. Music embedded in your DLP will play as normal.

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LIGHTING

You may wish to call your lighting and cue your DLPs from the Bio box (instead of from side stage). This is located at the back of theatre with access from inside the auditorium. Make sure you have someone side stage on the headset so you can communicate when you are ready and they can also indicate when your competitors are ready.

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RIVER GUM
STAGE DIMENSIONS AND OTHER INFORMATION

STAGE DIMENSIONS

The stage width is set up for 10m

The stage Depth is 10m plus 1 m behind back tab.

The Spots are set up as for the Besen... 3100 apart width and 2665 apart depth

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BACK CURTAIN
The back black tab does go sideways (parts in the middle)
The area behind the back curtain is 1m

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THE SOUND SYSTEM AND MC
Are located  Prompt side

All music can be cued here and Headphones are available to speak to the lighting tech.

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MUSIC: USBs
Music  will be sent via dropbox and preloaded before the competition.

We recommend bringing backup USB .

 

DLPS
DLPs will be sent via dropbox and preloaded before the competition

We recommend bringing backups

DLPs need to be as mp4.
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LIGHTING

All lighting and DLPS can be called from side stage.

CANTEEN

Waverley will run a full canteen at BILLANOOK and RIVER GUM.  Besen will run it's own canteen.

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ARCHIVED NEWS

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2025
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LEYDEN MEMORIAL TROPHY

Congratulations FLORINCEY, winner of this year's Leyden Memorial Trophy! 

A wonderful recognition of your  excellence throughout the club. Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement!

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PAT MARSH PERPETUAL TROPHY

Congratulations to MAROONDAH on being presented with this award in recognition of winning Premier Senior Clubs.

A brilliant achievement—well deserved!

 

2024
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LEYDEN MEMORIAL TROPHY

This year's winner of the Leyden Memorial Trophy is EMMANUEL! 

This is an incredible achievement - showing excellence across all levels of their club - Well Done!

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PAT MARSH PERPETUAL TROPHY

A HUGE congratulations to EMMANUEL on receiving this award for winning

Premier Senior Clubs THREE TIMES IN A ROW!

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TICKETS

Tickets for the BESEN sessions are now available

Tickets for the RIVERGUM sessions are now available

Tickets for the KARRALYKA sessions are now available

 

PROGRAMS

Scroll down to the Venue Schedules to find the program links

Programs for 3rd & 4th August are now available

Programs for 10th & 11th August are now available

Programs for 24th & 25th August are now available

Programs for 31st August and 1st September are now available

All remaining programs are now available

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2023
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PROGRAMS & TICKETS

Programs & tickets for the RIVERGUM sessions are now available

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PAT MARSH PERPETUAL TROPHY

In 2023 EMMANUEL have managed to back up last year's win to once again 

receive this award for winning Premier Senior Clubs!

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PROGRAMS

Programs for BESEN sessions have been uploaded.

You will see the links next to the session times

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VENUES

As Billanook College is undergoing renovations, this year all our competitions will be held at either

THE BESEN CENTRE or RIVERGUM THEATRE

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2022

LEYDEN MEMORIAL TROPHY

This year's winner of the Leyden Memorial Trophy is BLACKBURN! 

This is an incredible achievement - showing excellence across all levels of their club - Well Done!

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PAT MARSH PERPETUAL TROPHY

A HUGE congratulations to EMMANUEL on receiving this award for winning

Premier Senior Clubs!

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PROGRAMS

Programs for BESEN, RIVER GUM and BILLANOOK have been uploaded.  

You will see the links next to the session times

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MUSIC AND DLPS

Fantastic news! This year music and DLPs are being uploaded prior to the competition . 

Coaches please check with your club administrators for details.

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IT'S COMPETITION TIME!

How exciting to be planning for a NORMAL competition season!

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2021

C O V I D

Please be aware that competition timetables may need to be altered due to the uncertain environment we find ourselves in.  The goal is to be able to provide performance opportunities to our community and celebrate each and every performer, coach and support team.

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L O C K D O W N

Due to the lockdown announced on August 5th, competition schedules are now being redone.  Please be patient as Calisthenics Victoria does its best to ensure everyone is given performance opportunities.  Stay safe! 

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P A T  M A R S H  P E R P E T U A L  T R O P H Y

We are very excited to announce that the perpetual trophy awarded to the winner of championship clubs has been renamed the PAT MARSH perpetual trophy.  It honours the incredible contribution she has made to calisthenics and especially acknowledges her wonderful ability to create beautiful technical clubs routines.

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S C H E D U L E S - Plan B and Plan C

Calisthenics Victoria has been hard at work to create schedules in this incredibly difficult environment.  Plan A went out the door with the current lockdowns.  The intent is to prioritise sections that have not performed as yet - as such the focus is on Tinies, Subbies, Inters and Seniors.

They have developed Plan B - if we are out of lockdown and theatres are open the weekend of the 21st

Plan C - if lockdown is over starting the weekend of the 28th and theatres are open.  

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More schedules to come later.

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N E W  L O C K D O W N  A N N O U N C E D

Well plans B and C are now out the door. Please take care and be patient. Sending good vibes out to all in the calisthenic community

CONTACT

WaverleyComp@gmail.com

Nerinda 0423 763 509

Sue 0412 113 160

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©2026

 by Waverley Calisthenics Competitions. 

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