Frequently Asked Question's
What do I wear?
For lessons, wear something that allows you to move freely and comfortably without restriction. You may choose to wear a leotard, or alternatively gym attire including tights, shorts, singlets and t-shirts. As Physical Culture is judged based on positions and technique, you will gain the most benefit by wearing clothes that are slim-fitting rather than baggy, so that Debbie can give you the best possible advice on correcting your form – baggy clothing often hides positional mistakes. You may wear either split-soled leather ballet shoes or bare feet.
For competitions, you will be required to wear a leotard and skirt combination. For individual competitions these can be purchased second-hand from the club uniform pool. For team competitions you will be asked to purchase a team leotard and skirt. Silver or gold split-soled leather ballet shoes are compulsory. Shimmer or fishnet tights, fake tan and minimal makeup may be worn from 13 years upward.
What competitions are offered? Do I have to compete?
We have several different levels of competition. Competitions generally are not compulsory, however participation is actively encouraged as it is a great way both to foster club spirit and to recognise the hard work that has been put in by both teachers and pupils over the year.
Club Competition: Usually held during September, this is our club’s annual competition/display day. We ask that all members compete in Club Competition as it is a day to display the hard work that everyone has put in through the year in a friendly setting. This day also involves a march-past of all club members, who are encouraged to wear their medals in recognition of their achievements.
Interclub Competition: One club will host and will invite three to four other clubs to compete in a friendly setting. These occur before the start of the official competition season and do not affect end of year results. Baulkham Hills club will generally be involved in two Interclubs each year. Interclubs act as a great introduction to the competition season.
Team Competition: Teams of 6 girls compete together, with the aim of creating perfect synchronicity of timing, positions and placement.
Champion Girl – Zone Heats: All girls compete individually in order to be selected to progress further in the competition. Out of several zones, between 24 and 36 girls are selected to compete at the State Finals. 24 Open Seniors, 24 Intermediate Seniors and 12 Extended Ladies progress directly to the State Grand Final.
Champion Girl – State Final: Held at Hurstville Civic Centre, between 24 and 36 girls from each age group across the state compete to be selected for the Grand Final. 12 girls from each age group are selected to compete at the State Grand Final.
Champion Girl – State Grand Final: Held at Sydney Town Hall on the last Sunday of November, the top 12 girls in each age group compete against each other to be named Champion Girl. The exceptions to this rule are the Open Seniors groups, where 24 girls are picked and split into two sections based on height. Six places are given in each age group. The six place-getters go on to compete once again, at the end of the day, for the supreme title of Grand Champion Girl.
What do I wear?
For lessons, wear something that allows you to move freely and comfortably without restriction. You may choose to wear a leotard, or alternatively gym attire including tights, shorts, singlets and t-shirts. As Physical Culture is judged based on positions and technique, you will gain the most benefit by wearing clothes that are slim-fitting rather than baggy, so that Debbie can give you the best possible advice on correcting your form – baggy clothing often hides positional mistakes. You may wear either split-soled leather ballet shoes or bare feet.
For competitions, you will be required to wear a leotard and skirt combination. For individual competitions these can be purchased second-hand from the club uniform pool. For team competitions you will be asked to purchase a team leotard and skirt. Silver or gold split-soled leather ballet shoes are compulsory. Shimmer or fishnet tights, fake tan and minimal makeup may be worn from 13 years upward.
What competitions are offered? Do I have to compete?
We have several different levels of competition. Competitions generally are not compulsory, however participation is actively encouraged as it is a great way both to foster club spirit and to recognise the hard work that has been put in by both teachers and pupils over the year.
Club Competition: Usually held during September, this is our club’s annual competition/display day. We ask that all members compete in Club Competition as it is a day to display the hard work that everyone has put in through the year in a friendly setting. This day also involves a march-past of all club members, who are encouraged to wear their medals in recognition of their achievements.
Interclub Competition: One club will host and will invite three to four other clubs to compete in a friendly setting. These occur before the start of the official competition season and do not affect end of year results. Baulkham Hills club will generally be involved in two Interclubs each year. Interclubs act as a great introduction to the competition season.
Team Competition: Teams of 6 girls compete together, with the aim of creating perfect synchronicity of timing, positions and placement.
Champion Girl – Zone Heats: All girls compete individually in order to be selected to progress further in the competition. Out of several zones, between 24 and 36 girls are selected to compete at the State Finals. 24 Open Seniors, 24 Intermediate Seniors and 12 Extended Ladies progress directly to the State Grand Final.
Champion Girl – State Final: Held at Hurstville Civic Centre, between 24 and 36 girls from each age group across the state compete to be selected for the Grand Final. 12 girls from each age group are selected to compete at the State Grand Final.
Champion Girl – State Grand Final: Held at Sydney Town Hall on the last Sunday of November, the top 12 girls in each age group compete against each other to be named Champion Girl. The exceptions to this rule are the Open Seniors groups, where 24 girls are picked and split into two sections based on height. Six places are given in each age group. The six place-getters go on to compete once again, at the end of the day, for the supreme title of Grand Champion Girl.