Starlets

Starlets: 3 - 5 year olds

Saturdays 8:15-9:00 am

1/79 Forsyth St, O'Connor

Coaching Starlets for 2023: Caitlin Waters

For our Starlets, Calisthenics is about having fun, trying some new moves and playing with some new friends. Each new child is welcome to trial a class to see if it is for them, obligation free.

What is the training commitment

Our Starlets team trains during Term 1, 2, 3 and 4, and get to showcase their efforts to family and friends at mini, in-class concerts, plus the Applecross Family Concert in August and the Future Stars Concert in October. Participants learn five routines during the four terms, and work is choreographed for the entire team to take part, no matter the skill level. Click here to see some of the routines and dance styles taught in our classes.

What do we need for training?

Some stretchy clothes (ideally a leotard for girls, bike shorts and t-shirt for boys) plus close fitting layers for cooler months.
A water bottle
A small, healthy snack
Any medication if required (such as Asthma inhaler, epipen etc)

Do I have to buy costumes?

No, all the performance costumes are included in the term fees. There is no additional sewing required, although if you are handy with a needle, perhaps you might like to volunteer to assist occasionally with minor sewing repairs. This actually makes Calisthenics one of the most cost effective performance sports in WA.

When can I see my child perform?

Starlets take part in our Family Concert, as well as occasional in-class mini performances. In more detail:

Family Concert is our showcase of all the age ranges participating at our club, and is a wonderful opportunity for the Starlets participants to see their coaches and cadets performing in their beautiful costumes.
Future Stars is run by West Coast Calisthenics Club and CAWA, and is where we get to see our amazing young future calisthenic stars (3 – 6 yrs old) up on the big stage at the Swan Park Theatre.

Parents are also welcome to stay and watch classes, which gives them a chance to meet other parents.

Who are the coaches?

Our coaches are fully trained, having completed many years of calisthenics training, skill assessments and our state association training workshops. Coaches also have to work under a more experienced coach and be assessed by a senior coach prior to taking on a team alone. They all have current Working with Children Checks and a current First Aid certificate. Coaches may physically assist a child into a correct position, but this is never done with force, and never without a child's agreement.

Our cadets are usually younger members of the Calisthenics club community, who are still participating and are interested in working with younger teams, and perhaps with a view to becoming a coach one day. These young ladies are aged between 13 - 17 and volunteer their time to act as a cadet at class. Our cadet program provides those interested with skill based examinations, as well as cadet workshops to ensure that the children in their care are treated appropriately.

Do I need to volunteer?

We understand that life can be very hectic at times. However, as we are a not-for-profit, community sporting club, we very much rely on each and every family donating a few hours of their time during the course of the year. The jobs to be done are many and varied. With everyone helping out a little, it means that we can keep the costs down for this amazing dance sport.

How much does it cost?

Term fees are set at the end of each year, for the following calendar year. These fees are worked out as an annual amount, which is then invoiced in four equal portions in term 1, 2, 3 and 4.

In addition to Term Fees

The Calisthenics Association of WA Inc (CAWA) requires that all of our members are affiliated with them. This ensures that all of our members are covered by CAWA insurance, without which our members are unable to participate.

CAWA sets an annual affiliation fee, which is required to be paid upon annual registration with the club.

Click here for more information about Term Fees

Kidsport Funding is available through our club for those parents who hold a healthcare or pension card, and live in a Council area which takes part in the program. This funding is to the value of $150 per year, per child. Click here for more details.