• Velocity Complex 26/27 Season Competitive Team

    Please carefully review the following information and fill out the form below to join our competitive team for the 2026/2027 season!

  • Acro has always been the heart of our Competitive Team, and this season we’re excited to offer even more opportunities for athletes to grow.

     

    Team Placement

    Every Acro Comp Team athlete is placed in one of our two divisions:

    ➡ Junior Comp Team (6 hrs minimum required)
    ➡ Elite Comp Team (8 hrs minimum required)

    All team members compete in an Acro Dance group routine, with the opportunity to add additional genres based on their interests, experience, and training schedule.

    In addition to Acro Dance, athletes can now compete in:

    ➡ Jazz
    ➡ Lyrical
    ➡ Contemporary
    ➡ Hip Hop
    ➡ Aerial Silks
    ➡ Aerial Hoop (Lyra)
    ➡ Hand Balancing

    Comp Team opportunities are available for athletes training at Level 3 or higher in our acro and aerial technique classes. 

    New to Velocity? We’d love to meet you!

    Whether you’re:

    ➡ New to competitive dance,
    ➡ Currently training in one of Velocity’s recreational or accelerated programs, or
    ➡ Transferring from another studio

    We’re excited to help you find the best fit for your goals.

    All new athletes are required to attend a trial class for a placement assessment before joining the Comp Team. This allows our coaches to recommend the most appropriate classes and training pathway.

    Not Level 3 yet? No problem! We still encourage you to complete the registration form. Our coaching team will recommend technique classes that support your development and prepare you for future Comp Team opportunities. With consistent training, many athletes progress quickly and become competition-ready sooner than expected.

  • Competitive Team Streams

    Velocity Complex now offers three competitive performance streams:

    1) Acro Dance 
    2) Dance (Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop)
    3) Aerial Arts (Silks, Hoop/Lyra)

    Acro is Velocity's foundation. Every competitive athlete trains in Acro and Dance technique classes, regardless of which stream they choose. The training hours below are minimum weekly requirements. Any additional disciplines an athlete chooses will increase their weekly training hours.

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    Junior: Acro Dance Team (Age 7+)

    Acrobatic Arts Levels 3–6

    Minimum Training: 6 hours per week (5 classes)

    Required classes:

    1) Acro Tech – 1.5 hrs (Tuesday)
    2) TNT Tumbling – 1.5 hrs (Sunday)
    3) TNT: Inversions— 1 hr  (Sunday) ⬅ or ➡ TNT: Partnering — 1 hr (Wednesday)
    4) TNT Dance – 1 hr (Sunday)
    5) Comp Team: Acro Dance Group Choreography – 1 hr (Sunday)

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    Elite: Acro Dance Team (Age 10+)

    Acrobatic Arts Levels 6–Pre-Professional 3 

    Minimum Training: 8 hours per week (7 classes)

    Required classes:

    1) Acro Tech – 1.5 hrs (Tuesday)
    2) TNT: Tumbling – 1.5 hrs (Sunday)
    3) TNT: Inversions – 1 hr (Sunday is required / Wednesday is optional )
    4) TNT: Partnering – 1 hr (Wednesday)
    5) FLEX: Balance or Contortion – 1 hr (Wednesday)
    6) TNT: Dance – 1 hr (Sunday)
    7) Comp Team: Acro Dance Group Choreography – 1 hr (Sunday)

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    Aerial Arts Team: Silks, Hoop(Lyra) (Age 8+)

    Aerial Arts Level 3+ / No Acrobatic Arts level requirement

    Minimum Training: 3-3.5 hours per week

    Required classes:

    1) Aerial class (Silks OR Hoop) ➡ 1 hr
    2) Acro class ➡ 1- 1.5 hrs
    3) Dance class➡ 1 hr

    Athletes in the competitive Aerial stream are required to take an Acro and Dance technique class to build strength, flexibility, movement quality and body awareness, but are not required to compete in Acro Dance. Choose from any of our specialty training classes. Previous aerial experience is required, and placement is determined through coach assessment.

    Aerial athletes are full members of the Comp Team. They travel with us, attend our competitions and are part of every team event and bonding opportunity across the season.

    We do not currently run group aerial routines, so aerial athletes compete a solo or duet. These carry separate choreography and Studio & Production fees. The same routine can also be submitted to IAAA online competitions, where there is no additional entry fee.

    Aerial athletes are also welcome to add any of our Comp Team group routines — Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary or Hip Hop — if they would like to compete in a group alongside their teammates.

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    Add-On Comp Team Disciplines

    Team members can expand their training by adding competitive group routines in additional disciplines. Each additional discipline typically adds an additional 1 hour of training per week.

    Add-On Comp Team disciplines include:

    Jazz (Monday)
    Lyrical (Monday)
    Contemporary (Monday ➡ Elite only)
    Hip Hop (Tuesday)
    Aerial Silks 
    Aerial Hoop (Lyra) 
    Hand Balancing 

    Add-On Training classes include:

    TNT (Technique & Trick Training)

    Tumbling (Sunday)
    Inversions (Sunday / Wednesday)
    Partnering (Wednesday)
    Dance (Sunday)
    Aerial (Wednesday)

    FLEX (Flexibility, Strength & Skill Execution Training)

    Acro (Monday / Saturday)
    Balance (Monday / Wednesday)
    Contortion (Wednesday)
    Dance (Tuesday)

    There is no limit to the number of Comp Team group routines or training classes an athlete may choose. We encourage athletes to explore multiple genres and are happy to run smaller competitive groups whenever possible to provide opportunities for every athlete.

  • Participants Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • What is the participants connection to Velocity Complex?*
  • How did you hear about our competitive program?*

  • Training Background

  • Which disciplines does the participant have previous training in? Check all that apply
  • Does the participant have previous competitive experience?*
  • How many years of training in acrobatics or equivalent training does the participant have?
  • What is the participants current Acrobatic Arts level?*
  • How many years of aerial arts training does the participant have? (silks, hoop, trapeze, hammock...)
  • Which aerial apparatus does the participant have experience on? Check all that apply
  • What are the participants goals this season? Check all that apply:

  • Competitive Team Commitment

  • By accepting a place on the Velocity Competitive Team, athletes are committing to Velocity as their primary competitive program for the season.

    Athletes may take recreational classes, workshops, conventions, private lessons, and specialty training at other facilities. Participation in competitive programs at another studio may be permitted only if it does not conflict with Velocity’s required classes, rehearsals, choreography, performances, or competition schedule, and has prior written approval from the Program Director.

    Velocity commitments always take priority. If participation with another organization begins to interfere with attendance, preparation, or team responsibilities, athletes may be asked to choose between programs.

  • Is the participant currently competing, or committed to competing, with another studio's competitive team this season?*

  • What Are You Interested In?

  • Which Comp Teams is the participant interested in joining?*
  • Is the participant interested in doing a solo, duet or trio? Check all that apply:
  • Is the participant interested in performing outside of competitions (community events, festivals, sporting events, charity performances, showcases)?

  • Schedule & Commitment

  • Which days generally work for the participant to train? Check all the apply:*
  • How many days a week is the participant interested in committing to training in technique and group choreography classes?*
  • What is the earliest time the participant can arrive at Velocity for weekday classes?*
  • Is your family able to commit to the minimum weekly hours for the stream the participant is interested in?*

  • 26/27 Competition Schedule

  • Below is our confirmed competition schedule for the 2026–2027 season.

    Please note that not every athlete will attend every competition. Some events are limited to specific disciplines, while others are open to all competitive teams.

    Before accepting a place on the Comp Team, please ensure your family is available for the competitions that apply to your athlete’s routines.competition schedule 2026_2027_ velocity_complex

    Additional Opportunities for Aerial Team Members

    Velocity Complex is proud to be a member of the International Aerial Athletics Association (IAAA), the organization leading the development and standardization of aerial athletics around the world.

    As a member club, our aerial athletes have access to IAAA Online Competitions at no additional entry fee.

    How It Works

    Athletes perform and record their routine in our studio.
    Videos are submitted for judging by certified international IAAA judges.
    Routines are evaluated using standardized international scoring criteria.
    Athletes receive official scores, detailed feedback, and a place in the worldwide IAAA rankings.
    Judging is based on:

    ➡ Technical Difficulty
    ➡ Execution
    ➡ Artistic Performance
    ➡ Routine Composition

    The best part? Our athletes have the opportunity to compete on an international stage without leaving our studio—no travel required and no additional competition entry fees. Top-ranked athletes may also receive invitations to compete at future IAAA international events.

  • 20262027 Season Calendar

    Below are the key dates for the 20262027 Competitive Team season. Please add these to your family calendar to help plan for the year ahead.

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    Important Financial Information

    Please keep the following policies in mind throughout the season:

    Key Payment Deadlines

    ➡ November 1, 2026 — Competition fees due
    ➡ November 1, 2026 — Costume deposits due ($90 per Elite routine, $75 per Junior routine)
    ➡ January 15, 2027 — Costume balances due

    Competition fees are charged per routine and based on the number of athletes in that routine, so the amount per athlete depends on final group sizes. Final amounts will be confirmed in October 2026, once groups and routines are set.

    Additional fees will apply for:

    ➡ Solo, duet and trio choreography, rehearsal time and entry fees. Aerial solos, duets and trios are priced higher than acro due to apparatus and supervised rehearsal requirements.
    ➡ Costumes
    ➡ Stage rehearsals
    ➡ Competition-related expenses
    ➡ Other performance or event costs

    ➡ Additional training opportunities, conventions and workshop classes

    Once a student has been entered into a competition or event, all associated fees become non-refundable and are required to be paid in full, regardless of attendance.

    Costumes and competition apparel will be released once the student’s account has been paid in full.

  • Have you reviewed the competition and important dates above and confirm there are no conflicts for the participant?*
  • Are any of the competition dates conflicting with the participants schedule?  Please check any that apply:
  • Can the participant travel out of province to Langley, BC, for the Dynasty competition and convention?

  • Information Night & Next Steps

  • All current and new Comp Team members are required to attend an information night.  This will cover team expectations, the training schedule, competition opportunities, time commitments, costs, and fundraising.  There will also be a full Q&A session.

  • Which times generally work best for the participant and a parent/guardian to attend an information night?
  • NEW MEMBERS: Are you interested in scheduling a trial class for a placement assessment?

  • For Current Competitive Team Members

  • Staying in Touch

  • May we contact you with information about the competitive program and upcoming events?*
  • What is the best way to receive team information? Check all that apply*
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