Contact us
Chad Hutchinson
Head Gymnastics Coach
Email: hutchinsonc@swau.edu
The SWAT Team
The Southwestern Acrobatics Team (SWAT) is committed to fostering a love for gymnastics and acrobatics while promoting teamwork and community spirit. Our members are enthusiastic students who come from all academic backgrounds, bringing their unique skills and perspectives to the team. We strive to create a supportive environment where everyone can learn, grow, and shine both individually and as a group.
ACROFEST 2024
Mark your calendars for Acrofest 2024, taking place from November 6-9, 2024, in the Leiske-Pultar Gymnasium!

Send Me
ACROFEST 2024
Mark your calendars for Acrofest 2024, taking place from November 6-9, 2024, in the Leiske-Pultar Gymnasium!

What to Know for Acrofest 2024
This year, SWAT is excited to host a spectacular celebration showcasing acrobatic talent. The event will culminate in a performance at 7 PM on Saturday night, where all teams will showcase their routines. Community members are welcome to attend, but be sure to coordinate with your team's coach for ticket availability, as space is limited!
Directions to Leiske-Pultar Gymnasium
Schedules and Resources
- Acrofest 2024 "Send Me" Schedule
- Thursday Clinic Schedule
- Rotation Layout
- Friday Performance Details
- Saturday Night Performance Order
- Acrofest 2024 "Meal Schedule"
- Acro Gymnastics Routines training videos
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LIVE SHOW! SATURDAY 7:00 PM - NOVEMBER 9, 2024
Share your photos with us!
If you take photos traveling to Acrofest, getting lunch together, warming up, or even that sweet selfie snagged with your new friends, we want to see it! Upload your own Acrofest 2024 photos here!
View the Official Acrofest 2024 Flickr photo album here.
(Note. All shared photos will be edited and uploaded to the official Acrofest 2024 Flickr photo album. By uploading your photos, you give SWAU permission to publish them.)
Learn and Practice Moves
We are excited to offer a growing library of training videos featuring various acrobatic moves demonstrated by the participating university team members. Check out these variations and foundational moves and enhance your skills!
Acro Gymnastics Routines training videos
Events
Nov
13
All Day -
Advising Weeks Begins
Nov
13
12:50 PM -
Assembly- QEP
Nov
13
8:00 PM -
Self-Care/Stress Relief Workshop -Painting
Nov
14
All Day -
Advising Weeks Begins
Nov
14
9:00 PM -
Afterglow Sponsored by the Alumni
Nov
15
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
Nov
15
4:00 PM -
Fireside SWAY
Nov
16
4:30 PM -
Navajo Mission Trip Fundraiser
Nov
16
6:30 PM -
Table Talk
Nov
17
All Day -
Keene ISD: Theatre Event
Nov
18
5:00 PM -
Women’s Bible Study
Nov
18
7:00 PM -
Psyched Fall Night
Nov
19
7:30 PM -
Wednesday Knight Worship
Nov
22
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
Nov
24
All Day -
Thanksgiving Break
Nov
25
All Day -
Thanksgiving Break
Nov
26
All Day -
Thanksgiving Break
Nov
27
All Day -
Thanksgiving Break
Nov
28
All Day -
Thanksgiving Break
Nov
29
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
Dec
1
7:30 AM -
Instruction Begins
Dec
2
5:00 PM -
Women’s Bible Study
Dec
2
6:00 PM -
Christmas Lighting
Dec
3
7:30 PM -
Wednesday Knight Worship
Dec
4
12:50 PM -
Assembly- Faculty & Staff Talent Show
Dec
4
7:00 PM -
Southwestern Recital Series Voice Recital
Dec
6
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
Dec
7
6:30 PM -
Table Talk
Dec
8
7:00 PM -
Southwestern Recital Series Strings Studio
Dec
10
7:30 PM -
Wednesday Knight Worship
Dec
11
12:50 PM -
Assembly- Senior Send-Off/ Dean’s Give-Away Assembly
Dec
13
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
Dec
13
4:45 PM -
Refugio (The Refuge)
Dec
15
7:30 AM -
Examinations
Dec
16
7:30 AM -
Examinations
Dec
17
7:30 AM -
Examinations
Dec
17
7:00 PM -
Nurses' Pinning
Dec
17
7:30 PM -
Christmas Vacation Begins
Dec
18
12:50 PM -
Assembly- December Graduation
Dec
18
7:00 PM -
December Commencement
Dec
21
6:00 PM -
Community Band Concert
Jan
10
5:00 PM -
Refugio (The Refuge)
Jan
11
9:00 AM -
Floorball Tournament
Jan
11
10:00 AM -
Last Day to Register
Jan
12
7:30 AM -
Instruction Begins
Jan
15
12:50 PM -
Assembly- Union- Moody & Camp Directors
Jan
16
8:00 AM -
Last Day to Add Class
Jan
19
7:30 AM -
MLK Jr Birthday/School Holiday
Jan
20
12:50 PM -
Assembly- Alison Hill
Jan
21
2:00 PM -
Hoops Classic Basketball Tournament
Jan
22
7:00 AM -
Hoops Classic Basketball Tournament
Jan
22
12:50 PM -
Assembly- No Assembly- Hoops Classic
Jan
23
7:00 AM -
Hoops Classic Basketball Tournament
Jan
23
8:00 AM -
Last Day to Withdraw w/o W
Jan
24
6:30 PM -
Hoops Classic Basketball Tournament
Jan
29
12:50 PM -
Assembly- SA Leadership
Feb
2
11:20 AM -
Week of Prayer
Feb
3
1:00 PM -
Week of Prayer
Feb
4
11:20 AM -
Week of Prayer
Feb
5
11:00 AM -
Assembly- Endi- Relationships
Feb
5
1:00 PM -
Week of Prayer
Feb
6
11:20 AM -
Week of Prayer
Feb
6
12:00 PM -
Spring Break Begins
Feb
12
12:50 PM -
Assembly- Endi- Relationships
Feb
14
5:00 PM -
Refugio (The Refuge)
Feb
15
8:00 AM -
Deadline for Fall Incompletes
Feb
19
12:50 PM -
Assembly
Feb
26
12:50 PM -
Assembly
Feb
28
7:00 PM -
Nursing Dedication
Mar
4
8:00 AM -
Mid-Semester
Mar
5
12:50 PM -
Assembly- Departmental Assembly
Mar
6
12:00 PM -
Spring Break Begins at noon
Mar
7
All Day -
Spring break
Mar
8
All Day -
Spring break
Mar
9
All Day -
Spring break
Mar
10
All Day -
Spring break
Mar
11
All Day -
Spring break
Mar
12
All Day -
Spring break
Mar
12
11:50 AM -
No Assembly
Mar
13