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
Sep
9
1:00 PM -
Week of Prayer
Sep
9
5:00 PM -
Women’s Bible Study
Sep
10
11:20 AM -
Week of Prayer
Sep
11
1:00 PM -
Week of Prayer
Sep
12
11:20 AM -
Week of Prayer
Sep
12
7:30 PM -
Vespers
Sep
13
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
Sep
14
6:30 PM -
Table Talk
Sep
16
5:00 PM -
Women’s Bible Study
Sep
17
7:30 PM -
Wednesday Knight Worship
Sep
18
8:00 PM -
Self-Care/Stress Relief Workshop
Sep
20
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
Sep
22
6:00 PM -
Scholarship Gala
Sep
23
5:00 PM -
Women’s Bible Study
Sep
27
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
Sep
27
3:00 PM -
SWAY-Jam Session
Sep
27
3:00 PM -
Uplift Card Ministry
Sep
28
6:30 PM -
Table Talk
Sep
30
5:00 PM -
Women’s Bible Study
Oct
1
All Day -
Ignite Service Day
Oct
4
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
Oct
4
7:00 PM -
May Family Birthday Event
Oct
8
7:30 PM -
Wednesday Knight Worship
Oct
9
6:00 PM -
SWAU STEM Arts Showcase
Oct
11
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
Oct
11
7:00 PM -
Nursing Dedication
Oct
12
6:30 PM -
Table Talk
Oct
14
5:00 PM -
Women’s Bible Study
Oct
15
8:00 AM -
Mid-Semester
Oct
15
7:30 PM -
Wednesday Knight Worship
Oct
16
All Day -
Fall Holiday
Oct
17
All Day -
Fall Holiday
Oct
18
All Day -
Fall Holiday
Oct
18
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
Oct
19
All Day -
Fall Holiday
Oct
21
5:00 PM -
Women’s Bible Study
Oct
22
8:00 AM -
SWAU Career Fair
Oct
22
7:30 PM -
Wednesday Knight Worship
Oct
23
5:00 PM -
University Days
Oct
24
8:00 AM -
Deadline for SU Incompletes
Oct
24
8:00 AM -
University Days
Oct
25
10:00 AM -
University Days
Oct
25
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
Oct
25
3:00 PM -
Uplift Card Ministry
Oct
26
6:30 PM -
Table Talk
Oct
28
5:00 PM -
Women’s Bible Study
Oct
31
8:00 AM -
Last Day to Withdraw
Oct
31
5:00 PM -
Cancelled - Vespers
Oct
31
7:30 PM -
Departmental Vespers
Nov
1
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
Nov
2
All Day -
SWAU Thanks & Giving Run 2025
Nov
3
All Day -
Advising Weeks Begins
Nov
3
8:00 AM -
Spring Registration Begins
Nov
4
All Day -
Advising Weeks Begins
Nov
4
5:00 PM -
Women’s Bible Study
Nov
5
All Day -
Advising Weeks Begins
Nov
5
7:30 PM -
Wednesday Knight Worship
Nov
6
All Day -
Advising Weeks Begins
Nov
7
All Day -
Advising Weeks Begins
Nov
8
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
Nov
9
3:00 PM -
University Experience
Nov
9
6:30 PM -
Table Talk
Nov
10
All Day -
Advising Weeks Begins
Nov
10
8:00 AM -
University Experience
Nov
11
All Day -
Advising Weeks Begins
Nov
11
5:00 PM -
Women’s Bible Study
Nov
12
All Day -
Advising Weeks Begins
Nov
12
7:30 PM -
Wednesday Knight Worship
Nov
13
All Day -
Advising Weeks Begins
Nov
14
All Day -
Advising Weeks Begins
Nov
15
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
Nov
16
6:30 PM -
Table Talk
Nov
18
5:00 PM -
Women’s Bible Study
Nov
19
7:30 PM -
Wednesday Knight Worship
Nov
22
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
Nov
22
3:00 PM -
Uplift Card Ministry
Nov
24
All Day -
Thanksgiving Break
Nov
25
All Day -
Thanksgiving Break
Nov
25
5:00 PM -
Women’s Bible Study
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
3
7:30 PM -
Wednesday Knight Worship
Dec
6
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
Dec
7
6:30 PM -
Table Talk
Dec
10
7:30 PM -
Wednesday Knight Worship
Dec
13
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
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