Yep, they get harder!
 
 
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These are the new schedules for 2008 & 2009.

Basic

An introduction to Pattern Flying to help you get to understand the basics of flying a schedule.Surprisingly challenging if you haven't flown a designated schedule previously. You can fly this schedule with just about any airplane you like, even a trainer!
   
  Sportsman    
 

First schedule recognised by the Australian Pattern Association (APA). Get the basics right here and you will soon be moving up! No need for a special Pattern Aircraft, a forty size aircraft works just fine. You will find a set of Calling Cards in PDF format here and you can also review descriptions for these manouvres here.

   
  Advanced    
  Getting a bit harder but you get the hang of it quickly, surprising really how soon you can do things you couldn't previously even imagine, review the schedule here.    
 
Expert		    
 

Full on aerobatic expertise needed here. Great challenge, check out the schedule here.

    
  Masters/F3A    
 

The highest level of pattern flying worldwide is called FAI-F3A. These are the patterns flown at world championships and CAAOC meetings, you will find the PO9 Schedule here, while an Arresti diagram (very handy) of the manouvres is here. A detailed description of manouvres is in this PowerPoint show.