Aerobics started up seven months ago in the Aorangi province and now the province has three national titles to it’s name after taking out the Level 4 Aeroschools individual 15 – 17 age group, Level 4 Pairs and the Level 4 Trio. Aorangi Coach Sally Hart said she was incredibly proud of their efforts and that all the girls totally … Read More
Thank You to South Island Hosts
A massive congratulations and thank-you must go out to Gymnastics Nelson for hosting a wonderful NZ Artistic Gymnastics Championships and to the Canterbury Gymsports Trust for their tremendous effort in organising and hosting the NZ Trampoline Championships in Christchurch. Heartfelt thanks must also go to all the amazing volunteers who gave up their time so willingly. We are hugely reliant … Read More
Nationals – Reflections from an Athlete
“The New Zealand Gymnastics Championships is the most anticipated event of the year for all eligible gymnasts. The best athletes from across the country work hard all year to prepare before coming together to represent their Province and show off their best routines. In order to be eligible for your provincial team, you must achieve the National qualifying score and … Read More
DGA to Host NZ Masters Games 2018
The Otago Community Trust New Zealand Masters Games is taking place from the 3 – 11 February 2018 in Dunedin. Gymnastics is on the programme and registration for the event is open now. Men’s and Women’s Artistic, Rhythmic, Trampoline, Double Mini Tramp and Tumbling Gymnastic events will take on 3 – 4 February so if you’re an ex-gymnast in any … Read More
Nationals Prep – A Coach’s Perspective
Here we are in the final weeks preparing for the 2017 New Zealand Gymnastics Championships. Carmel Leslie, Head Coach at Dunedin Gymnastics Academy, shares with us a coaches perspective on the lead-up to the pinnacle event of our competition year… “For a coach, this is an exciting and rewarding time but it also comes with its challenges. It’s that fine … Read More
Sunny Nelson Awaits
The wheels are in full motion at Gymnastics Nelson in preparation for hosting the 2017 New Zealand Artistic Gymnastics Championships. Here’s a small note from the Gymnastics Nelson team… “We received great feedback after our Top of the South competition which was a trial run for our organising team and we are now fine tuning! We have recruited and engaged … Read More
XTND Update South Island – September 2017
Upcoming XTND Dates 29 October – Movement Observation –Invercargill Registrations close 18 October via the website. Enquires to Haidee. 5 November – Movement Observation – Dunedin Registrations close 25 October via the website. Enquires to Lisa. 5 November – Movement Observation – Christchurch Registrations close 25 October via the website. Enquires to Lisa. Programme Registration – All registration reminders will be … Read More
Ollerup Student Updates
2016-2017 Ollerup Student Update – Brianna McKenzie Just over 12 months ago Brianna McKenzie (Porirua GymSports) took off for her 1-year Ollerup Scholarship in Denmark. Brianna returned at the beginning of August and sat down with local Relationship Manager Megan Russell to talk about how the year went. “The roller-coaster they call the year at Ollerup – when you leave … Read More
Congratulations from Courtney
Hi everyone, Courtney here, I would like to congratulate everyone who has been selected to represent their province at this year’s NZ National Championships! It is a huge honour to be selected, and I know that you will all do your club and province proud. Nationals is the time to show off all the hard work you have put into … Read More
Taylor’s Journey to ANAC
Last month 10 athletes and three officials donned the New Zealand tracksuit and travelled to the Association of National Aerobics Championships (ANAC) in Phoenix Arizona. One of the athletes shares her thoughts with us on the tour below… Hi, my name is Taylor McCaughan and I am a member of the Christchurch School of Gymnastics Aerobics Team. 2017 has been … Read More