An independent review into the sport of gymnastics in New Zealand was commissioned following serious and distressing allegations of abuse within the sport. This was including but not limited to the culture and behaviours that are alleged to have occurred or are continuing to occur within the gymnastics community. The review was lead by David Howman who had two Advisors to assist him in the review: Rachel Vickery, a former International gymnast and a qualified Physiotherapist, now a Human Behaviour and High-Performance Coach; and Dr Lesley Nicol, former Silver Ferns captain, a qualified Physiotherapist and now a Sport and Exercise Physician.

The review has now been completed and published. Please see the links below to access the full report and our Statement of Commitment to enact the recommendations received as a result of the review.

 – The full report
 – Statement of Commitment

The ICM and Safe Sport mechanisms below are still available for anyone wanting to submit a complaint or concern.

See also the review website for more information.

The Independent Complaints Mechanism (ICM) has now been replaced by the newly stood up Sport and Recreation Complaints and Mediation Service (SRCMS), operated independently by Immediation New Zealand for the whole sport and recreation sector.

To lodge a complaint or dispute, please call 0800 493 612.

See also the Sport and Recreation Complaints and Mediation Service website.

The Sport and Recreation Complaints and Mediation Service (SRCMS) is a safe and independent way for anyone engaged in sport and active recreation to lodge a complaint, issue or dispute and have it resolved in a timely manner. The service is free and is open to anyone involved in community sport and recreation as well as elite sport.

The service is operated by Immediation New Zealand Limited, an online dispute resolution company which has been contracted by Sport NZ. It is wholly independent of Sport NZ, High Performance Sport New Zealand and all other sporting bodies, clubs and organisations.

Gymnastics NZ is committed to ensuring that our sport is providing positive experiences, for all involved. If anyone has something they think we need to know in the context of athlete well-being, then please get in touch with us via  SafeSport@gymnasticsnz.com.

This email address will be received by our CEO and the independent Chair of the Sport Integrity Unit.

Based in Auckland, Gymnastics NZ is the national body responsible for the development, promotion, governance and leadership of gymnastics throughout New Zealand. Gymnastics includes both men’s and women’s artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, aerobics and trampoline.

Gymnastics encompasses both Mens (MAG) and Womens (WAG) artistic gymnastics, Rhythmic (RG) gymnastics, Aerobics (AER) and Trampoline (TRA). We believe that we are growing great New Zealanders through gymnastics.

To get involved with gymnastics in New Zealand, click here to find your local club.