David Howman is conducting an Independent Review into the sport of gymnastics in New Zealand. This is  including but not limited to the culture and behaviours that are alleged to have occurred or are continuing to occur within the gymnastics community. Mr Howman has 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.

As per the latest update, the submission phase has now concluded, with the Review team now compiling the report that will present the findings and any recommendations. We expect to receive this report no later than 4 February 2021.

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.

Should you have a complaint or concern that you wish to have confidentially and independently addressed, then you can go through the Sport NZ’s Independent Complaint Mechanism to submit a complaint via a webform or dial 0800 776 788 for a confidential call.

Please be aware that in activating the ICM function above this information will only be provided to the ICM and not to Gymnastics NZ or Sport NZ directly. Information will only be shared by the ICM team with your consent.

See also the ICM Terms of Reference.

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.

Please be aware that by using this email address, you are consenting to this email also being directed to the Independent Complaints Mechanism, where it will be assessed and the right process identified to address your concern.

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.