In 2017 Manawatu Gymsports completed a Coach & Judge Education plan with Central RM Megan Russell. Combined with the new qualification requirements, this highlighted to them that they had a gap in formal coaching qualifications in the club. The club had already been working very hard on areas of growth, and an unplanned move of venues; consequently education had not … Read More
Two New Clubs join the Family
Over the last few months, two new clubs in the Canterbury region have affiliated to Gymnastics NZ – Affinity Gymnastics Academy (Rolleston) and Dynamic Gymnastic Sports (Ashburton). The establishment of Affinity Gymnastics Academy has been driven by Ryan Jones along with his wife Tracy and a team of enthusiastic and optimistic coaches and volunteers. After reading the Gymnastics NZ National … Read More
2019 Women’s Artistic Gymnastics National Squad
We are pleased to announce that the following athletes have been selected into the 2019 Women’s Artistic Gymnastics National Squad: Isabella Brett (Christchurch School of Gymnastics) Maia Fishwick (Tri Star Gymnastics) Charlotte Ryan (Tri Star Gymnastics) Courtney McGregor (Christchurch School of Gymnastics) Caitlin Todd (Tri Star Gymnastics) We wish these girls all the very best for their 2019 competitions. The Women’s … Read More
2019 NZ Gymnastics Championships – Save the Date
We are pleased to announce that the 2019 New Zealand Gymnastics Championships will be held at The Trusts Arena in Auckland. Once again, all five codes will be competing together under the one roof from 2 – 5 October 2019. We are excited to be returning to the first-class facility that is The Trusts Arena, a venue that offers a … Read More
2019 Rhythmic Gymnastics National Squad
We are excited to announce the inaugural Rhythmic Gymnastics National Squad. The athletes who have been selected are: Hannah Moore (Xtreme Rhythmix) Havana Hopman (Counties Manukau) Aya Tanaka-Probert (Xtreme Rhythmix) Grace Schroder (Counties Manukau) We wish these girls all the best in their 2019 competitions. The Rhythmic Gymnastics (RG) National Squad is for athletes competing senior international. How is the … Read More
2019 Rhythmic Gymnastics Junior Squad
We are pleased to today announce the athletes who have been selected to our first Rhythmic Gymnastics NZ Junior Squad. Those athletes are: Alicia Scott (Xtreme Rhythmix) Chalisa Bond (Counties Manukau Gymnastics) Paris Chin (Olympia Gymnastic Sports) Laylah Waggie (Xtreme Rhythmix) We wish these junior athletes all the best in their competitions next year as they progress through towards senior. … Read More
Waitara Welcome Germany to their Gymnastics Family
Gymnastics Waitara recently farewelled some newly made friends from Germany. The visitors are all based at the TuS Chemnitx Altendorf Germany Centre of Excellence where they train and attend school. The girls are all part of the Germany Gymnastics Federation Kader team and have competed at the German Youth Championships, the European Youth Olympic Championships, Rio Olympics and other international … Read More
TRA – 2019 World Cup Baku Team
We are excited to announce the first 2019 New Zealand Trampoline team to compete on the world stage. This will be at the World Cup in Baku, 16-17 February 2019. The team who has been selected is: Alexa Kennedy (Icon Trampoline Club) Madaline Davidson (Olympia Gymnastic Sports) Dylan Schmidt (Icon Trampoline Club) Coach: Jarrod Heriot (NZ Trampoline Coach) Judge: Phil … Read More
2019 MAG Squad 360
The Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) Squad 360 is a national program designed to identify talented competitive athletes and coach them into the performance pathway. Each squad has been selected using profile and skills testing, and performances from 2018 competitions. (2019 Squad 360 announcement from the MAG SDC) superseded by the below on 5/12/2018 2019 Squad 360 announcement from the MAG … Read More
Clubland Industry Updates – Term 4, 2018
Health & Safety Health & Safety continues to be (and will remain) a key area of focus for clubs. Conversations with Centre Managers and Committees in Clubs around the country have shown that there are still many who are overwhelmed by what they need to do and don’t know where to start. The key thing is to make a start … Read More