We are very proud of brothers Sam and Ethan Dick (Tri Star Gymnastics), who produced great results at the International Junior Gymnastics Competition in Yokohama, Japan recently. Ethan finished 8th equal All Around, 6th on pommel and 8th on high bar Sam finished 5th on vault. Those are superb results guys! Not only was New Zealand represented amongst the athletes, … Read More
Auckland-Northland – Upcoming Events and Reminders
For an up-to-date list of all upcoming competitions, courses and events in and around Auckland and Northland please see this most recent version of the regional calendar. Please note this document is updated regularly and a new version will be sent out with each e-News. Entry forms for competitions can be found on the events calendar, and registration forms for education courses … Read More
Bringing Some Phoenix Home to Midlands
One of the great things about gymnastics is when athletes from a region head off on international tours representing New Zealand and then return to where their careers began bringing all the experience and skills they have gained with them. In August Hannah Wilton and Jaimie Le Bas (both former Midlands athletes) represented New Zealand at the Association of National … Read More
Upcoming Coach and Judge Courses in the Midlands
It has been a busy year in the Midlands for education and because of high demand from Clubs and coaches, we have been able to make more courses available both in the Midlands and surrounding area. To register for courses head to the website. Play Gym 14-15 October, Auckland This course has reached the required numbers already and will definitely … Read More
Midlands – Upcoming Events & Opportunities
Midlands Events Calendar This Midlands Events calendar is updated monthly. If there is anything you would like added, please contact your Relationship Manager. Waikato Institute of Leisure and Sport Studies (WILSS) – Club Development WILSS is offering a series of Club development opportunities throughout October and November 2017. These workshops cover a wide range of topics including Fundraising and Sponsorship … Read More
Good Luck Midlands Athletes
We would like to say a huge well done to all the athletes selected to represent Taranaki, Waikato and Bay of Plenty at Nationals this year. You have all worked so hard for your place in the team and we know there will be plenty of Midlands faces on that podium! Everyone’s goals are different and very personal – aiming … Read More
Weather Girls and Chimney Sweeps Take TeamGym Honours
On the 17 September, Rimutaka GymSports hosted their first ever TeamGym competition with great success. Four clubs competed across two divisions – the Junior Division being taken out by the ‘Waikanae Weather Girls’ and Intermediate division by the ‘Waikanae Chimney Sweeps’. Huge congratulations and thank you to the Rimutaka GymSports crew especially Monique McPartlin, Kerry Weston, Karen Fitzgerald, Cara Forster … Read More
Mentoring and Goal Setting
As we fast approach Term 4 and timetables are changing it’s a great time to talk to your coaches and volunteers about their own personal goals for the term ahead. Goal setting is often done between a line manager and a member of staff, however, this can also take place between a mentor and mentee. This may be someone within … Read More
XTND Update – Central Region
XTND Upcoming Dates Wellington Year 1 Students 15 October – Understanding Movement 2 Registrations close 4 October Register now Wellington Year 2 Students 29 October – Aerobics Registrations close 18 October Register now Mentoring Sheets Just a friendly reminder each student must have a completed Year 1 and 2 Mentoring sheet before they are able to graduate from the XTND … Read More
Event Reminders – Central Region
TeamGym Competitions 29 October – Wanganui Boys and Girls Gymnastics Club 12 November – Waikanae Gymnastics Club 26 November – Harbour City GymSports Comp B / GFA recreation Competitions 16 -17 September – Rimutaka GymSports are running Stage 1 – 5 (Iron, Bronze and Silver). Please note: They are not delivering Step 1-4. 12 November – Hutt Valley GymSports competition has … Read More