Congratulations to all Central athletes who have been named in their Regional teams for the upcoming 2017 NZ Gymnastics Championships. We wish you all the best of luck and hope you achieve your personal goals. Wellington Artistic Team Wellington Trampoline Team Hawkes Bay / Poverty Bay Artistic & Rhythmic Teams Hawkes Bay / Poverty Bay Trampoline Team Wanganui / Manawatu … 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. Â 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. Â 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
2017 NZ Gymnastics Championships
Artistic – 5-8 October, Trafalgar Centre, Nelson. MAG results WAG results MAG/WAG Newsletter #1 MAG/WAG Newsletter #2 MAG/WAG Newsletter #3 MAG Junior Selection Policy & Start Values Qualification scores Proficiency scores Aerobics and Rhythmic – 6-10 October, ASB Stadium, Auckland. RG/AER Newsletter #1 RG/AER Newsletter #2 RG/AER Newsletter #3 Qualification scores Proficiency scores Trampoline – 12-14 October, Pioneer Stadium, Christchurch … Read More
Education Events
The first half of 2017 has been an explosion for the Education Team. The first event of 2017 was the FIG Artistic Level 2 Academy. The participants from New Zealand, Australia and the Philippines became very close knit throughout the week as they studied and worked together to pass their exams. The week was capped off by a visit by … Read More
Coaching Courses
It has been all go for domestic education courses and workshops. The logistics of these courses are more complex than you would think! Logistics of courses are worked around the needs of the clubs (through the Relationship Managers), venue and presenter availability, and coordination with International Tours and National Event calendars. The XTND Youth Leadership Programme continues to thrive across … Read More
FIG Code of Points changes
Every four years there is significant work to be done making the necessary adaptions to all judging resources. With the support of the relevant Sport Development Committees (SDCs), Women’s and Men’s Artistic, Aerobics and Rhythmic Gymnastics judging courses have been adjusted to reflect the FIG changes and judges from all over the country have been working hard to re-qualify for … Read More
International Judging Courses
Since November 2016, international judges across all gymnastic codes have been revalidating their international qualifications. Judges have been studying for months and have to undertake comprehensive theory and practical exams. Since November, Gymnastics NZ has had 34 judges attend courses in Slovakia, Spain, Azerbaijan, Denmark, Australia and New Zealand. Gymnastics New Zealand hosted the Rhythmic Gymnastics International Judging Course in … Read More