We have the following upcoming Gymnastics NZ sanctioned competitions: Christchurch School of Gymnastics Classic Competition 8-10 July Lion Foundation Gymnastics Stadium, QEII Park, Travis Road, Christchurch Trial for the WAG – 25th Prime International Invitational Entries open to WAG STEPS 2-10 (unders & overs 2 to 8, restricted hours STEP 3 – 6 hours max, STEP 4 & 5 – … Read More
MAG 2017 International Gymnastics Competition Team
We are super happy to announce that we are sending the max number of two junior boys to compete at the International Gymnastics Competition in Yokohama, Japan. Â The NZ Team is: Sam Dick (Tri Star Gymnastics) Ethan Dick (Tri Star Gymnastics) Coach and Manager: David Phillips (Tri Star Gymnastics) Judge: Cameron Beeton (North Harbour Gymnastics) We wish Sam and … Read More
2017 Rhythmic World Championships Team
It is with great pleasure that we announce our first NZ Team to a Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in more than two years.  This team is made up of: Grace Schroder (Counties Manukau Gymnastics) Aya Tanaka Probert (Xtreme Rhythmix) Coach: Tracey Redhead (Counties Manukau Gymnastics) Judge: Marnie Sterner (Xtreme Rhythmix) We wish the team all the best for this pinnacle … Read More
Medals Hauled back from Australian Championships
Three NZ teams returned from across the ditch, with a haul of medals at the beginning of the month.  The 2017 Australian Gymnastics Championships saw more than 1,400 athletes compete for Australian national titles and (for our NZ teams) bragging rights.  The Australian pinnacle event saw our NZ teams win 32 medals – 13 gold, 7 silver and 12 bronze. A … Read More
Howick Rhythmic’s Hair and Makeup Workshop
We love this little parent-gymnast evening that Howick Rhythmics does annually. Â It’s a hair and makeup workshop targeted at gymnasts new to competitions. Â The workshops teach parents how to do a tight and secure rhythmic bun in different styles. Â They then get to play around with make-up trying out different shades and colours to best make the girls’ leotards pop. … Read More
First FIG Age Group Coach Camp for NZ
FIG recently introduced the Age Group Programme to Oceania. Â This is a three-day development and competition program for age group athletes up to the junior international level. Â This was held at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra. The programmes include a testing program for physical preparation, a testing program for technical preparation on or with all apparatus including dance; … Read More
1,300 Children Give Gymnastics A Go
The brilliant bustle of more 1,300 school children, all participating in various forms of gymnastics. Â It’s not always easy to get up in front of people, but these kids all gave it a go. Â We take our hats off to each and every one of them, as well as the Sport Gisborne Tairawhiti for pulling off their biggest Schools Gymnastics … Read More
Gymnastics Chair Elected to NZ Olympic Committee
Annette Purvis, Chair of Christchurch School of Gymnastics, was last month elected to the Board of the New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC). Â Annette is also currently Chair of Athletics New Zealand where she has led a review of the organisation’s constitution and led a revitalisation of the High Performance Strategy. Â Annette has held other governance roles within IPC World Athletic … Read More
Worldwide Youth Leadership Opportunities – Where Could Gymnastics Take You?
Traditionally an OE (Overseas Experience) meant heading to the United Kingdom (particularly London) and working any job possible to raise funds to go travelling. For a variety of reasons including changes to visa laws, this is now changing. Young people are looking for a direction and purpose to their travel and the growth of leadership opportunities and training within gymnastics … Read More
Maximising Revenue Streams – 2017 National Conference
Maximising New and Existing Revenue Streams to Secure Your Clubs Financial Future Finding new ways to increase revenue is always a hot topic for Clubs and as grant funding pots become smaller and the number of organisations asking for money grow, it is becoming increasingly important to consider other ways to create revenue streams. There are a wide range of … Read More