Elevating Performance with Aerobics Expert Deborah Greenbaum

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The Aerobics Australian Nationals trial saw some fantastic routines, with athletes stepping up to deliver impressive performances. Following the trial, athletes took part in an inspiring workshop led by control judge Deborah Greenbaum, one of Oceania’s most accomplished aerobics specialists. A former Australian national team member and 12-time national champion, Deborah has represented Australia at three World Championships and multiple … Read More

High-Flying Fun at the 2025 Downer New Zealand Masters Games

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The New Zealand Masters Games is an annual celebration of sport, held every February, alternating between Dunedin and Whanganui. With the inspiring slogan “Kori Tonu / Keep Playing,” the event focuses on participation, fitness, and fun—bringing together athletes from across New Zealand to compete in over 60 sports. Beyond the competition, the Masters Village buzzes with live music, social events, … Read More

Community Trust South Funding Brings Southland Gymnastics Clubs Together

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Thanks to generous funding from Community Trust South, Southland gymnastics clubs came together for an inspiring day of learning, collaboration, and skill development. Coaches from Flite Trampoline Te Anau, Invercargill, Gore, and Queenstown gymnastics clubs, along with visiting club Balclutha Gymnastics, gathered at the Fiordland Community Events Centre on 29 January to exchange ideas and enhance their coaching techniques. As … Read More

Gymnastics Clubs Lead the Way in Child Safeguarding

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Gymnastics is more than just a sport—it’s a community where young athletes can grow, develop confidence, and thrive in a safe environment. Across the country, gymnastics clubs are setting a benchmark for child safeguarding, ensuring that every participant feels secure and supported. We would like to congratulate our 90 member clubs for their ongoing commitment to safeguarding. Thanks to their … Read More

Connection and Intention Sets the Tone for our National Trampoline Squad

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This last weekend saw the first Trampoline National Squad training camp of 2025. The three-day camp, held at Icon Trampoline, combined high-performance training and workshops, fostering both physical and mental growth among the athletes. The camp focused on connection and intention setting, ensuring athletes refined their skills while strengthening their team culture and personal purpose. A key feature was the … Read More

Membership Model Working Group Formed

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Gymnastics New Zealand is committed to delivering positive gymnastics experiences for everyone across Aotearoa. Recognising that our current membership model, which has remained largely unchanged since 2008, no longer fully meets the needs of our evolving community, we are excited to look at ways we can improve. This initiative will help ensure that our model supports the growth, inclusion, and … Read More

MAG 360 Sets the Stage for 2025

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MAG 360 is the national men’s artistic competitive development program that identifies talented athletes and coaches them into the performance pathway. Several camps are held each year where athletes and coaches come together for focused training sessions. The first camp of the year was held in Auckland, 18–21 January, and had athletes planning for the year ahead, reinforcing the MAG … Read More

Clubs Collaborate to Build Skills and Team Spirit

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Coaches from Invercargill Gymnastics Club, Dunedin Gymnastics Academy, and Queenstown Gymnastics Club collaborated on a recent training day where coaches and gymnasts STEPs 6 and up came together for a day filled with training and team-building activities. To break the ice some conditioning games created some initial bonding, before the group split into apparatus training with gymnasts focussing on refining … Read More