In 2016, Jessica Rice was nominated by Rimutaka GymSports and GymSports New Zealand for the Upper Hutt Youth Leadership Award. Â The judges were so impressed that they awarded Jess the Mayoral Award – the overall top award. In 2017, unbeknown to the Club, Upper Hutt City Council nominated Jess for the New Zealand Youth Awards. Nominations closed on the 22nd … Read More
XTND Youth Leadership in the Central Region
Based on the numbers of young people enrolled on the XTND Youth Leadership Programme in the Central region, the future of gymsports in the region is in good hands. Wellington, in particular, have excellent numbers of students in year 1, 2 and 3, Whanganui has consistently supported the programme and benefited from skilled young leaders as a result, and with … Read More
Central Region – Reminders and Updates
Regional Action Plans Thank you to all Clubs who either attended the recent Wellington Regional Meeting or fed back on these plans via email. These plans are essential to ensure that GymSports New Zealand can plan and manage resources in order to support your Club and the region over the coming year. Three regional action plans will be developed … Read More
Central Region – Upcoming Events
Central Region Clinic 19 – 23 April WAG STEPs 4,5,6,7,8,9 and 10 Entries close 31 March More information Entry form Hawkes Bay/ Poverty Bay Junior Ribbon Competition 20 May WAG STEPs 1-6 and MAG Levels 1- 6 Entries close 15 April More information Judges form Entry Form Wanganui Opens 27 May – WAG STEPs 1-6 28 May … Read More
Wellington GymSports Provincial National Committee
The 2017 Wellington GymSports Provincial National Committee is as follows: Michelle Woolf – Hutt Valley GymSports Gavin Snowsill – Kapiti GymSports Kay Glass – Harbour City GymSports Tracy Sharp – Capital GymSports Cat Diamond – Twisters Tawa Gymnastics Club Debbie Elliott – Panda’s Gymnastics Club Kerry Rice – Rimutaka GymSports Francie Marrow – Onslow Gymnastics Club We thank you … Read More
Coaching Opportunity – Lead Gym For All
Are you passionate about the physical well-being of our children? Do you love being active and demonstrating physical fitness? Is gymnastics a part of your past that you want to be part of your future? We are looking for someone: • Who has a sound knowledge of gymnastics • Is a great communicator • Has experience with different methods of … Read More
XTND Central Otago Update
Central Otago Regional News Upcoming Dates 21 April – registrations close for Group Management in Dunedin and Understanding Movement #1 in Dunedin.  Registrations must be made via the website. 29 April – Group Management – Dunedin 20 April – Understanding Movement #1 – Dunedin 12 May – registrations close for the 21 May Understanding Movement #2 in Wanaka. Registrations must … Read More
Incorporated Societies – What You Need to Know
Most Clubs have gone through the process of becoming an incorporated society. This is necessary to ensure that your Club can obtain benefits such as being able to lease or rent a property in its own name; to be able to apply for funding, and an incorporated society can continue to operate as a separate entity even though its membership … Read More
South Island Clubs Pitch In for Kaikoura
The Kaikoura township was struck badly by the November 2016 earthquake, and the Kaikoura Gymnastics Club was unable for a long time to see what they were left with.  The school hall they call home sustained significant damage, but thankfully most equipment was saved.  By good fortune the new equipment they had just purchased hadn’t arrived, so that is kindly … Read More
South Island – Upcoming Events
We’re gearing up for competition season. Â Check out the events below that are coming up in the South Island: Marlborough Championships Invitation Marlborough Championships MAG Apparatus Event South Island Queens Birthday Invitational If you would like your Clubs event flyer and entry form to appear in e-News, please send it through to your Relationship Manager by 20th of each month.