Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) is for coaches who may have done formal training overseas or in recognised tertiary institutions and would like to credit qualifications across to a Gymnastics New Zealand coaching qualification. The RPL application process is as follows: Complete the Recognition of Prior Learning application form Submit to the completed form to Gymnastics NZ including all relevant … Read More
Want to Add Tumbling and Team Gym to Your Programmes?
After the workshops at the GFA Symposium a number of clubs are excited to be introducing new classes in Tumbling and TeamGym. GymSports NZ staff are currently working on developing the first national programmes for these. A number of clubs are already using the Wellington TeamGym programme, which will be shared nationally in early 2017 as a trial before finalisingĀ the … Read More
Calling All Administrators, Managers and Committee Members
GymSchool 2017 āEverything you needed to know but didnāt have time to find outā A special component of the upcoming GymSchool will focus solely on administrators, centre managers and committee members.Ā The role of administrator, centre manager or committee member comes with such a wide range of requirements, but knowing where to find information on how to do aspects of the … Read More
Summer Camp – Auckland
Tri Star is opening their doors in the summer for MAG and WAG gymnasts to train at their summer camp. The Senior camp is 17-20 January 2017, MAG L5-Open / WAG Step 5- Senior. There is an option of training only or training and staying overnight for 3 nights. The Junior camp is 20 ā 22 January 2017, MAG L1-4 … Read More
Junior Artistic Camp – Hamilton City Gymsports
Hamilton City Gymsports are running a Junior Artistic Camp in the New Year – click here for the enrolment form.
End 2016 on a High
Recognise Your Achievements – Big and Small As 2016 comes to close, letās take a look back at our best moments. The obvious achievements are usually recognised at prize givings ā top athletes, most improved etc. However, it is well worth thinking back through the year, and picking out some of the less obvious but no less important achievements. A … Read More
Development Opportunities for Coaches and Administrators
For GymSchool 2017 we have added a wide range of workshops to run alongside the accredited coaching courses being delivered. These workshops have been developed based on feedback throughout the year from coaches and club managers, and reflect a growing desire among coaches to develop their skills within the coaching level they are at as well as progressing through the … Read More
Record moveMproveĀ® Numbers in Wellington
We have been privileged to be part of a Kiwisport funding initiative in Wellington since 2010. The project involved four sports ā Athletics, Football, Gymsports and Aquatics. The change of structure for funding allocation has resulted in a significant increase in moveMproveĀ® delivery, with schools having to choose two programmesĀ (rather than one) from 2016. Bookings for 2017 are nearly all … Read More
Tumbling Tracks Enquiries
Over the past two weeks a number of clubs have asked about where to buy tumbling tracks, recreation tumbling tracks, air tracks etc. If you are interested in tracks check out Tumbl Trak. Information has been requested from the Sport Development team and will be shared with Wellington gymsports clubs as soon as it is available. If you are also … Read More
Harbour City’s First Competition
Congratulation to Kay Glass (Centre Manager) and the Harbour City GymSports committee for putting on their first ever competition. It was so exciting to see the club put on a Team Gym Competition. Kay even made the judges smile with these awesome Christmas tree pens!