We are excited to announce that NZ Olympic WAG coach Mary Wright will be attending GymSchool 2017.  Mary will be presenting workshops on choreography and periodisation. Mary first began her coaching career in Dunedin in 1965 before moving to Christchurch School of Gymnastics in 1969.  Many of her athletes during this time won national titles with three competing in the 1973 World Championships. … Read More
From World Champions Centre to GymSchool 2017
A gymnastics coach of 33 years, Terry Walker moved to New Zealand with his wife and  four children in July to coach at Christchurch School of Gymnastics.  For the past two years he has worked as Head Team Coach at the World Champions Centre in Texas, home of Simone Biles, where he assisted the gymnastics phenomenon on vault, bars … Read More
Displays Galore at Franklin
Franklin Gymsports celebrated another fantastic year in gymnastics at their awards celebration on 18 November.  Displays from the competitive, Gym For All and the new disabilities class enthralled the large crowd of parents and supporters.  With the emphasis on fun, the displays showcased all that is good about gymsports and the significant role it plays in the Franklin community.  Coaches also … Read More
A ‘Feel Good’ Earthquake Story
Here’s a wee feel good story we received yesterday – a gem among the rocks that have fallen during the earthquakes this week…. 12.51am Monday morning – less than an hour after the bigger shake, 13-year-old Wellington gymnast messages 14-year-old Christchurch gymnast asking if she was ok, knowing it was centred around Christchurch. Whilst this may sound normal for young … Read More
Earthquakes Update – Member Clubs
Updates will be made below as information is received. In light of the recent earthquakes, please find following an update of known affected member clubs. Some buildings have sustained minor damage, with the majority having been cleared for continued use. Â We wish all those in affected areas the best in safety and recovery. Kaikoura It has come to our attention … Read More
Holly Accepts Scholarship to Denmark
We are pleased to announce that Holly Davies from Hamilton City Gymsports has been selected for, and has accepted, the 2017/2018 Ollerup scholarship in Denmark – a Youth Leadership programme taught through gymnastics Holly is currently a lead coach at Hamilton City GymSports coaching a variety of classes including PlayGym (Under 5), Recreation classes, Women’s Artistic Step 2 and 3 … Read More
MAG 2017 World Cup Melbourne Team
GymSports New Zealand are pleased to announce the Men’s Artistic Gymnastics team to represent New Zealand at the 2017 Individual Apparatus World Cup in Melbourne, 14 – 20 February. The athletes selected are: Luke Dobney – Tri Star Gymnastics Devy Dyson – Tri Star Gymnastics Jorden O’Connell Inns – Christchurch School of Gymnastics Tour coach: Toby Levine –Â Christchurch School … Read More
Athletes Thank Anonymous Sponsor
The Auckland artistic gymnastics team this year, had their entry fees to the 2016 NZ Gymsports Championships generously paid for by an anonymous sponsor. Â Above and below, are their thank yous to the generous person who paid for all 56 athletes to compete in Invercargill.
WAG Performance Development Squad
Expressions of Interest are called for from gymnasts who would like to be considered for the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Performance Development Squad. Gymnasts need to have a birth date of 2002 or younger and have competed in STEP 7 or above in 2016. Gymnasts and their coaches will be expected to participate in at least 3 training camps annually, the … Read More
Coaching Medals Due December
Congratulations to all those coaches who received coaching medals at the 2016 NZ Gymsports Championships.  Unfortunately there was a shortage and more have been ordered. If you did miss out you would have received and email from Megan Russell confirming that these will be arriving in the country in December.  We apologise for the delay and look forward to getting them … Read More