Timeline for requirements for Clubs hosting qualifiersThis is a reminder regarding the Endorsed Event Timeline. As the 2019 season is underway, please be reminded of the following deadlines regarding document submission. Please refer to your 2019 Event Pack for clarification. Failure to turn in the required documents could lead to implications in hosting future Endorsed Events. 1 month prior to … Read More
Education Updates – June 2019
Practical Coaching HoursPlease ensure that your club has submitted Practical Coaching Hours for 2018. Practical hours are now submitted by Club Administrators through Club Portal. Practical Hours are required for coaches to maintain their qualification and are also a requirement for those coaches working with gymnasts who compete at the New Zealand National Championships. Not only is it a requirement … Read More
Club Portal, Ollerup and Important Dates
Ollerup 2020 Gymnastics NZ once again has two scholarships to offer to students: Full Year Scholarship: August 2020 – July 2021 – Applications Close 31 October 2019 23 Week Scholarship: January 2020 – July 2020 – Applications Close 12 August 2019 Club Portal Club Portal is up and running and most clubs have now registered and are able to access … Read More
Industry Updates – June 2019
Employment Law ChangesIn the last issue of Clubland we talked about the changes to employment law. These have now all taken effect. They are covered well in this article by Buddle Findlay. So what now?Employers should check employment offer letters, employment agreements, policies and processes to ensure they are consistent with the law changes set out above. More generally, staff … Read More
Development Opportunities – June 2019
Dare to Lead™ in Sport Workshop1-2 July 2019Molesworth Street, WellingtonThis is a 2-day courage skill-building workshop specifically for people in sport. The workshop is based on the research of Dr Brene Brown and is aimed at athletes, coaches and administrators, managers and committee members who are looking to learn how and why courage builds better leaders and teams.See the Dare … Read More
Project 2020 Update – March 2019
Recently, this Project 2020 update was sent out to all clubs. If you have not already done so, we encourage you to take some time to read it now. In this issue, we look a little deeper into the types of changes that are being made and how some clubs are tackling these changes and seeking new opportunities.More detailed information … Read More
Events update – March 2019
The 2019 Competition season has commenced and all events are now available on the Events calendar. Key things to note for 2019 Events and New Zealand Gymnastics Championships: Coach Qualifications: Coaches whose athletes are competing at the level eligible to attend the New Zealand Gymnastics Championships must hold (at a minimum) the Elementary Coach qualification for their code in order … Read More
Education Updates – March 2019
Education courses are well underway for 2019 and all course bookings are now done through Club Portal. Feedback about this registration process has been very positive so far. If you are wanting to book someone onto a course and have not yet received information about accessing club portal, please contact Helpdesk or your Relationship Manager and they will arrange this … Read More
Member Club Updates – March 2019
Emergency lock-down proceduresWith the horrific events in Christchurch on 15 March still very present in our minds we are working with clubs to put together a template lock-down procedure for clubs to adopt and adapt. While this is most certainly a policy we hope no one ever needs to put into action, it is vital to be prepared. This policy … Read More
Industry Updates – March 2019
Upcoming Employment Law ChangesIn 2018 the Government passed two bills relating to employment law which come into force in 2019. The changes are mostly focussed on enhancing employee and union rights. As a result, in 2019 you will need to review your employment agreements, policies and practices to ensure they reflect these changes. Domestic violence – Victims’ Protection Act 2018 … Read More