Anti-Doping – 2018 Changes

Anna RobertsonCompetitive Gymnastics, e-News, International

The 2018 Prohibited List comes into effect on 1 January 2018 and it is each athlete’s and athlete support person’s responsibility to make sure they understand the changes to the List so they are not caught out. The more athletes know, the better they can manage the risk of a positive test. Athletes and athlete support personnel should take the … Read More

Important Changes for Qualifying Competitions

Anna Robertson2018 NZ Gymnastics Championships, Competitive Gymnastics, e-News, Member Updates, South Island

Did you know that there are important changes for clubs holding qualifying competitions? As you will be aware, the Health & Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) has placed increased expectations on Clubs to ensure the safety and well-being of those who work and participate in them. As part of our ongoing approach to improving Health and Safety (H&S) in … Read More

2018 MAG Squad 360

Anna RobertsonCompetitive Gymnastics, Men's artistic gymnastics, NZ Team Announcements

The Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) Squad 360 is a national program designed to identify talented competitive athletes and coach them into the performance pathway.  Each squad has been selected using profile and skills testing, and performances from 2017 competitions. 2018 Squad 360 announcement from the MAG SDC Congratulations to the following athletes who have been selected for the 2018 Squads: … Read More

2018 Women’s Artistic Gymnastics National Squad

Anna RobertsonCompetitive Gymnastics, NZ Team Announcements, Women's artistic gymnastics

The National Squad for 2018 is named using international, qualifying events and Nationals results from 2017 and the current year.  Members of this Squad are eligible for consideration for selection to performance events in 2018 (namely World Cups and World Championships). Based on competition results and National Clinics, the following athletes have been selected to the 2018 National Squad: Courtney … Read More

Maddie Brings Home the Medals

Anna RobertsonCompetitive Gymnastics, International, Trampoline

Madaline (Maddie) Davidson (Olympia Gymnastic Sports) returned home with not one but two medals from the 25th Trampoline World Age Group Competitions in Sofia, Bulgaria last week. The 18-year-old won a bronze medal in the synchro event with partner Kate Nicholson (Extreme Trampoline), and a silver in the individual event. “This was my fourth World Age Group competition. I actually … Read More

2017 NZ Gymnastics Champions Named

Anna Robertson2017 NZ Aerobics and Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships, 2017 NZ Artistic Gymnastics Championships, 2017 NZ Trampoline Gymnastics Championships, Competitive Gymnastics, e-News

October was indeed a busy month for the competitive gymnastics community as another season of hard work and a lot of time in the gym, has culminated at our domestic pinnacle events.  More than 1,000 athletes competed across all five gymnastics sports in the 2017 Aerobics and Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships in Auckland, the 2017 NZ Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Nelson … Read More

International Tours Results – October

Anna RobertsonCompetitive Gymnastics, e-News, International

October saw all codes on or travelling to compete on the world stage… 47th Artistic World Championships 02 – 08 October 2017 Montreal, Canada. Women’s Individual Qualifications Courtney McGregor (Christchurch School of Gymnastics / Boise State University) Finished 50th in the all around competition (46.765) As a Vault specialist Courtney produced two great Vaults finishing 25th (13.216) Bars 12.266 (48) Beam … Read More

Gabrielle’s Dream Comes True

Anna RobertsonAuckland-Northland, Competitive Gymnastics, e-News, International, Rhythmic gymnastics

We are very proud to share that Gabrielle Salmon competed at the New South Wales Special O State Championships last month, in hoop and ball in the Special Olympics level. The competition was a success in general but especially for Gabrielle, placing 1st in the Special Olympics level 3 category. The NSW gymnastics staff were great and they took pictures … Read More

Aucklanders Representing in Singapore

Anna RobertsonAuckland-Northland, Competitive Gymnastics, e-News, International, Women's artistic gymnastics

We were excited to send a New Zealand team to the 25th PRIME International Invitational competition in Singapore where they were up against more than 500 gymnasts representing 5 other countries; Australia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Singapore. The selected gymnasts from Auckland are: Lucy Packer – Tri Star Gymnastics. Lucy won All Around Gold in STEP 8 (Unders) at the … Read More

Well Done to Laura and Brooke

Anna Robertson2017 NZ Aerobics and Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships, Aerobics, Auckland-Northland, Competitive Gymnastics, e-News

At the 2017 New Zealand Aerobics Gymnastics Championships in Auckland last month, Brooke Davies (Age Group 2) and Laura Furse (Senior International) qualified for the Aerobic World Championships in 2018. Brooke and Laura were acknowledged at the closing ceremony where they performed a routine together. International Aerobic Gymnast, Laura Furse of Triple-A, retained the NZ National title and was awarded … Read More