The following Canterbury athletes have been selected into the Gymnastics New Zealand 2017 National Trampoline Squads. Huge congratulations to the athletes on their selection. Senior Squad – ITRACSS Levels 5 & 6 Trampoline • Madaline Davidson (Olympia Gymnastics) • Bronwyn Dibb (Ice Trampoline) Double-mini Trampoline • Kieran Growcott (Ice Trampoline) • Bronwyn Dibb (Ice Trampoline) Tier 2 – ITRACSS Level … Read More
2017 Trampoline National Squads
Congratulations to all athletes who have been selected to the Trampoline National Squads. Â The National Squad system is a new initiative for 2017 and tier one announced earlier in the year. Now we have the complete squad with the addition of tiers two and three. The squad structure is as follows, Tier 1 – iTRACSS levels 5 & 6 Tier … Read More
Seven Off to Compete in Arizona
We are excited that seven Aerobic athletes from Auckland have been selected to represent New Zealand at the Association of National Aerobic Championships (ANAC) in Phoenix, Arizona from Sunday 30 July to Wednesday 2 August. The Auckland athletes are: Brooke Davies (Howick Gymnastic Club – Soul2Sole) Hannah Wilton (Aspire Aerobix) Jaimie Le Bas (Aspire Aerobix) Sarah Spargo (Aspire Aerobix) Jennifer … Read More
Upcoming Events – Central Region
Wellington Opens 2017 22-23 July Capital GymSports, 11 Hutchinson Road, Newtown WAG STEPs 4 – 10 and MAG Levels 4-10 Please see the flyer for entry fees Closing date 26 June Flyer and entry and judging form Levin Elementary Competition 2017 29-30 July Levin GymSports, Horowhenua Events Centre, Victoria Street, Levin WAG STEPs 1-4 and MAG Levels 1-3 Please … Read More
Upcoming Events – South Island
We have the following upcoming Gymnastics NZ sanctioned competitions: Christchurch School of Gymnastics Classic Competition 8-10 July Lion Foundation Gymnastics Stadium, QEII Park, Travis Road, Christchurch Trial for the WAG – 25th Prime International Invitational Entries open to WAG STEPS 2-10 (unders & overs 2 to 8, restricted hours STEP 3 – 6 hours max, STEP 4 & 5 – … Read More
MAG 2017 International Gymnastics Competition Team
We are super happy to announce that we are sending the max number of two junior boys to compete at the International Gymnastics Competition in Yokohama, Japan. Â The NZ Team is: Sam Dick (Tri Star Gymnastics) Ethan Dick (Tri Star Gymnastics) Coach and Manager: David Phillips (Tri Star Gymnastics) Judge: Cameron Beeton (North Harbour Gymnastics) We wish Sam and … Read More
2017 Rhythmic World Championships Team
It is with great pleasure that we announce our first NZ Team to a Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in more than two years.  This team is made up of: Grace Schroder (Counties Manukau Gymnastics) Aya Tanaka Probert (Xtreme Rhythmix) Coach: Tracey Redhead (Counties Manukau Gymnastics) Judge: Marnie Sterner (Xtreme Rhythmix) We wish the team all the best for this pinnacle … Read More
Medals Hauled back from Australian Championships
Three NZ teams returned from across the ditch, with a haul of medals at the beginning of the month.  The 2017 Australian Gymnastics Championships saw more than 1,400 athletes compete for Australian national titles and (for our NZ teams) bragging rights.  The Australian pinnacle event saw our NZ teams win 32 medals – 13 gold, 7 silver and 12 bronze. A … Read More
Howick Rhythmic’s Hair and Makeup Workshop
We love this little parent-gymnast evening that Howick Rhythmics does annually. Â It’s a hair and makeup workshop targeted at gymnasts new to competitions. Â The workshops teach parents how to do a tight and secure rhythmic bun in different styles. Â They then get to play around with make-up trying out different shades and colours to best make the girls’ leotards pop. … Read More
Upcoming Events – South Island
Please see below for upcoming Gymnastics NZ sanctioned events in the South Island. Dunedin Gymnastics Academy Qualifying & 1st Junior Competition 10-11 June Dunedin Gymnastics Academy, Otaki and Vogel Street, Dunedin. WAG STEPs 1 – 6; WAG Regional Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Open & Elite MAG Levels 1 – 3. Enquiries and entries. Marlborough Championships 24 – 25 June … Read More