TeamGym Competitions There has been some confusion around the dates for TeamGym competitions in the Central Region. The following dates are now confirmed: 17 September – Rimutaka GymSports 29 October – Wanganui Boys and Girls Gymnastic Club 12 November – Waikanae Gymnastics Club 26 November –Â Harbour City GymSports Comp B / GFA Recreation Competitions Rimutaka GymSports 16 – 17 September … Read More
Congratulations from Courtney
Hi everyone, Courtney here, I would like to congratulate everyone who has been selected to represent their province at this year’s NZ National Championships! It is a huge honour to be selected, and I know that you will all do your club and province proud. Nationals is the time to show off all the hard work you have put into … Read More
Taylor’s Journey to ANAC
Last month 10 athletes and three officials donned the New Zealand tracksuit and travelled to the Association of National Aerobics Championships (ANAC) in Phoenix Arizona. Â One of the athletes shares her thoughts with us on the tour below… Hi, my name is Taylor McCaughan and I am a member of the Christchurch School of Gymnastics Aerobics Team. 2017 has been … Read More
XTND Update South Island – August 2017
Upcoming XTND Dates 3 September – Understanding Movement 2 – Dunedin 9 September – Movement Observation – Wanaka 10 September – XTND Artistic – Wanaka 10 September – Understanding Movement 2 – Christchurch and Invercargill 10 September – Trampoline Module – Christchurch Note – registrations for the above courses have closed. 28 October – Movement Observation – Christchurch Registration closes … Read More
Young Athletes’ Dreams Come True
Many young athletes dream of representing their country at their chosen sport. These six young teammates from Christchurch School of Gymnastics (CSG) are no different and after years of hard work, their dream will come true. After the trial at CSG Classic in July, seven girls from the South Island were selected to represent New Zealand at the 25th Prime … Read More
SDC Review Update
As the date of 1 August has passed, it is timely to give an update as to the status of the SDC review process. The Terms of Reference and Rules and Regulations covering SDC’s have reached the point of final draft, and have been sent to the SDC Peer Review Group for assessment and comment. Both of these documents are … Read More
Grants – Review and Plan
The grant funding process is ongoing throughout the year but it’s easy for it to take a back seat when things get busy. However, for many Clubs grants are what get wages paid, facilities improved, equipment purchased or athletes sent to competitions – in other words, vital for the running of your Club. Below are some areas to focus on … Read More
Brittany Joins the Team
We are super pleased to welcome Brittany Miln to our head office team in Auckland. Â Brittany has come on board as Events Assistant, to help with the 2017 Gymnastics Championships. Â Here’s a few things that Brittany shared with us when she started… How did you find you way to Gymnastics NZ? I have been apart of the gymnastics community for … Read More
Auckland Athletes Selected to 2017 Trampoline National Squads
The following Auckland athletes have been selected for the Gymnastics New Zealand 2017 Trampoline National Squads. Huge congratulations to the athletes on their selection. We wish you all the best with your training and goals this year. Senior Squad – ITRACSS Levels 5 & 6 Trampoline • Dylan Schmidt (Extreme Trampoline) • Rachel Schmidt (Extreme Trampoline) • Alexa Kennedy (Icon … Read More
Thank You Auckland-Northland Judges
Thanking our Auckland and Northland Judges 2017 marked the start of a new Olympic cycle for judging and we have had more than 100 volunteers from Kaitaia down to South Auckland have attended judging courses to qualify or revalidate existing qualifications. Some are completely new to judging, others are re-qualifying as a judge at the level that they have been … Read More