Our judges are volunteers who devote a lot of their own time and money into gaining and maintaining their qualifications. They then give up a lot of weekends during competition season so that our athletes can compete. A lot will take annual leave from their day jobs, to judge at the National Championships and some will also judge overseas so … Read More
Upcoming Events – Central
Palmerston North Opens 17-18 June 2017 Arena Manawatu, Pascal Street, Palmerston North WAG STEPs 1 – 10 MAG Levels 1 – 6 Entries close 8 May More information Wellington Opens – RG 10 – 11 June Orans College Gymnasium, 550 High Street, Lower Hutt Levels 1 -10, Stages, Groups Entries close 4 May More information New Gear in … Read More
Celebrating Judges in the South Island
Our judges are volunteers who devote a lot of their own time and money into gaining and maintaining their qualifications. They then give up a lot of weekends during competition season so that our athletes can compete. A lot will take annual leave from their day jobs, to judge at the National Championships and some will also judge overseas so … Read More
Upcoming Courses – South Island
WAG Junior Judge Course – Nelson 6 – 7 May 2017 Tahunanui School, Nelson Registrations closed 26 April WAG/MAG Elementary Judge Course – Dunedin 7 May 2017 Otago Polytechnic, Sargood Centre, 40 Logan Park Drive, Dunedin Registrations closed 26 April MAG Junior Judge Course – Christchurch 13 – 14 May 2017 Christchurch School of Gymnastics, QEII Park, … Read More
Upcoming Events – South Island
The following are all GymSports NZ sanctioned events and qualifying competitions for the 2017 New Zealand Championships. 2017 Upper South Trampoline Championships 13 – 14 May Olympia Gymnastic Sports, Cnr Springs Road & Corsair Drive, Wigram, Christchurch 2017 Upper South Tumbling Championships Friday 12 May, 6pm-9pm Christchurch School of Gymnastics, 18 Watts Road, Sockburn, Christchurch Otago Aerobics Qualifier … Read More
CEO Update – March 2017
Members, did someone say there had been a festive and holiday season since last we spoke? Not sure about you, but feels like I blinked and missed it – much like the summer weather! Whatever you managed to do over the holiday months I hope it bought you some down-time, much needed rest and a recharging of the batteries for … Read More
Devy Tops the Canadians
March has proved another successful month for Devy Dyson, our Canadian Kiwi based in Vancouver.  From making three finals at the World Cup Melbourne last month,  Devy has gone on to place above all Canadians in the FIG University of Calgary International Cup. Devy made finals on three events and in the all around competition, placed above all Canadian athletes, with … Read More
#waitoagymstars Stars of the Week
A big congratulations to all who have received the Waitoa Free Range Chicken Star of the Week certificates in their clubs. We’ve loved seeing your photos posted on social media and sent into us.  Be sure to mention @gymsportsnz or #waitoagymstars when you post your photos so that we can see them too. Check out more of our #waitoagymstars here. Keep up … Read More
2017 Education Courses and Workshops
The beginning of 2017 is certainly bustling with education courses and workshops. Â Registration for all courses and workshops must be done through the education calendar. Â Courses can be found on the calendar by date, and there are summary calendars of all courses, XTND modules and workshops throughout the year, found as pdf documents. Â These are updated at regular intervals as … Read More
Four of the World’s Top Judges are Kiwi
In the FIG international judging pathway, there are four levels of judges, starting from Brevet Category 4 going up to Brevet Category 1. Â A judge does an intercontinental judges course at the beginning of a four-year cycle where the results of their theory and practical exams places them in one of the four categories. Once awarded a Brevet, the judge … Read More