2016 was another year of growth for the Greater Auckland and Northland regions. Â Combined there were over 2,000 new memberships equating to an 8% growth on 2015 – more than 10% in Northland and nearly 8% in Auckland. The largest growth was once again in the recreation space with over 11% growth. These figures once again reflect the great work … Read More
Coach & Judge Education – Planning and Funding
With the new four-year cycle just started, Clubs need to identify the education needs of coaches and judges, especially where new qualifications are needed. Your Relationship Manager is available to help you develop a Coach and Judge Education Plan. Â Using information from the Education Framework (including XTND), this will enable you to plan which courses your team need to attend … Read More
Tri Star Artistic Gymnastics Summer Camps
The third week of January saw athletes from around the North Island converge on Tri Star Gymnastics for their annual Summer Camps.  Not only another huge success with both seniors and juniors, but also the coaches who were able to put fresh learnings from the previous week’s FIG Academy and GymSchool straight into practice. The change over from Senior camp to … Read More
Active Attitude Aerobics Senior Camp
Active Attitude filled their annual Aerobics camp this month with 23 athletes. The girls ranged in age from 10-17 and had a great time starting their new choreography for the year. A range of other activities were thrown in, to help with training and team-building.  These included swimming, diving, pilates, ballet, tumbling and a nutrition challenge. The girls also went out for … Read More
Auckland and Northland Job Opportunities
Gym Kids are currently looking for gymnastics coaches for a new satellite in Hobsonville and Tri Star Gymnastics is looking for a Financial Administrator. Be sure to keep an eye on our job opportunities page for other roles.
Bouncy Boxing Ring For Sale
Extreme Trampoline recently sold their bouncy boxing ring to someone in Paraparaumu who got it freighted down there but now doesn’t want. If any Club is interested, Angie Dougal is happy to take $500 for it if the Club is willing to collect or cover freight. Â It was bought 6 years ago for $2,500 and has had some repairs in … Read More
NZ First To Hold 2017 FIG Academy
The FIG Level 2 Academy (which doubles in New Zealand as the Senior Coach Course) was held from 9-16 January, the first international Academy this year. The course was an intensive seven days and culminated with theory and practical exams for all twenty four participants. The group of WAG and MAG coaches from New Zealand, Australia and Philippines became a close-knit team … Read More
WAG Performance Development Clinic
Women’s artistic gymnasts from STEP 8 through to Senior International were invited to attend a four-day Performance Development training clinic, held at Tri Star Gymnastics 9-12 January. The Clinic was led by WAG SDC Performance Coordinator Mary Wright. Â Day one involved strength and flexibility testing which proved a challenge for some who’d indulged in an early holiday and out of … Read More
Dylan Schmidt Halberg Finalist
A big congratulations goes out to Olympian Dylan Schmidt who has been announced as a finalist for the SKY NEXT Emerging Talent Halberg Award for the second year running. Dylan has demonstrated a clear upward trajectory since his gold-winning performance at the Youth Olympic Games in 2014.  He went on to finish 15th at the 2015 World Championships in his first … Read More
2017 Aerobics Handbook Released
The 2017 Aerobics Handbook has now been released. Â Key changes include a new age group in the Open division, changes to pairs and groups and new pathways in the International division.