Thank you to all those who participated in the Parent Survey following the NZ GymSports Championships this year. The survey results will be reviewed by the Wellington Committee in 2017 and will help to shape how things are run in the future. Some of the suggestions include the following: A different approach to Wellington WAG training A review of the … Read More
Earthquakes – Is Your Club Prepared?
In light of recent seismic activities, this is a great opportunity to check how prepared your club is in the event of another earthquake. If in doubt – get your building checked by an engineer and ask for a written report. Be aware of fragile emotions – members and coaches may be affected by earthquakes differently so make sure you … Read More
Wellington Scholarship Goes To Hamilton
The Ollerup Scholarship to Denmark is offered annually to Wellington members. Â Due to a lack of applicants from the region this year, the Ollerup Scholarship was extended to all New Zealand members. The result was eight outstanding applications with Holly Davies from Hamilton City Gymsports being selected as the successful candidate. Â Read about Holly’s scholarship acceptance here.
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Deadline Reminders
Some December deadline reminders below: Term 4 Participation sheets are now overdue – please contact Dan now if you have not submitted 13 Dec – GymSchool registrations close 15 Dec – Invoices need to be into GymSports NZ 15 Dec – XTND mentoring sheets due (Year 1 and 2) 16 Dec – Practical Coaching Hours sheets are due
CSG Team Off to Texas
12 young gymnasts from Christchurch School of Gymnastics, with coaches Terry Walker and Amanda Johanson, will head off to Texas in February 2017 to compete in two competitions. First is the WOGA Classic on 17-19 February in Frisco. The World Olympic Gymnastic Academy (WOGA) is home to back-to-back Olympic Champions Nastia Liukin (2008) and Carly Patterson (2004). One of the … Read More
Celebrations at Olympia
Sunday 20 November was a day of celebrations at Olympia Gymnastic Sports with achievements of all levels being recognised, from trying something new through to making a New Zealand team. The day was also a wonderful chance to see just what these amazing young athletes can achieve in a short time with all squads showcasing their sport through some excellent displays. … Read More
A ‘Feel Good’ Earthquake Story
Here’s a wee feel good story we received yesterday – a gem among the rocks that have fallen during the earthquakes this week…. 12.51am Monday morning – less than an hour after the bigger shake, 13-year-old Wellington gymnast messages 14-year-old Christchurch gymnast asking if she was ok, knowing it was centred around Christchurch. Whilst this may sound normal for young … Read More
Athletes Thank Anonymous Sponsor
The Auckland artistic gymnastics team this year, had their entry fees to the 2016 NZ Gymsports Championships generously paid for by an anonymous sponsor. Â Above and below, are their thank yous to the generous person who paid for all 56 athletes to compete in Invercargill.
WAG Performance Development Squad
Expressions of Interest are called for from gymnasts who would like to be considered for the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Performance Development Squad. Gymnasts need to have a birth date of 2002 or younger and have competed in STEP 7 or above in 2016. Gymnasts and their coaches will be expected to participate in at least 3 training camps annually, the … Read More