The ‘Thank a Sport Maker’ campaign has been launched, recognising the tens of thousands of sport volunteers (or Sport Makers) who literally make sport happen throughout our Auckland communities. The campaign is part of a partnership with the Lotto Volunteer Foundation and Sport NZ.  Over the next three years, the ’Thank a Sport Maker’ campaign will distribute over $1 million … Read More
Counties Manukau Sports Awards Nominations
Counties Manukau Sport – Sporting Excellence Awards Sunday 27th November 2016, Vodafone Events Centre, Manukau. Nominations close 12 pm Friday 21 October. Â All nominees will be notified the outcome of their nomination by Friday 28 October via email and post. Awards include: Primary/Intermediate School of the Year Secondary School of the Year Junior Sportswoman of the Year Junior Sportsman of … Read More
North Harbour Sports Awards Nominations
Massey University Harbour Sport Excellence Awards Friday 25th November 2016, Spencer on Byron. Nominations close 5pm Friday 30 September.  Finalists will be announced on Friday 7 October 2016 on the Harbour Sport website. Awards include: Sportsman of the Year Sportswoman of the Year Junior Sportswoman of the Year Junior Sportsman of the Year International Performance by a team Regional Team of the Year … Read More
Northland Sports Awards Nominations
Please be aware of the following closing dates for award nominations. Â Refer to relevant websites for full nomination criteria. CSG Konica Minolta Northland Sports Awards Friday 2 December 2016, ASB Stadium, Whangarei Acknowledging Sporting Excellence in Northland (Nominations for the Northland Sports Awards can only be made by affiliated Regional Sports Organisations or the National Sports Organisation.) Â Nominations for the … Read More
FIG International Judging Courses
FIG has recently released dates of Intercontinental and International Judging Courses to be held at the end of 2016 and the beginning of 2017. Intercontinental Courses Congratulations to the following judges who have been selected to attend the Intercontinental Courses: MAG: Gareth Brettell & Ken Bow – 27 November – 2 December in Bratislava, Slovakia WAG: Michelle Woolf and Esther … Read More
MAG Forum: 2017-2020 Programme
This year’s annual MAG Forum is on proposed changes to the National Programme for 2017-2020. The Sport Development Committee (SDC) will be presenting some draft ideas on new junior routines and senior requirements, which are by no means final. The SDC invite all MAG athletes, coaches, judges and interested parties to attend and contribute to the discussion. The SDC will be taking on … Read More
FIG Coach Academy – Level 2
FIG Level 2 Academy – Aerobics, Rhythmic, Trampoline The FIG Level 2 Coach Academy for AER, RG and TRA, is to be held at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra from 13-20 December, 2016. Click here for the FIG Academy for Artistic. FIG Level 2 is equivalent to the GymSports NZ Senior Coach course. The Academy runs for seven days and … Read More
New RM for Upper South
We are delighted to welcome Lisa McInroe to the GymSports NZ team.  Lisa started on a part time basis on 15 August and will be extending to full time from 12 September. Lisa is no stranger to gymsports, particularly WAG, or the Upper South community. She has a good understanding of club structures and has experience as a coach (Greymouth and … Read More
Janet Receives Citizen Award
Janet McLea from Kerikeri Gymnastics Club was one of eight recipients to be awarded a Far North District Council Citizen Award. Janet received the award for her dedicated and ongoing service to gymnastics in the Kerikeri community, the results of which provide children with the building blocks to pursue other sports and activities. It is with this in mind and … Read More
North Shore Rhythmic Competition
Xtreme RhythmiX organised the North Shore competition again this year, which was on 13 – 14 August. Athletes travelled from around the country as it remains one of the biggest competitions of the season.