We are pleased to share that Sport New Zealand has accepted the following gymnastics coaches into the Performance Coach Advance Programme (PCA): Josiah Geange – Tri Star, Auckland Erica Thorby – Xtreme Rhythmic, Auckland Krystal Cameron – ARGOS, Bay of Plenty Anna Jackson – MIGS, Bay of Plenty Georgina (Geo) Varela – Rangiora, Canterbury Andrew Forrest – Dunedin Gymnastics Academy, Otago PCA … Read More
Anti-Doping – 2018 Changes
The 2018 Prohibited List comes into effect on 1 January 2018 and it is each athlete’s and athlete support person’s responsibility to make sure they understand the changes to the List so they are not caught out. The more athletes know, the better they can manage the risk of a positive test. Athletes and athlete support personnel should take the … Read More
New Gymnastics Codes for AIMS Games
Gymnastics NZ is pleased to announce the inclusion of Tumbling and Individual Aerobics in the gymnastics programme at AIMS Games 2018, hosted by ARGOS GymSport Tauranga. Given the focus on retention in Gymnastics NZ’s Strategic Plan, Anchor AIMS GAMES – International Sporting Championships (AIMS Games) is an important and high profile event. AIMS targets an age group (11-13 year olds) that … Read More
Ollerup Update – Holly Davies
Holly is now 4 months into her Ollerup Scholarship in Denmark and has given us an update on how she is getting on and what the experience has been like so far. “I am still loving it here at Ollerup! I have made so many new friends and have already been given a number of opportunities. This experience has already … Read More
Retention through Tumbling – Midlands Clubs
The new Gymnastics NZ Tumbling Programme routines were recently used for the first time at the annual Hamilton City Recreation Competition. The four stream programme is designed to cater for all ages and abilities providing pathways for competitive and Gym For All members. This approach was designed to help Clubs improve the retention of members and is aligned with the … Read More
Celebrating Young People in the Central Region
Over the past 12 months, there have been a number of successes in the Central region, especially from our young people. Here is just a snapshot of some of the great things both athletes and youth coaches have accomplished. International Tours Sarah Jennings from Twisters Gymnastics Club (Tawa, Wellington) was a member of the Gymnastics NZ team who recently travelled … Read More
Innovation Sees Growth in Gym For All – Wellington and Manawatu
Over the past five years Clubs in the Wellington region have been working hard to grow, develop, honour and celebrate GFA (Gym For All/ Recreation) across the region. This space has only grown because of the passion, hard work, hours of dedication and enthusiasm for providing opportunities for children in our sport. Below is a summary of how programmes have … Read More
Congratulations South Island
Congratulations South Island… As we now reach the end of the year it’s time to take a look back at all the fantastic achievements of 2017 and give ourselves a big pat on the back. Together as Clubs you have achieved so much that it is worth taking the time to reflect back. Some of the many notable achievements for … Read More
Important Changes for Qualifying Competitions
Did you know that there are important changes for clubs holding qualifying competitions? As you will be aware, the Health & Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) has placed increased expectations on Clubs to ensure the safety and well-being of those who work and participate in them. As part of our ongoing approach to improving Health and Safety (H&S) in … Read More
Celebrating 2017 and Looking Ahead to 2018
2017 It has been a very busy year and there are now only 2 weeks left to Christmas. Most Clubs will have had their end of year displays and prize-givings recognising individual successes and thanking staff, volunteers, parents and judges etc. It’s important not only to celebrate all the people that make the Club but to take some time to … Read More