The International Federation of Gymnastics (FIG) announced over the weekend that six new elements will be published in the International Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Code of Points. One of these is ‘the Koudinov’, created, performed and submitted by our Kiwi Olympian Mikhail (Misha) Koudinov. “I had the idea of it in my head for probably 10 years, but never considered it … Read More
NZ Judges Invited to Commonwealth Games
We are super excited to announce that five of our New Zealand brevet judges have been invited by the Federation of International Gymnastics (FIG) to officiate at the upcoming Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. These judges are: WAG – Avril Enslow (Christchurch School of Gymnastics) WAG – Michelle Woolf (Hutt Valley Gymsports) MAG – Gareth Brettell (Tri Star Gymnastics) MAG … Read More
Boys Bring Home the Bling
A big congratulations to the NZ MAG Team who competed at the recent Valerie Liukin Invitational in Texas. The boys returned with 21 medals – 8 gold, 9 silver and 4 bronze… Level 8 Team 5th place Division 11-12 Jack Williams (Counties Manukau Gymnastics) – 3rd high bar Division 13+ Logan Bow (Tri-star Gymnastics Club) – 1st high bar Matthew … Read More
2018 Men’s Artistic Gymnastics National Squad
Members of the MAG National Squad have been selected based on skills and profile tests, and results from 2017 events. National squad members are eligible for selection to international performance and pinnacle events. Congratulations to the following athletes who have been selected into the 2018 National Squad: Misha Koudinov (Tri Star Gymnastics) David Bishop (Tri Star Gymnastics) Harvey Humber (Counties … Read More
2018 MAG Squad 360
The Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) Squad 360 is a national program designed to identify talented competitive athletes and coach them into the performance pathway. Each squad has been selected using profile and skills testing, and performances from 2017 competitions. 2018 Squad 360 announcement from the MAG SDC Congratulations to the following athletes who have been selected for the 2018 Squads: … Read More
10 Things Gymnasts Wish Their Coaches Knew
After spending 20+ hours a week with our coaches, they know us pretty well. However there are a few things that they possibly don’t know that we wish they did, or maybe they do and just don’t let on… 1. When you’re in a bad mood, we’re in a bad mood We know we can sometimes tick you off, we … Read More
Media Release: Gymnastics Battle for National Titles
Media release: Sunday 8 October 2017 The 2017 NZ Artistic Gymnastics Championships has wrapped up in Nelson today. 400 athletes from 16 provinces descended on the Trafalgar centre for what was a spectacular show of New Zealand gymnastics. The National Championships was split this year into 3 separate events – Artistic Gymnastics here in Nelson, Rhythmic and Aerobic Gymnastics currently … Read More
Ethan and Sam Bring Home Results
We are very proud of brothers Sam and Ethan Dick (Tri Star Gymnastics), who produced great results at the International Junior Gymnastics Competition in Yokohama, Japan recently. Ethan finished 8th equal All Around, 6th on pommel and 8th on high bar Sam finished 5th on vault. Those are superb results guys! Not only was New Zealand represented amongst the athletes, … Read More
NZ Teams on the World Stage
August saw a more NZ teams on the world stage across aerobics, trampoline and men’s artistic gymnastics… 2017 International Aerobics Championships (ANAC) – 29 July – 2 August, Phoenix, Arizona. Senior International Laura Furse (Triple A Aerobics) qualified 4th (20.200) to finals where she finished 5th (20.200) Kate Harvey (Invercargill Gymnastics Club) placed 21st (18.000) in prelims and finished 20th … Read More
2017 Championships Counting Down
Merchandise There will be limited stock available for purchase at the event, so get online to get geared up in time to cheer your team on at the event. Merchandise is available to everyone, not just those competing. Link to the website. Join the team Are you interested in getting in on the action and being part of the team … Read More