For GymSchool 2017 we have added a wide range of workshops to run alongside the accredited coaching courses being delivered. These workshops have been developed based on feedback throughout the year from coaches and club managers, and reflect a growing desire among coaches to develop their skills within the coaching level they are at as well as progressing through the … Read More
Record moveMprove® Numbers in Wellington
We have been privileged to be part of a Kiwisport funding initiative in Wellington since 2010. The project involved four sports – Athletics, Football, Gymsports and Aquatics. The change of structure for funding allocation has resulted in a significant increase in moveMprove® delivery, with schools having to choose two programmes (rather than one) from 2016. Bookings for 2017 are nearly all … Read More
Tumbling Tracks Enquiries
Over the past two weeks a number of clubs have asked about where to buy tumbling tracks, recreation tumbling tracks, air tracks etc. If you are interested in tracks check out Tumbl Trak. Information has been requested from the Sport Development team and will be shared with Wellington gymsports clubs as soon as it is available. If you are also … Read More
Harbour City’s First Competition
Congratulation to Kay Glass (Centre Manager) and the Harbour City GymSports committee for putting on their first ever competition. It was so exciting to see the club put on a Team Gym Competition. Kay even made the judges smile with these awesome Christmas tree pens!
Wellington Gymsports Parent Survey
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
Action at the Gizzy Cup
The Eastland Port Gisborne Trampoline Club held it’s Gizzy Cup gala dinner and display evening on 27 November. Â Not even a 5.1 magnitude earthquake could shake the enthusiasm of a 150 strong audience. Â The Gizzy Cup is a form of competition where members of the audience bid for the opportunity to sit and ‘judge’ competitors based purely on what they … Read More