As part of our XTND 30th Anniversary celebrations, we are chatting with a range of people who have been through the XTND programme (or CIT, Coach-In-Training, as it was originally known). Â In this edition of e-News, we talk to XTND Coordinator Carol Petrie about her extensive involvement with the CIT and XTND programmes. Which clubs have you been involved with … Read More
Upcoming Courses & Events – Auckland-Northland
Competition season is about to kick into full swing and there are education courses galore. Â WAG, MAG and RG have judging courses in Whangarei, Auckland and Hamilton with XTND modules open for registration also. Check out this summary of all upcoming events and courses in the Auckland-Northland region. Registration for all courses is done online – go to the Education … Read More
Auckland-Northland – Contacting Your RMs
Dan and Dee are the Relationship Managers (RMs) for Auckland and Northland.  They each look after a portfolio of clubs as follows: Dan Sefuiva – Auckland RM and RM Helpdesk Aspire Aerobix Triple A Aerobics Waiheke Island Gymnastics Club Gym City Papatoetoe You can contact Dan in the following ways: email: dan.sefuiva@gymnasticsnz.com or through the helpdesk email DDI: 09 306 … Read More
Auckland-Northland – Reminders and Opportunities
National Conference and AGM Please make sure you have registered someone from your club or an alternative delegate from another club for the GymSports NZ AGM next week in Wellington. Â Find more information including conference agenda. #waitoagymstars When you post pictures of your Waitoa Free Range Chicken Stars of the Week, please use the hashtag #waitoagymstars or mention @gymsportsnz so … Read More
Northland Aerobics Athletes Make Talent Hub
Congratulations to Jaimee Mason and Ruby Reed from Active Attitude, who have both been selected for Year 1 of the 2017 Educare Northland Sports Talent Hub. Â The Educare Northland Sports Talent Hub is a partnership between High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ), NorthTec, the Kauri Club, Sport Northland and major sponsor Educare to provide support services to talented local athletes … Read More
Midlands – Updates & Reminders
#waitoagymstars The Waitoa Free Range Chicken Star of the Week certificates are proving to be very popular. It is great to see lots of Clubs recognising the achievements of their recreational athletes on their Facebook pages. If you are posting pictures of your Stars of the Week on any social media, please can you use #waitoagymstars so that we can see … Read More
Midlands – Upcoming Events & Opportunities
The competition season has already started for some and is about to really get into full swing. For a full list of events coming up in the region please check this most recent version of the Midlands Events Calendar. Please note this document is updated regularly and a new version will be sent out with each e-News. Club entry forms … Read More
Community Cabinet – Hamilton
Twice a year the GymSports NZ Board hold a Community Cabinet- one in the North Island and one in the South Island. This is an opportunity for clubs to have direct contact with the Board, give feedback and ask questions, and have an open discussion. It is a great opportunity for the board to engage with the community directly and … Read More
Central Clinic Welcomes Mental Skills Workshops
As part of the quarterly Wellington Regional Meeting, there have been a number of conversations relating to the “Physical Literacy Approach” and how this approach could be best used to support the Wellington GymSports team for at the New Zealand Gymsports Championship events this year. What is physical literacy? Physical literacy is “the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding … Read More
From Gizzy to the Aussie Champs
Leah Scholefield from Eastland Port Gisborne Trampoline Club has been selected to represent New Zealand at the upcoming 2017 Australian Gymnastics Championships on the 30 May – 4 June.  She will be competing in individual trampoline, synchro and double-mini. We had a wee chat to Leah about her recent selection… 2017 goal number one officially ticked off the list! Australian … Read More