The South Canterbury Movement Centre Trust and South Canterbury GymSports finally got to cut the red ribbon and open the complex known as the Movement Excellence Centre on Saturday 19 November. In 2012 a determined group of people formed a steering group led by David Fridd, president of South Canterbury GymSports, to establish a business case to convince council that … Read More
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
Displays Galore at Franklin
Franklin Gymsports celebrated another fantastic year in gymnastics at their awards celebration on 18 November.  Displays from the competitive, Gym For All and the new disabilities class enthralled the large crowd of parents and supporters.  With the emphasis on fun, the displays showcased all that is good about gymsports and the significant role it plays in the Franklin community.  Coaches also … Read More
A ‘Feel Good’ Earthquake Story
Here’s a wee feel good story we received yesterday – a gem among the rocks that have fallen during the earthquakes this week…. 12.51am Monday morning – less than an hour after the bigger shake, 13-year-old Wellington gymnast messages 14-year-old Christchurch gymnast asking if she was ok, knowing it was centred around Christchurch. Whilst this may sound normal for young … Read More
Earthquakes Update – Member Clubs
Updates will be made below as information is received. In light of the recent earthquakes, please find following an update of known affected member clubs. Some buildings have sustained minor damage, with the majority having been cleared for continued use. Â We wish all those in affected areas the best in safety and recovery. Kaikoura It has come to our attention … Read More
Athletes Thank Anonymous Sponsor
The Auckland artistic gymnastics team this year, had their entry fees to the 2016 NZ Gymsports Championships generously paid for by an anonymous sponsor. Â Above and below, are their thank yous to the generous person who paid for all 56 athletes to compete in Invercargill.
Coaching Medals Due December
Congratulations to all those coaches who received coaching medals at the 2016 NZ Gymsports Championships.  Unfortunately there was a shortage and more have been ordered. If you did miss out you would have received and email from Megan Russell confirming that these will be arriving in the country in December.  We apologise for the delay and look forward to getting them … Read More
Sean Bounces on to the Senior World Stage
Sean Wilson (Xtreme Trampoline) just finished his first year competing senior international. First at the World Cup Arosa in Switzerland, then at the 2016 NZ Gymsports Championships before the Indo Pacific Championships in Napier. One of his highlights from Switzerland was seeing other international athletes who he had only watched online before. “It’s really nice to see they’re human.” Sean … Read More
An Athlete’s Thoughts On Invercargill
Keziah Oliver from Canterbury is no stranger to the Gymsports Championships having attended more than seven in her career so far, so we were interested to hear her thoughts on the Invercargill event this year… “Nationals is always such an exciting trip and this year it was even more so. The venue in Invercargill was definitely world class and is … Read More
Volunteers Make It Happen
As with most of our competitions and events nation wide, the 2016 NZ GymSports Championships would not be possible without the generosity of our volunteers. Â This year, more than 160 volunteers gave up their time to help us pull off our biggest annual event. More than half were Southland locals – some just saw the event on Facebook and wanted … Read More