XTND Update South Island – September 2017

Anna Robertsone-News, Education, South Island, XTND Youth Leadership Programme

Upcoming XTND Dates 29 October – Movement Observation –Invercargill Registrations close 18 October via the website. Enquires to Haidee. 5 November – Movement Observation – Dunedin Registrations close 25 October via the website. Enquires to Lisa. 5 November – Movement Observation – Christchurch Registrations close 25 October via the website. Enquires to Lisa.   Programme Registration – All registration reminders will be … Read More

2017 Championships Counting Down

Anna RobertsonAerobics, Competitive Gymnastics, e-News, Men's artistic gymnastics, Regional, Rhythmic gymnastics, Trampoline, Women's artistic gymnastics

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

Ollerup Student Updates

Anna RobertsonAuckland-Northland, Central-Wellington, e-News, International, Midlands, Regional, South Island

2016-2017 Ollerup Student Update – Brianna McKenzie Just over 12 months ago Brianna McKenzie (Porirua GymSports) took off for her 1-year Ollerup Scholarship in Denmark. Brianna returned at the beginning of August and sat down with local Relationship Manager Megan Russell to talk about how the year went. “The roller-coaster they call the year at Ollerup – when you leave … Read More

Harvey Shares Berlin

Anna RobertsonAuckland-Northland, Competitive Gymnastics, e-News, International, Men's artistic gymnastics, Regional

Harvey Humber from Counties Manukau Gymnastics was one of six selected to represent New Zealand at the International Junior Team Cup in Berlin in April.  In Harvey’s own words, here is an insight into his experience… On the 2nd of April I set off to Berlin, on a journey that would total 30 hours of travelling by airplane. Attending the … Read More

Rowena Takes Her Passion to China

Anna RobertsonAuckland-Northland, e-News

Rowena Deadman, Manager of Gym City Papatoetoe, recently returned from her trip to China after being asked back in January to run a two-week course for their Montessori Teachers College. The course took place at the International Training Centre of Montessori, where Rowena taught physical activities in the classroom, along with fundamental skills that fit into Montessori’s practical class module. … Read More

New Programmes Coming in 2018

Anna Robertsone-News, Regional

Team Gym Team Gym is an exciting style of group performance, recommended for participants aged 8 years and over. It is based on the popular international European TeamGym competition combining parts of tumbling, mini-tramp and dance as a group. TeamGym is a useful programme for clubs to retain members in a team event which encourages individual skill development, team work, … Read More

Ollerup Scholarships – Applications Open for 2018-19

Anna Robertsone-News, International, Regional

The International Academy (INTAC) is an integrated part of Gymnastikhojskolen I Ollerup (commonly referred to as Ollerup) – a Danish Academy offering non-formal education with a special focus on Gymnastics. Each year Scholarships are offered to students aged between 18-30 years and Gymnastics New Zealand is excited to announce that there are now three scholarships up for grabs for students … Read More

Bringing Flair and Fun to Competition

Anna RobertsonAuckland-Northland, e-News

By the end of competition season, the events start to roll together with most following a fairly similar format. This year Franklin decided to liven things up in a big way. Gymnasts were welcomed in the arena to the sounds of Alex Sandford with a song from the Disney film ‘Moana’. The Franklin Gymsports Junior Artistic Championships used their theme … Read More

Auckland-Northland – Upcoming Events and Reminders

Anna RobertsonAuckland-Northland, e-News

For an up-to-date list of all upcoming competitions, courses and events in and around Auckland and Northland please see this most recent version of the regional calendar. Please note this document is updated regularly and a new version will be sent out with each e-News. Entry forms for competitions can be found on the events calendar, and registration forms for … Read More

Waitara Welcomes Clubs to their New Home

Anna Robertsone-News, Midlands

On Saturday 5 August, Gymnastics Waitara officially marked the end of a very long journey from an initial dream to finally opening the doors on a new facility. Many Clubs have dreams of a beautiful new facility, but Waitara is a great example of the sticking power and commitment required to make those dreams a reality. The new facility has … Read More