We are excited to share that Kaikoura Gymnastics Club are back providing gymnastics to the region and their gymnastics family. The Club has had a long road to get here and had intended to be back in the gym at the start of Term Two but with a few setbacks, they had to hold off for three weeks. They were … Read More
Tara’s Paying Her Own Ticket To Ollerup
In November 2016 Tara Purvis applied for the 2017 – 2018 Gymnastics New Zealand scholarship. Although unsuccessful, Tara has not let this stand in her way choosing to self-fund her travel and study at Ollerup in Denmark. Funding the trip has kept Tara very busy with three jobs including coaching gymnastics at CSG, teaching school swimming for the Council and … Read More
Central Otago RM Visit
Last month our Upper South and Otago Relationship Manager Lisa McInroe took a road trip to Central Otago. Here’s what she had to say about it… “During May I was fortunate enough to get to visit the very cold but very beautiful Central Otago region. Wanaka was the first stop to present the XTND Understanding Movement 2 course to an … Read More
South Island Judges Trump 2017 Exams
Judges play a vital role in all competitions (both competitive and recreational) and without them the events simply couldn’t run. All our judges are volunteers who devote a lot of their own time and money into gaining and maintaining their qualifications. As a community, we are very lucky to have so many new and devoted judges striving for such excellence … Read More
XTND Update South Island – June 2017
Module Calendar and Registration Education Calendars and module registration forms are now posted on the Gymnastics NZ website on the education page. The XTND calendar will be regularly updated as module dates and presenters are confirmed. Upcoming Dates 3 September: Understanding Movement 2 – Dunedin Registrations close 23 August via the Gymnastics NZ website Enquiries to helpdesk 10 September: … Read More
Upcoming Events – South Island
We have the following upcoming Gymnastics NZ sanctioned competitions: Christchurch School of Gymnastics Classic Competition 8-10 July Lion Foundation Gymnastics Stadium, QEII Park, Travis Road, Christchurch Trial for the WAG – 25th Prime International Invitational Entries open to WAG STEPS 2-10 (unders & overs 2 to 8, restricted hours STEP 3 – 6 hours max, STEP 4 & 5 – … Read More
Gymnastics Chair Elected to NZ Olympic Committee
Annette Purvis, Chair of Christchurch School of Gymnastics, was last month elected to the Board of the New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC). Annette is also currently Chair of Athletics New Zealand where she has led a review of the organisation’s constitution and led a revitalisation of the High Performance Strategy. Annette has held other governance roles within IPC World Athletic … Read More
Youth Leadership Opportunities – International Gymnastics Camp, America
When Hannah Close, a 19-year-old retired Women’s Artistic Athlete from Dunedin Gymnastics Academy (DGA) realised she wasn’t sure what she wanted to study she decided to look for an overseas experience linked to the sport she loved. Hannah remembered a camp her fellow teammates had visited while on a training camp – International Gymnastics Camp (IGC). Hannah was attracted to the … Read More
New Equipment for Canterbury and Otago
You may notice a new shade of green in two South Island Clubs with the arrival of some Rio Olympic Equipment to the Dunedin Gymnastics Academy and Christchurch School of Gymnastics. Both clubs along with their gymnasts are very excited about having equipment that has been used by their heroes. ICE Trampoline will also soon be the proud owners of … Read More
Upcoming Events – South Island
Please see below for upcoming Gymnastics NZ sanctioned events in the South Island. Dunedin Gymnastics Academy Qualifying & 1st Junior Competition 10-11 June Dunedin Gymnastics Academy, Otaki and Vogel Street, Dunedin. WAG STEPs 1 – 6; WAG Regional Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Open & Elite MAG Levels 1 – 3. Enquiries and entries. Marlborough Championships 24 – 25 June … Read More