The new Gymnastics NZ Tumbling Programme routines were recently used for the first time at the annual Hamilton City Recreation Competition. The four stream programme is designed to cater for all ages and abilities providing pathways for competitive and Gym For All members. This approach was designed to help Clubs improve the retention of members and is aligned with the … Read More
Maddie Brings Home the Medals
Madaline (Maddie) Davidson (Olympia Gymnastic Sports) returned home with not one but two medals from the 25th Trampoline World Age Group Competitions in Sofia, Bulgaria last week. The 18-year-old won a bronze medal in the synchro event with partner Kate Nicholson (Extreme Trampoline), and a silver in the individual event. “This was my fourth World Age Group competition. I actually … Read More
Pilot Tumbling Course a Hit
Saturday 12 November saw the pilot of the Tumbling Elementary Coach Course, held at Gym City in Papatoetoe. 26 coaches attended this course which saw the presentation of the new Tumbling Programme, including long and short track. To support the enthusiasm were just as many athletes who made themselves available as demonstrators, which made for a fantastic practical day of … Read More
10 Things Gymnasts Wish Their Coaches Knew
After spending 20+ hours a week with our coaches, they know us pretty well. However there are a few things that they possibly don’t know that we wish they did, or maybe they do and just don’t let on… 1. When you’re in a bad mood, we’re in a bad mood We know we can sometimes tick you off, we … Read More
Auckland Athletes Competing at Trampoline World Championships
Congratulations to the Auckland trampoline athletes who were selected to represent New Zealand at the 2017 Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships and the 2017 Trampoline Gymnastics World Age Group Competitions in Sofia, Bulgaria in November. 2017 Trampoline World Championships, 9-12 November Dylan Schmidt from Extreme Trampoline. Dylan became our first trampoline Olympian when he represented New Zealand last year in Rio. … Read More
Trampoline World Championships Results
The Gymnastics NZ team have again done us proud at the Trampoline World Championships, held in Sofia Bulgaria the last 5 days. The team have produced the following results: Trampoline Dylan Schmidt (Extreme Trampoline) – 20th place Rachel Schmidt (Extreme Trampoline) – 36th place Alexa Kennedy (Icon Trampoline) – 35th place Synchro Rachel Schmidt and Alexa Kennedy – 9th place … Read More
Media release: New National Trampoline Champions Named
260 athletes bounced their way into the Pioneer Stadium this week for the 2017 NZ Trampoline Championships. From Northland to Southland, they’ve represented 14 provinces around New Zealand, to battle it out for National titles. The Championships returned to Christchurch for the first time in 10 years, and was organised by the Gymsports in Canterbury Charitable Trust, led by Nigel … Read More
Schmidt Takes Silver in Spain
NZ’s first trampoline Olympian continues to make his mark on the world stage with a silver medal overnight in Spain. Dylan Schmidt has followed up his 7th place in Rio with three World Cup finals finishing 6th in Belarus in August and 4th in Portugal last week, before his podium finish in Valladolid last night. He qualified through to finals … Read More
Trampoline Judge courses
Revalidation is required for all Junior and Senior Trampoline judges. The combined Junior and Senior Courses have been scheduled for Auckland and Christchurch, and registration is now open. Please note, these are the only time these courses will be held for 2017/2018. For full course details and registration, please view the education calendar. For further information for any of the … Read More
NZ Teams on the World Stage
August saw a more NZ teams on the world stage across aerobics, trampoline and men’s artistic gymnastics… 2017 International Aerobics Championships (ANAC) – 29 July – 2 August, Phoenix, Arizona. Senior International Laura Furse (Triple A Aerobics) qualified 4th (20.200) to finals where she finished 5th (20.200) Kate Harvey (Invercargill Gymnastics Club) placed 21st (18.000) in prelims and finished 20th … Read More