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
2017 NZ Trans Tasman Teams
We are excited to announce our teams to compete in the Trans Tasman competitions at the 2017 NZ Gymnastics Championships. Â Each year we invite our friends from Gymnastics Australia to join us for some good old trans tasman rivalry. The teams to represent New Zealand this year are: Women’s Artistic Gymnastics The following team has been selected using the top … Read More
2017 Womenâs Artistic Gymnastics World Championships Team
It is with great pleasure that we can announce the women’s artistic gymnastics team to represent New Zealand at the 2017 World Championships to be held in Montreal, Canada, 2-8 October.  The team who has been selected is: Courtney McGregor (Christchurch School of Gymnastics / Boise State University) Isabella Brett (Tri Star Gymnastics) Estella Matthewson (Tri Star Gymnastics) Ayame van Buesekom (Tri … Read More
WAG Prime Singapore Team
We are very pleased to announce that we have selected the women’s artistic gymnastics team to represent New Zealand at the Prime Singapore competition in November. Â The successful athletes are: STEP 8 Ruby Kitchen (Christchurch School of Gymnastics) Ava Fitzgerald (North Harbour Gymnastics) Tannah van Niekerk (Tri Star Gymnastics) Sarah Jennings (Twisters Tawa Gymnastics) Meg McInroe (Christchurch School of Gymnastics) … Read More
Medals Hauled back from Australian Championships
Three NZ teams returned from across the ditch, with a haul of medals at the beginning of the month.  The 2017 Australian Gymnastics Championships saw more than 1,400 athletes compete for Australian national titles and (for our NZ teams) bragging rights.  The Australian pinnacle event saw our NZ teams win 32 medals – 13 gold, 7 silver and 12 bronze. A … Read More
Four of the World’s Top Judges are Kiwi
In the FIG international judging pathway, there are four levels of judges, starting from Brevet Category 4 going up to Brevet Category 1. Â A judge does an intercontinental judges course at the beginning of a four-year cycle where the results of their theory and practical exams places them in one of the four categories. Once awarded a Brevet, the judge … Read More
WAG 2017 Australian Gymnastics Championships Team
GymSports NZ is pleased to announce the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Team to represent New Zealand at the 2017 Australian Gymnastics Championships, 22 – 29 May, as follows: Senior International Isabella Brett – Tri Star Gymnastics Caitlin Todd – Tri Star Gymnastics Estella Matthewson – Tri Star Gymnastics Ayame van Beusekom – Tri Star Gymnastics Charlotte Ryan – North Harbour Gymnastics … Read More
2017 WAG STEPs Update
The WAG coach/judge workshops will be rolling out across the country in March detailing the new WAG requirements. The aim of these workshops is to upskill Womenâs Artistic Gymnastics coaches and judges involved with the WAG STEPs Programme at a lower and intermediate level. There will be two workshop sessions available; STEPs 1-3 and STEPs 4-6. The workshops will cover … Read More
Jessica Rice Renamed Forward Foundation Ambassador
For the third year running, Jessica Rice has been appointed as a Forward Foundation Ambassador. The Forward Foundation is all about âEmpowering Girls through Sportâ with the key values of leadership, education and participation. Through the project, Jess will be promoting gymsports â specifically Womenâs Artistic Gymnastics with support from her mentor. Best of luck to Jess with the year … Read More
Kiwis Make Finals at World Cup Melbourne
Our New Zealand Artistic Gymnastics teams have done us all proud at the inaugural World Cup Melbourne last week.  All three of our womenâs team made their World Cup debuts, and made finals. On the menâs team, Jorden OâConnell-Inns put up a solid first World Cup routine on pommel horse before the more experienced Luke Dobney and Devy Dyson making finals. Coaches … Read More