The Gymnastics NZ Athletes’ Council continued to strengthen athlete voice across our sports during 2025, ensuring athletes have meaningful opportunities to contribute to decision-making and the future direction of gymnastics in Aotearoa.

A key highlight was the athlete forum at the 2025 XP Gymnastics Nationals, which brought athletes together for discussion and inspiration. Olympic gold medallist Alicia Hoskin joined the session as a guest presenter, sharing her journey and connecting with athletes, including the chance for participants to see and hold her Olympic medals.

The Council has also continued to embed athlete voice across governance and technical decision-making. Athlete Advisors hold active roles across technical committees, ensuring athlete perspectives are represented across all codes. As seen with the introduction of updated competition attire guidelines, athlete feedback continues to shape decisions within the sport.

To strengthen engagement with athletes across the country, the Council also established a dedicated Athletes’ Council Instagram profile, creating another channel for communication and connection with the wider athlete community.

Engagement from athletes continues to grow. At the 2025 XP Gymnastics Nationals, more than 300 submissions were received on the athlete feedback wall, demonstrating a strong willingness from athletes to share ideas and contribute to the future of their sports.