Rimutaka GymSports (Upper Hutt, Wellington), with around 380 members, has secured $11,000 in coach and judge education funding from Aotearoa Gaming Trust, showing a strong example of how strategic preparation and teamwork can unlock meaningful investment in our sport. The application was led by committee member Mike, who worked through course requirements, travel costs, and pathway details to ensure the … Read More
RG 2026 Oceania Champs and Milan World Cup Team
Congratulations to the following team who have been selected to represent New Zealand at the Oceania Championships, South Africa, 30 April-2 May, and the Milan World Cup, Italy, 10-12 July. Wishing Team Havana all the best with their preparations and travels.
A Standout Weekend for Coach Development
More than 60 coaches from across the country came together over the weekend of 31 January–1 February for a busy programme of junior and advanced coach courses across artistic, trampoline, and tumbling. With two days of learning, connection, and practical development, courses were highly hands-on, supported by a fantastic group of gymnasts who volunteered as demonstrators. Their involvement allowed coaches … Read More
Springboard takes centre stage during Oceania Congress
Over the weekend, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland hosted the Oceania Gymnastics Union Congress, bringing together representatives from across our Pacific region to connect, share insights, and plan for the future of gymnastics across the region. New Zealand was represented by Quinton Hall, Gymnastics NZ Board Chair, who joined delegates for a full programme of discussion and collaboration. The Congress also marked … Read More
Artistic squads open 2026 with national camps
Over the past week, our artistic gymnastics national performance, aspiring, future and youth (men’s) squads came together for their first national camps of 2026. Challenger squad athletes also attended, creating strong numbers and a great mix of experience. These camps play an important role in the Gymnastics NZ performance pathway, supporting information sharing, collaborative coach development, and high-quality training environments … Read More
NZ Coaches Build Expertise at FIG Academies
Over the past two weeks, a group of New Zealand coaches have taken part in FIG academies in Australia, continuing to build knowledge, capability, and coaching excellence across our sports. Coaches attended academies across several disciplines, including women’s artistic, rhythmic, trampoline, and tumbling, progressing through different academy levels. Each academy involved four intensive days of learning, combining lectures with practical … Read More
WAG 2026 Queensland State Champs Team
Congratulations to the women’s artistic team selected to represent New Zealand on the Queensland State Championships development tour, 7-13 May. Level 7 Level 8 Level 9 Level 10 We wish the team a fun and successful trip.
Ollerup Scholarship Applications Close February
The Ollerup Academy in Denmark is home to one of the world’s most respected physical education and gymnastics programmes. Through the Gymnastics NZ Ollerup Scholarship scheme, young coaches aged 18–30 have the opportunity to spend six or twelve months immersed in training, personal development, and international learning. Read the latest update from Jessie Mok (Twisters Tawa Gymnastic Club) and Millie … Read More
Wrapping up 2025
As we reach the end of 2025, we want to take a moment to reflect on a year shaped by progress, partnership, and community leadership. Across Aotearoa, clubs, coaches, judges, athletes, volunteers, and working groups have all played a vital role in strengthening our sports, developing pathways and programmes to shaping culture, events, safeguarding, and performance. This wrap-up brings together … Read More
TRA 2026 National Squads
Together with the trampoline technical committee we are thrilled to announce the following 2026 squads. National Performance Squad Trampoline Double Mini Trampoline National Aspiring Squad Trampoline Double Mini Trampoline Tumbling A big congratulations to the athletes selected, and to the coaches and clubs behind them. Your collective effort is helping shape a strong and sustainable trampoline pathway nationwide. About the … Read More