Some of the best moments in gymnastics never make the podium. Or even to a competition. They’re the encouraging words from a coach, the excitement of learning a new skill, the high five after a tough session, the friendships made along the way, and the quiet moments of pride that remind us why we love our sport. That’s what #ManahauMoment … Read More
Clubs Building the Next Stage of Parkour
Coaches and club leaders from three regions came together at Howick Gymnastics to share their experiences, explore what clubs need to grow their programmes, and contribute to the next stage of parkour development within Gymnastics NZ. Held in June, the day brought club perspectives and practical experience into conversations about how the discipline continues to grow across the country. The … Read More
Voice of Participant in Action at Gymnastics Waitara
Through the 2025 Sport New Zealand Voice of Participant survey, we worked with clubs to ask gymnasts and whānau about their experiences in gymnastics. Now, through our Voice of Participant in Action series, we’re sharing how clubs have used that feedback to make practical changes for their members. At Gymnastics Waitara, one message from gymnasts and families stood out: they … Read More
Marsh Sponsors the 2026 XP Gymnastics Nationals
We are pleased to announce Marsh as a sponsor of the 2026 XP Gymnastics Nationals. Marsh has been helping businesses across Aotearoa manage risk with confidence for more than 60 years. Backed by the world’s leading risk and insurance advisory network, Marsh brings local insight, global strength and specialist expertise to help businesses make better decisions about risk. Since 2013, … Read More
Road to Nationals: Chasing More Than Another Title
Returning to the XP Gymnastics Nationals as defending champion in both trampoline and synchronised trampoline brings some added pressure for James Dougal, and a challenge he’s looking forward to. But James hasn’t spent this season trying simply to repeat what he did last year. He has increased his personal best scores in both disciplines and, as part of his continued … Read More
More Than 200 Athletes Take Part in Artistic Regional Clinics
More than 200 men’s (MAG) and women’s (WAG) artistic athletes have taken part in regional performance clinics across Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, bringing athletes and coaches together for focused training, technical development, and education to support progression along the artistic performance pathways. For WAG, the clinics marked the first regional performance opportunity open to athletes from STEP 6 and above, … Read More
Road to Nationals: More Than an Athlete – 13 Years and Counting
When aerobics first found its way into Emma McCaughan’s gymnastics club in 2013, neither she nor her mum could have known how big a part of her life it would become. Emma’s mum, Janine, had attended a women’s artistic gymnastics coaching course in Alexandra where aerobics was used as part of the warm-up. She brought what she’d learned back to … Read More
Springboard in Action at Hutt Valley Gymnastics
Hutt Valley Gymnastics introduced Springboard at the beginning of 2026, looking for a structured foundation programme that could work across its recreational Gym for All classes. Since then, around 200 children across 13 level 1–3 classes have taken part. As the club has introduced Springboard across a large recreational programme, one of the things it has valued is the flexibility … Read More
Road to Nationals: From Climbing Furniture to Senior Competition
At two years old, Abel Standen liked climbing over the furniture at home – and sometimes falling off it. His mum decided gymnastics might be a safer place for all that climbing. Eleven years later, the 13-year-old Bay of Plenty men’s artistic gymnast is still at Argos Gymnastics, preparing for a new milestone in a journey that has already taken … Read More
Podium Success for Rhythmic Athletes in Japan
New Zealand rhythmic gymnasts have returned from the Tamara Cup in Japan, with athletes gaining valuable international competition experience and achieving a number of podium finishes across the 14–16 August event. Eight New Zealand gymnasts reached the podium across the junior and senior competition. Anita Cheng (Counties Manukau Gymnastics) took 1st all-around in the Senior 2008+ category, with Mia Henning … Read More
Study, Train, and Live Abroad with an Ollerup Scholarship
Have you ever wanted to train, study, and live abroad while immersing yourself in gymnastics, movement, and a new culture? Applications are open for the 2027 Ollerup scholarships, giving eligible Gymnastics NZ members the opportunity to study at one of Denmark’s most recognised gymnastics schools while developing their skills, independence, and international experience. Available Scholarships The scholarships cover approximately 50% … Read More