The first international judging courses for the new Olympic cycle were held in Switzerland earlier this month. These intercontinental courses across all codes are the most highly ranked of the judging courses and give judges final clarification of international rule changes. Congratulations to all judges who attended these courses. We would like to especially congratulate the following judges who have … Read More
2025 RG Sofia World Cup Announcement
It is with pleasure that we announce the team to represent New Zealand at the rhythmic Sofia World Cup, Bulgaria, 4-6 April 2025. We wish Havana and her team all the best in Bulgaria.
Wrapping up 2024
What a year it has been! With the new strategic plan in place for 12 months, we are proud to share the significant strides we’ve made in delivering on our strategic objectives. The best way to share is to show you the key initiatives we committed to delivering in 2024, and how we are tracking. Growth in Participation Thriving Club … Read More
Introducing the new Gymnastics NZ training guidelines
Why have we created new training guidelines?Gymnastics is a sport that inspires athletes all over the world with an exciting combination of acrobatic and artistic movement – it is dynamic, superhuman and beautiful. To achieve this unique quality of movement in a safe, progressive and enjoyable way requires striking a balance between the considerable physical and mental demands of the … Read More
Ollerup 2025 Scholarships Awarded
We are excited to announce the 2025 Ollerup scholarship winners as Jessie Mok from Twisters Tawa Gymnastic Club (6-month scholarship) and Millie Woodley-Phillips from NHG (12-month scholarship). Both students have will be studying power tumbling. Congratulations to you both and safe travels for August 2025. We look forward to hearing about your adventures.
AGM Awards Presented Around the Country
With the annual general meeting (AGM) now held online each year, we do not have the opportunity to officially present the dedicated recipients with their life membership, national service, and meritorious awards. And so throughout the year, we do our best to personally present these awards in the appropriate public setting that they deserve. This year, we have held these … Read More
We Welcome GymStuff Ltd as Equipment Partner
We are proud to announce GymStuff Limited (GymStuff) as the official equipment partner of Gymnastics NZ. Established in 1990, GymStuff is dedicated to empowering New Zealand athletes by bringing world-class gymnastic equipment to local training spaces. “It is great to partner with a company so connected to our community. All of our gymnastics sports require specialised equipment and the team … Read More
Athletes’ Council Update
The recently formed Gymnastics NZ Athletes’ Council was introduced to the community at the athlete forum at nationals, followed by an Olympian Q&A session with Dylan and Maddie. Both Olympians provided a glimpse into their two different experiences in Paris which were thought provoking and provided some valuable insights into the Olympic and high performance environment. The council would like … Read More
Xtreme Productivity Return for 2025 Championships
We’re excited to share that Xtreme Productivity (XP) will be returning to the New Zealand Gymnastics Championships as naming sponsors again for 2025. XP specialize in creating solutions for non-profits across multiple sectors, empowering organisations to make a real difference in their communities, whether it’s developing custom CRMs, building websites, leveraging AI, or using financial technology. Through their tech support … Read More
Seeking Input: Recruiting for a Membership Model Working Group
Gymnastics New Zealand is exploring changes to our membership model to better reflect the evolving needs of our community. The current model, largely unchanged since 2008, no longer fully meets the changing needs of our clubs and members. This is our opportunity to make improvements to the membership model to better enable positive gymnastics experiences for everybody. To ensure this … Read More