Gym For All Sport Development Committee

Anna RobertsonRecreational Gymnastics

Positions on the Gym for All SDC Purpose and ScopeThe purpose of the Gym for All Sport Development Committee (GfA SDC) is to provide advice, guidance, direction, leadership, and action with Gymnastics New Zealand (Gymnastics NZ), to the benefit of the GfA community, on identified areas of technical expertise. In doing this, the GfA SDC will ensure alignment with the … Read More

2022 Aerobic Gymnastics National Squad

Anna RobertsonAerobics, Competitive Gymnastics, International

We are pleased to announce that Brooke Davies from Astra Gymnastics has been selected as the sole member of the 2022 Aerobics Gymnastics National Squad. We congratulation Brooke on her selection, and wish her all the best in the coming year. The Aerobic Gymnastics (AER) National Squad is for athletes competing in senior international. How is the squad put together?Athletes are … Read More

2022 Rhythmic Gymnastics National Squad

Anna RobertsonCompetitive Gymnastics, International, Rhythmic gymnastics

We are excited to announce the Rhythmic Gymnastics National Squad for 2022: Havana Hopman (Counties Manukau Gymnastics) Paris Chin (Christchurch United Gymnastics) Laylah Waggie  (North Harbour Gymnastics) Congratulations to Havana, Paris, and Laylah.  We wish you all the very best for the upcoming season. How is the squad put together?The national squads are for athletes competing in senior international. Athletes … Read More

2022 Men’s Artistic Gymnastics National Squad

Anna RobertsonNZ Team Announcements

We are pleased to announce that the 2022 Men’s Artistic Gymnastics National Squad has been selected. Ethan Dick (Tri Star Gymnastics) Sam Dick (Tri Star Gymnastics) Devy Dyson (Tri Star Gymnastics) Misha Koudinov (Tri Star Gymnastics) William Fu Allen (Tri Star Gymnastics) Jorden O’Connell-Inns (Christchurch School of Gymnastics) Dominic Bigsby (North Harbour Gymnastics)   Congratulations to all athletes. We wish … Read More

Media release: Gymnastics New Zealand Announces Sally McKechnie as Chair of Steering Committee 

Anna RobertsonIndependent Review, Media Release

The Gymnastics New Zealand (Gymnastics NZ) Board has appointed Sally McKechnie as Chair of the Gymnastics NZ Steering Committee (Steering Committee).  The Steering Committee is responsible for engaging and collaborating with many people and groups, including survivors, former and current athletes, clubs, coaches, volunteers, relevant experts, as well as representative bodies—both past and present—to ensure an inclusive and equitable process … Read More

Media release: Appointments Panel Seeking Community and Stakeholder Feedback on Steering Committee Key Competencies and Terms of Reference

Anna RobertsonIndependent Review, Media Release

The independent Appointments Panel responsible for appointing the Gymnastics New Zealand Steering Committee (Steering Committee) following the Independent Review is seeking feedback from the community and stakeholders. The Steering Committee will advise the Gymnastics New Zealand Board and propose changes to implement the Independent Review recommendations. It will ensure an inclusive and equitable process engaging and collaborating with many people … Read More

Change of Chair at Gymnastics NZ

Anna RobertsonCEO / Board Updates

To all clubs and members, We would like to inform you that Dr Denis Mowbray has stepped aside as Chair of the Board of Gymnastics New Zealand (Gymnastics NZ) although he remains on the board. Fellow board member Quinton Hall will transition into the Chair position. Denis was appointed to the board in 2010 and signalled his intention to retire … Read More

Covid-19 Updates

Anna RobertsonCovid-19

These updates have been sent directly to Gymnastics NZ member clubs. For further information, please see your club directly. 23 March 2022 – Sport NZ sector update The Government has announced changes to the COVID-19 Protection Framework and vaccine mandates. Please see this Sport NZ update. We will share further information as soon as it becomes available. 11 March 2022 … Read More

RG 2021 World Championships Team

Anna RobertsonInternational

We are pleased to announce the selection of a New Zealand team for the 2021 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships, to be held in Kitakyushu, Japan, 27-31 October. This team is: Havana Hopman (Counties Manukau Gymnastics) Coach: Tracey Redhead (Counties Manukau Gymnastics) Unfortunately, due to Covid restrictions, Havana and Tracey will not be travelling to Worlds. Nonetheless, we congratulate them on … Read More

Media release: Schmidt Wins a Trampoline Bronze in Tokyo

Anna RobertsonMedia Release

Dylan Schmidt took to the Olympic stage today, competing in the men’s trampoline event, where he won bronze—New Zealand’s first trampoline Olympic medal. The double Olympian put up a strong compulsory routine of 52.415 followed by an even stronger voluntary routine scoring him 59.705, qualifying him through to finals in 3rd place. Dylan then jumped a solid 60.675 for his … Read More