Please find here the latest Project 2020 update. This document mirrors the report sent to the GNZ Board ahead of each Board meeting. You will see that there is a monthly update on the projects that are underway, this is only dated back to November when these reports were introduced to the Board papers. There is also a ‘Key tasks … Read More
Media release: Schmidt Welcomes World Gymnastics Power Houses to New Zealand.
Media release: 11 a.m. Friday 15 March 2019 Gymnastics New Zealand (Gymnastics NZ) is excited to announce that they have secured hosting rights for the 2020 Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships, to take place in Tauranga 17-19 April 2020. The biennial event gathers the best of men’s and women’s artistic, rhythmic and trampoline gymnastics from the 21 eligible Pacific Rim nations, including traditional power houses … Read More
MAG – 2019 Junior World Championships Team
It is with great pleasure that we have been given a team entry to the first Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Junior World Championships. This is to be held in Gyor, Hungary on 27 – 30 June. The Team who has been selected is: Sam Dick (Tri Star Gymnastics) William Fu Allen (Tri Star Gymnastics ) Brody Hall (Olympia Gymnastic Sports) Coach: … Read More
Noga adds Auckland to her Rhythmic journey
Noga Barkan, an Israeli gymnast was preparing for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games when she was diagnosed with cancer. Her dream to take part in the Olympics was crushed, but her wish to go to the Olympics to support her teammates was granted by Make- A-Wish Israel. And then, in January 2018, Noga achieved another amazing accomplishment – she led … Read More
TRA – 2019 World Cup Minsk Team
We are pleased to announce the New Zealand Team to compete at the World Cup in Minsk, 20-21 April 2019. The team who has been selected is: Alexa Kennedy (Icon Trampoline Club) Madaline Davidson (Olympia Gymnastic Sports) Dylan Schmidt (Icon Trampoline Club) Coach: Jarrod Heriot (NZ Trampoline Coach) Judge: Maree Stenning (ICE Trampoline) Congratulations to all those selected. After … Read More
AER – Suzuki World Cup 2019 Team
We are pleased to announce the first 2019 New Zealand Aerobic team to compete internationally. This will be at the World Cup Suzuki in Tokyo, 13-14 April. The team who has been selected is: Hannah Wilton (Aspire Aerobix) Kate Harvey (Invercargill Gymnastics Club) Trio: Hannah Wilton, Kate Harvey, Jennifer Groom (Aspire Aerobix/Invercargill Gymnastics Club) Coach: Bronte Coluccio (Aspire Aerobix) – … Read More
CEO Update – December 2018
“Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more!” ― Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas This quote sprung to my mind, not just because of the festive season, but also the parallels it presents when thinking about what gymnastics means to … Read More
2018 NZ Champs a Hit in Tauranga
The 2018 New Zealand Gymnastics Championships held at the ASB Baypark Arena in Tauranga provided a fantastic location to reunite all five codes together again under one roof. As our national pinnacle event, it’s always exciting to showcase the best gymnastics from around the country, this year including our World Championships and Commonwealth Games athletes. 15 provinces competed for National … Read More
2018 World Champs Wrap Up
This last term has seen teams from Rhythmic, Artistic and Trampoline Gymnastics represent New Zealand at their respective World Championships. A huge congratulations to all those athletes who were selected and competed. A special thanks to all the officials who travelled with the athletes for your help and support both pre tour and on tour. This year saw some really good … Read More
Awesome fun at the Gym for All Symposium
Over Labour weekend, whilst many people enjoyed the warm, dry weather, a bunch of enthusiastic coaches and presenters attended the Gym for All Symposium in Wellington. The Gym for All Symposium is a weekend of coaching workshops aimed at the recreation or Gym for All community. On day one we had a theme topic of group performance, introducing Gymnaestrada and … Read More