Important Changes for Qualifying Competitions

Anna Robertson2018 NZ Gymnastics Championships, Competitive Gymnastics, e-News, Member Updates, South Island

Did you know that there are important changes for clubs holding qualifying competitions? As you will be aware, the Health & Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) has placed increased expectations on Clubs to ensure the safety and well-being of those who work and participate in them. As part of our ongoing approach to improving Health and Safety (H&S) in … Read More

Celebrating 2017 and Looking Ahead to 2018

Anna RobertsonAuckland-Northland, Central-Wellington, e-News, Midlands, Regional, South Island

2017 It has been a very busy year and there are now only 2 weeks left to Christmas. Most Clubs will have had their end of year displays and prize-givings recognising individual successes and thanking staff, volunteers, parents and judges etc. It’s important not only to celebrate all the people that make the Club but to take some time to … Read More

2018 Men’s Artistic Gymnastics National Squad

Anna RobertsonMen's artistic gymnastics, NZ Team Announcements

Members of the MAG National Squad have been selected based on skills and profile tests, and results from 2017 events.  National squad members are eligible for selection to international performance and pinnacle events. Congratulations to the following athletes who have been selected into the 2018 National Squad: Misha Koudinov  (Tri Star Gymnastics) David Bishop  (Tri Star Gymnastics) Harvey Humber  (Counties … Read More

2018 MAG Squad 360

Anna RobertsonCompetitive Gymnastics, Men's artistic gymnastics, NZ Team Announcements

The Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) Squad 360 is a national program designed to identify talented competitive athletes and coach them into the performance pathway.  Each squad has been selected using profile and skills testing, and performances from 2017 competitions. 2018 Squad 360 announcement from the MAG SDC Congratulations to the following athletes who have been selected for the 2018 Squads: … Read More

2018 Women’s Artistic Gymnastics National Squad

Anna RobertsonCompetitive Gymnastics, NZ Team Announcements, Women's artistic gymnastics

The National Squad for 2018 is named using international, qualifying events and Nationals results from 2017 and the current year.  Members of this Squad are eligible for consideration for selection to performance events in 2018 (namely World Cups and World Championships). Based on competition results and National Clinics, the following athletes have been selected to the 2018 National Squad: Courtney … Read More

Maddie Brings Home the Medals

Anna RobertsonCompetitive Gymnastics, International, Trampoline

Madaline (Maddie) Davidson (Olympia Gymnastic Sports) returned home with not one but two medals from the 25th Trampoline World Age Group Competitions in Sofia, Bulgaria last week. The 18-year-old won a bronze medal in the synchro event with partner Kate Nicholson (Extreme Trampoline), and a silver in the individual event. “This was my fourth World Age Group competition. I actually … Read More

Pilot Tumbling Course a Hit

Anna RobertsonEducation, Trampoline

Saturday 12 November saw the pilot of the Tumbling Elementary Coach Course, held at Gym City in Papatoetoe.  26 coaches attended this course which saw the presentation of the new Tumbling Programme, including long and short track.  To support the enthusiasm were just as many athletes who made themselves available as demonstrators, which made for a fantastic practical day of … Read More

2017 NZ Gymnastics Champions Named

Anna Robertson2017 NZ Aerobics and Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships, 2017 NZ Artistic Gymnastics Championships, 2017 NZ Trampoline Gymnastics Championships, Competitive Gymnastics, e-News

October was indeed a busy month for the competitive gymnastics community as another season of hard work and a lot of time in the gym, has culminated at our domestic pinnacle events.  More than 1,000 athletes competed across all five gymnastics sports in the 2017 Aerobics and Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships in Auckland, the 2017 NZ Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Nelson … Read More

International Tours Results – October

Anna RobertsonCompetitive Gymnastics, e-News, International

October saw all codes on or travelling to compete on the world stage… 47th Artistic World Championships 02 – 08 October 2017 Montreal, Canada. Women’s Individual Qualifications Courtney McGregor (Christchurch School of Gymnastics / Boise State University) Finished 50th in the all around competition (46.765) As a Vault specialist Courtney produced two great Vaults finishing 25th (13.216) Bars 12.266 (48) Beam … Read More