As we fast approach Term 4 and timetables are changing it’s a great time to talk to your coaches and volunteers about their own personal goals for the term ahead. Goal setting is often done between a line manager and a member of staff, however, this can also take place between a mentor and mentee. This may be someone within … Read More
XTND Update – Central Region
XTND Upcoming Dates Wellington Year 1 Students 15 October – Understanding Movement 2 Registrations close 4 October Register now Wellington Year 2 Students 29 October – Aerobics Registrations close 18 October Register now Mentoring Sheets Just a friendly reminder each student must have a completed Year 1 and 2 Mentoring sheet before they are able to graduate from the XTND … Read More
Event Reminders – Central Region
TeamGym Competitions 29 October – Wanganui Boys and Girls Gymnastics Club 12 November – Waikanae Gymnastics Club 26 November – Harbour City GymSports Comp B / GFA recreation Competitions 16 -17 September – Rimutaka GymSports are running Stage 1 – 5 (Iron, Bronze and Silver). Please note: They are not delivering Step 1-4. 12 November – Hutt Valley GymSports competition has … Read More
Central Region Representatives
Congratulations to all Central athletes who have been named in their Regional teams for the upcoming 2017 NZ Gymnastics Championships. We wish you all the best of luck and hope you achieve your personal goals. Wellington Artistic Team Wellington Trampoline Team Hawkes Bay / Poverty Bay Artistic & Rhythmic Teams Hawkes Bay / Poverty Bay Trampoline Team Wanganui / Manawatu … Read More
DGA to Host NZ Masters Games 2018
The Otago Community Trust New Zealand Masters Games is taking place from the 3 – 11 February 2018 in Dunedin. Gymnastics is on the programme and registration for the event is open now. Men’s and Women’s Artistic, Rhythmic, Trampoline, Double Mini Tramp and Tumbling Gymnastic events will take on 3 – 4 February so if you’re an ex-gymnast in any … Read More
Nationals Prep – A Coach’s Perspective
Here we are in the final weeks preparing for the 2017 New Zealand Gymnastics Championships. Â Carmel Leslie, Head Coach at Dunedin Gymnastics Academy, shares with us a coaches perspective on the lead-up to the pinnacle event of our competition year… “For a coach, this is an exciting and rewarding time but it also comes with its challenges. It’s that fine … Read More
Sunny Nelson Awaits
The wheels are in full motion at Gymnastics Nelson in preparation for hosting the 2017 New Zealand Artistic Gymnastics Championships. Â Here’s a small note from the Gymnastics Nelson team… “We received great feedback after our Top of the South competition which was a trial run for our organising team and we are now fine tuning! We have recruited and engaged … Read More
XTND Update South Island – September 2017
Upcoming XTND Dates 29 October – Movement Observation –Invercargill Registrations close 18 October via the website. Enquires to Haidee. 5 November – Movement Observation – Dunedin Registrations close 25 October via the website. Enquires to Lisa. 5 November – Movement Observation – Christchurch Registrations close 25 October via the website. Enquires to Lisa. Programme Registration – All registration reminders will be … Read More
Education Events
The first half of 2017 has been an explosion for the Education Team. The first event of 2017 was the FIG Artistic Level 2 Academy. The participants from New Zealand, Australia and the Philippines became very close knit throughout the week as they studied and worked together to pass their exams. The week was capped off by a visit by … Read More
Coaching Courses
It has been all go for domestic education courses and workshops. The logistics of these courses are more complex than you would think! Logistics of courses are worked around the needs of the clubs (through the Relationship Managers), venue and presenter availability, and coordination with International Tours and National Event calendars. The XTND Youth Leadership Programme continues to thrive across … Read More