Congratulation to the first seven students taking part in the XTND Youth Leadership Programme from Southland. These young coaches are leading the way in bringing this coaching program to the area. XTND has been very successful in helping Clubs to develop their team of coaches by growing and developing young leaders within the Club. For the Clubs involved this has … Read More
Celebrating Our People
Congratulations to Taylor McCaughan from Christchurch School of Gymnastics who is heading off to the International Aerobic Championships (ANAC) in Phoenix, Arizona in the USA from 29 July – 2 August. The gymnastics community wish you all the best and look forward to hearing how you get on. Artistic Workshop – South Canterbury A basic artistic workshop was held at … Read More
Canterbury Athletes Selected to 2017 National Trampoline Squads
The following Canterbury athletes have been selected into the Gymnastics New Zealand 2017 National Trampoline Squads. Huge congratulations to the athletes on their selection. Senior Squad – ITRACSS Levels 5 & 6 Trampoline • Madaline Davidson (Olympia Gymnastics) • Bronwyn Dibb (Ice Trampoline) Double-mini Trampoline • Kieran Growcott (Ice Trampoline) • Bronwyn Dibb (Ice Trampoline) Tier 2 – ITRACSS Level … Read More
WAG Prime Singapore Team
We are very pleased to announce that we have selected the women’s artistic gymnastics team to represent New Zealand at the Prime Singapore competition in November. Â The successful athletes are: STEP 8 Ruby Kitchen (Christchurch School of Gymnastics) Ava Fitzgerald (North Harbour Gymnastics) Tannah van Niekerk (Tri Star Gymnastics) Sarah Jennings (Twisters Tawa Gymnastics) Meg McInroe (Christchurch School of Gymnastics) … Read More
2017 Trampoline World and World Age Group Championships Team
It is with much delight that we are able to name the teams to represent New Zealand at the 2017 Trampoline Gymnastics World and Age Group Championships, in Sofia Bulgaria in November.  These teams are: World Championships Trampoline Dylan Schmidt (Extreme Trampoline) Rachel Schmidt (Extreme Trampoline) Alexa Kennedy (Icon Trampoline) Double Mini Trampoline Kieran Growcott (Ice Trampoline) Lachlan Smith (North … Read More
Upcoming Events – South Island
We have the last of the 2017 qualifying competitions coming up this month.  Get on down to see some of the country’s best athletes vie for qualification to compete at the 2017 Gymnastics Championships. Otago Artistic Championships • 29 – 30 July • Otaki Street and Vogel Street, Dunedin (TBC) • GNZ Sanctioned Qualifying Event • Entry Levels WAG STEPs … Read More
2017 Trampoline National Squads
Congratulations to all athletes who have been selected to the Trampoline National Squads. Â The National Squad system is a new initiative for 2017 and tier one announced earlier in the year. Now we have the complete squad with the addition of tiers two and three. The squad structure is as follows, Tier 1 – iTRACSS levels 5 & 6 Tier … Read More
#WinnerWinnerWaitoaChickenDinner
Our fantastic friends at Waitoa Free Range Chicken have given us some more fundraising packs to give away. Â This time we want to see your favourite Waitoa Free Range Chicken recipes seasoned with some gymnastics flair. Â To go into the draw to win a $200 fundraising pack for your club, simply… Take a photo or video of your favourite Waitoa … Read More
Ayla Joins the Team
We are super excited to welcome Ayla Huber to the Gymnastics NZ team as Tours and Education Administrator. The role will see Ayla undertaking the logistical aspects of sending New Zealand teams overseas and carrying out coach and judge education projects. Ayla joins us following her time at AUT studying Sports and Business. She has an extensive background in the … Read More
Sport NZ Insights Tool
In order to remain competitive and financially viable in a rapidly changing world and to ensure that investment decisions and funding applications are well informed and have the greatest chance of success, Clubs need to be looking outside of themselves for evidence to support these decisions or requests. The Sport NZ Insights tool has been designed to provide readily accessible, … Read More