Module Calendar and Registration Education Calendars and module registration forms are now posted on the Gymnastics NZ website on the education page. The XTND calendar will be regularly updated as module dates and presenters are confirmed. Upcoming Dates 3 September: Understanding Movement 2 – Dunedin Registrations close 23 August via the Gymnastics NZ website Enquiries to helpdesk 10 September: … Read More
Upcoming Events – South Island
We have the following upcoming Gymnastics NZ sanctioned competitions: Christchurch School of Gymnastics Classic Competition 8-10 July Lion Foundation Gymnastics Stadium, QEII Park, Travis Road, Christchurch Trial for the WAG – 25th Prime International Invitational Entries open to WAG STEPS 2-10 (unders & overs 2 to 8, restricted hours STEP 3 – 6 hours max, STEP 4 & 5 – … Read More
MAG 2017 International Gymnastics Competition Team
We are super happy to announce that we are sending the max number of two junior boys to compete at the International Gymnastics Competition in Yokohama, Japan. Â The NZ Team is: Sam Dick (Tri Star Gymnastics) Ethan Dick (Tri Star Gymnastics) Coach and Manager: David Phillips (Tri Star Gymnastics) Judge: Cameron Beeton (North Harbour Gymnastics) We wish Sam and … Read More
2017 Rhythmic World Championships Team
It is with great pleasure that we announce our first NZ Team to a Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in more than two years.  This team is made up of: Grace Schroder (Counties Manukau Gymnastics) Aya Tanaka Probert (Xtreme Rhythmix) Coach: Tracey Redhead (Counties Manukau Gymnastics) Judge: Marnie Sterner (Xtreme Rhythmix) We wish the team all the best for this pinnacle … Read More
Recent Board Appointments
In accordance with the GymSports NZ Constitution, ‘15.3 (a) Board Appointments Panel’ (BAP), the BAP was convened to conduct the process of determining vacant Appointed Board Member positions. This process is outlined in the GymSports NZ Constitution points 15.3 (c) through to 15.4 (d), inclusive. As obligated under point 15.4 (d), I have been advised by the BAP of the … Read More
Medals Hauled back from Australian Championships
Three NZ teams returned from across the ditch, with a haul of medals at the beginning of the month.  The 2017 Australian Gymnastics Championships saw more than 1,400 athletes compete for Australian national titles and (for our NZ teams) bragging rights.  The Australian pinnacle event saw our NZ teams win 32 medals – 13 gold, 7 silver and 12 bronze. A … Read More
Howick Rhythmic’s Hair and Makeup Workshop
We love this little parent-gymnast evening that Howick Rhythmics does annually. Â It’s a hair and makeup workshop targeted at gymnasts new to competitions. Â The workshops teach parents how to do a tight and secure rhythmic bun in different styles. Â They then get to play around with make-up trying out different shades and colours to best make the girls’ leotards pop. … Read More
First FIG Age Group Coach Camp for NZ
FIG recently introduced the Age Group Programme to Oceania. Â This is a three-day development and competition program for age group athletes up to the junior international level. Â This was held at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra. The programmes include a testing program for physical preparation, a testing program for technical preparation on or with all apparatus including dance; … Read More
1,300 Children Give Gymnastics A Go
The brilliant bustle of more 1,300 school children, all participating in various forms of gymnastics. Â It’s not always easy to get up in front of people, but these kids all gave it a go. Â We take our hats off to each and every one of them, as well as the Sport Gisborne Tairawhiti for pulling off their biggest Schools Gymnastics … Read More
Gymnastics Chair Elected to NZ Olympic Committee
Annette Purvis, Chair of Christchurch School of Gymnastics, was last month elected to the Board of the New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC). Â Annette is also currently Chair of Athletics New Zealand where she has led a review of the organisation’s constitution and led a revitalisation of the High Performance Strategy. Â Annette has held other governance roles within IPC World Athletic … Read More