Last month our Upper South and Otago Relationship Manager Lisa McInroe took a road trip to Central Otago. Â Here’s what she had to say about it… “During May I was fortunate enough to get to visit the very cold but very beautiful Central Otago region. Wanaka was the first stop to present the XTND Understanding Movement 2 course to an … Read More
South Island Judges Trump 2017 Exams
Judges play a vital role in all competitions (both competitive and recreational) and without them the events simply couldnât run. All our judges are volunteers who devote a lot of their own time and money into gaining and maintaining their qualifications. As a community, we are very lucky to have so many new and devoted judges striving for such excellence … Read More
XTND Update South Island – June 2017
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 â 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 â 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, â15.3 (a) Board Appointments Panelâ (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