Rimutaka GymSports (Upper Hutt, Wellington), with around 380 members, has secured $11,000 in coach and judge education funding from Aotearoa Gaming Trust, showing a strong example of how strategic preparation and teamwork can unlock meaningful investment in our sport. The application was led by committee member Mike, who worked through course requirements, travel costs, and pathway details to ensure the … Read More
Pioneering a New Era: The Next Step in Youth Coach Development
On Sunday 9 March, Manawatu Gymsports proudly hosted an extraordinary youth coach development workshop that left attendees feeling motivated and empowered. The first-of-its-kind event (outside of Youth Coach Connect) welcomed 22 passionate youth coaches from three clubs: Manawatu Gymsports, Gymnastica, and Omni Gymnastic Centre, and was presented by the dynamic duo Alanah McLeod and Kylan Taylor from Manawatu. The day … Read More
Wellness is Key to Sustained High Performance
High performance in gymnastics doesn’t have to come at the cost of physical and mental suffering.That was the message American gymnastics coach, strength trainer, and renowned physiotherapist and injury specialist Dr Dave Tilley delivered to an online audience of New Zealand gymnastics coaches during a highly informative recent webinar. This theme was woven through the three lectures in the workshop: … Read More