New Zealand artistic gymnasts put on a strong showing at three international competitions in Texas last month—the Horton Challenge, Valeri Liukin Invitational, and WOGA Classic. Athletes from over a dozen clubs across the country proudly represented New Zealand, delivering some outstanding performances, and returning home with a haul of medals. For many, this was their first taste of international competition, … Read More
MAG 360 Sets the Stage for 2025
MAG 360 is the national men’s artistic competitive development program that identifies talented athletes and coaches them into the performance pathway. Several camps are held each year where athletes and coaches come together for focused training sessions. The first camp of the year was held in Auckland, 18–21 January, and had athletes planning for the year ahead, reinforcing the MAG … Read More
Introducing the new Gymnastics NZ training guidelines
Why have we created new training guidelines?Gymnastics is a sport that inspires athletes all over the world with an exciting combination of acrobatic and artistic movement – it is dynamic, superhuman and beautiful. To achieve this unique quality of movement in a safe, progressive and enjoyable way requires striking a balance between the considerable physical and mental demands of the … Read More
2025 Men’s Artistic National Squad
We are pleased to announce that the following athletes have been selected to the national squad for the 2025 competitive season. Congratulations to all and we wish you all the best next year. Does this mean athletes automatically make a NZ tour team?No. Being part of the squad means that you are a targeted athlete, but depending on the competition, … Read More
Gymnastics NZ welcomes the confirmation of artistic gymnastics for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
It was confirmed last night that Glasgow will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games and that artistic gymnastics will be included in the reduced lineup of just 10 sports. Traditionally, there has been a list of 20 compulsory sports in the Games programme, but Glasgow 2026 will be the first step in the Commonwealth Games Federation’s reset of the Games, intending … Read More
MAG 2025 USA Tour Team
Congratulations to the MAG athletes and officials who have been selected to represent New Zealand at the Horton Challenge and Valerie Liukin Invitational in Texas in February. We wish the team all the best in their preparations and travel.
MAG 2024 Oceania Championships Team
Congratulations to the men selected to represent New Zealand at the upcoming Oceania Championships in Auckland on 26 May, where Olympic quota spots are up for grabs. Coaches Judges Best of luck to everyone for their competitions.
MAG 2024 Junior Classic Team
Congratulations to our men’s artistic team selected to represent NZ at the International Junior Classic, being held in conjunction with the Oceania Championships in Auckland 25-26 May. Coaches Judges We wish the team all the best in their competitions against Australia.
Media release: Gymnastics New Zealand Overhauls Competition Attire Rules
Competitive gymnasts in all codes in New Zealand can now wear shorts over their leotards and will no longer face penalties for issues like having a visible bra strap following an overhaul of the sport’s attire regulations. The changes are about making athletes – the majority of whom are young females – feel comfortable and safe and ensuring the sport … Read More
MAG Pacific Rim 2024 Team
It is with delight that we announce the New Zealand team to compete at the Pacific Rim Championships 2024 in Cali, Colombia 21-28 April. We wish the team all the best in their preparations, travel, and competitions in Colombia next year.