A huge congratulations to Havana Hopman (Counties Manukau) on representing New Zealand at the FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Rio last week. Havana held her own against the world’s best, delivering solid routines and showing great composure on the international stage. Her final results were: We also want to acknowledge coaches Elena Pirozhenko and Tracey Redhead for their support … Read More
Technical Committee Appointments – Expressions of Interest Now Open
We are now calling for expressions of interest (EOI) to join our competitive code technical committees (TCs). These committees play a vital role in shaping the growth and development of each code, providing technical advice, guidance, leadership, and support in collaboration with Gymnastics NZ. The Technical Committee Appointments Panel will be appointing for the following roles currently up for rotation: … Read More
Trans-Tasman Triumph as NZ Shines at Aussie Champs
New Zealand athletes delivered standout performances at the 2025 Australian Gymnastics Championships last week, earning medals in over 20 events across trampoline and rhythmic gymnastics. The competition saw a strong Kiwi contingent take to the floor on the Gold Coast, with athletes impressing across multiple categories. From individual and synchronised trampoline to rhythmic apparatus finals, the team demonstrated skill, determination, … Read More
RG 2025 World Championships Team
We are proud to announce the New Zealand delegation for the 2025 FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships, to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 20–24 August. Congratulations to Havana, Elena, and Tracey on this well-earned selection. We wish you every success as you prepare to represent New Zealand at the sport’s pinnacle event.
Podium Success for the NZ Rhythmic Team in Canada
Over the past two weekends, our New Zealand rhythmic team competed with pride and passion at the Koop Cup in Toronto and the Manitoba Championships in Winnipeg. For some athletes, it was their first time representing Aotearoa on the international stage, and they rose to the challenge with style and determination. Across both events, we saw some impressive podium finishes, … Read More
New Zealand Gymnastics Team Named for 2025 World University Summer Games
We are proud to share the athletes and officials selected to represent Aotearoa New Zealand at the 2025 World University Summer Games—a major international event that brings together the world’s top student-athletes for 12 days of elite competition. Held every two years, the World University Summer Games is second only to the Olympic Games in terms of athlete participation and … Read More
Team Havana Opens Olympic Cycle with Strong International Results
New Zealand’s top rhythmic gymnast Havana Hopman (Counties Manukau Gymnastics), accompanied by coaches Elena Pirozhenko and Tracey Redhead (tour judge), has kicked off the new Olympic cycle with all-new routines, a poised presence, and performances that turned heads. Four Finals in FranceThe first stop proved a strong start, at the Thiais Grand Prix in Paris, where Havana qualified for all … Read More
Registrations Now Open for Zespri AIMS Games
Registrations for the 2025 Zespri AIMS Games are now open, and we’re looking forward to another year of exciting gymnastics action. All intermediate school students are eligible to enter. Enter as Many Codes as You LikeParticipants can compete in aerobics, artistic, rhythmic, trampoline, and tumbling—and there’s no extra cost to enter all five. New to a code? Beginners can join … Read More
RG Australian National Championships Aspiring Tour
We are pleased to announce the team to represent New Zealand at the 2025 Australian Gymnastics Championships being held on the Gold Coast 12-17 July. Wishing everyone all the best with travel and competitions.
RG Gdynia Rhythmic Stars and Irina Deleanu Cup Aspiring Tour
We are pleased to announce the team to represent New Zealand at the Gdynia Rhythmic Stars, Poland (16-18 May) and Irina Deleanu Cup, Romania (23-25 May), We wish the team all the best with their travels and competitions.