We are pleased to announce the rhythmic team to represent New Zealand at the Tamara Cup, Japan, to be held 14-16 August. 14-15 yrs 16+ yrs We wish the team all the best with their travels.
RG 2026 VIP Trophy and Portimāo Team
We are pleased to announce the rhythmic teams to represent New Zealand in Belgium and Portugal in May. VIP Trophy, Belgium (1-3 May), and Portimão International Tournament, Portugal (8-10 May) Junior International Senior International Portimão World Challenge Cup, Portugal (15-17 May) We wish the team all the best with their preparations and travels.
RG 2026 Oceania Champs and Milan World Cup Team
Congratulations to the following team who have been selected to represent New Zealand at the Oceania Championships, South Africa, 30 April-2 May, and the Milan World Cup, Italy, 10-12 July. Wishing Team Havana all the best with their preparations and travels.
NZ Coaches Build Expertise at FIG Academies
Over the past two weeks, a group of New Zealand coaches have taken part in FIG academies in Australia, continuing to build knowledge, capability, and coaching excellence across our sports. Coaches attended academies across several disciplines, including women’s artistic, rhythmic, trampoline, and tumbling, progressing through different academy levels. Each academy involved four intensive days of learning, combining lectures with practical … Read More
Havana Holds Her Own at Worlds
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
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