After five years away from competitive gymnastics, Olympian Courtney McGregor wasn’t sure whether a return to elite sport would fit alongside medical school, hospital placements, and life beyond the gym. But one drafted email changed everything. “What originally sparked my interest in returning to gym was the idea of competing at a Commonwealth Games in Australia,” Courtney says. “I drafted … Read More
WAG Queensland Tour Builds Experience and Delivers Results
Congratulations to the athletes and coaches involved in the recent women’s artistic gymnastics tour to the Queensland State Championships, with the team returning home with valuable international competition experience, strong performances, and a range of medal results across all levels. Many athletes used the event to debut upgrades and continue building confidence and experience ahead of the domestic competition season. … Read More
How to Follow the 2026 Gymnastics Season
The 2026 competition season is officially underway, with events taking place across the country through to September. Whether you’re a parent, supporter, or simply interested in seeing gymnastics in action, there are plenty of ways to follow along and get involved. Across the season, events provide opportunities for athletes to showcase new skills, build confidence, and create moments that can … Read More
World Gymnastics Academy Strengthens National Coach Development
Last week, we were proud to host a World Gymnastics level 1 academy, bringing together 40 coaches from across New Zealand for five days of learning, connection, and assessment. The academy included coaches from men’s and women’s artistic, trampoline, and tumbling, combining high-quality lectures with formal examinations. Successful participants now receive a World Gymnastics level 1 diploma, an internationally recognised … Read More
National Artistic Squads Continue Momentum at April Camps
Our national artistic squads came together from 16–19 April for their second camps of 2026, with athletes and coaches gathering to learn, test progress, and prepare for upcoming international opportunities. These camps are an important part of the performance pathway, creating opportunities for athletes and coaches to connect, share knowledge, and be challenged in a performance environment. Women’s Artistic Gymnastics … Read More
2026 Artistic Oceania Championships
Congratulations to the teams selected to represent New Zealand at the 2026 Artistic Oceania Championships in Brisbane on 9 May. Men’s Artistic Women’s Artistic Wishing everyone all the best for their competitions.
A Standout Weekend for Coach Development
More than 60 coaches from across the country came together over the weekend of 31 January–1 February for a busy programme of junior and advanced coach courses across artistic, trampoline, and tumbling. With two days of learning, connection, and practical development, courses were highly hands-on, supported by a fantastic group of gymnasts who volunteered as demonstrators. Their involvement allowed coaches … Read More
Artistic squads open 2026 with national camps
Over the past week, our artistic gymnastics national performance, aspiring, future and youth (men’s) squads came together for their first national camps of 2026. Challenger squad athletes also attended, creating strong numbers and a great mix of experience. These camps play an important role in the Gymnastics NZ performance pathway, supporting information sharing, collaborative coach development, and high-quality training environments … Read More
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
WAG 2026 Queensland State Champs Team
Congratulations to the women’s artistic team selected to represent New Zealand on the Queensland State Championships development tour, 7-13 May. Level 7 Level 8 Level 9 Level 10 We wish the team a fun and successful trip.