As we embark on the competition season for 2021, I just wanted to take a moment to look back on the past year.  A year that caused stress, anxiety and nervousness across NZ, and of course it was a tough year for our gymnastics community. As you contemplate the role you will play in the coming season, I would ask you to be … Read More
Independent Review: Submission Phase Concluded
The independent Whole of Sport Review launched by Gymnastics New Zealand (Gymnastics NZ) in response to the exposure of unsafe and abusive practices in the sport, both historical and current, has now concluded the submission phase. The review team of David Howman, Lesley Nicol and Rachel Vickery are now compiling the report that will present the findings of the review … Read More
Update: Independent Review
The independent, whole of sport review of gymnastics in New Zealand was due for completion mid-October. However, David Howmanâthe Reviewerâhas requested an initial one-month extension. As per the flexibility granted by the Terms of Reference, and in the interest of a full and thorough review, this request for an extension has been granted. This now moves the expected completion date … Read More
CEO letter to Members on Safe Sport
To our valued members, As a community, we will all have an awareness of the recent saddening global events in relation to athlete abuse and gymnastic culture in recent times. The actions of some have been abhorrent and completely unacceptable, and Gymnastics New Zealand (GNZ) agrees with and supports the global response and actions being taken to deal with these … Read More
2020 Annual General Meeting
In accordance with the Constitution, Gymnastics New Zealand is calling for nominations to fill the two Elected Board Member positions which become vacant at the upcoming AGM â Saturday 18th July 2020. Nominations are due by 5:00pm Thursday 18th June 2020, using the nomination form. Please find more information detailed here. Furthermore, nominations are being called for Life Membership, Meritorious … Read More
CEO Update – December 2018
âThen the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if ChristmasâŚperhapsâŚmeans a little bit more!â â Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas This quote sprung to my mind, not just because of the festive season, but also the parallels it presents when thinking about what gymnastics means to … Read More
Notice of 2018 AGM & Conference
Notice of 2018 AGM Notice is given that the 2018 Annual General Meeting of GymSports New Zealand Incorporated, trading as Gymnastics New Zealand, is to be held at the – Sudima Hotel, 18 Airpark Drive, Mangere, Auckland Commencing at 4:00pm on Sunday 6 May 2018. Important Information – 2018 AGM The following are the key dates and details for the … Read More
Call for Nominations – Elected Board Members; Life Members; Meritorious & National Service Awards
The Board Appointments Panel (BAP) is calling for nominations from suitably qualified candidates to fill two Elected Board Member positions for the GymSports New Zealand Incorporated, trading as Gymnastics New Zealand, Board which become vacant as of the 2018 AGM, Sunday 6th May. Under the Terms of the Constitution, the retiring Board Members Pete Elderkin and Jane Borren are eligible … Read More
CEO Update – December 2017
âBrave new worldsâ, âFinal frontiersâ, âGiant leaps for humankindâ, âJourney into the unknownâ, âThe path less travelledâ. These are all traditionally filled with impressions of large-scale commitment to grand ideas that are bold and present infinite opportunity. Whilst a number of these have occupied your organisation during 2017, there is also a significant amount of business as usual that, in … Read More
CEO Update – August 2017
âHow are you?â she asked, âBusyâ was the reply, âWhen are we not?â was the rhetorical response. I overheard this conversation in one of my visits to a nationals qualifying competition recently. It could have been repeated hundreds of times all over the country as our community volunteers, juggling family and work commitments, indulge their (or more often their childrenâs) … Read More