Gymnastics New Zealand

With the 2026 competition season now underway, we're excited to launch our new Road to Nationals series. 🤸

Over the coming months, we'll be sharing stories from across the gymnastics community as athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, and supporters make their way toward the 2026 XP Gymnastics Nationals in Tauranga.

First up is Courtney McGregor.

After five years away from competitive gymnastics, Courtney returned to the sport while balancing medical studies and went on to claim the national title in 2025. In our first road to nationals story, she reflects on her comeback, finding perspective through sport, and why some of her favourite Nationals memories have little to do with results.

Read the full story on our website. 👇

https://www.gymnasticsnz.com/enews/road-to-nationals-courtney-mcgregor/

🇳🇿 World Cup Italy 🇮🇹

We are pleased to announce the team selected to represent New Zealand at the Trampoline World Cup Riccione this October. 🙌

- Maddie Davidson (Olympia Gymnastic Sports )
- Dylan Schmidt (Olympia Gymnastic Sports)

- Coach: Rachel Schmidt (ICON Trampoline Club )
- Judge: Maree Calder (independent)

Congratulations to all team members on their selection. We wish the team all the best in their preparations and travels.

We are seeking applications for the volunteer role of Sport Integrity Unit Chairperson.

This independent role plays an important part in supporting fair process, participant wellbeing, safeguarding, and integrity across the sport.

We are looking for someone with strong leadership experience, and the ability to approach complex matters with independence, discretion, and care.

For full role information and application details, please visit the link below. 👇

https://www.gymnasticsnz.com/job-opportunities/

As we celebrate Youth Week, we’re recognising the important role athlete voice plays across our sports. 🎤

The continues to create opportunities for athletes to contribute ideas, provide feedback, and help influence conversations across gymnastics in Aotearoa.

From athlete forums and feedback initiatives at nationals, to ongoing involvement in key discussions and decision making, athlete voice continues to play an important role across the sport.

Read more about the work of the Athletes’ Council via the link below. 👇

https://www.gymnasticsnz.com/enews/athletes-council-creating-space-for-athlete-voice/

Congratulations to the athletes, coaches, judges, and support staff involved in the recent women’s artistic gymnastics tour to the Queensland State Championships. 🙌🤩

The team returned home with valuable international competition experience, strong performances, and a range of medal results across all levels.

Read the full results and story via the link below. 👇

https://www.gymnasticsnz.com/enews/wag-queensland-tour-builds-experience-and-delivers-results/

This Youth Week, we’re celebrating the young people helping shape our clubs and communities through gymnastics. ✨

At Hutt Valley Gymnastics , four young coaches are great examples of what can happen when young people are supported to build confidence, develop leadership skills, and grow as coaches.

From starting in the XTND programme at 12 years old to achieving international coaching qualifications, these young leaders are now coaching, leading, and giving back within their sport. Their journeys highlight the impact of investing in youth and creating opportunities for rangatahi to thrive.

Read their story via the link below 👇

https://www.gymnasticsnz.com/enews/young-coaches-leading-the-way/

🇳🇿 2026 Rhythmic World Championships 🇩🇪

We are excited to share that Team Havana (Counties Manukau Gymnastics ) will once again be representing New Zealand at the Rhythmic World Championships, this year to be held 12-18 August in Frankfurt, Germany. 🙌

- Havana Hopman
- Coach: Elena Pirozhenko
- Judge: Tracey Redhead

We wish the team all the best in their preparations and travels.

This Youth Week, we’re celebrating the rangatahi who bring energy, creativity, leadership, and good vibes to our clubs and communities every day.

Gymnastics is shaped by young people in so many ways, not just through participation, but through the way they support teammates, build confidence, share ideas, and create positive spaces for others.

This week is a great reminder to listen, encourage, and make space for rangatahi voices to be heard.

This is a shout out to all the young people helping shape our sports across Aotearoa. 🤸🙌

Behind every gymnast is a parent navigating the highs, challenges, and complexities of the sport alongside them.

Our upcoming webinar is designed to help parents better understand the gymnastics environment and feel more confident supporting their child both in and out of the gym.

Hosted by clinical psychologist, former gymnast, and coach Dr Mnthali Price, the session will explore topics including connection, pressure, anxiety, perfectionism, and athlete wellbeing.

- Thursday 11 June, 6.30-8.30pm
- Live webinar via Teams (link sent once registrations close)
- $35 including 3-month replay access

Find out more and register via the link below. 👇

https://www.gymnasticsnz.com/enews/webinar-for-parents-behind-every-gymnast/

We would like to share that Andrea will be leaving her role as chief executive in July.

Andrea has led the organisation through a significant period for our sport and has made a lasting contribution across many areas of gymnastics in Aotearoa. We are incredibly grateful for her leadership, care, and commitment, and wish her all the very best for her next chapter. 🤍

Read more via the link below.

🔗 https://www.gymnasticsnz.com/enews/gymnastics-nz-farewells-chief-executive-andrea-nelson/