Gymnastics New Zealand

17/06/2026

🌟 National Volunteer Week Spotlight 🌟

Today, we're proud to celebrate Neil Cox and his remarkable contribution to Hamilton City Gymnastics.

Neil has been part of the club's story since its formation in 1992, playing a key role in bringing together the clubs that became Hamilton City Gymnastics and helping realise the vision of a permanent home for gymnastics in Hamilton.

More than 30 years later, Neil's commitment remains as strong as ever. From supporting events and maintaining the club grounds to assisting with equipment repairs and sharing his knowledge and experience, Neil continues to make an invaluable contribution to the club and its community.

Neil's dedication, generosity, and passion have helped shape Hamilton City Gymnastics into the club it is today.

👏 Thank you, Neil, for your ongoing commitment to gymnastics and the lasting impact you have made on your club and community. 🙏

16/06/2026

🌟 National Volunteer Week Spotlight 🌟

Today, we're shining a spotlight on Jane Parker and her incredible contribution to the Wellington gymnastics community.

Jane has been a dedicated volunteer for more than 21 years, making a lasting impact across both Kāpiti and Hutt Valley. She served on the Wellington Regional Board for ten years and has continued to support the region through roles including interviewing Ollerup students, floor managing, and contributing to a wide range of events each year.

Jane's ongoing dedication, generosity, and passion for our sport truly embody the spirit of our gymnastics community.

👏 Thank you, Jane, for everything you do. Your contribution to gymnastics is greatly appreciated. 🙏

16/06/2026

🇳🇿 2026 Artistic World Championships 🌎

Congratulations to the teams selected to represent New Zealand at the 2026 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships to be held in Rotterdam, Netherlands, 17-26 October. 🙌

Men’s Artistic
- Alex Istock – Tri Star Gymnastics
- Keegan Greene – Hamilton City Gymnastics
- Coach: Paul Fischetti – Tri Star Gymnastics
- Judge: Gareth Brettell – Tri Star Gymnastics

Women’s Artistic
- Jun McDonald – Te Wero Gymnastics
- Sienna Sheilds – Waitakere Gymnastics
- Coach: Svetlana Sazanova – Te Wero Gymnastics Club
- Judge: Nyssa Willocks – Timaru Gymnastics

We wish athletes and officials all the best with their preparations and travels.

15/06/2026

🌟 Volunteer Week Spotlight 🌟

Today, we're proud to celebrate Louwrens from ICON Trampoline Club in Auckland.

Louwrens is the superstar behind the scenes, dedicating countless hours of his own time to managing the technical side of competitions. His work helps ensure events run smoothly and efficiently, which is something many of us rely on but don't always see.

In the midst of the pressures and challenges that come with competition days, Louwrens brings a calm, steady presence. No matter what technical issue arises, he tackles it with professionalism, patience, and a quiet confidence that keeps everything on track.

We are incredibly grateful for the time, effort, and expertise he gives to both his club and the wider gymnastics community. Quite simply, many events would not be possible without volunteers like Louwrens.

👏 Thank you, Louwrens, for everything you do. Your contribution to our sport does not go unnoticed. 🙏

13/06/2026

Volunteers make gymnastics possible. 💚

As National Volunteer Week begins, we want to recognise and thank the incredible volunteers who help our sport thrive.

Across Aotearoa, volunteers play an integral role in club committees, coaching, judging, events, fundraising, athlete support, and countless other areas. Their time, skills, and commitment create opportunities for gymnasts at every level and help build strong, connected gymnastics communities.

Throughout the week, we'll be celebrating just a few of the many volunteers who make a difference in our sport. We also encourage clubs to take a moment to acknowledge and thank the volunteers within your own community. Whether it's a social media post, a personal thank you, or a club celebration, every gesture of appreciation matters.

To all gymnastics volunteers, thank you. Our sport would not be possible without you. 🙏

12/06/2026

We are now recruiting for our next Chief Executive Officer.

If you or someone in your network may be interested in this opportunity, please see the details below...

🏅 Lead the Future of one of Aotearoa’s Most Important Foundation Sports. We are delighted to be partnering with Gymnastics NZ to appoint their next Chief Executive Officer.

With more than 90 clubs and thousands of participants across Aotearoa, Gymnastics New Zealand plays a critical role in developing movement, confidence and lifelong participation in sport. From grassroots programmes through to international high performance, the organisation is committed to creating positive experiences and opportunities for all New Zealanders.

Following a period of significant progress and positive transformation, Gymnastics New Zealand is now seeking an exceptional leader to build on this momentum and help shape the next chapter of the sport’s future.

This is a unique opportunity to:
✅ Lead a nationally recognised sporting organisation
✅ Grow participation and strengthen community impact
✅ Support and empower clubs, coaches, judges, officials and volunteers
✅ Champion a safe, athlete-centred and values-led culture
✅ Drive financial sustainability and future growth
✅ Influence the future direction of gymnastics in New Zealand

We are seeking an authentic, values-led leader who can inspire people, build trusted relationships and navigate a complex stakeholder environment while delivering meaningful outcomes. Location is flexible.

Click on the link in our bio for more information.

12/06/2026

📣Announcing the 2026 Gymnastics NZ Board.

We are pleased to announce the 2026 Gymnastics NZ Board following last night's Annual General Meeting.

We welcome back Bruce Horwood, who was re-elected by members for a further term. Bruce brings extensive experience in governance, financial services, risk and compliance, and has a long connection to gymnastics through both club leadership and his family's involvement in the sport.

We are also pleased to confirm that the Board Appointments Panel has re-appointed Sarah Everton. Sarah brings significant experience in accountancy, banking, and governance, alongside a lifelong connection to gymnastics as a former gymnast, coach, and gymnastics parent.

We welcome the 2026 Board for another year and look forward to continuing our work together to support and grow gymnastics across Aotearoa.

11/06/2026

Congratulations to Shirley Baker on being awarded Life Membership, and Hayley Jury on receiving a National Service Award at tonight's AGM.

These honours recognise the exceptional contribution both women have made to gymnastics in Aotearoa through many years of service, leadership, coaching, judging, education, and mentorship.

👏 Congratulations and thank you both for your outstanding contribution to gymnastics.

Read more about Shirley and Hayley's achievements and the lasting impact they have had on our sport via the link below. 👇

https://www.gymnasticsnz.com/enews/recognising-outstanding-service-to-gymnastics/

11/06/2026

📢 A reminder that our Annual General Meeting will be held online tonight at 7:00 pm.

If you are a club delegate or alternate delegate, you should have received a Zoom link from Vidcom technician. If you have not received this, please contact [email protected] as soon as possible.

To help ensure a prompt start, please join the Zoom meeting at 6:45 pm.

We look forward to seeing you there.

10/06/2026

Seven gymnasts. Seven unique journeys. One team. 🌿

Today, the New Zealand Olympic Committee announced the gymnastics team selected to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

The team includes Olympians, Commonwealth Games veterans and first-time Games athletes. Together, they represent the passion, perseverance and pride that exists throughout our gymnastics community.

Meet the team and learn more about the athletes, coaches and judges selected for Glasgow 2026.

Read the full story on our website. 👇

https://www.gymnasticsnz.com/enews/seven-gymnasts-selected-to-represent-new-zealand-at-the-glasgow-2026-commonwealth-games/