ANNUAL REPORT 2 0 1 6 KEEP THE BALANCE CONTENT OWN THE SMILE CHASE THE CHALLENGE PLAY THINGS FAIR 0 4 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT 0 6 CEO’S REPORT GROWING GREAT 0 8 BOARD PROFILES NEW ZEALANDERS 1 0 SUPPORTERS THANK YOU

1 2 PEOPLE

2 2 PLACES

2 6 PARTICIPATION

3 6 PERFORMANCE

4 4 PROFILE

5 0 IN MEMORIUM

5 3 IN RECOGNITION

5 4 MEMBERS

5 5 GYMSPORTS NZ TEAM & SPORT DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES

5 6 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank all the staff for their efforts, understanding and AGM CHAIRMAN’S hard work over the last year. It has been a year of significant change and challenge. The challenges will continue; however, I am extremely confident REPORT that the team we have is one of the best in New Denis Mowbray – Chair Zealand and will rise to these challenges.

It is important that we remember and thank the many funders large and small that have given us amazing support throughout this past year, thank As I reflect upon the work and achievements of our organisation and the you. Without you, we would not have achieved half of what we did. Individually and collectively, community within it, I am very proud of what has been achieved locally, you, our funders and supporters, have made nationally and internationally. possible the many things we have achieved. For this, we are very grateful.

It would be remiss if I did not single out our most Our membership continues to grow, at rates that I had the privilege of attending the Federation loyal contributors without whom it would be are the envy of many sports. In fact, for many of International (FIG) Congress that was held almost impossible to achieve most of what we do. of our clubs, the issue is how do they house the in Tokyo in October 2016. It was an important To the New Zealand Community Trust for their growth being achieved? The national facilities congress for several reasons; firstly it saw Bruno ongoing support of our Regional Relationship strategy that is due for release during the second Grandi stepdown from the post of President, Managers’ programme. This programme supports quarter 2017 will inform this decision process and one he had held for over two decades. This was member clubs in their local community. The value provide a framework for the future growth and followed by the election of Morinari Watanabe of this support is immeasurable, thank you from development of facilities throughout New Zealand. as the first non-European President since the all of the GymSports NZ community; it is truly inception of FIG in 1881. Mr. Watanabe brings a appreciated. After a very long absence, GymSports NZ was fresh vision and approach to the role which I am again represented at an Olympic Games in sure will see gymnastics continue to grow and Lastly, we must thank Sport NZ for their ongoing Rio 2016, where our athletes, Dylan Schmidt, flourish. support, and their commitment of funding for the Courtney McGregor and Misha Koudinov next four years. Without this support, we would achieved excellent results. To Mr. Morinari Watanabe has been the Secretary- not be as strong an organisation as we are today. have three athletes attend the General of the Japan Gymnastics Association “AT THE Thank you, we look forward to continuing our Rio Games was amazing, and since 2010, and an elected member of the FIG OLYMPIC GAMES strong relationship. IN RIO 2016, reflects the dedication of the Executive Committee since 2012. An international athletes and all those that have businessman, he attended university in Sofia OUR ATHLETES, To everyone who supported, helped or just said supported them over the years. and is fluent in Bulgarian. He ran on a platform DYLAN SCHMIDT, thank you, I would like to express my gratitude to As a Board and organisation, of increasing the popularity of the sport of COURTNEY you for your dedication, hard work and kindness. we have clearly identified that gymnastics around the world. His technical MCGREGOR Finally, I would like to thank my fellow Board we do not see this achievement proposals include establishing an official coaches’ AND MISHA members for their efforts during the year. They as a one-off, in fact, we see this committee at the FIG, like the committee of KOUDINOVA have applied themselves to the work at hand with as the first step on a path to the athletes’ representatives. ACHIEVED diligence and commitment; they are an excellent ultimate achievement; a podium EXCELLENT team of people with whom I am proud to be finish at an Olympic Games. Another important moment at the Congress was RESULTS.” associated. The Board is committed to the nomination and acceptance of three Pacific supporting this goal through the provision of as nations; Fiji, The Cook Islands and American much support as is possible. Samoa as federations of the FIG. This was the culminating event in a long journey. The Rio Games were followed by the GymSports Denis Mowbray National Championships event, which in 2016 was The Oceania region now has five affiliated Chair hosted in Invercargill. What an amazing event in federations. The five federations held our GymSports NZ Board so many ways. I really don’t think that Invercargill first Oceania meeting in Fiji, at which several has seen the likes of this before in a sporting strategic objectives were set and the election of event. There was hardly a spare bed anywhere, officers took place. These elections resulted in the atmosphere was amazing and once again my election to the role of President of Oceania the organisation and commitment of all those Gymnastics, a role I am very honoured to have. involved in pulling this major event together was We have set ambitious goals for the next three simply outstanding. Congratulations to years, which include continuing to grow the all involved. number of federations and clubs.

0 4 0 5 CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPORT Tony Compier – Chief Executive Officer

If a global view of the world taught us anything during the course of to go and the challenges ahead are many. The resources to meet them seem to be stretched, as 2016, it was to never assume and always expect the unexpected. The they have never been stretched before. We are implications of political machinations around the world were thought confronted with the prospect “OUR SPORT of balancing community need to be known by us all, but turned out to be known by very few. IS GREAT, AND against the implications of over- WE ALREADY stretching these resources. Our KNOW IT GROWS approach and advice to our What might this have to do with gym sports in obvious. Secondly, that once obvious, the GREAT NEW membership is to be realistic, in New Zealand you might say? Well, it is a reminder measures of success were as varied as they were ZEALANDERS.” our expectations of each other of the vigilance required in the uncertain times numerous and highlighted that it is not always the and to help ourselves towards in which we live, but more importantly, that what most obvious measure that means so much, or a self-sufficiency, for those queuing up to help us needs to guide us during such times are the makes the biggest difference. are not thick on the ground. principles upon which we stand. It may not surprise you to know we ran out of The climate dictates that we must prioritise at The exercise in affirming what these principles room on what is a very big whiteboard! We all the risk of disappointment. However, we must are, for GymSports NZ and its members, was the want things to be better, and the buzz-phrase never lose perspective and give up, thinking it is development of the new strategic plan during ‘continuous improvement’ is ever present. all too hard. Our sport is great, and we already the course of 2016. The process of engagement We should never lose sight however of what know it grows great New Zealanders. So let’s was extensive and wide ranging, culminating successes we do have, from the obvious one celebrate that, and make sure that we continue in a succinct document that provides a clear of our Olympians, to the personal bests posted to work together in delivering on this most vision. Put simply, to ‘Grow great New Zealanders in competitions, to finally mastering the skill worthy of missions. through Gymnastics’. The supporting elements or element you have been trying to achieve, to to deliver on this vision centre on what we are knowing as a volunteer that you have made that calling the five pillars of ‘People, Participation, local point of difference in the lives of others. The Performance, Places and Profile’. strength of our community to tackle adversity and to continue to make a difference is clearly While here is not the place to delve deep into the reflected in the continued growth in participation Tony Compier mechanics behind these ‘pillars’, it is pertinent in our sport. You make that difference, and that Chief Executive Officer to point out that in all we do, we must be able to for me is the true measure of success. reference them in the context of ‘growing great New Zealanders’. You can see throughout the pages of this document, the myriad of contributions that go “IF YOU WERE Global events have also into providing participation opportunities in our TO WRITE highlighted to me our sport for the young people of New Zealand. ON THE propensity not to look at the Our Chair, Dr Denis Mowbray has illuminated WHITEBOARD good in things, but rather the and thanked organisations and individuals in his WHAT shortcomings or failings. In address, so I won’t replicate these thoughts but REPRESENTED gathering the GymSports NZ rather to echo them. Whatever your contribution, SUCCESS FOR team towards the end of 2016, from financial, to service, to employment, to YOU THIS YEAR, the question was put: ‘If you volunteering, it does make a difference and WHAT WOULD were to write on the whiteboard our thanks cannot be long and loud enough in IT BE?” what represented success for recognition. you this year, what would it be?’ Two things interested me in the process, firstly, Your organisation continues to function on that the team were so distracted by what they a sound operational footing, meeting the felt they had not achieved during the year that challenges thrown down, as highlighted in last the measures of success were not immediately year’s report. There is still, however, some way

0 6 0 7 OUR BOARD MEMBERS GymSports NZ Governance

VIRGINIA CATHRO JANE BORREN Elected member Elected Member

Virginia is a lecturer and Jane Borren has over 23 years’ researcher at the Otago experience in sport recreation, CHERYL BOWIE ANDREW MILLER Business School at the talent development and elite Appointed member Elected member University of Otago. She DENIS MOWBRAY athlete performance. currently teaches in the areas Not pictured Appointed member Cheryl is a senior leader and Andy Miller is an experienced, of leadership communication, Jane has consulted to, and consultant with over 20 years’ focused service and operations EUGEN TROMBITAS international management, Dr Denis Mowbray is a specialist been a provider for, High experience in the fields of manager within the IT industry Elected member business communication, working in the corporate and Performance Sport New operational, project and general currently working for Plunket and intercultural business not-for-profit sectors. His Zealand, and has been involved management, with a core leading teams delivering Eugen is a tax partner at PwC communication. Current areas of specialist expertise in several successful world competency in business change technical support and specialising in GST. He is based research interests include are governance and strategic championship and Olympic and transformation. innovation for nurses across in Auckland. working-time arrangements and development. Denis is highly winning campaigns. Most New Zealand. the future of work, graduate regarded in New Zealand and recently she was on the NZ Cheryl enjoys the human His daughter Natalya is involved competencies, cross cultural internationally as a practitioner, Olympic Team to London 2012, side of change management In his spare time, Andy is in rhythmic gymnastics and communication and team working frequently both locally and a selector for Rio 2016. focusing on helping clients actively involved in coaching he takes an active part in performance within global and internationally with tertiary, find congruence across their a number of sports including supporting the local club, virtual teams. government, corporate and not- The NZ sports she has worked personal and professional rugby and football. Andy was gymnastics tours and fund- for-profit organisations. with include Canoeing, Cycling, lives, allowing them and their a former president of Twisters raisers. He follows most sports Virginia started artistic Hockey, Netball, Triathlon, employers to maximise their full Gymnastics Club, Tawa. and is fluent in Croatian. gymnastics as a child and A GymSports NZ Board Gymnastics, Golf, Skiing, potential “bringing their whole has strong club and regional member since 2010 and current and Bowls. She has been on selves” to the workplace. Her A GymSports NZ board He enjoys talking about experience. She has been a Chair, Denis was recently various NZ sport groups in special interest is “professionals member since 2015, Andy has gymnastics and gym sports MAG, WAG, preschool, aerobics elected President of Oceania governance and management in transition” whether a considerable interest in the within his business and and rhythmic coach, judge, Gymnastics. This new role roles, launched and managed self-imposed or through future of gym sports and a community networks. fundraiser, chaperone, club reaffirms Denis’s considerable Academies, and received organisational change and also personal involvement with a president and club coaching interest in the development several NZ Sport scholarships. works with organisations to daughter competing in artistic director. More recently, she is a of gymnastics in Oceania, and grow the leadership potential of gymnastics. rhythmic mum. New Zealand. their top talent.

0 8 0 9 A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS.

GymSports NZ thanks all sponsors for their support in 2016, and the opportunity to promote and develop gym sports throughout NZ.

With their recognition of the value of the sport we can help our gymnasts reach for the stars!

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XTND PROGRAMME Bay Of Plenty/Waikato Cluster

With coach recruitment identified as one of the most common challenges faced by clubs of all sizes around the country, clubs in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty have taken a positive approach to tackle this challenge by embracing the XTND Youth Leadership Programme.

During 2016, 11 clubs from the “XTND is a clusters (Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty really good Waikato/Bay of Plenty, region were engaged in the programme. Taranaki/Wanganui, Wellington, XTND programme. Club XTND Christchurch, Central Otago coordinators, coach mentors It has helped and Dunedin). and the GymSports NZ our quieter Regional Relationship Manager competition New clusters for 2016 included collaboratively pulled together athletes gain Central Otago and Dunedin to support 92 young people in confidence with a cluster due to start in the Years 1, 2 and 3. As a whole, the and communicate with others. Hawkes Bay in 2017, supported group completed 13 modules The XTND coaches are full of by Sport Hawkes Bay, and including a highly successful ideas and add value to the Southland, supported by the camp with 76 students classes.” Community Trust of Southland. attending. Lynette Farkash It is exciting to see the future By year end, 26 students had Centre Manager, MIGS leadership of gym sports in graduated from Year 2 with such motivated and enthusiastic a qualification equivalent to hands. Foundation Coach in the Adult The popularity of the XTND Education Programme. Along programme continues to grow with the qualification, these around the country. Nationally, students acquired a wide range the programme produced 35 of skills, grew in confidence graduates from Year 2 and and made friends and contacts an overall total of 246 young throughout the region. people participated via eight

PEOPLE

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DEVELOPING COACHES Trampoline

During the year, the Trampoline Sport Development Committee VOLUNTEERS began an initiative to support the development of coaches by introducing coaching clinics.

Based on a mentoring system, the objective is to share knowledge as widely as possible, promote collaboration and improve existing coaching systems. The initiative will involve junior and senior coaches and have a specific focus on health and safety. With an established framework, a roll-out of the clinics is planned for 2017 in consultation with A key motivation to helping out Every year the success of the NZ Gymsports Championships is largely the newly appointed National Trampoline Coach. was an interest in learning what due to the generosity of the many volunteers who support the event gym sports is all about. By contrast, a number of senior trampoline judges with their time and effort. throughout the country have retired. In keeping “My most enjoyable experience with succession planning, a new initiative to from volunteering was meeting pathway athletes into judging was implemented. people and being of help to such In 2016, the competition was Invercargill Gymnastics Club The overall pool of volunteers This approach was particularly successful in the a great team...and watching held in Invercargill and the provided the core team who came from many clubs in the Waikato and Canterbury regions with 20 new some great gymnasts in action at generosity of the gym sports were first on the scene rolling region and from as far afield as elementary judges coming on board. community in the deep South up their sleeves to unload Tapanui (making a round trip of different events.” was exceptional. trucks and containers. These 100km daily). champions worked tirelessly to Karen Sinclair The location of the event meant set up for competition, provided What set 2016 apart from Southland Volunteer that there was a reduction in key volunteer roles including other years, was the number the usual number of travelling competition office support of volunteers who came from volunteers. Southland locals (with handy local knowledge), outside of the sport. These happily stepped up and filled and were there once again at individuals became aware of the the gaps with over half of the the end to pack up and send NZ Gymsports Championships 160 volunteers coming from the trucks on their way. via Facebook, Sport Southland the region. and word of mouth.

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SUPPORTING CENTRE MANAGERS Howick Gymnastics Club SUPPORTING THE When a club loses its Centre Manager, it can be likened to a ship without DEVELOPMENT OF a rudder! Howick Gymnastics Club experienced an extended time without a Centre Manager. GYM SPORTS

To minimise disruption, a the advice and knowledge In addition, Miranda has linked temporary cover solution was gained from those around her, in with the network of bigger essential while the club began both within the club and the clubs in Auckland (the Sharing the recruitment process. wider gym sports community, Best Practice Group) organised to effect change by focusing on and facilitated by GymSports The club looked internally and identifying and embedding the NZ, and is accessing, and identified one of their parent club’s values. sharing, valuable information coaches. Miranda Beattie, an ex- for Centre Managers from these gymnast, agreed to take on the While remaining a recreation meetings. Southland are very lucky to have such great community funding role for an initial month while and competitive club, the support from their local funders. recruitment took place. focus has shifted towards the In Wellington and the Midlands, community and gymnasts Centre Managers are also While Miranda had no adopting a kind-hearted, supporting each other through For several years, GymSports any future funding acquired. 55 coaches and judges from background in running a club, nurturing approach thereby these regional groups which are NZ have been developing As a result, and by the end of four clubs to attend education she did have experience as creating an environment to facilitated by their GymSports and submitting a regional 2016, the XTND leadership courses through the Otago an Early Childhood Centre have fun, be happy, settled and NZ Regional Relationship funding application to the programme was initiated for Community Trust. Manager. Drawing on this driven. Manager. Centre Managers link Community Trust of Southland delivery in 2017. A trampoline knowledge along with the to work on collective projects (CTOS) on behalf of the clubs. coaching clinic was held to The Wellington GymSports support of the club’s Board “We’re here including developing regional In 2016, CTOS released their support the development of NZ Relationship Manager and GymSports NZ Regional for our programmes and funding new strategy with the news both coaches and athletes developed a coach and judge Relationship Manager, Miranda community. applications. that they would be reviewing in the region (one of three education plan for each had the confidence to step into We help their application process for planned in the series); coaches Wellington club and submitted the role. each other regional funds. GymSports NZ were financially supported for a successful $10,000 funding out; we’re and the Southern clubs saw Coaching Today, Understanding application to the Wellington One month turned to six there for this as a great opportunity to Movement, GFA Symposium Community Trust. The structure months with Miranda tapping each other. re-evaluate the priorities of and GymSchool; and athletes around the coach and judge into support from other Centre support in the region and refine received financial support to education plans and the Managers including Franklin A club like Howick Gymnastics the structure of future CTOS attend the 2016 Gymsports targeted approach to their and GymCity Papatoetoe, Club needs a wide variety applications. National Championships. development played a huge particularly for ideas, knowledge of programmes and it is part in the success of the and an understanding of the important to know your A CTOS funding committee Other areas of the country application. The result was challenges and opportunities athletes at all levels and was formed (supported by an also received support for their subsidised financial support for within the role. understand what they want.” agreed Terms of Reference) coach and judge education in the development of 67 coaches to discuss future applications 2016. An application submitted and judges in the Wellington Almost a year on and Miranda is Miranda Beattie and how GymSports NZ would by the Southern Relationship region. still Centre Manager for Howick Centre Manager, prove the impact of the funding Manager meant that the Otago Gymnastics Club. She has used Howick Gymnastics Club and identify priority areas for clubs received subsidies for

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CULTIVATING TECHNICAL REGIONAL COURSES EXPERIENCE AND WORKSHOPS Womens Artistic Gymnastics

The Sport Development Committee (SDC) for Womens Artistic The education team at GymSports NZ experienced another busy Gymnastics has invested in the development of some of the sport’s year planning and implementing domestic, national and international younger coaches by sending them to international competitions for the education courses. sole purpose of gaining experience. There were several new projects workshops were offered in clubs. Further workshops were and initiatives introduced 2016 to increase continual held regionally to introduce This approach will not only (Tri Star Gymnastics Club) able to gain a better grounding including the organisation of learning. In total, 191 coaches AeroDance, Men’s Artistic create a larger pool of stepped into the role of Coach in skill techniques and judging a Gym for All Symposium to and judges took up the offer Gymnastics and Women’s experienced coaches capable of for the Junior Commonwealth practice. This approach will be assist coaches in the area of to attend. These workshops Artistic Gymnastics. taking gymnasts to international Games competition in Namibia. incorporated into future judging recreation gymnastics. sit alongside the existing competitions, but will also courses. education framework, A specific ‘presenter’ training support their development and Competitive gymnastics During the year, regional complementing qualifications course in Wellington was provide mentoring by senior relies on qualified judges. Congratulations are extended coaching courses were held by allowing coaches and judges held to add to the pool of coaches. It is therefore an ongoing to Michelle Woolf (Hutt Valley across the country to upskill our to upskill their knowledge GymSports NZ presenters. challenge to ensure that there Gymsports) and Esther Hyde coaches in a variety of Gym for giving more specialist attention Raising the presenter numbers Amanda Johanson are sufficient qualified judges (Christchurch School of All and sport-specific codes. In in either sport generic, means that more courses can (Christchurch School of at all levels to be able to run Gymnastics) who were selected total, 547 participants attended specific programmes or skill be rationalised, that is less Gymnastics) took on the role of competitions, particularly to attend the Intercontinental over 27 practical regional development. coaches needing to travel to Assistant Coach at the PACRIM when faced with an increasing Judges Course held in Spain courses. attend courses. event in Seattle mentored by number of participants. This in December. A notoriously The aim is to provide more Mary Wright, Performance issue was tackled by holding difficult course, both judges The XTND Youth Leadership detail in a specific area and With 2016 being the last year Co-ordinator (Womens Artistic practical workshops designed passed with excellent results. Programme continued to be introduce a new concept or of the judging cycle, fewer Gymnastic SDC). Josiah Geange specifically so that judges were the major growth area for programme. As well, with judging course were held. In clubs, receiving the largest the new Health and Safety total, 52 judges trained across participation of all education legislation, a step has been eight courses. Requalification programmes. In 2016, there taken towards ensuring coaches is required for judges in 2017 as were 1,081 attendances across are adequately trained. Coach new rules come into play from 50 different modules. accreditation is paramount to the Federation of International guaranteeing consistency and Gymnastics, and also some Representative judges at international competitions With coach advancement quality of coaching and is an significant changes in some a priority for GymSports important aspect for the health competitive programmes. NZ, additional development and safety obligations of all

Regional Coaching XTND Youth Leadership Courses Programme

PACRIM (Seattle) Rio Test Event Junior Commonwealth Games 547 1081 Karen Bevins Michelle Woolf (Namibia) (Counties Manukau Gymnastics) (Hutt Valley Gymsports) Marie Stechman (Independent) PARTICIPANTS OVER 27 ATTENDEES ACROSS 50 PRACTICAL REGIONAL COURSES DIFFERENT MODULES Marie Stechman (Independent) Michele Hawke (Christchurch Jacqui Godfrey (Independent) School of Gymnastics)

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GYM FOR ALL SYMPOSIUM

The largest education event in 2016 was the Gym for All Symposium. Held for the first time in many years, 116 coaches from the Gym for All community gathered on October 14-15 in Auckland for the largest GFA GYMSPORTS conference ever! ONLINE

The coaches experienced a A special thank you is extended “Already we are talking of how huge variety of workshops, to the Manukau Counties best to implement TeamGym many of which were practical. Community Facilities Trust, into our club which is exciting, GymSports NZ was fortunate GymStuff, Direct Sports and and Danish warm-ups have to have guest presenter Brooke Waitoa Free Range Chicken for already been featuring across Kneebush, Development support of the event. all programmes.” Manager from Gymnastics Australia, teaching and “…amazing I thoroughly enjoyed the demonstrating TeamGym and always learn symposium, extremely Inclusion. something valuable spending time with from these other coaches from clubs In 2016, GymSports NZ continued its exciting development in online Structured to involve full events throughout the country educational technology by offering the Foundation Coach qualification. participation, coaches enjoyed they were specialising in delivering TeamGym, displays, dance, awesome.” recreational gymnastics.” PlayGym, recreation tumbling While the Coaching Today addition, participants are given access to online content in and recreation trampoline. course was launched in access to the post course their own time giving greater New skills were attained and Monique McPartlin 2015, an additional course resource that includes over 200 flexibility to learning. knowledge for introducing new Rimutaka GymSports Understanding Movement, was videos of activities, games and programmes. The environment made available during 2016 as movements. created a collegial atmosphere three different parts. Utilising “Great with coaches taking the “I will definitely incorporate a range of online and face-to- These online courses (or reference opportunity to network and and share lots of the ideas face presentation modules, components of courses), with training build on gym sports community from the workshop with the course is structured so have been developed with material and relationships. coaches from our club and that coaches begin with the participant in mind. Our the videos.” look forward to expanding a pre-course component coaches have busy schedules. Coaches returned to their the classes we have available providing comprehensive prior Cutting down on travel and respective gyms with many new within our club like team gym knowledge. This approach presenter-to-coach training ideas. There has been great and tumbling classes.” paves the way for a subsequent time without losing the interest sparked from the GFA face-to-face module that is standard and value of education Stacey Buckland Symposium, particularly in the Anita Perkins integrative and practical. In courses, provides coaches with Franklin GymSports development of TeamGym with Dunedin Gymnastics Academy many new clubs introducing TeamGym programmes or planning start-ups in 2017.

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DEVELOPING PLACES FACILITIES National Gymsports Facility Strategy

Facilities continue to present a significant challenge for the gym sports community to meet demand, grow participation, access ‘fit-for-purpose’ venues and to increase the reach into local communities.

The main issues encountered Taking all factors into From 2017 onwards, the across the country include: consideration, a full gym sports recommendations and facility network approach resources included within the • Facilities are at or must be adopted in order to strategy will provide guidance approaching capacity maximise funding opportunities for future facility developments • Venues are not conducive constructively. It is important across the country. to gym sports activity to understand the wider • General standard and context and impacts, rather In 2016, a number of facility condition of facilities than narrower individual ad hoc proposals throughout the • Exorbitant lease developments. country entered the needs arrangements are prohibitive assessment, feasibility and for local clubs From a gym sports perspective, detailed business plan stages to • Clubs are forced to relocate the first step to fit and engage determine viability. At the other • Limited access to venues with this mode of thinking was end of the continuum, both Tri towards the development of Star Gymnastics (completion Additionally, diminishing the National Gymsports Facility of stage 2 development) and funding allocations are severely Strategy commissioned to South Canterbury Gymsports impacting the timeframes and Visitor Solutions. The objectives (conversion of the old council ability to develop sporting of the strategy were to: swimming pool) had their facilities. As a result, councils official facility openings. and funders are taking a 1 Define the hierarchical strategic approach to ensuring network of ‘fit-for-purpose’ The next new development that the most appropriate and gym sports facilities. to open will be Waitara aligned facilities are prioritised 2 Identify and recommend a Gymsports who will be based and subsequently invested network of accessible and at the redeveloped Clifton Park in. With the limited resources sustainable facilities that meet sports precinct. Groundworks that are available, not all community and gym sports commenced in late 2016, with developments can occur needs. expected completion in at once. 3 Provide recommendations to mid-2017. maximise facility access and utilisation.

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FEASIBILITY SATELLITES Otorohanga with STUDIES Te Awamutu Gymsports (Waikato) Facility Development

In early 2016, a number of Waikato clubs came together with Sport Satellite clubs are a great way to enable growth within gym sports Waikato and GymSports NZ to discuss facility needs in the region. particularly where a club wishes to expand into areas away from their main base. With the GymSports NZ Facility were all successful in gaining A key factor in the success Strategy underway and support the funds needed to undertake of the three applications was This way of developing, provides classes from people in the gymnasts, one lead coach and offered by Sport Waikato, the their respective studies (in total the clubs’ ability to show their for the set-up of smaller groups area sparked a discussion with plenty of parent helpers. This timing was fortuitous with $63,000 was granted to the connectedness, not just to their that still fall under the affiliation Te Awamutu Gymsports who has grown to a commitment several clubs in urgent need of three projects). local communities, but to the and governance structure of the agreed to start satellite sessions of two weekly sessions in 2017 progressing their future facility wider gym sports community parent club. Where a group is on a trial basis using one of and a plan to obtain funding for projects. A Feasibility Study “The and GymSports NZ at a regional unable to incorporate, becoming their coaches. equipment. was identified as the essential feasibility and national level. a satellite enables affiliation with next steps for Hamilton City study is vital GymSports NZ and the ability to Sport Waikato, the GymSports Te Wero in the Canterbury GymSports (HCG), Turn and to the club to GymSports NZ guidance and gain support from their parent NZ Regional Relationship region is another new satellite Gymnastic Circle (T&GC) and create a support was also provided to club without the challenges Manager and Te Awamutu club to come on board in 2016. Piako Gymnastics Club. pathway for the following clubs: of setting up a committee Gymnastics Club started Affiliated through Olympia the future. structure. the process by looking Gymnastic Sports, the satellite Each of these three clubs has Without the Christchurch School • for a potential venue and was initiated to provide a different needs prompting support of of Gymnastics Until 2016, there was no gym approached Kio Kio School. performance programme that their facility project. HCG have GymSports NZ we would not (Earthquake damage) sports provision in the town of complements artistic gymnasts grown considerably and are at have been able to get the Otorohanga. Individuals wishing The school could provide a who are affiliated and compete capacity in their existing facility; grant to fund this project. This • Franklin Gymsports to try the sport were required hall with availability and more for another club. Te Wero T&GC reside in an old building support was invaluable and (Condition and footprint size) to visit a club by travelling to a importantly, storage space for successfully runs a competitive that is no longer fit for purpose; helped to make the process neighbouring town. Numerous equipment. Sessions began WAG programme and Gym For Piako Gymnastics Club operates achievable.” • Howick Gymnastics Club enquiries to access gymnastics running in term four with 30 All classes. out of a number of facilities (Capacity and commercial requiring daily set up and pack Stacey Fifield lease) down consequently hampering Turn and Gymnastics Circle their growth and development. • Kerikeri Gymnastics Club (Condition, building on the Feasibility studies provide an ”GymSports market and footprint size) essential and independent NZ review of a facility proposal. supported • Mid-Island Gymsports TRAMPOLINE The study also looks at the our club (Expanding participation) various options available through the PROCUREMENT before highlighting which, if whole • Waitara Gymsports any, should be implemented. process with (Condition and footprint size) Furthermore, the studies are guidance key to showing future funders and that the proposal being put background information. The forward is financially viable feasibility study needs to A positive spin-off from A respected brand, Eurotramp compulsory purchase into a and is a good use of funder happen to assist with our hosting the Indo Pacific were keen to support the event cost saving opportunity for money. With support from future growth and facility.” Championships event in Napier by supplying the equipment at a emerging member clubs and, at the GymSports NZ Regional was the procurement of several competitive rate. Following the the same time providing them Relationship Manager, the three Bronwen Gibberd trampolines and double mini competition, the trampolines with additional resources. This clubs submitted their feasibility Piako Gymnastics Club trampolines from the German were made available to member offer was gratefully received by applications to Lotteries and supplier Eurotramp. clubs thereby translating a the purchasing clubs.

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TEAMGYM PARTICIPATION PROGRAMME Manawatu

During 2016, Manawatu Gymsports were looking for new ways to retain gymnasts and attract new members.

TeamGym, a group To support the programme, TeamGym will be a focus performance competition for Wellington clubs, along with programme for GymSports young gymnasts, has been the GymSports NZ Regional NZ in 2018, with the intention gradually developing in the Relationship Manager, of offering an international Central and Lower North Island worked together to develop a pathway for Gym For All for and was identified by the club Wellington TeamGym Manual. the first time in a decade. as a potential opportunity to The manual was designed provide an alternative pathway to provide all clubs with the At the end of 2017, the clubs for athletes. information and skills needed that have been offering to compete at local TeamGym TeamGym for some time along Manawatu Gymsports competitions and has been with other GFA experts in the introduced the TeamGym well received. community, will come together programme to two of their to finalise a national programme recreational classes and quickly “It was fantastic for our and education structure. saw that all involved were gymnasts to get the having fun learning new skills opportunity to experience this, and adding more of a dance and we are especially grateful element to their routines. The to host clubs who made it second half of the year saw so easy for us as complete Manawatu teams compete in beginners in this area.” the Wanganui Boys & Girls Gymnastics Club competition Manawatu Gymsports and the Waikanae TeamGym competition, with their teams coming first and second in the novice division.

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GYMSPORTS NZ PROGRAMMES

AEROBICS Much of 2016 has been focused on gathering insights to support the Development in the Midlands development of a Gymsports Programme Framework that will be a guiding document for future programme direction and development.

The insights work has also been for a better experience. With a A programme presentation at a contributor to the GymSports renewed focus on teacher led, the Gym For All Symposium NZ strategic planning process. curriculum focused physical introduced the concept of Insights are developed from a education and sport based on physical literacy and outlined range of data and information school needs, it is important some of the membership trends 2016 has been a growth year for Aerobics across the Midlands region. and help to paint a picture of that GymSports NZ remains we are seeing based on the what the future might look like, abreast of what these changes data received by members. This began with the affiliation in January 2016 of a new Aerobics club, and how we can best support mean for our sports given the Further communication Bay Aerobics located in Tauranga. clubs to adapt and meet the relationships that many of our regarding future programmes needs of future members clubs have with schools. and the impact of Sport NZ’s through GymSport NZ or club- change in focus will continue While Bay Aerobics is an The project involved three alongside her existing Rhythmic based programmes. The insights project has also throughout 2017. independent club, it does work secondary schools providing career and by 2014, began highlighted the need for this closely with other clubs in the time and space for the delivery focusing solely on Aerobics. Term membership data process to be ongoing. In At the end of 2016, a GFA area including running sessions of sessions at lunchtime or Fast track to 2016 and Jaimie collected from clubs and response, GymSports NZ is Steering group was selected at both Impact Gymsport after school. Instructed by had successfully moved from inputted in to the central developing processes to ensure and brought together to provide Academy and ARGOS a coach from Hamilton City ADP4 to competing at Senior database, enables membership the regular monitoring of feedback into the findings of Gymsports. Gymsports, clear pathways International with seven trend information to be targeted focus areas and the membership trends and sport were established from the competitions completed generated. Retention rates communication of these market sector changes. This is the first With 21 members, Bay Aerobics school through to the club with and the NZ GymSports have been of particular interest, trends and influences to clubs time in many years that a group has had a successful first year over 100 teenage girls enjoying Championships achieved. providing a map of engagement and sport leader groups. These of GFA experts representing running its own qualifying Aerobics for the first time. of members, and as a result processes will support future the gym sports community has competition and seeing 10 Hannah Wilton retired from retention is a strategic focus. direction to ensure that our come together to discuss and athletes qualify to attend the Aerobics is increasingly Artistic Gymnastics at the end sports stay relevant to future provide input into the direction NZ Gymsports Championships being viewed by clubs as an of 2015 having reached Step External influences also generations and continue to of GFA. Some clear direction representing the Bay of Plenty ‘enduring’ sport, one that 9 but wasn’t ready to leave contribute to insight grow as a result of the way has started to emerge and will region. offers opportunities for existing the sport completely. Hannah development and one of the we adapt. progress in 2017. gym sports athletes to stay decided to move to Aerobics significant changes in the The growth in popularity of the when they reach the end of and began at ADP4. One of the sport sector in the last 18 group performance section their competition in other keys to Hannah’s successful months has been the change of AIMS Games (Tauranga), codes, for example Artistic or move to Aerobics and Jaimie’s in strategic direction of Sport has spilled over to a general Rhythmic. Two athletes who progression into Senior NZ to increase the lifelong increase in school groups have successfully made this International, has been the participation in physical activity competing in Aerobics. In transition in the Midlands region willingness of their respective of all New Zealanders. response, a project aimed at are Jaimie Le Bas (Gymnastica, clubs to seek outside support introducing teenage girls to Taranaki) and Hannah Wilton and the collaborative approach The approach, termed ‘physical Sport Aerobics was developed (Hamilton City Gymsports, by Aspire Aerobix in Auckland literacy’, focuses not only on the by GymSports NZ and Hamilton Waikato). in response to that need. Both physical needs of the participant City Gymsports (Waikato) girls have travelled to Auckland but includes the social, with funding received through In 2012, Jaimie Le Bas began for training and received emotional and cognitive needs KiwiSport (by Sport Waikato). competing at Aerobics support at their competitions. to be taken into consideration

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HUTT CITY COUNCIL AND SERVICE REVIEW SPORT WELLINGTON Rimutaka Gymsports KIWISPORT PROJECT MoveMprove®

It was another successful year for the moveMprove® partnership in In early 2016, Rimutaka Gymsports found itself in a challenging financial Wellington with delivery of the programme into five of the region’s situation that if left unresolved, would result in a significant annual loss clubs (Easymoves Gymsports, Capital Gymsports, Porirua Gymsports, for the club. Rimutaka Gymsports and Hutt Valley Gymsports). The Club Centre Manager, With immediate effect, this “By looking in-depth at our Head Coach and Gym For improved efficiency and expenditure, we were able 2016 saw a 67% increase “I have a condition with my feet, “Now, even All Manager solicited the invoicing. Also, the Service to save the Club $60,000 in the number of schools where they roll outwards. I have though I am support of GymSports NZ Review provided a profitability in 12 months…One of the participating with a jump from always been a clumsy person; still a little bit and by working closely with analysis of the club’s biggest things was having my 21 in 2015 to 35. Overall, a it’s not in my blood, it’s not scared about the GymSpors NZ Regional programmes, in particular GymSports NZ Relationship total of 4,848 children enjoyed in my mechanics, it’s just how the roly-poly Relationship Manager and to coach resources – athlete Manager at the end of the moveMprove® and the benefits I am.” thingy, I feel Financial Manager completed a ratios; average class numbers phone.” the programme provides. much better Service Review of the club. and cost of running each class. “Things started to get even about myself, In addition to GymSports Kerry Weston One school familiar with the worse when my feet started and I am The purpose of the Review NZ’s support, Rimutaka were Manager, Rimutaka Gymsports fundamental skills programme, to change shape. I was playing much more confident about was to identify and highlight very open to external advice who see the positive benefits basketball, netball, and gymnastics and giving things the club’s key issues as well including information gained first hand, has a great story to swimming to raise my fitness, a go. I was so proud when I as examining all operational by undertaking and graduating share. Maungaraki School have as I wasn’t very fit at the time. rolled over, a little shocked aspects. This thorough from the Lower Hutt City participated in the project for This, as well as training for actually. That’s my story.” approach provided an in-depth Council “Sport Acceleration” many years; moveMprove® has cross country, made my feet look at where money was being project. been the school’s programme change shape. No-one really Flynn spent and importantly where of choice. knows how. Since then sports Year 6 student savings could be made. After a challenging year, have been very hard for me, the club is now in a sound Flynn, a Year 6 student, gymnastics especially.” In response, Rimutaka financial position, is focused achieved a milestone during one A wonderful example of Gymsports utilised Club on determining its strategic of the sessions by performing “The pain started back when I moveMprove® developing Rewards by shifting their direction and aligning annual his very first forward roll. Flynn was eight, in 2013, but I have fundamental movement skills accounting package to XERO. and funding plans. was ecstatic and had this to a theory my feet haven’t been in a fun and purposeful way say about his very personal truly ‘normal’ ever since a young and helping Kiwi kids to do, experience. age, as I struggled when we did feel and be better. gymnastics in New Entrants, and I fell over a lot when I was a toddler.”

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NATIONAL PINNACLE EVENT OCEANIA

DEVELOPMENT The NZ Gymsports Championships headed to the deep South in 2016, with a five-code National Championships held for the first time in the South Island.

More than 900 athletes, A clear highlight, commented space. We are excited about along with coaches, officials, on by many, was the Southern the potential of this event and family and friends, took over hospitality that pervaded every the benefits it can deliver to our Invercargill during the five- aspect of the event. From community. day event held at ILT Stadium the ILT Stadium Southland As has been highlighted earlier in this report by the GymSports NZ Chair, Southland. staff commitment to meeting In the meantime, we wish every request to the offers of athletes the best of luck in Dr Denis Mowbray, progress towards the formation of the Oceania The Championships is the accommodation from locals, their bid to qualify for the 2017 Gymnastic Union, and recognition as a Continental Union, by FIG, is culmination of a year’s hard Invercargill certainly made National Championships. well underway. work for athletes who compete everyone feel at home. throughout the year to qualify Code representation for a spot at New Zealand’s While the event was truly a pinnacle gym sports event. community effort, special 147 MAG Dr Mowbray’s acknowledgement on behalf of GymSports NZ deliver gymnastics. The visits As athletes stepped onto thanks are in order. A sincere 152 AER refers to the mandatory political through her existing relationship also included work to form the the floor in their provincial thank you to The Southern 166 RG process of forming such a union, in early childhood education National Federation, presenting colours, this hard work quickly Trust, the Community Trust of 205 TRA but behind this lies on-going and and PlayGym, in Tonga. teacher training for primary became apparent, with Southland, Invercargill Licensing 269 WAG extensive work in the practical and early childhood educators, athletes demonstrating skill, Trust, Venture Southland, the development of the sport of The work begun in late 2015 presenting courses and determination and class as New Zealand Racing Board gymnastics, across Oceania. with planning, promotion workshops to parents and they competed enthusiastically and ILT Stadium Southland Athlete representation and relationship building was potential coaches, showcasing for a National title. As athletes for their generous support. This FIG-funded development significantly enhanced during practical sessions for club and continue to develop as We would also like to thank Aorangi 5 is joint-led by Australia and 2016. Promotion includes an community Have-a-Go days. competitors, the standard of Invercargill Gymnastics Club for Australia 8 New Zealand and during 2016 emphasis on generating interest Rowena Deadman made two competition will likely get better their assistance in the lead up Wanganui/Manawatu 11 has been driven by Gymnastics for the formation of a National visits to Tonga with similar in years to come. to and during the event. Last, Taranaki 17 Australia staff comprising of Gymnastics Federation. This briefs but focusing on but not least, thank you to the Northland 28 Brooke Kneebush, the Oceania involved identifying and developing early childhood A recognition of ‘cross code’ volunteers, judges, coaches, Top of the South 30 Development Manager, engaging people to form the and recreational groups. participation for WAG and team managers, provincial co- Hawke’s/Poverty Bay 44 with guidance from Karen Board or Committee of the MAG athletes was made by ordinators, GymSports NZ staff Southland 45 Norden – the Senior Manager National Federation; engaging At the end of 2016, a total of introducing the option to and athletes for the outstanding Bay of Plenty 49 Participation and Sport government and other sport 16 development visits were simultaneously enter into the contribution by all to make the Harbour 57 Development. GymSports NZ organisations. This also involves undertaken in American Samoa, tumbling event. The increased event a success. Wellington 57 has also been involved through forming local groups and clubs Cook Islands, Fiji, Guam, Papua uptake of 432 athletes Waikato 63 the secondment of Tas Evans, to deliver gymnastic activities. New Guinea, Samoa and compared with 390 in 2015, Looking ahead to 2017 and Otago 68 Education Administrator to the It also provided management, Tonga. The appetite for the indicates an appetite for multi- beyond, a review of the format Gymsport Manukau 115 project. This was mainly due to governance and mentoring development of gymnastics disciplinary participation. of the National Championships Auckland 145 Tas having previously assisted training. across the island nations is A reasonable number of these is on the agenda. This review Canterbury 197 the Cook Islands Gymnastic strong. With the continued athletes then went on to is aimed at addressing the Federation in aspects of Tas Evans made two visits to efforts of all those involved the represent New Zealand at the sustainability of the event as, in development. Rowena Rarotonga to support the future looks bright for Oceania Indo Pacific Championships its current format, it continues Deadman, from GymCity Oceania Development Manager and its place amongst the event. to present challenges in this Papatoetoe, also contributed to revive and create groups to international gymnastics family.

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INTERNATIONAL HOSTED EVENT

Hosting the Indo Pacific Trampoline and Tumbling Championships was NATIONAL SECONDARY a huge highlight for events in 2016. Athletes travelled from South Africa, SCHOOLS EVENT Canada, Japan and Australia to join the New Zealand contingent at Pettigrew Green Arena in Napier from 21-25 October.

More than 180 athletes their support teams were New Zealand Trampoline competed in Tumbling, treated to a powhiri, received community to deliver the Double Mini, Individual and a taste of local kai (food) event was a clear highlight. A Synchronised Trampoline at the at the Eastern Institute of massive thank you to Wayne FIG sanctioned competition. Technology and learnt Maori Marsh, Maree Stenning, Carol songs and games during the Henry and Angie Dougal As anyone who has attended an cultural experience. The grand for the countless hours they Once again, recreation and competitive athletes alike descended on Indo Pacific Championships will finale was a spectacular athlete dedicated to the event. Working tell you, the event is about so performance of the haka. In with such dedicated and the Gymsport & Recreation Centre in Auckland for the NZ Secondary much more than competition. addition, officials experienced enthusiastic people was an Schools Gymsports Championships. The event’s culture is truly the local wine culture during an absolute privilege and joy. The unique, with the making of new evening at Church Road Winery. Indo Pacific event cannot be and reuniting of old friendships described as anything other Multiple levels across all gym a key theme of the weekend. coordinators and GymSports encapsulating the Indos’ spirit. While a lot of fun was had off than a team effort. sports codes as well as Team Many competitors chose to NZ staff who helped make the While the first day saw many a the trampolines, there was Performance were on offer, compete in multiple codes, 2016 event such a success. Your nervous face, by the end of the plenty of serious competition In addition, a number of with the event attracting 448 enhancing the inclusive and dedication and enthusiasm is week, athletes from all nations within the Arena. It was a organisations supported the students from across the friendly nature of the event. what keeps secondary school were joining in on one another’s privilege for all who attended event in different capacities. country. gym sports alive. chants, sporting gifts from to witness such a high standard GymSports NZ thanks the Pub Although the athletes remain half way around the world and of competition on home soil, Charity, Napier City Council, While a participation event at the focus for all involved, it Though clubs will take over the sharing stories from the week with outstanding routines from Hawke’s Bay Tourism and heart, the competitive spirit would be remiss not to mention responsibility of hosting the that was. age and international athletes Pettigrew Green Arena for their between schools was ever- those without whom the event Championships from 2017, the alike. Spectators were treated generous support. Last, but not present. Teams were vocal could not happen. A massive event will undoubtedly continue An important aspect of any to a back flip Mexican wave and least, thank you to Eurotramp’s in supporting their fellow thank you to all the judges, to be a favourite on many a Indos is the cultural element world class tricks and skills in a Rudiger Mosel for sponsoring students, with sportsmanship volunteers, coaches, sports young athlete’s calendar. organisers incorporate into free form display at the closing the event and providing the event. GymSports NZ was ceremony. prizes for the athletes. It was extremely fortunate to have a pleasure welcoming Rudiger the assistance of Wayne Marsh From an organiser’s point for his first visit to New Zealand in this area. Participants and of view, working with the and showing him some of what the country has to offer.

After witnessing the success of the event and how it inspired a community, GymSports NZ is looking forward to bringing more international events to the country. Watch this space for what exciting opportunities will come next.

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PRIME MINISTERS’ PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIPS

High Performance Sport New Zealand granted 2016 Prime Ministers’ Scholarships for five GymSports NZ judges. Recipients were: Karen Bevins (Counties Manukau Gymnastics), Lance Henry (Icon Trampoline), Ken Bow (Mid Island Gymnastics), Janine Glover (Icon Trampoline) and Marnie Sterner (Xtreme RhythmiX).

This year, the PM Scholarship logistical); attend training coaches and judges at national enabled judges to gain valuable sessions with the New Zealand and domestic level events. international experience to help team; and provide information fulfil their judging qualification to the coaches and athletes on One coach to benefit directly requirements. This experience the performance of the event. is Toby Levine (Christchurch helps to prepare them for a At the conclusion of the tour, School of Gymnastics). Toby range of duties when attending an event report is written. This works with athletes at a high international competitions. It includes relevant information performance level. The PM is a Federation of International passed to judges, coaches and Scholarship enabled Toby’s Gymnastics (FIG) requirement athletes in New Zealand. mentor, Mary Wright, to travel that when an athlete competes to New Zealand to continue internationally, it is compulsory Simultaneously, the knowledge his training and development for the Federation (GymSports and experience gained at particularly in the areas of NZ) to assign judges to the events is critical to continuing periodisation, skill analysis and competition. our athlete development. This management, and planning and supports the GymSports NZ presentation of routines in the At events, as well as judging goal of obtaining more medals lead up to pinnacle events in the competition, judges must on the international stage, is 2016. attend all meetings clarifying essential in updating national the rules (technical and education resources, and assists

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RIO 2016 OLYMPIC GAMES

Gymnasts Courtney McGregor, Mikhail (Misha) Koudinov and Dylan Schmidt were selected to the New Zealand Olympic Team for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, after qualifying directly through the international SQUAD 360 quota system. Mens Artistic Gymnastics

The trio made up the largest 24-year-old Misha Koudinov a top 10 finish at the World gymnastics contingent to from North Harbour Gymnastics Championships in Denmark. represent New Zealand since began his international career Dylan made finals in Rio, where Tokyo 1964 and it was the when he was named as the he finished in 7th place. first time that New Zealand youngest member in New has entered three different Zealand’s 2006 Melbourne “I was stoked to make the final. It gymnastics disciplines. Dylan Commonwealth Games Team. was my goal and to actually be then ticked another historic Misha then took up a four-year there was amazing. I’ve always box, becoming New Zealand’s college scholarship with the been hungry for Tokyo and this One initiative to fully emerge in 2016 was the Squad 360 national Men’s first ever trampoline athlete to Ohio State Buckeyes in 2010 just reinforces that feeling. I’ll Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) programme. Designed to identify talented compete at an Olympic Games. where he continued to climb be pushing for that podium in his way up the world rankings, Tokyo and training hard.” competitive athletes and coach them into the performance pathway, the 18-year-old Courtney McGregor finishing just 0.234 off making Dylan Schmidt programme encourages consistent and sturdy progress as athletes work from Christchurch School of the parallel bar finals at the Gymnastics has been making 2015 World Championships. RIO SOCIAL MEDIA STATS together whilst challenging each other along the Pathway. her mark on the world stage 1-22 August since 2012. She had a Misha placed 40th on parallel particularly strong showing in bars, 16th on vault and 45th in Facebook At the same time, a bond The name 360 refers to a team “One of the 2014 with a history-making the All Around competition. • 201 new fans is formed among members score that would guarantee strategies of vault final at the World Cup in • 275k engaged users outside of their local club as the team selection to the Olympics forming the Doha, followed by a silver medal “[When I was told I was selected] • 4.8m people reached pool is drawn from around the – the ultimate goal of the Squad. Squad 360 in vault finals at the Pacific Rim I felt like I was 10 years old on country. The name also has references was to come Instagram (new account) Championships. She then Christmas morning, and Santa to 360 degree saltos, turns together 14 posts about Rio stepped it up with a 17th place got me exactly what I wanted. • The original idea for a training and rotations that we all see frequently 387 new followers vault finish at the 2015 World I’ve known I’ve wanted to • squad for talented boys came and enjoy in gymnastics. While to create a from Mark Jujnovich (Tri Star Squad 360 officially started in familiarity Championships. compete at the Olympic Games Twitter (new account) Gymnastics). Historically New 2015 with the selection of seven between the athletes in order since I started gymnastics – • 32 tweets Zealand has had no more than talented boys across two age to develop their confidence “I knew I wanted to be an I felt it was my destiny to • 7k people reached Olympian as soon as I started dedicate my life to it and reach three boys in any generation groups, this grew to 15 boys in and make competing at gymnastics. At primary school as high as possible.” of an exceptional (MAG) 2016 and is set to grow further competitions easier.” talent, but in 2014-2015 Mark in 2017. I always said I wanted to be an Misha Koudinov Misha Koudinov Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Dylan Schmidt Olympic Gymnast when I grew Trampoline Gymnastics noticed seven or eight boys David Phillips up, without actually realising all For 19-year-old Dylan Schmidt, with potential. The GymSports Squad testing takes place in Head Coach of the hard work it would take!” Olympic selection also NZ MAG Sport Development December (one North Island, Squad 360 OUR TEAM Courtney McGregor cemented his spot in the history OUR COMMUNITY Committee (SDC) invited David one South Island) for selection books after an impressive few Phillips to pull the programme into Squad 360 for the Courtney McGregor Courtney earned a final placing years in the sport. A silver Women’s Artistic Gymnastics together for the athletes and following year. of 13th on vault in Rio, and 41st medal at the Olympic Test their coaches, and so Squad in the All Around competition. Event followed on from strong 360 was born. RIO 2016 performances in 2015 with Olympic Games

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PERFORMANCE COACH ADVANCE

The Performance Coach Advance (PCA) programme provided by Sport New Zealand aims to improve the quality of coaches working with TALENT ID & PERFORMANCE talented pre-elite athletes in the 15-21 year age bracket. Development Programme

Six GymSports NZ coaches particular needs of performance “As a leader were successful in receiving this coaches balanced against the of the club, support, the largest number of time constraints they operate I see this coaches gym sports has had under. opportunity selected in the three years the as having programme has been running. Participants attend workshops a deeper throughout the year and work impact Successful applicants for 2016: with a mentor to develop on other their long term personal coaches In 2016, the Womens Artistic Gymnastics Sport Development Mathew Rowley development plan. While the by their ability to share their Committee (WAG SDC) began the implementation of a Talent WAG North Harbour Gymnastics programme was initially for experience. I am willing Identification and Performance Development programme. one year only, Sport NZ have to invest my time in the David Bishop announced that the programme programme. I can see that MAG Tri Star will extend to 2017, with being a part of PCA meets participants able to undertake a with my personal coaching Mary Wright, appointed to the put in place for implementation Coaches will be in attendance Kelsey Carter second year. performance plan.” Committee as the Performance in 2017. with their gymnasts at training WAG Mid Island Gymsports/ Co-ordinator, has written camps/squads with an invitation Hastings Elena Mesheryakova a programme to guide the Whilst the primary purpose extended to coaches who do “It’s very Olympia Gymnastic Sports development of WAG athletes of the programme is to not have gymnasts involved so Elena Mesheryakova rewarding towards international standards. develop gymnasts through as to enhance learning. RG Olympia Gymnastic Sports giving back This is planned for release in to international level, there is to sport 2017 as well as an inaugural a requirement to support the Amanda Johanson which has training clinic and national development of coaches. The WAG Christchurch done so trainings squads which will be two are inextricably linked. School of Gymnastics much for me and Colleen Cadman made me MAG Te Awamutu GymSports the person I am today. I want to specifically help PCA offers a unique New Zealanders reach their professional development potential.” opportunity for coaches. The content and structure of the David Bishop programme has been designed Tri Star to take into account the

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24-25 June 7-9 October Arosa World Cup World Cup 2016 Switzerland Szombathely Hungary INTERNATIONAL TOURS (Trampoline) (Mens Artistic Gymnastics)

16 June 27-29 May 13-15 June AERE World Cup World Cup World Championships Bresia, Italy Sofia Bulgaria Incheon Korea (Trampoline) (Rhythmic) (Aerobics)

8-10 April Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships Everett, Washington (Artistic Gymnastics)

1-4 August ANAC Las Vegas, Nevada (Aerobics)

6-20 January Aloha Gymfest Hawaii (Artistic Gymnastics)

21-25 October Indo Pacific Championships Napier (Trampoline) 5 – 21 August Olympics Rio Brazil

8-16 October 31 May – 4 June Junior Commonwealth Games Australian National Championships Namibia Melbourne (Artistic Gymnastics) (Trampoline and Rhythmic)

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@gymsportsnz COMMUNICATIONS 2016 Social Media Stats

NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHED 08.2016 GYMSPORTSNZ.COM

PAGE VIEWS 230,000 IN 2016

USERS IN 28,000 2016

PAGE VIEWS PEAKED DURING 2016 NZ GYMSPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS 16,000 (VS 13K IN 2015)

• 3,690 Fans • 871 posts • 3.3m engaged users • 46.7m people reached

• Launched August 2016 • 814 followers • 37 posts • 747 engagements (likes/comments)

• Launched July 2016 • 95 followers • 140 tweets • 881 profile visits • 64k people reached

• 103,658 minutes of video watched on our Youtube channel in 2016 (three times more than 2015) • 42,492 video views – 66% increase on 2015 • Used Youtube to Livestream 2016 Indo Pacific Championships PROFILE 66,897 minutes of video was watched • • 9,039 video views • 144 new subscribers

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EFFECTIVE MARKETING OF CLUBS Hamilton City Gymsports and Olympia Gymnastic Sports

The 2016 GymSports NZ AGM and Conference featured a ‘value packed’ workshop presented by marketing specialist Ben Slater from Australia. With a focus on digital communications, Ben highlighted the features of social media, websites and email including how these can be used as tools to more effectively market clubs.

Clubs left the workshop with “The marketing presentation at Olympia took on board many ideas, motivated to conference saw HCG move into effective methods of investigate those that were the digital media world. We communication for the age practical and achievable. gained simple new ideas which group they would be targeting Two clubs that can attest to were free or cheap but created and started using Instagram immediate benefits are Olympia an immediate positive impact alongside Facebook. This has Gymnastic Sports (Olympia) on our enrolment numbers and been extremely effective in and Hamilton City Gymsports continues to do so.” reaching the younger teenage (HCG). The workshop helped market. As a consequence, both clubs to examine Clare Frankhouser the club has transferred all their existing methods of Manager, communication and marketing communication and with new Hamilton City Gymsports to social media. This ensures knowledge, a consideration of that no money is spent on what was not as effective as postage and enables the club once thought. Since attending the to reach their audience faster. workshop, Olympia have been Utilising group pages has HCG opted to try a Facebook implementing new strategies broadened the club’s reach advertisement. This produced within the club to help with and encouraged the spread consistently good results with promotion and in reaching their of information through word very little financial outlay. true target audience. of mouth. The club now uses a range of social media outlets to “The workshop was extremely engage with its target market valuable in learning that for including Facebook, Twitter and a club to engage with its Instagram, and believe that with true audience of the younger minimal effort they have raised teenage group, it needs to the profile of the club in the broaden its use of social region and beyond. media… The workshop served as a great reminder of what Trial and error has been an was available at little cost that important part of the process could provide excellent results as there is no ‘one-size fits all’ and what capabilities there are model. As staff become more for growth.” experienced in using different methods, they are able to Kathryn Searle establish what works well and General Manager, what doesn’t. Olympia

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2016 REGIONAL 2016 ACTIVITY & STATISTICS MEMBERSHIP BREAKDOWN

Membership Cumulative of four terms % growth of membership Participation Number of casual participants that have undertaken gym sports activity GYMSPORTS TOTAL MEMBERS 39,676 % growth of participation

GYM FOR ALL 34,844

WOMEN’S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS (WAG) 2,744 Northern Region 12 3 MEN’S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS (MAG) 667 Auckland/Manukau Region 9 -1 RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS (RG) 694

Central Region 16 -41 TRAMPOLINE (TRA) 445

Midlands Region 15 5 AEROBICS GYMNASTICS (AER) 282

Wellington Region 33 -16

Upper South Region 16 TOTAL TOTAL 23 CASUAL MEMBERS & PARTICIPANTS 187,000 PARTICIPANTS 226,676

Southern Region 12 -69 TOTAL RECREATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS 76,000 An increase of 11,000 from 2015’s 65K membership

PLAYGYM GYM FOR ALL MOVEMPROVE® 12,527 63,567 7,000

4 8 4 9 In Memorium In Memorium NORA NIXON ROBERT ATHOL (BOB) 10.12.1924 – 19.08.2016 QSM and Life Member GymSports NZ STOTHARD 11.10.1934 – 2.11.2016 Author of Rolling Forward (a history of NZ gymnastics)

In the early 1960s, Nora Nixon, a farmer’s wife, was coaching and In the 1950s and 60s, Bob’s career included time spent with the Physical managing a gym club at Whitford, Auckland. Under the watchful eye of Education Advisory Services Group under the leadership of Dudley Wills the late Emmy Bellwood, Nora attended coaching and judging courses. of the Department of Education.

In 1963, Nora Gymnastic Association Executive Committee Initially, Bob was based in the Wairarapa, centred Bob was one of the many physical education was appointed (Board as it is called today), and served for on the Masterton region. At that time, the teachers whose efforts assisted the massive Auckland several years. Department of Education allowed the Incentive development of New Zealand gymnastics representative Awards Scheme to be promoted as an activity in through the 1960s. onto the NZ The administration of the National Incentive New Zealand’s primary schools and particularly Gymnastic Awards scheme was handed over to District Intermediate schools. A network of approximately Thanks to John Sandos, GymSports NZ Life Council. Associations in 1968. In 1970, with reorganisation 70 advisers covered all Education Boards in Member for the tribute. recommended, Nora was appointed National New Zealand. With the Incentive Awards Controller, conducting biennial resignation meetings of the District Chief Examiners, The Gymnastic Incentive Awards Scheme largely of Emmy revision work and film production, a position led to the expansion of gymnastics in primary Bellwood, she held well into the 1980s. Nora was a great schools as well as the formation of a number of Nora, a leader and administrator choosing an efficient regional Gym Associations related to the N.Z.G.A. member of team including Dulcie Howells as secretary for from around 1960. Bob, with Leslie Bailey and the the Auckland the National Incentive Awards. The Incentive team of the Wellington Advisory staff, promoted Women’s Awards scheme remained extremely popular the Incentive Awards in schools, leading to the Technical with children and was used by clubs and schools first Wellington Schools competition in 1962. Committee, as an integral part of their physical education This subsequently led to the formation of the was appointed programme, and was a financial success. Wellington Gymnastic Association (pgs 51-52 & to lead the New Zealand Women’s Technical 65; Rolling Forward). Committee and the Planning Committee for the In 1984, Nora was appointed convenor of the first year of the three year Coaches’ Diploma Honours Committee. During the late 1980s Nora Bob was the leader of the Organising Committee Course. resigned from active gymnastic involvement but for the 1963 National Gymnastic Championships, remained on the Honours Committee until the which were held in the War Memorial Hall, Nora’s Boys and Girls Gymnastic Club at Whitford late 1990s. Masterton. This was the scene of the Turn and was progressing well, and in 1966, Barbara Gym / Pillich saga which continued for the next Booker, a member of the Whitford Gymnastic Nora received a Life Membership Award from three years influencing Bob’s view for his writing Club, was selected as a member of the first New New Zealand Gymnastics and was awarded a in the Rolling Forward publication. Zealand full team of six women and six men to Queen’s Service Medal recognising voluntary attend the World Gymnastic Championships service to the Howick – Whitford community. When the Coaching School was well under way in Dortmund, Germany. Nora was appointed through the mid 1960s, Bob assisted on the staff Manageress of this team and qualified with a Thanks to John Sandos, GymSports NZ Life with a number of lectures and assessment tasks. Federation of International Gymnastics (FIG) Member for the tribute. He shifted to Wellington and later graduated in Green Card as an international women’s judge English from Wellington University. His research at this event. on the history of gymnastics in New Zealand took approximately three years and was submitted Nora continued as Chairperson of the NZ to the A.H.P.E.R., now PENZ for Fellowship. Bob Women’s Technical Committee and the was also a regular member of the Ski Patrol at Organising Committee for the New Zealand Ruapehu for a number of years. National Gym School in 1966, 1967 and 1968. In 1967, Nora became a member of the New Zealand

5 0 5 1 In Memorium In Recognition ERIN MARIA PEARCE DOUG CALLAHAN, (NEE SPURDLE) QUEENS SERVICE MEDAL 12.11.1983 – 17.02.2016 Eastland Port Gisborne Trampoline Club

Rhythmic gymnastics was Erin’s lifelong passion. She was an amazing Doug Callahan, senior coach, Level 3 and national qualified judge, has role model with a positive influence on so many lives; past and present been coaching for an impressive 40 years and is one of the longest gymnasts, girls in recreation classes who just wanted to dance around serving gym sports coaches in NZ! Doug has been selected as NZ coach with a ribbon, through to 25 and 27 year olds only recently retired. on many occasions for teams that have travelled internationally to the Australian Nationals, Indo Pacific and World Championships. Erin joined Erin believed that she had ‘found her niche’ Counties coaching five and six year olds. She loved Doug’s introduction to trampolining in the late Doug has also given his free time to other sports Manukau working with them despite their sometimes 1950s began at Gisborne Boys High School. such as surf lifesaving, where he ran competitions Gymnastics ‘needy’ nature and was instrumental in growing He started in the sport using, in those days, for many years. As well, he started a springboard as a five year some of these young gymnasts into pre- a trampoline made from canvas mat and diving club that was very successful, and he old in 1989 international athletes and the future of Counties rubber strip tyres. In 1973, he started coaching developed a strong National title winning power and leaped Manukau Gymnastics Club. She was easy-going, gymnastics and trampolining at the YMCA but tumbling team. In Doug’s class, he coaches special straight into patient and caring with the younger gymnasts, left to start his own club, the Eastland Port needs students and in particular, children with Rhythmic showing them gentleness and kindness Gisborne Trampoline Club in 1978. This required autism who respond well to trampolining. gymnastics, throughout the ups and downs that come with a huge effort in fundraising to assist with the Doug views sport as important for the wellbeing of training competing. There are many gymnasts who leaned travel of competitors and at the same time to children and youth and believes it is important in with her on Erin during pre-competition jitters for a few continually upgrade equipment in order to keep bringing families together and developing a social coach Kath words of encouragement, towel holding, back up with International standards. Internationally network in the community. Ultimately, this network Redhead at rubs or lipstick and leotard checks. the club has produced over 35 NZ representatives spreads to the regions and to the whole of New the Manurewa and won World Open and Age titles. Doug has Zealand. Sport, he says builds communities. Recreation Anyone who coached with, or was coached by, also coached power tumbling successfully with Centre. As a Erin knows she never lost her inner gymnast – she NZ Champion tumblers. Doug became a GymSports NZ Life Member in gymnast Erin progressed through the age groups was constantly doing mills with the stopwatch, 2002 and has been selected as NZ Coach of and is remembered by some as a youngster twiddling a hoop over her head or sitting in the NZ coaching appointments held over the the Year. performing an enthusiastic freehand routine to odd split stretch. years include: the ‘ghostbusters’ theme song. She received her • NZ Coach Indo-Pacifics 1989, In the community, Doug was awarded the 10 year service award in 1999, 20 years in 2009 While her loyalty and commitment to Counties Bendigo-Australia, Ambassador for the City of Gisborne award in and 25 years in 2014. 2016 was Erin’s 27th year Manukau Gymnastics Club may have seemed like • NZ Coach World Champs 1992, Auckland, 1990 after his trampolinist Kristen Glover won the of club service and in recent years it was not a chore to some, Erin instead always said she was • NZ Coach World Champs 1994, Portugal, Open Title in the team competition at the World unusual to see her at the gym for six days of incredibly lucky to be paid for her hobby. Her • NZ Coach World Champs 1999, South Africa Champs in Germany. The International Olympic the week. commitment to gym sports was shown as well (Open Coach), Committee paid tribute to Doug with a certificate when she agreed to come out of retirement to • NZ Coach World Champs July 2001 Odense, that reads “for remarkable contribution to sport Erin took her love of the gymnastics sport as an join the Grade 5 group in 2006. Denmark, and to the promotion of friendship and solidarity”. athlete and transferred her knowledge and skills • NZ Coach World Champs 2003, Germany, He has also won the Sports Coach of the Year to coaching and judging. It is in this role that she At 32 years old, Erin was still coaching and quietly • Attended World Champs 2007 Canada and title in Gisborne and was presented with the Civic influenced, encouraged and supported numerous encouraging her girls to achieve their goals and assisted with coaching. Award in 2003 for his contribution to sport in the girls. Erin always gave the best sideline pep talks reach for their dreams. She will leave a gap in community by the Gisborne District Council. at competitions and even at training. She took many lives that is very hard to fill. While the gym Doug coaches trampoline seven days a week and From the GymSports NZ community, the time after a routine to give specific feedback, was a big part of Erin’s life, she was an even bigger tirelessly commits to fundraising. Because of his congratulations Doug on your outstanding breaking down the routine move by move, even part of the club’s members’. She was never just a fundraising efforts he has over the years raised a contribution to gym sports. when she had so many gymnasts vying for her coach but a fellow gymnast, a judge, an inspiration significant amount of money to enable athletes to attention. Erin had a way of making gymnasts and a friend. She will be missed every day. travel to competitions. Without this support, few Thank you to Karen Scholefield, Eastland Port want to be the best they could be, and would not athletes would have had the ability to travel. Gisborne Trampoline Club Committee Member accept anything less than perfect. Thanks to Counties Manukau Gymnastics Club for the tribute. for the tribute.

5 2 05 43 LIFE SPORT DEVELOPMENT MEMBERS COMMITTEES

LIFE MEMBERS IN MEMORIUM HONORARY MEMBERS The GymSports NZ Sport Development Committees (SDC’s) comprise John Sandos (1984) Nora Nixon (1984) Bruce Pulman (2009) Dr Warwick Darcey (1992) Dulcie Howells (1999) of a dedicated group of volunteers who bring to the respective sports Martin Gotz (1995) William Duncan (1999) their technical knowledge and experience. Michael Ranger (1999) R W (Bo) Gordine (1958) Lyn Johnston (2000) L R (Dick) Bedggood (1969) Tony Quirk (2003) Robert Larkin (1971) The primary purpose of each Committee is WOMENS ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS Murray Charteris (2005) Emmy Bellwood (1984) to provide expert advice and guidance on Shirley Baker, Chair Marie Stechman (2005) developing the sport, alignment with Federation Michele Hawke Gerry O'Brien of International Gymnastics regulations and rules Nyssa Winchester Nigel Humphreys and promote excellence in coach and judge Mary Wright Doug Callahan education. Jacqui Godfrey Zelda Middleton (1994) JP(Ret) Karen Bevins Janine Glover GymSports NZ thanks the members of each Wayne Marsh SDC for their time and contribution in 2016. MENS ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS Alan Boulton Gareth Brettell, Chair Howard Johnston (2009) RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS Gavin Snowsill Margaret Woolf (2010) Hannah Mills-Beale, Chair Stuart Albrey Vicki Humphreys (2011) (resigned November 2016) Toby Levine Avril Enslow (2013) Keita McGowan Adrian Coman Carol Henry (2013) (Acting Chair from November 2016) Ken Bow Michele Hawke (2016) Vicki Cowley Marnie Sterner TRAMPOLINE Katie Pearce Kathryn Searle, Chair Luciana Blaga Justin Dougal Carol Henry KEY CONTRIBUTORS TO THE SPORT Chris Wilson OF AEROBICS Rachael Sadler Mike Groom Vicki Humphreys Zita Davies Rosa Esteban Catherine Thomson Nigel Humphreys Bronte Collucio Jarrod Heriot Sally Hart Maree Stenning Wayne Marsh

GYMSPORTS NZ TEAM Tony Compier Chief Executive Officer Tas Evans Education Administrator Andy Adams Operations Manager Margaret Wilton National Programs Manager Danielle Halliday Community Sport Manager Belinda Randall Relationship Team Manager Edward Duff Finance Manager Dee Lampe Auckland/Northland Relationship Christine Reed Education Manager Manager Rebecca Weber Events Manager Megan Russell Wellington Relationship Manager Anna Robertson Performance Pathways & Haidee Farmilo GymSports SportsForce Communications Manager Development Officer Angela Lawrie National Office Co-ordinator Lisa McInroe Upper South Relationship Manager Daniel Sefuiva Membership Support Tarin Brettell Tours Co-ordinator Administrator Jules Warner Southern Relationship Manager

5 4 5 5 ANNUAL FINANCIAL ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2016 For the year ended 31 December 2016

DIRECTORY 5 7 Directory Registered office PO Box 9485 5 8 Statement of Responsibility for Financial Statements Newmarket Auckland 1149

5 9 Independent Auditor’s Report Nature of business National Sporting Body

Officers of the board Denis Mowbray 6 1 Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expense Virginia Cathro Eugen Trombitas 6 2 Statement of Financial Position Cheryl Bowie Andrew Miller Tracy Diack (resigned May-2016) 6 3 Statement of Changes in Net Assets / Equity Carolyn Stiles (resigned Dec-2016) Jane Borren (May-2016 onward)

6 4 Statement of Cash Flows Charities Commission Registration number CC47919

6 5 Statement of Accounting Policies Incorporated Society registration number 220680 7 0 Notes to the Financial Statements Independent auditor RSM Hayes Audit 1 Broadway Newmarket Auckland

Solicitor Maria Clarke Lawyers

Banker ANZ

5 6 5 7 Statement of RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2016

The Gymsports New Zealand Incorporated Board members are pleased to present the approved financial statements for the financial year end 31 December 2016, and the independent auditor’s report thereon.

The Board and management accept responsibility for the preparation of the financial statements and judgments used in them, and hereby adopt the financial statements as presented. They also accept the responsibility for establishing and maintaining a system of internal control designed to provide reasonable assurance as to the integrity and reliability of financial reporting and service performance reporting. In the opinion of the Board and management, the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2016, fairly reflect the financial position, financial performance, and cash flows of Gymsports New Zealand Incorporated.

APPROVED APPROVED Denis Mowbray Tony Compier Board Chairperson Chief Executive

30 April 2017 30 April 2017

5 8 Statement of COMPREHENSIVE REVENUE AND EXPENSE For the year ended 31 December 2016

NOTES 2016 2015 RESTATED Revenue from exchange transactions 5 2,317,414 2,050,386 Revenue from non-exchange transactions 6 974,667 1,052,200 Total revenue 3,292,081 3,102,586

Employee costs 1,143,627 1,154,926 Depreciation and amortisation 12, 13 48,346 43,371 Other expenses 7 2,192,817 1,852,485 Total expenses 3,384,790 3,050,782

Interest income 26,832 36,986 Total finance income 26,832 36,986

Net surplus / (deficit) for the year (65,877) 88,790

The notes to the Financial Statements and Statement of Accounting Policies form part of the Financial statements.

6 1 Statement of Statement of FINANCIAL CHANGES IN NET POSITION ASSETS / EQUITY For the year ended 31 December 2016 For the year ended 31 December 2016

NOTES 2016 2015 RESTATED NOTES ACCUMULATED DEVELOPMENT TOTAL NET SURPLUS FUND ASSETS/ ASSETS RESERVE EQUITY Current assets Balance As at 1 January 2015 Trade receivables 8 101,490 66,551 (restated) 196,283 412,051 608,334 Prepayments 47,219 5,606 Total comprehensive revenue and Cash and cash equivalents 9 347,361 299,554 expense for the period 58,840 58,840 Inventories 10 59,732 96,872 255,123 412,051 667,174 Short term investments 750,000 755,173 1,305,803 1,223,756 Adjustment for changes in accounting policies due to the initial application of Tier 2 PBE Non-current assets IPSAS Standards – Reduced Disclosure Regime Property, plant and equipment 12 112,051 111,219 20 29,950 29,950 Intangible assets 13 7,572 - Restated total reserves as at 31 December 2015 285,073 412,051 697,124 119,622 111,219

Total comprehensive revenue and Total assets 1,425,425 1,334,975 expense for the period (65,877) (65,877) Transfers from reserves 4 (i) 412,051 (412,051) - LIABILITIES Balance as at 31 December 2016 631,247 - 631,247 Current liabilities Payables from exchange transactions 14 253,141 202,354 The notes to the Financial Statements and Statement of Accounting Policies form part of the Financial statements. Deferred revenue from non-exchange transactions 15 422,067 326,805 Employee benefits 83,508 71,956 GST Payable 35,462 36,736 794,179 637,851

Total liabilities 794,179 637,851

Net assets 631,247 697,124

Net assets/equity Accumulated surplus 697,124 608,334 Current year surplus (deficit) (65,877) 88,790 Total net assets/equity 631,247 697,124

The notes to the Financial Statements and Statement of Accounting Policies form part of the Financial statements.

6 2 6 3 Statement of Statement of CASH ACCOUNTING FLOWS POLICIES For the year ended 31 December 2016 For the year ended 31 December 2016

NOTES 2016 2015 Restated 1. REPORTING ENTITY c) Changes in accounting policies There have been no changes in the accounting Cash flows from operating activities Gymsports New Zealand Incorporated (The policies of the entity for the year ended entity) is incorporated in New Zealand and 31 December 2016 other than the adoption of the Cash received from non-exchange transactions 2,377,030 2,067,408 registered under the Charities Act 2005. Tier 2 PBE IPSAS Standards - Reduced Disclosure Cash received from exchange transactions 974,667 1,202,546 The Entity is governed by the constitution, Regime. Refer note 2 a) and note 20 for full details. Interest received 27,539 35,831 Incorporated Societies Act 1908 and the Charities GST (1,169) 2,409 Act 2005. d) Comparative figures Where necessary, comparative figures have Payments to suppliers (2,146,610) (1,961,725) The financial statements have been approved and been restated due to the reclassification of some Payments to employees (1,132,074) (1,151,346) were authorised for issue by the Board members items between different categories noted in the on the date specified on Page 58. financial statements. These reclassifications have Cash inflow / (outflow) from operating activities 99,383 195,123 no impact on the net surplus/(deficit).

Cash flows from investing activities 2. BASIS OF PREPARATION 3. SIGNIFICANT JUDGEMENTS AND ESTIMATES Purchases of investments (750,000) (755,173) a) Statement of compliance Proceeds from sale of investments 755,173 500,000 The financial statements have been prepared in In the process of applying the entity’s accouting Purchase of property, plant and equipment (56,749) (46,556) accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting policies, managements has made the following Practice in New Zealand (“NZ GAAP”). They adjustments and estimates, which have the most Cash inflow / (outflow) from investing activities (51,576) (301,729) comply with Public Benefit Entity International significant effect on the amounts recognised in Public Sector Accounting Standards (“PBE the financial statements. IPSAS”) and other applicable financial reporting Net increase / (decrease) of cash and cash equivalents 47,807 (106,606) standards as appropriate that have been a) Assumptions and estimation uncertainty authorised for use by the External Reporting Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 299,554 406,160 Board for Not for Profit entities. For the purpose i. Useful lives and residual values of complying with NZ GAAP, the entity is a public The useful lives and residual values of assets are benefit not for profit entity and is eligible to apply assessed using the condition and nature of the Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 9 347,361 299,554 Tier 2 Not for Profit PBE IPSAS on the basis that asset to determine potential future use and value it does not have public accountability and is not from disposal. defined as large. The notes to the Financial Statements and Statement of Accounting Policies form part of the Financial statements. The Board members have elected to report 4. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES in accordance with Tier 2 Not for Profit PBE Accounting Standards and in doing so has taken The accounting policies set out below have been advantage of all applicable Reduced Disclosure applied consistently to all periods presented in Regime (“RDR”) disclosure concessions. these financial statements and have been applied consistently by the Entity except as explained in b) Measurement basis Note 20, which addresses changes in accounting The financial report is presented on a historical policies. cost basis, and in New Zealand dollars with all values rounded to the nearest dollar. There The financial statements of the controlled entities has been no change in the entity’s functional are prepared for the same reporting period as the currency. Entity, using consistent accounting policies.

6 4 6 5 Statement of Statement of ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTING POLICIES POLICIES For the year ended 31 December 2016 For the year ended 31 December 2016

4. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES measured reliably. 4. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Financial assets and liabilities are offset and (CONT’D) If it is probable that discounts will be granted and (CONT’D) the net amount presented in the statement of the amount can be measured reliably, then the financial position when, and only when, the a) Revenue recognition discount is recognised as a reduction of revenue c) Income tax entity has a legal right to offset the amounts and Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is as the sales are recognised. i. Current income tax intends either to settle on a net basis or to realise probable that the economic benefits or service The entity is not required to provide for income the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. potential will flow to the entity and the revenue Rendering of services from education, tours and tax as its income is fully exempt from tax under can be reliably measured, regardless of when the events and affiliations section CW46 of the Income Tax Act 2007. The entity’s financial assets include: cash and payment is being made. short term deposits, trade receivables, loans and Revenue from services rendered is recognised in ii. Goods and services tax other receivables; and trade payables. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the surplus or deficit in proportion to the stage-of- Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised consideration received or receivable, taking into completion of the transaction at the reporting net of the amount of GST except: The entity classifies financial liabilities into the account contractually defined terms of payment date. The stage of completion is assessed by following categories: amortised cost. and excluding taxes or duty. reference to the proportion of time remaining • When the GST incurred on a purchase of assets under the original service agreement at or services is not recoverable from the taxation i. Initial recognition The specific recognition criteria described below reporting date. authority, in which case the GST is recognised All financial assets are recognised initially at fair must also be met before revenue is recognised: as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or value plus, in the case of financial assets not Amounts received in advance for services to be as part of the expense item, as applicable; and recorded at fair value through surplus or deficit, i. Revenue from non-exchange transactions provided in future periods are recognised as a transaction costs that are attributable to the Government grants and funding liability until such time as the service is provided. • In the case of receivables and payables, which acquisition of the financial asset. Revenues from non-exchange transactions with are stated with the amount of GST included. the government and government agencies is Interest income All financial liabilities are recognised initially recognised when the entity obtains control of the The net amount of GST recoverable from, or at fair value and, in the case of payables, net transferred asset, and: For all the entity’s financial instruments measured payable to, the taxation authority is included as of directly attributable transaction costs. The at amortised cost, interest income is recorded part of receivables or payables in the statement entities financial liabilities include trade payables. • it is probable that the economic benefits or using the effective interest rate. Effective of financial position. service potential related to the asset will flow to interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts the ii. Subsequent measurement the entity and can be measured reliably; and estimated future cash payments or receipts over d) Financial instruments Subsequent measurement is dependent on • the transfer is free from conditions that require the expected life of the financial instrument or The entity initially recognises financial the classification of the financial instrument, the asset to be refunded or returned to the a shorter period, where appropriate, to the net instruments when the entity becomes a party to and is specifically detailed in the accounting government if the conditions are not fulfilled. carrying amount of the financial asset or liability. the contractual policies below.

To the extent that there is a condition attached Interest income is included in finance income in The entity derecognises financial when the Loans and receivables that would give rise to a liability to repay the the statement of comprehensive revenue and contractual rights to the cash flows from the This category generally applies to trade and other grant amount or to return the granted asset, a expense. asset expire, or when there has been significant receivables and cash and cash equivalents. Loans deferred revenue liability is recognised instead of changes to the terms and/or the amount of and receivables are financial assets with fixed or revenue. Revenue is then recognised only once b) Employee benefits contractual payments to be received/paid, or determinable payments that are not quoted in an the entity has satisfied these conditions. i. Wages, salaries, and annual leave it transfers the rights to receive the contractual active market. This category of financial assets is Liabilities for wages and salaries (including cash flows in a transaction in which substantially the most relevant to the entity. ii. Revenue from exchange transactions non-monetary benefits), and annual leave are all the risks and rewards of ownership of the Sale of goods recognised in surplus or deficit during the period financial asset are transferred. Any interest in After initial measurement, such financial assets Revenue is recognised when the significant risks in which the employee rendered the related transferred financial assets that is created or are subsequently measured at amortised cost and rewards of ownership have been transferred services, and are generally expected to be retained by the entity is recognised as a separate using the effective interest rate method, less to the customer, recovery of the consideration settled within 12 months of the reporting date. asset or liability. impairment. Amortised cost is calculated by is probable, the associated costs and possible The liabilities for these short-term benefits are taking into account any discount or premium on return of goods can be estimated reliably, there measured at the amounts expected to be paid The entity derecognises a financial liability acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral is no continuing management involvement with when the liabilities are settled. when its contractual obligations are discharged, part of the effective interest rate. the goods, and the amount of revenue can be cancelled, or expired.

6 6 6 7 Statement of Statement of ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTING POLICIES POLICIES For the year ended 31 December 2016 For the year ended 31 December 2016

4. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES e) Inventories 4. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Amortisation is recognised in surplus or deficit (CONT’D) Inventory is initially measured at cost, except (CONT’D) on a diminishing value basis over the estimated items acquired through non-exchange useful lives of each amortisable intangible asset. d) Financial instruments (cont’d) transactions which are instead measured at fair f) Property, plant and equipment (cont’d) Amortisation methods, useful lives and residual The effective interest rate amortisation is value as their deemed cost at initial recognition. iii. Depreciation values are reviewed at each reporting date and included in finance income in the statement of Depreciation is charged over the useful life of the adjusted if appropriate. comprehensive revenue and expense. Inventories are subsequently measured at the asset on a straight-line basis or diminishing value lower of cost and net realisable value. The cost of basis as detailed below: The estimated useful lives/diminishing value The losses arising from impairment are inventories is based on first-in first-out principle/ amortisation rates are: recognised in the statement of comprehensive weighted average cost and includes expenditure Office equipment 20% SL revenue and expense in finance costs for loans incurred in acquiring the inventories, production Computer equipment 48% DV Trademarks 10% and in cost of sales or other operating expenses or conversion costs and other costs incurred Computer equipment new 33% SL for receivables. in bringing them to their existing location and Motor vehicles 20% SL h) Equity condition. PPE 20% SL i. Accumulated surplus Cash and cash equivalents represent highly liquid investments that are readily convertible into a Inventory comprises badges, ribbons and The assets’ residual values, useful lives and Accumulated surplus is the entity’s accumulated known amount of cash with an insignificant risk clothing merchandise. amortisation methods are reviewed, and adjusted surplus or deficit since the formation of the entity, of changes in value, with maturities of 3 months if appropriate, at each financial year end. adjusted for transfers to/from specific reserves. or less. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less the estimated An asset’s carrying amount is written down i) Development fund reserve Financial liabilities at amortised cost: costs of completion and selling expenses. immediately to its recoverable amount, or Historically, this reserve was retained for the recoverable service amount, if the asset’s carrying purpose of funding regional and national This is the category of financial liabilities that f) Property, plant and equipment amount is greater than its estimated recoverable development. However, given it is no longer is most relevant to the entity. After initial i. Initial recognition and subsequent amount or recoverable service amount. serving this purpose, the reserve has been recognition, trade and other payables and expenditure trasnferred to accumulated surplus as noted in interest-bearing loans and borrowings are iv. Derecognition the Statement of Changes in Net Assets / Equity. subsequently measured at amortised cost using Property, plant and equipment is measured An item of property, plant and equipment is the effective interest rate method. initially at cost. Cost includes expenditure that derecognised upon disposal or when no further is directly attributable to the acquisition of the future economic benefits or service potential are Gains and losses are recognised in surplus or items. The cost of an item of property plant expected from its use or disposal. deficit when the liabilities are derecognised and equipment is recognised only when it is as well as through the effective interest rate probable that future economic benefit or service Gains and losses on disposals are determined by amortisation process. The effective interest rate potential associated with the item will flow to the comparing proceeds with the carrying amount. amortisation is included as finance costs entity, and if the item’s cost or fair value can be These are included in surplus or deficit. in the statement of comprehensive revenue measured reliably. and expense. g) Intangible assets Where an asset is acquired in a non-exchange Intangible assets are initially measured at cost. Trade and other payables are unsecured and are transaction for nil or nominal consideration the usually paid within 30 days of recognition. Due to asset is initially measured at its fair value. All of the entity’s intangible assets are their short-term nature they are not discounted. subsequently measured in accordance with ii. Subsequent measurement the cost model, being cost less accumulated Amortised cost is calculated by taking into Subsequent to initial recognition, plant and amortisation and impairment. Cost includes account any discount or premium on acquisition equipment are measured at cost, net of expenditure that is directly attributable to the and fees or costs that are an integral part of the accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, acquisition of the asset. effective interest rate. if any. The entity has no intangible assets with indefinite This category generally applies to payables. useful lives

6 8 6 9 NOTES TO THE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2016 For the year ended 31 December 2016

5. REVENUE FROM EXCHANGE TRANSACTIONS 8. TRADE RECEIVABLES

2016 2015 Restated 2016 2015 Restated Sale of goods Trade receivables 93,701 58,055 Merchandise 184,967 160,123 Accrued income 7,789 8,496 Total trade receivables 101,490 66,551 Rendering of services Tours and Events 1,187,395 961,575 Affiliations 741,219 676,926 9. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Provision of education 129,975 205,407 Sponsorship 46,000 34,521 2016 2015 Restated Other 27,858 11,834 Current assets Total revenue from exchange transactions 2,317,414 2,050,386 Bank accounts 347,361 299,554 Cash and cash equivalents in the statement of cash flows 347,361 299,554

6. REVENUE FROM NON-EXCHANGE TRANSACTIONS The entity has a $40,000 credit card facility with the ANZ Bank of New Zealand Limited.

2016 2015 Restated Grants 928,805 1,041,436 10. INVENTORIES High Performance 45,862 10,764 Total revenue from non exchange transactions 974,667 1,052,200 2016 2015 Restated Finished goods 59,732 96,872 Total Inventory 59,732 96,872 7. OTHER EXPENSES During the reporting period a number of items of the entity’s finished goods were written down by $32,550 to net realisable value. ( impairment 2015: nil). This impairment cost is included in Merchandise NOTES 2016 2015 Restated Expenses in note 7. Other expenses consist of the following expenses: There were no reversals of previously written down inventory items (2015: Nil). Tours and Events 1,426,645 1,149,341 Merchandise Expense 10 128,217 87,738 There are no items of inventory pledged as security against any of the Entity’s liabilities (2015: nil). Admin Expenses 586,146 561,702 Building lease 51,809 53,704 Total other expenses 2,192,817 1,852,485

7 0 7 1 NOTES TO THE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2016 For the year ended 31 December 2016

11. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 12. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Categories of Financial Assets and Liabilities 2015 The tables below show the carrying amount of the entity’s financial assets and financial liabilities as disclosed within the Statement of Financial Position: OPENING CLOSING 1/1/15 ADDITIONS DISPOSALS DEPRECATION 31/12/15 Office equipment 2016 2015 Restated 4,078 12,610 - 1,991 14,697 Vehicles 82,912 - - 24,614 58,298 Financial Assets (Loans and receivables) Computer equipment 13,497 33,947 - 13,517 33,927 Cash and cash equivalent (assets) 347,361 299,554 PPE 7,548 - - 3,251 4,297 Receivables from exchange transactions 101,490 66,551 Total 108,035 46,557 - 43,373 111,219 Short term investments maturing within 12 months of balance date 750,000 755,173 Total Financial Assets 1,198,851 1,121,278 2016

Financial Liabilities (Held at Amortised Cost) OPENING CLOSING 1/1/16 ADDITIONS DISPOSALS DEPRECATION 31/12/16 Trade and other payables 253,141 202354 Office equipment Employee benefits 83,508 71956 14,697 5,571 - 4,234 16,034 Vehicles Income in advance (conditions attached) 422,067 326805 58,298 43,478 - 28,237 73,539 Computer equipment 33,927 - - 13,291 20,636 Total Financial Liabilities 758,717 601,115 PPE 4,297 - - 2,454 1,843 Total 111,219 49,049 - 48,217 112,051

13. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

2016 (2015:Nil)

OPENING CLOSING 1/1/16 ADDITIONS DISPOSALS DEPRECATION 31/12/16 Trademarks - 7,700 - 128 7,572 Total - 7,700 - 128 7,572

Amortisation expense is included in the depreciation and amortisation line item of the statement of comprehensive revenue and expense. There are no intangible assets with restrictions to title, nor pledged as security, over the entity’s liabilities (2015:nil).

7 2 7 3 NOTES TO THE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2016 For the year ended 31 December 2016

14. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES 18. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

i. Transactions and balances 2016 2015 Restated Trade payables 121,139 70,427 There were no related party transactions noted for the the period ended 31 December 2016 (2015:Nil) Other payables and accruals 132,002 131,927 The sales to and purchases from related parties are made on terms equivalent to those that prevail in 253,141 202,354 arm’s length transactions. Outstanding balances at the year-end are unsecured and interest free.

Trade payables are non-interest bearing and are normally settled on 60-day terms. ii. Compensation of key management personnel Key management personnel include the Board, and the Executive Management Team (which includes the Chief Executive). The total remuneration of key management personnel and number of individuals, on a full- time equivalent basis, receiving remuneration from the Entity are: 15. DEFERRED REVENUE FROM NON-EXCHANGE TRANSACTIONS 2016 2015 Restated Executive management team 4 FTE's 2016 2015 Restated 418,075 364,912 Sport New Zealand 405,009 240,009 The members of the board did not receive any remuneration for services provided during the period Other 17,059 86,796 422,067 326,805

19. EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD

16. OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS There were no material events post balance date that would have a material impact on the Financial Statements There are no non-cancellable operating commitments to dislcose at 31 December 2016 (2015: Nil)

17. CAPITAL COMMITMENTS

Other commitments There are no commitments for capital expenditure noted at 31 December 2016 (2015:Nil)

7 4 7 5 NOTES TO THE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2016 For the year ended 31 December 2016

20. CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES, ESTIMATES, AND PRIOR 20. CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES, ESTIMATES, AND PRIOR PERIOD RESTATEMENT PERIOD RESTATEMENT (CONT’D)

This is the first set of financial statements of the entity that is presented in accordance with PBE i. Explanation to the transition to PBE Standards RDR (cont’d) Standards. The entity has previously reported under IFRS Differential Reporting (Diff Rep). Adjustment 3 The accounting policies adopted in these financial statements are consistent with those of the previous Under PBE Standards, cash and cash equivalents in the statement of financial position comprise cash year, except for instances when the accounting or reporting requirements of a PBE Standard are at bank and in hand and short-term deposits with an original maturity of three months or less that are different to requirements under the previous Differential Reporting as outlined on the following pages. readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. Term Deposits with a maturity date of three months or more were reallocated to “Short term i. Explanation to the transition to PBE Standards RDR investments” from “Cash and Cash Equivalents”. The changes to accounting policies and disclosures caused by first time application of PBE accounting standards are as follows: PBE IPSAS 1: Presentation of Financial Statements

In the financial statements of the previous financial year, receivables were presented as a single total AS PER in the statement of financial position. However, PBE IPSAS 1 requires receivables from non-exchange AS PER PBE transactions and receivables from exchange transactions to be presented separately in the statement DIFF DR / (CR) IPSAS- of financial position. This requirement affected the presentation of both current and comparative REPORTING ADJUSTMENT 1 ADJUSTMENT 2 ADJUSTMENT 3 RDR receivables figures. 31 December 2015 PBE IPSAS 2: Cashflow Statements Non Exchange A Statement of Cashflows has been prepared Revenue 1,123,914 (71,714) 1,052,200 Exchange Revenue 2,200,732 (150,346) 2,050,386 Revenue received in advance 356,755 (29,950) 326,805 Other expenses 2,104,495 (101,664) (150,346) 1,852,485 Cash and cash equivalents 1,054,707 (755,153) 299,554 Short term investments 0 755,153 755,153

Adjustment 1 Revenue received from Prime Minister scholarships was received on behalf of the recipients. It was not received on behalf of and for the benefit of Gymsports. This revenue was removed as Gymsports is acting as agent on behalf of the recipients.

Adjustment 2 The entity is acting as agent on behalf of the clubs with regard to the moveMprove funds as these funds are received on behalf of the individual clubs and for their benefit. Gymsports does not have control over these funds. These funds were removed from revenue, and Gymsports has only recognised a management/agent fee for this service.

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