GYMNASTICS FOUNDATION SOUTH AFRICA KICKS OFF ITS CAMPAIGN
Gymnastics South Africa today announced the first public campaign of the Gymnastics Foundation South Africa to the gymnastics fraternity.
The Gymnastics Foundation South Africa aims to become a focal point for fund-raising endeavours through which many needs can be addressed. This includes raising funds for exceptional developmental and high-performance programmes of Gymnastics SA, as well as supporting educational and health-related programmes. The Foundation will also aim to assist gymnasts on different...
GYMNASTICS FOUNDATION SOUTH AFRICA KICKS OFF ITS CAMPAIGN
Gymnastics South Africa today announced the first public campaign of the Gymnastics Foundation South Africa to the gymnastics fraternity.
The Gymnastics Foundation South Africa aims to become a focal point for fund-raising endeavours through which many needs can be addressed. This includes raising funds for exceptional developmental and high-performance programmes of Gymnastics SA, as well as supporting educational and health-related programmes. The Foundation will also aim to assist gymnasts on different...
SA's top gymnasts off to the Commonwealth Games
South Africa's top gymnasts depart for the 22nd edition of the Commonwealth Games this week. Set to take place in Birmingham between 28 July and 8 August, Team South Africa will for the first time in many years, feature a full Women's Artistic team, as well as being represented in the Men's Artistic and Rhythmic Gymnastics competitions.
"It brings us great joy to be able to send our best gymnasts to one of the world's top competitions," says Donovan Jurgens, President of Gymnastics South Africa. "It's every athlete's dream to represent...
FIG Education drive across Africa
A busy agenda of educational activities unfolded in Africa this June and July.
Seven courses in six countries over a span of two months – this is one way of summing up a busy period of educational activities for the FIG in Africa.
From Algeria in the north to South Africa at the bottom of the continent, FIG experts from five disciplines travelled far and wide in June and July, beginning with two Olympic Solidarity Coaches’ Courses.
The first, for Men’s Artistic Gymnastics coaches, took place in Yaounde, Cameroon from 6-12 June. The second, for Rhythmic...
Gymnastics SA announces streaming partnership with SuperSport Schools
The new partnership will focus on making Gymnastics more accessible in South Africa and giving gymnasts the opportunity to shine.
Gymnastics South Africa today announce a three-year partnership with Multichoice owned SuperSport Schools, which will see key gymnastics events streamed live and exclusive on SuperSport School's online platforms.
The agreement will come into effect this October when Gymnastics SA hosts its annual National Championships, Gym Games and Perfect10 showcase event in Tshwane. The partnership will...
SPOTLIGHT ON GYMNASTICS SOUTH AFRICA LEADERSHIP PROJECT - MEET WELLINGTON XOLANI MAGWAZA
Gymnastics South Africa’s Leadership Project started in April 2022 with the mentorship of 12 leaders across all nine Provinces.
Part of the overall Transformation Strategy, the Project is aimed at the expansion of gymnastics schools and hubs in the provinces. The main functions of the Project are to mentor future leaders, assist with the operation of gymnastics clubs at schools and hubs and to train and develop young leaders and ambassadors.
Developed and facilitated by Gymnastics SA President...
INAUGURAL AFRICAN JUMP ROPE CHAMPIONSHIPS HEADING TO TSHWANE IN OCTOBER
Rope skipping enthusiasts are in for a treat this October when the inaugural African Jump Rope Championships takes place in Tshwane at the Joni Bach Centre. Organised by the Africa Jump Rope Federation and host federation, Gymnastics South Africa, 40 of the best rope skippers on the African continent are expected to participate in the event.
“We are very excited to host the very first African Jump Rope Championships on South African soil,” says Keo Mokolopo-Meyer, President of the Africa Jump Rope...
GYM GAMES MAKES A RETURN TO CAPACITY VENUES
Gymnastics South Africa’s National Championships, Gym Games is set to take Tshwane by storm this October as the 10-day event return to full capacity venues. The hustle and bustle that typically dominates the South African gymnastics fraternity at this time of the year is set to start between 30 September and 9 October with gymnasts competing in all disciplines across multiple venues.
Women’s Artistic, Men’s Artistic, Parkour and Acrobatic Gymnastics will be hosted at MatSport Centre, while University of Pretoria’s Tuks Sport Centre...
IT’S PERFECT10 TIME FOR GYMNASTICS SA
Gymnastics South Africa’s action packed Perfect 10 showcase returns to pre-covid normality as it shifts from virtual to in-stadium on 4 October. Set to take place at the Rembrandt Hall at University of Pretoria, this year’s event will include the history-making Commonwealth Games’ Women’s Artistic team, including Caitlin Rooskrantz and Naveen Daries.
“Perfect10 is our Big Night Out,” says Anne Vermaak, CEO of Gymnastics South Africa. “We’re very excited to see our gymnasts in action as this unique event. It will be the first-time local...
Zebras take Perfect10 title at Gymnastics South Africa's big showcase event
Olympian Naveen Daries' Zebras team took top honours at this year's Perfect10 event, hosted by Gymnastics South Africa on Tuesday night at the Tuks Sports Centre. Despite a load-shedding interruption, the event saw some spectacular displays and lots of entertainment for the 2500 strong crowd.
Lwandile Simelane, 1st Vice President of SASCOC, handing over the Perfect10 trophy to Zebras team captain, Naveen Daries. Team from left to right: Kgaogelo Maake (behind Lwandile), Caleigh Anders, Naveen Daries, Daniel...
✈️Team SA's ߇ﰟ禠junior gymnasts off to the Vera Caslavska Grand Prix in Brno on 12-13 Nov!Good luck to Tatum Daniels, Kaylee Maltz, coach Lindsay Buckley & judge Martinette Marais. Daniel Cornelissen, Kadin Chester and Sibusiso Zulu with coach Chad Mclean & judge Warren Buchanan. pic.twitter.com/L6ApgK14g3
— Gymnastics South Africa (@SAGymnastics) November 9, 2022
Matthew Bosch posted the highest scoring pass of the prelims at the 36th FIG Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships
Wow! The 12th highest score in historyߘ錰. Team SA's ߇ﰟ禍atthew Bosch posted the highest scoring pass of the prelims at the 36th FIG Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships in Sofia and is through to the semi-finals! #GymnasticsSA @TeamSA2024 @gymnastics pic.twitter.com/BmlHwLLFEL
— Gymnastics South Africa (@SAGymnastics) November 17, 2022
Gymnastics starlet named as Team SA flag bearer
Gymnast Alejandra Morales Martinez is considered one of the brightest gymnastics talents in South Africa and she has been given another accolade with the announcement that she will carry the flag for Team SA at the opening ceremony of the Region V Games in Lilongwe, Malawi, on Friday.
The young gymnast celebrated her 14th birthday last week (27th November) but she is in Malawi as a shining star already. The Benoni teenager is a national age-group champion in Tumbling and Women’s Artistic Gymnastics and is a reigning gold medallist from...
Morales Martinez and her teammates start the gold rush
By GARY LEMKE in Lilongwe
They say you always remember the first and the sport of gymnastics will be taking a collective bow after cleaning up at the Region 5 Youth Games in Lilongwe, Malawi, on Sunday. Team SA are strongly fancied to dominate the medals table – especially with swimming getting under way on Monday – but it was the tumblers who provided the first gold medals.
And, like one somersault brings more, Team SA ended the day with four gold medals from gymnastics. The girls won the team competition and the boys quickly...
GYMNASTICS SA REFLECTS ON A UNIQUE YEAR
14 December 2022.
Amid returning to some form of normality in 2022, Gymnastics South Africa managed to produce numerous outstanding performances this past year. From setting new ground-breaking records, to exceptional individual and team achievements, the gymnastics fraternity was provided with a fresh experience for everyone, especially the gymnasts.
The year kicked off with Gymnastics South Africa’s second annual Skipnation Challenge which was a virtual competition open to all schools, clubs and general public to raise awareness of the need...
UPDATED LEVEL 1A DISCIPLINES-SPECIFIC COURSES NOW AVAILABLE
Gymnastics South Africa’s eagerly awaited updated Level 1A courses are being rolled out to all nine Provinces this quarter.
First up are the Olympic disciplines, including Women and Men’s Artistic, Rhythmic, Trampoline. Acrobatics Level A courses will be introduced from April. Aerobics, Rope Skipping and Tumbling Level 1 A courses will form part of phase two of the roll-out and will be available during the second half of 2023.
The main objectives of the updated courses are to train coaches to work with gymnasts...
UPDATED LEVEL 1A DISCIPLINES-SPECIFIC COURSES NOW AVAILABLE
Gymnastics South Africa’s eagerly awaited updated Level 1A courses are being rolled out to all nine Provinces this quarter.
First up are the Olympic disciplines, including Women and Men’s Artistic, Rhythmic, Trampoline. Acrobatics Level A courses will be introduced from April. Aerobics, Rope Skipping and Tumbling Level 1 A courses will form part of phase two of the roll-out and will be available during the second half of 2023.
The main objectives of the updated courses are to train coaches to work with gymnasts...
GYMNASTICS SA ANNOUNCES ANNUAL SPORTS AWARD WINNERS FOR 2022
15 March 2023.
Gymnastics South Africa is proud to announce the winners of the Annual Sports Awards. The Awards recognize the outstanding performances by gymnasts and officials throughout 2022.
“Our Annual Sports Awards is an opportunity to celebrate the hard work and dedication of the gymnasts and officials of our gymnastics family," says Donovan Jurgens, President of Gymnastics South Africa. "2022 was such a phenomenal year with our Women’s Artistic gymnasts leading the way both at African Champs and Commonwealth...
GYMNASTICS SA ANNOUNCES ANNUAL SPORTS AWARD WINNERS FOR 2022
15 March 2023.
Gymnastics South Africa is proud to announce the winners of the Annual Sports Awards. The Awards recognize the outstanding performances by gymnasts and officials throughout 2022.
“Our Annual Sports Awards is an opportunity to celebrate the hard work and dedication of the gymnasts and officials of our gymnastics family," says Donovan Jurgens, President of Gymnastics South Africa. "2022 was such a phenomenal year with our Women’s Artistic gymnasts leading the way both at African Champs and Commonwealth...
SOUTH AFRICAN TEAMS TO SHOWCASE SKILLS AT WORLD GYMNAESTRADA IN AMSTERDAM
In July 2023, all roads will lead to Amsterdam! Excitement is building within the groups that will represent the South African gymnastics community at the World Gymnaestrada taking place from 30 July to 5 August this year.
“World Gymnaestrada is a unique non-competitive gymnastics event held every four years where participants from various countries come together to celebrate the beauty of gymnastics.” says Caron Henry, World Gymnaestrada Project manager and Participation manager of Gymnastics South Africa....
