Event Details

Dates

Sunday 6 – Friday 11 September 2026

Venue

ARGOS GymSport, 34 Koromiko Street, Tauranga

Entry Fee

NZ$80.00 per individual gymnast 
NZ$250 per Aerobics group 

RegistrATION TimeliNe

Entries Open

Friday 20 March 2026 at 9:00 AM

Entries Close

Wednesday 3 June 2026 at 7:59 PM

Athlete Details

Individual gymnast details due by Wednesday 3 June 2026 to confirm correct division placement

All registrations must be submitted online by each school’s designated Zespri AIMS Games Coordinator using their unique login code.

CONTACT

Email: info@nzaimsgames.co.nz

PLANNING INFORMATION

Entry Fees

• NZ$80.00 per individual gymnast (non-refundable)
• NZ$250.00 per Aerobics group (non-refundable)
• Payment is due within 7 days of invoice receipt
• Invoices will be issued to school accounts managers after entries close

Eligibility

Students must be aged over 10 and under 13 years as of 31 December 2025. For the 2026 Games, eligible birth years are 2013, 2014, and 2015. Birthdates must be provided during registration.

Competition Divisions

Individual codes:

• Artistic individual gymnast
• Rhythmic individual gymnast
• Trampoline and Double Mini Tramp individual gymnast
• Tumbling individual gymnast
• Aerobics individual gymnast

There is no restriction on the number of individual gymnasts a school may register.

School groups:

• Aerobics performance group

Schools can register up to two teams in the Aerobics performance group code.

In individual codes, gymnasts are entered into the divisions below based on their level of experience. Aerobics, Trampoline and Tumbling divisions are further divided into Men’s and Women’s divisions.

Summary of Division Notes

Schools can find Flyers, Twisters and Open Novice routines and requirements outlined in the Zespri AIMS Games Gymnastics Handbook, available from manager@argosgymsport.co.nz with links to supporting YouTube clips. 

Gym for All (GfA) are those gymnasts participating in recreational after school gymnastics classes at their local gymnastics club.

GNZ GfA and Gymnastics New Zealand (GNZ) competitive routine requirements not detailed in the Zespri AIMS Games Gymnastics Handbook can be accessed via gymnasts’ clubs or their affiliated GNZ coach, via the relevant GNZ Technical Handbook which is located on the GNZ member only page (Club Portal). 

Competitive gymnasts who wish to compete in another gymnastics code should be entered in that code's Open Novice Division or above.

A retired gymnast is someone who has not competed in a competitive event in the year of Zespri AIMS Games. A retired athlete may compete one level down from where they last competed. 

Multi-Code Participation

Students may enter more than one sporting code, provided they meet permitted code crossover eligibility.

Please note: No timetable adjustments will be made to accommodate scheduling conflicts between sporting codes. It is the responsibility of each school and the parents/caregivers to ensure that students’ chosen events do not overlap.​​​​​​​

PROGRAMME

Open Men’s and Women’s Artistic gymnasts wishing to attend the Zespri AIMS Games Opening Ceremony are recommended to book tickets for Show 2 (7:00 PM).

MUSIC

Please email music to manager@argosgymsport.co.nz

WAG Open

• STEPS 3-4 – will compete to the compulsory GNZ STEPS Music. No need to supply music.
• STEPS 5+ – Gymnasts own choice. ALL Music to be emailed with Full Name/STEP in Mp3 or wav format. i.e.: JaneSmith_STEP6.mp3

WAG Novice

• Flyers – No music
• Twisters – No music
• Open Novice – Music is optional, but please advise of you are not using music. ALL Music to be emailed with Full Name/Division in Mp3 or wav format. i.e.: JaneSmith_OpenNovice.mp3

Rhythmic Gymnastics

• Flyers – No music
• Twisters – No music
• Open Novice - Music is optional. Please advise of you are not using music. For those using music, email with Full Name/Division/Apparatus in Mp3 or wav format. i.e.: JaneSmith_Open Novice_Rope.mp3
• Open Junior and Open Senior – Music is Compulsory. ALL Music to be emailed with Full Name/Division/Apparatus in Mp3 or wav format. i.e.: JaneSmith_OpenJunior_Ball.mp3

Aerobics

• Flyers – “Good Time” (Please email manager@argosgymsport.co.nz if you need a copy)
• Twisters – “Beautiful” (Please email manager@argosgymsport.co.nz if you need a copy)
• Open Novice - “On the Floor” (Please email manager@argosgymsport.co.nz if you need a copy)
• Open Junior – Gymnasts individual choice. ALL Music to be emailed with Full Name/STEP in Mp3 or wav format. i.e.: JaneSmith_OpenJunior.mp3
• Open Senior – Gymnasts individual choice. ALL Music to be emailed with Full Name/STEP in Mp3 or wav format. i.e.: JaneSmith_OpenSenior.mp3

Aerobics Group Performance

• Music is at the school’s discretion. It can be with or without vocals but must be suitable for public listening. The cut of music can be one or more pieces, may be mixed and can include original cuts, but must seem to be one seamless piece of music. Original music and sound effects are allowed.
• ALL Music to be emailed with Name of school/Group number in Mp3 or wav format. i.e.: JaneSmith_Open Novice_Rope.mp3

EVENT HOST

This event is proudly hosted by ARGOS Gymnastics Club, located at 34 Koromiko Street, Judea, Tauranga.

• A canteen will be available onsite.
• Spectator entry is free.
• Parking at ARGOS is very limited, and roadside parking in the surrounding industrial area is also restricted. Council enforcement is strict, so we strongly recommend using public transport where possible.
• Changing rooms and toilet facilities are available at the venue.

RULES

Routine Requirements

• Applicable apparatus for each division will be outlined in the 2026 Zespri AIMS Games Gymnastics Handbook.
• The 2026 Zespri AIMS Games Gymnastics Handbook will be available on the Gymnastics New Zealand website (schools page) closer to the event.

Manager Requirements

• Each code/division must have one adult (teacher or coach) per school, per group on the floor in appropriate attire to represent the school.
• Schools may be split into two or three groups depending on entry numbers.
• The designated adult’s name, mobile number, and email address must be included on the entry form.
• One teacher/coach is required per school group of up to 10 athletes.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Award PresentaTIONS

• Medal table points will be counted from the points 1st through to 6th place.

• Prizegiving will take place as soon as possible after the completion of the session.

• 1st–3rd place overall will receive medals and certificates.

• 4th–6th place overall will receive certificates only.

WORK ORDER

A full work order will be emailed to all managers closer to the event. Managers will be required to:

1. Confirm the correct spelling of all names and divisions for their entries.
   

2. Check the final times for manager meetings and competition sessions.