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31. Januar 2006
Melbourne / Australia
Rhythmic Gymnastics
New Zealand s gymnastics team named for the Commenwaealth Games
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Eleven gymnasts have been selected to represent New Zealand at the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne in March 2006.
The New Zealand Olympic Committee in conjunction with New Zealand Gymnastics confirmed the eleven member team including nine Artistic Gymnasts (five women, four men) and two Rhythmic Gymnasts.
Only two members of the team, Belinda Castles and Daniel Good, have previous Commonwealth Games experience, both as members of the 2002 Manchester team...
The New Zealand Olympic Committee in conjunction with New Zealand Gymnastics confirmed the eleven member team including nine Artistic Gymnasts (five women, four men) and two Rhythmic Gymnasts.
Only two members of the team, Belinda Castles and Daniel Good, have previous Commonwealth Games experience, both as members of the 2002 Manchester team...
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Melissa Logan (NZL), Rhythmics |
New Zealand Gymnastics Team
The team includes three 14-year-old athletes, although rhythmic gymnast Teegan Metcalfe does not turn 14 until early February.
The other two 14-year-olds are Misha Koudinov and Metcalfe's rhythmic teammate Melissa Logan.
New Zealand Gymnastics High Performance Manager Marie Stechman says the hard work is paying off.
'The selection of eleven gymnasts across three gymsports reflects the dedicated work of the gymnasts, personal coaches and the combined efforts of Club and National programmes working together to create an environment that is conducive to improving New Zealand's international standard of performance.'
One of the more experienced members of the team is Belinda Castles, who is excited about attending her second Commonwealth Games.
The team includes three 14-year-old athletes, although rhythmic gymnast Teegan Metcalfe does not turn 14 until early February.
The other two 14-year-olds are Misha Koudinov and Metcalfe's rhythmic teammate Melissa Logan.
New Zealand Gymnastics High Performance Manager Marie Stechman says the hard work is paying off.
'The selection of eleven gymnasts across three gymsports reflects the dedicated work of the gymnasts, personal coaches and the combined efforts of Club and National programmes working together to create an environment that is conducive to improving New Zealand's international standard of performance.'
One of the more experienced members of the team is Belinda Castles, who is excited about attending her second Commonwealth Games.
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Daniel Good (NZL), Artistics |
'It is great to know I am sharing the amazing experience as a member of the New Zealand team with athletes I train with day in day out.' New Zealand Olympic Committee Secretary General Barry Maister says it's impressive to have such a large team heading to Melbourne.
'This shows the quality of the programmes in place at New Zealand Gymnastics and we believe these athletes will perform with great credit at the Games.'
'The NZOC has been working hard to ensure all athletes in the New Zealand team are given a top quality Commonwealth Games experience and we will create an environment in the athletes village that will allow all athletes to perform to their best,' said Maister.
The New Zealand Commonwealth Games Gymnastics Team is:
>> Women's Artistic: - Alice Barnett, Belinda Castles, Georgia Cervin, Olivia Jobsis, Sarah Miller
>>Men's Artistic: - Daniel Good, Mark Holyoake, Misha Koudinov, Patrick Peng
>> Rhythmic: - Melissa Logan, Teegan Metcalfe
Source: tvnz.com.nz
'This shows the quality of the programmes in place at New Zealand Gymnastics and we believe these athletes will perform with great credit at the Games.'
'The NZOC has been working hard to ensure all athletes in the New Zealand team are given a top quality Commonwealth Games experience and we will create an environment in the athletes village that will allow all athletes to perform to their best,' said Maister.
The New Zealand Commonwealth Games Gymnastics Team is:
>> Women's Artistic: - Alice Barnett, Belinda Castles, Georgia Cervin, Olivia Jobsis, Sarah Miller
>>Men's Artistic: - Daniel Good, Mark Holyoake, Misha Koudinov, Patrick Peng
>> Rhythmic: - Melissa Logan, Teegan Metcalfe
Source: tvnz.com.nz
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