One year after hosting the Country Championships for the first time, Armidale City Gymnastics Club will again play host to regional NSW's best gymnasts for the event in 2023.
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From July 4 to July 9, more than 1000 competitors will take to the floor.
They will compete in acrobatic, men's artistic, rhythmic, trampoline, women's artistic, Special Olympics and gymnastics for all, including TeamGym and FreeG.
There's also been women's artistic Masters added to the Country Championship program for the first time.
In 2019, Armidale City Gymnastics club's facilities underwent a $1.4million upgrade which saw the space nearly double in size with new floors, training rooms and changerooms added.
"The facility is fantastic," he said in 2022.
"It is truly a unique facility across NSW.
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"There's very few clubs that have this standard of facility that allow us to hold a championships at this level."
Martin said there was feedback from athletes and officials who "felt welcome coming into town" and can't wait to visit the city again.
"We are excited to come back to Armidale for the second time, after last year's success," he said.
"The region offers a state-of-the-art gymnastics venue, beautiful natural scenery, a vibrant cultural scene and rich history."
The Armidale-based club was well represented at the previous event held in town.
They finished with two major trophies - the overall NSW Country Champion Club trophy which covers all disciplines and the Men's Gymnastics trophy.
It was a big boost for the town's economy and it is hoped the success will repeat again this year.
The community is also invited to attend with no cost for spectators.
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