Blogger Anne Phillips was one of those who made a special trip to the Texas State Capital to fight for a modified Bill that would exempt gymnastics and other skill-based programs (such as marital arts, soccer, etc.) from being classified as “Daycare Centers”.
THANKS Anne. And thanks to all those fighting for this cause.
From her report:
… about 50 members of the Texas gymnastics community showed up at the Capitol today in support of the cause. … When they FINALLY got to our bill, the Head Representative asked for everyone present regarding that bill to raise their hands, and all 50 of our hands shot up. Everyone else in the room, including the State Representatives, was astounded by the amount of people there in support of this bill. That was a proud moment for Texas Gymnastics.
Of those 50, we had almost 20 individuals who got up to testify and explain why it is important to support the Committee Substitute version of House Bill 1393. I was truly impressed with what everyone had to say. It was evident that everyone spoke from the heart and I believe they got through to the Representatives.?
The variety of speakers included 2004 and 2008 Olympic Head Coach Kevin Mazeika, Texas State Chairman Dianne Callison, GAT Educational Director Cheryl Jarrett and ITP Director Beth Gardner to name a few. …
Gymnastike – We are NOT a Daycare Center. We are a Training Facility.
4 comments ↓
Those politicians in Texas must be looney…it’s like they’re thinking…”well darnit, we can’t keep going on having gymnastics clubs that produce World and Olympic champions, we need to nip this problem in the butt before it gets any worse”.
Way to show appreciation for all the coaches and gymnasts who have put the state on the map in the sporting world.
I am glad to hear there was good representation at the capitol in support of the modified bill. It is absolutely INSANE to try and place gyms or other sport facilities in the category of day cares.
Well I’m glad they Texas Gymnastics community is nipping this bill in the bud.
Yeah it probably feels better than being nipped in the butt – which by the way doesn’t stop a problem from blooming.
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