Author: Rick Mc

Career gymnastics coach who loves the outdoors, and the internet.

Nanci Moore is back in the Gym

Nanci Moore, a gymnastics coach at Bay Valley Academy in Michigan, was suspended for allegations of mistreatment, being forced to compete through injuries, and not following concussion protocols.

Initially, she was suspended by SafeSport. But that 2 year suspension has been lifted. Nanci can coach under supervision.

It’s critical to take every accusation of misconduct seriously. And just as critical to welcome back those coaches found not guilty.

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talking to your young athletes about SPOTTING

Amanda Loudin:

“Talk to your kids about good touch and bad touch and make sure they feel comfortable coming to you if something doesn’t feel right,” she said. “Regularly check in with your kids: Ask them what was good and what was bad about practice and if anything made them feel uncomfortable.” …

… “The highest risk areas are those that allow for one-on-one adult-child interaction, often at the elite level. Those activities that involve body positioning, such as swimming or gymnastics, exacerbate the risk because touching is a part of the training.” …

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A word I like to use with kids is creepy. If anything feels creepy to them, it could be a red flag.

The less spotting in your program, the better.

And be cautious HOW you spot skills. For example, spotting on the sides of the body is safer than a sandwich spot front and back.

Gymnastics sleepovers?

When I was a kid, we had Gym sleepovers at my club. Other clubs. And frequently billeted with the families of other gymnasts when away at training camps.

Not to mention the frequent sleepovers I hosted with my own friends.

But in 2023 there are not many unsupervised sleepovers. Good policy.

 In recent online and media debates about sleepovers, parents have cited big concerns about letting their children sleep at a friend’s house:

  • How much adult supervision will they have?
  • Are there guns in the home?
  • Is the family COVID vaccinated?
  • Are alcohol and drugs sufficiently secure?
  • Will other parents take my child’s allergies/health condition seriously?
  • Will the kids have access to the internet?
  • What other siblings, friends, and adults will be in the home, and do I know them?
  • How do I know my child will be safe from abuse?
  • Who even are these people?

… There are alternatives to the traditional sleepover where young kids can get some of the freedom and novelty without as much risk:

  • Allowing sleepovers with trusted family members or family friends.
  • A “sleep-under” (or half-over or late-over): Allowing your child to play late at a friend’s house but come home for bedtime.
  • Let them go on daytime outings with friends and their families where you can be present and get to know everyone better.
  • Go camping with other families, which gives the kids a sleepover experience but all parents are present for supervision.

source – Lifehacker – Are Sleepovers Finally Over?

top qualifiers in Cairo

Gymnastics is booming in Egypt.

Organizers at the World Cup 2023 put on a terrific opening ceremonies.

Here are the apparatus leaders heading into Finals.

Vault

  1. Asia D’Amato ITA 14.016
  2. Joscelyn Roberson USA 14.016
  3. Camille Rasmussen DEN 13.383

Bars

  1. Alice D’Amato ITA 14.466
  2. Giorgia Villa ITA 14.033
  3. Yelizaveta Hubareva UKR 13.233

Beam

  1. Asia D’Amato ITA 13.433
  2. Maria Tronrud NOR 13.033
  3. Joscelyn Roberson USA 12.833

Floor

  1. Joscelyn Roberson USA 14.066
  2. Alice D’Amato ITA 13.566
  3. Aida Bauyrzhanova KAZ 12.733

Floor

  1. Eamon Montgomery IRL 13.700
  2. Milad Karimi KAZ 13.633
  3. Aurel Benovic CRO 13.633

Pommels

  1. Nariman Kurbanov KAZ 14.700
  2. Ian Skirkey USA 14.700
  3. Lee Chih Kai TWN 14.533

Rings

  1. Nikita Simonov AZE 14.866
  2. Salvatore Maresca ITA 14.700
  3. Artur Avetisyan ARM 14.633

Vault

  1. Artur Davtyan ARM 15.116
  2. Nazar Chepurnyi UKR 14.816
  3. Ondrej Kalny CZE 14.450

P Bars

  1. Illia Kovtun UKR 15.233
  2. Mario Macchiati ITA 14.033
  3. Mohamed Afify EGY 14.033

H Bar

  1. Illia Kovtun UKR 14.100
  2. Ahmed El Maraghy EGY 14.066
  3. Maxime Gentges BEL 14.000

treating Gymnasts with Sever’s disease

Sever’s disease is inflammation of the growth plate of the heel. Very common in growing children.

Dave Tilley posted the most comprehensive information for gymnasts I’ve seen. Here’s a summary:

  1. Addressing problems early and head on, with great communication
  2. Properly resting from impact and allowing bone healing to relieve pain
  3. Progressing local ankle and global leg strength
  4. Progressing general plyometrics first before gymnastics-specific impacts
  5. Progressing from soft to medium, to hard surfaces gradually over two to four weeks when returning

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HELPING GYMNASTS WITH SEVERS

coach needed in Kilkenny, Ireland

Kilkenny Gymnastics Academy is a big Artistic and Trampoline gymnastics facility with an international coaching team.

We are looking for a team player who is a positive, fun, reliable and enthusiastic coach to lead and develop our WAG program. The ideal coach will hold a BG Level 3 coaching qualification or equivalent and be interested in continuing their coach development.

This role would involve helping to develop programs for all levels and ages of competitive gymnasts with the goal to have gymnasts reach their full potential in a positive environment that builds their self confidence.

This coach will also be responsible for coach development of the other WAG coaches so they may also reach their full potential and to mentor them in a positive manner.

38 hours per week, salary starting at €32,000- €34,000 depending on experience. Great package available for the right candidates.

Contract starting as soon as possible so must be able to work in Ireland without a visa (work permits will be considered).

Contact info (a) KilkennyGymnastics.ie for more information.

Ian Skirkey – Pommels

Flank dismount, well done.

layout Jaeger on Bars – Cappuccitti

Named for Canadian Stephanie Cappuccitti.

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Division I NCAA benefits 2024

The Division I Board of Directors on Wednesday unanimously adopted new rules for all Division I schools that will require increased support for college athletes. …

All Division I members who do not do so already will be required to:

  • Provide medical coverage for athletically related injuries for at least two years after graduation.
  • Cover out-of-pocket medical expenses (copayments, deductibles, etc.) during a student-athlete’s playing career.
  • Attest that they provide mental health services and support consistent with the NCAA’s mental health best practices.
  • Attest that they follow concussion management protocols in line with the NCAA Concussion Safety Protocol Checklist.
  • Offer degree completion funds for up to 10 years after a college athlete’s eligibility concludes, if that college athlete was previously on full scholarship or received financial aid in a head count sport.
  • Provide the same scholarship protections already required of autonomy conferences.
  • Attest that they provide academic support services in line with NCAA rules.
  • Attest that they provide career counseling for current and former college athletes and life skills development across a range of topics, including at minimum:
    • Mental health.
    • Strength and conditioning.
    • Nutrition.
    • Name, image and likeness opportunities.
    • Financial literacy.
    • Career preparation.
    • Transfer requirements.
    • Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
    • Sexual violence prevention. …

Read the full press release.