tumbling, tramp, diving, acrobatics, circus, cheer, dance, martial arts, X sports … and more
The Athlete Assistance Fund, established by the National Gymnastics Foundation, is now accepting applications from gymnasts who have experienced sexual abuse in the sport of gymnastics for access to counseling services. …
Request access to counseling services through the fund
You can donate to that fund, as well.
Everything is strictly confidential.
Coach Kyle gets specific on exactly what’s inappropriate in his Gym.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube. (11min)
Leave any comments you have on the YouTube page.
Calgary Gymnastics Centre brought in Sheldon Kennedy for a Special Education evening on abuse prevention – Wed February 7th at the Sport Hall of Fame.
Sheldon Kennedy (born June 15, 1969) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. …
Kennedy is known for going public as a victim of sexual abuse by his coach, Graham James. In 1998, Kennedy roller bladed across Canada to raise awareness and funds for sexual abuse victims. Currently, Kennedy serves as a spokesperson for violence and abuse prevention programs with the Canadian Red Cross. …
Click PLAY or watch the trailer on Vimeo.
GymCastic asked FIG about how they plan to protect participants at Worlds 2018 in Doha.
The official response from the FIG regarding LGBT gymnasts and staff in Qatar for the world championship:
“We understand your concerns with regards to LGBT gymnasts and staff at the 2018 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Doha.
However, as a FIG member and by hosting the championships, the Qatar Gymnastics Federation adheres to the FIG Rules that does not allow any kind of discrimination or any violation of human rights as per Article 2.2 of the Statutes and Article 1. of the Code of Ethics.
During the last ten editions of the Doha World Cup no incident has become known, where a gymnast, coach, official or fan has faced any mistreatment in this regard.
The same applies to World Championships of other sports that have been held in Doha, including the 2015 IHF Handball World Championships, the 2015 AIBA World Boxing Championships and the 2016 UCI Road World Championships as well as the annual ATP and WTA Qatar Open tennis tournaments.
As long as the participants, coaches, officials and staff, irrespective of their race, sex, language or religion, respect the law of the host country and abide by the rules, there is no reason to fear imprisonment.”
(via GymCastic #292)
Qatar talks about a commitment to human rights, but homosexuality is still illegal.
Richard de Mos, a member of the Dutch Parliament for the Freedom Party (PVV), has proposed that the Dutch football team play ( the 2022 FIFA World Cup) in pink, instead of the country’s national colour, orange, to protest the gay rights situation in Qatar.
I’m planning on going. I’ve found Qatar surprisingly tolerant in the past. 88.4% of the population is non-Qatari. It’s a very cosmopolitan place. Rapidly changing.
With Saudi Arabian finally liberalizing I expect we’ll one day see Gay marriage in Qatar.
1. Physical safety and health of athletes
2. Coaching responsibly
3. Integrity in relations with others
4. Respect of athletes
5. Honouring sport
It’s a simplified version of the COACHING ASSOCIATION OF CANADA (CAC) CODE OF CONDUCT with DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES.
Canadian coaches do some online courses on ethics, as well.
When it comes to coaching ethics Keith Russell recommends: Educate, Educate, Educate, Legislate.
The Wendy Hilliard Gymnastics Foundation has been profiling black gymnasts on their blog.
Corrinne Wright to Simone Biles.
Click PLAY or watch it on Facebook.
Read an expanded version online: Finances, Sponsors, Litigation, National Team Training Center.
If USAG is to be saved, I’d call this a small step forward. The words are good if not yet backed up with enough action.
There are doubters. John Nichols points out Perry attended only a portion of one day of victim statements.
related – Jessica O’Beirne from GymCastic was invited to LSU for Elite verification. She’s been the most vocal critic of USAG through the Nassar scandal. I see this as real evidence of transparency. An even bigger step forward.
From the biggest sexual abuse case in sports, the institution of U.S.A. Gymnastics has emerged tattered and disgraced: censured for systematically failing to report predators, accused of fostering abusive training environments and condemned by many of its own stars.
But there are still gymnasts training 30 to 40 hours a week in pursuit of lifelong dreams …
U.S. Gymnasts Worry That Program’s Chaos Will Ruin Their Chances
Jacob Moore, who competes for University of Michigan, is joining federal civil suits against Nassar, Michigan State and USA Gymnastics.
Gymnastics Coaching.com 