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Category: ethics
new Men’s Code of Points
FIG MTC Chair Steve Butcher:
The new MAG Code of Points changes may seem minor to many, but the MTC objectives have grown. I have to mention first the numerous changes made to help improve safety.
Two examples are the elimination of rollout saltos on Floor Exercise and the banning of triple salto vaults. Rollout saltos leave little margin for error, could potentially cause catastrophic injuries and have been known to produce some concussion damage. Even double salto vaults offer very little margin for error, as we saw in one dramatic accident at the Olympic Games.
Our objective is also to better promote the sport, which is the reason the MTC has given higher values to some elements enjoyed by spectators, like flairs on Pommel Horse.
We raised the value of some rarely performed elements in order to produce more differentiation between exercises. Despite some higher element values, the MTC is committed to using execution deductions as the principle method of separating the best gymnasts and discouraging unprepared gymnasts from attempting high level elements.”
National Girls & Women in Sports Day
February 1, 2017
Los Angeles’ 2024 Olympic bid?
President Trump’s executive order barring citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States is creating great concern among U.S. officials hoping to host the first Summer Olympic Games in the United States since 1996 in Atlanta. …
Trump’s immigration order a hurdle for Los Angeles’ 2024 Olympic bid
Ellie Downie v Laurie Hernandez
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trampolinist Pam Clark retires
British Gymnastics sent Bryony Page to Rio instead of Pam Clark. Bryony won the silver medal.
It’s difficult to argue GB made the wrong decision.
Is this article sensationalizing Pam’s retirement?
Trampoline champion Pam Clark slams British Gymnastics as she quits the sport
THE 21-YEAR-OLD was snubbed for the Rio Olympics squad and now says she can no longer trust the governing body
via GymCastic
Safeguarding and Protecting Children
A new lawsuit.
Former gymnastics coach Don Peters, team doctor Larry Nassar sued for sexual misconduct
But a Register investigation earlier this month found that Peters, 68, since his banishment has continued to oversee SCATS investments, be listed as SCATS president and a “key employee” on financial documents, make appearances at SCATS’ facility and charge meals and liquor on SCATS credit cards.
Here’s what they are doing in England.
The British Gymnastics Safeguarding and Protecting policy provides a framework for all those involved in gymnastics to meet their duty of care towards children, young people and adults at risk, and is mandatory for all British Gymnastics members …
What to do if you have a concern
If an incident or concern is immediate and you think a child is in immediate danger of abuse or at risk of significant harm or are in need of protection, then call the Police on 999 and/or your local Social services.
To report anything other than an immediate concern, please speak to the person on site responsible for welfare or contact a member of the Safeguarding and Compliance Team by calling 0345 1297129 plus the following extensions:
Safeguarding and Compliance Manager – Mike Harrison MBE – Extension 2633
Safeguarding and Compliance Officer – Linda Callaway – Extension 2346
Safeguarding and Compliance Co-ordinator – Catherine Powell – Extension 2609Alternatively, you can email us at ethics@british-gymnastics.org
Yang Wei & Yang Yun have twins
Yang Wei, 2008 Olympic AA champion and his wife Yang Yun, 2000 Olympics bronze medalist on Bars added to their family.
In addition to a 7-year old son they just had twin girls.
Valerie Theodora Ko has the details.
China’s so-called one-child policy ended in 2016.
related – Yang Yun admitted to being 14 (underage) when she competed in Sydney on Chinese national television. The subsequent FIG investigation found her innocent due to insufficient evidence. Her 2000 teammate Dong Fangxiao and the team were punished.
competition DOs and DON’Ts
“Bella” is a Trampoline Coach in the UK. She posted some good reminders for coaches, parents and athletes at a competition.
Competition Etiquette
North Carolina v Florida #BETRUE
The theme in support of an LGBTQ rights. A brave move.
Recall that the NBA, NCAA and others decided to boycott North Carolina because of the State government’s intolerant HB2 bill.
North Carolina welcomed No. 3 Florida to Carmichael Arena Friday night for its first home dual meet of the 2017 season. The Gators proved worthy of their lofty ranking, posting a 197.325, while the youthful Tar Heels posted an encouraging 194.200. ..
A school-record 4,071 fans were in attendance Friday evening to watch the Gators and Tar Heels at Carmichael Arena. …
The two teams wore rainbow-themed #BETRUE t-shirts, and the Tar Heels tossed commemorative shirts to the crowd, many of whom were wearing rainbow ‘NC’ buttons. …
University of North Carolina Gymnastics v Florida
Carmichael Arena
Chapel Hill, NC
Friday, January 20, 2017
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