Category: ethics

Gymnastics Canada McLaren Report

As promised, McLaren Global Sport Solutions delivered in January.

I’m just starting to read the full report, but here’s a press release summary:

  • “We heard it at every level of the sport: change is urgently needed in gymnastics”
  • report provides GymCan with an implementation plan and structure for change
  • 46 recommendations, each with supporting rationale
  • also includes a Safe Sport Policy Review — a comprehensive analysis of GymCan’s current national Safe Sport policies and procedures, including reporting procedures, case management procedures, codes of conduct and educational requirements.
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I was one of those interviewed by McLaren, recommending GymCan start with WAG and Rhythmic as those disciplines have had the most complaints — but implement new policies for all disciplines.

Georgia supports Special Olympics

Well done, GymDogs.

Hosting & coaching Special Olympics in their facility.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

It’s great to see NCAA teams celebrating the message of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

These are the best and brightest Americans. The best and brightest hopes for a future where all Americans actually have equal opportunity.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg leo

This has to be a first.

Olivia Dunne asks fans to be respectful

We’re thrilled that a gymnast has the #1 estimated NIL valuation of more than $2.5 million.

But that does attract the fan(atics).

Some at the LSU v Utah meet must have been disappointed Livvy wasn’t in the lineup. And some were a distraction.

Certainly LSU is going to have to improve security at the events she attends.

IOC on Russia & Belarus

Christine Still & Brett Ince

Alice Kinsella GBR, the 2022 Commonwealth Games champion in Team and on Floor, took the time to thank her coaches online.

Much appreciated.

Abortion in Kentucky is illegal from fertilization

Abortion in Kentucky is illegal from fertilization. …

Wikipedia

Legal under U.S. law — but with many dangerous unintended consequences for girls and women.

I’m surprised USA Gymnastics would choose to host events in States with such controversial interpretations of the recent Supreme Court ruling. I see this as a red flag. USAG doesn’t care.

Nile Wilson’s TED Talk

Nile informative and entertaining, as always.

He’s going to be on ITV’s Dancing on Ice next season. That should be entertaining, as well. 😀

Olympic gymnast and medalist Nile Wilson draws on his own personal challenges with mental health as a trailblazer in sports to shed some light on the challenges many professional athletes face on their journey to becoming champions.

.. Yet, Nile is so much more than just a gymnast – a YouTuber with over 1.5 million subscribers and 350 million total views; a social media influencer; a highly successful entrepreneur; an advocate for mental health awareness; and a powerful voice within his sport over the historic treatment of gymnasts. …

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

18-year-old FIG male athletes

Federations … “must declare through the gymnast’s FIG profile whether their 18 year old gymnasts will compete as junior or senior prior to their first competition for the year concerned.”, new parameters have been set in the FIG Database to allow NFs to proceed with this declaration.

Starting from 01 January 2023, each 18 year old gymnast’s profile will need to be set by choosing a “Preferred age category” (either Junior or Senior) on the FIG Database.

Details.