tumbling, tramp, diving, acrobatics, circus, cheer, dance, martial arts, X sports … and more
I feel progress has been slow.
I can’t foresee it happening any time soon.
Watanabe, who retained his position as FIG President at last month’s Congress, stresses that the technology is currently assisting judges but did not rule out the idea of it eventually becoming sole arbiter.
“At this stage, it is a judging support system,” Watanabe told insidethegames.
“It may be a substitute for humans in the future. …
Exclusive: FIG President Watanabe says computers may eventually replace judges
A Mighty Girl has an important message for coaches.
By letting kids decide whether to greet someone with a hug or a kiss, parents can teach the basics of consent and bodily autonomy as early as the toddler years. …
… “The notion of consent may seem very grown-up and like something that doesn’t pertain to children, but the lessons girls learn when they’re young about setting physical boundaries and expecting them to be respected last a lifetime.” …
This Holiday Season, Let Kids Choose Who They Hug
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Let’s Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent, and Respect
You’d think USA Gymnastics would be too cautious before awarding events to an employee’s Gym.
Bad optics.
Gymnasts were afraid to complain about Karolyi Ranch for fear of displeasure from the owners.
Gymnasts and coaches in Queensland, Australia were shocked to hear that their very successful Gym would be closed early 2022 due to budget cuts.
You can sign a petition to Save Gymnastics in QLD.
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We can thank Germany for popularizing the trend.
They may choose to wear leotards in future. Point is — women should wear what they want.
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Quinn Henninger and Kristen Hayden won Mixed Synchronized 3-Meter.
… historic moment in USA Diving history with Hayden becoming the first-ever Black female to win a Senior National title and the first Black U.S. Diver to earn a bid to the FINA World Championships.
Hayden joins Mike Wright, who became the first Black National Champion in 2012 on the 1-Meter, in the history books. …
Team USA
Now that many of the lawyers are no longer getting paid, the USAG President and CEO can make a more sincere apology to victims of the criminal doctor.
“The Plan of Reorganization that we jointly filed reflects our own accountability to the past and our commitment to the future. …
USAG will formally exit bankruptcy in the coming weeks, after necessary administrative work and the entry of an order by the Court closing the case. In connection with the confirmation of the plan, the USOPC has resolved its Section 8 complaint against USA Gymnastics, which will continue USOPC’s recognition of USA Gymnastics as the national governing body of the sport. …
Inside Gymnastics
I’m often consulted when clubs hire a new Head Coach. About 50% of the time the new hire is not better than the old. It’s the math.
Many coaches of the top teams in the world would be reluctant to consider the position.
Spencer has some advice for the USAG hiring committee. (If smart, they’d ask Simone to join that group.)
… USAG may be best served at this point by hiring an elite national team head coach—one whose purview is routine feedback, coach development, and a non-abusive culture but who is explicitly not involved in team selection—then hiring a literal Excel document to select teams, and establishing a separate injury-petition committee made up of definitely-not-the-coaches to intervene on judgement calls that a spreadsheet and extensive documentation can’t manage. …
BBS
My vote would go to K.J. Kindler. But she’d be crazy to apply.
Simone may have done more for the world by withdrawing from the Olympics than by winning a fistful more medals.
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