A group of 17 former elite gymnasts, including three Olympians, who are pursuing legal action said they were “disappointed but not surprised” that the governing body had failed to reply to a “Letter of Claim” sent on 25 February and said that every day of further delay risks “serious harms” to those still in the sport. …
Category: ethics
racial bias in sport
With Simone and Gabby as black Olympic Champions, it’s easy to ASSuME that racial bias in sport is being reduced, at least in Gymnastics.
Not so.
At each step along the athlete’s journey — from youth sports to college to the professional world — there are glaring inequities, often along racial lines. …
Throughout history, white American athletes have been afforded the opportunity to improve unimpeded while minorities have been left to scratch and claw for every inch. …
UNEQUAL PLAYING FIELD
#B1GUnited gymnast for equality
Click PLAY or watch it on Twitter.
Bungled Regionals draw
Spencer is even less impressed with NCAA incompetence than usual:
… #1, they screwed up the play-ins.
Last time we did this in 2019, they sensibly distributed the bottom-8-ranked qualifying teams into the play-in meets. …
This year, however, they did…a bad. They put #26 NC State in a play-in meet, whereas #29 Kent State does not have to participate in a play-in. …
Balance Beam Situation
Click through for the full rant and draw including individuals.
related – Jenna King – The Gymnastics Bracket Makes No Sense
GEORGIA REGIONAL
Thursday play-in
NC State v Western Michigan
Semifinal #1
[1] Florida
[4] Illinois
Central Michigan
Play-in Winner
Semifinal #2
[2] Minnesota
[3] Denver
Georgia
Oregon State
ALABAMA REGIONAL
Thursday play-in
Eastern Michigan v. Maryland
Semifinal #1
[1] Oklahoma
[4] Auburn
Missouri
Play-in Winner
Semifinal #2
[2] Alabama
[3] Arkansas
Iowa
Iowa State
UTAH REGIONAL
Thursday play-in
Temple v. Arizona
Semifinal #1
[1] LSU
[4] Kentucky
Utah State
Play-In Winner
Semifinal #2
[2] Utah
[3] Arizona State
Boise State
Southern Utah
WEST VIRGINIA REGIONAL
Thursday play-in
Penn State v. West Virginia
Semifinal #1
[1] Michigan
[4] UCLA
Kent State
Play-In Winner
Semifinal #2
[2] Cal
[3] BYU
Ohio State
Towson
Here’s how Greg would FIX it. 5-up, 5-count.
No international fans in Tokyo
Japanese authorities told the Olympic and Paralympic committees it was “highly unlikely” that entry to the country could be guaranteed. …
Organisers said the move now gives “clarity” to ticket holders and helps ensure “a safe and secure Games for all participants and the Japanese public”. …
BBC
Dave Brubaker permanently banned
Gymnastics Canada (GymCan) acknowledges and accepts the decision reached by an independent discipline panel regarding formal written complaints received by GymCan against two elite coaches – David (Dave) Brubaker and Elizabeth (Liz) Brubaker.
The decision was received by all parties on Friday, March 12th, 2021.
Dave Brubaker was formerly the National Team Director for GymCan’s women’s artistic gymnastics national team …
The Panel ruled that Dave Brubaker is permanently banned and prohibited from any future application or attempt to gain reinstatement, membership, or any other status with Gymnastics Canada member associations or clubs.
Gymnastics Canada by email
The Panel further ruled that Liz Brubaker’s suspension is extended until January 18, 2024, pending the completion of imposed reinstatement conditions. …
Yul on racism
One thing I like about sport is that people are far more likely to talk about an athlete’s toe point, than skin colour.
Most coaches want to work with the best athletes. Period. They can be purple skinned or albino, coaches don’t care.
Here’s what Yul has to say.
Georgia out of SEC Championships
Athletes tested positive. Others in quarantine due to contact tracing.
teen feminist empowerment
Gymnastics is one of the few domains where females are regarded as more important than males.
The opposite of American ConcussionBall.
It provides Simone Biles and other WAG influencers some power in how their lives are led.
The new Amy Poehler film MOXIE communicates some important messages for teens in 2021.
Here’s the clip that best sums up the themes.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
Gymnastics Canada – Culture and Coaching
UPDATE – A second webinar with the same speakers has been scheduled for March 25, 2021 at 7:00PM ET. Sign up here — or wait for the podcast version.
Gymnastics Canada hosted an excellent webinar. Dave Tilley posted the audio version to his podcast.
Click through for details.
Gretchen Kerr studies Athlete Maltreatment, a professor at University of Toronto.
Gretchen feels psychological abuse of coaches, parents, officials and athletes is much underreported.
Gymnastics Coaching.com 