Chelcie and Dianna have not been podcasting regularly this season.
Like many of us, they have mixed feelings as to whether live competitions should have continued.
I relate.
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Category: ethics
Long Island University Sharks
One of the good news stories in 2021 is the start of a NEW NCAA Division 1 team.
The Long Island University women’s gymnastics team competed for the first time in program history on Saturday, Feb. 13, hosting the University of New Hampshire in its inaugural meet …
LIU Athletics
They have great social media. And plenty of fans already.
Congratulations to Head Coach Randy Lane.
BLM leos #BlackHistoryMonth
University of Pittsburgh Panthers support equal opportunity for everyone.
Many NCAA teams are afraid to use the term Black Lives Matter.
Congratulations to coach Samantha Snider and her program for making this classy move.
Click PLAY or watch it on Twitter.
FIG AA World Cup Series cancelled
The series was made up of four events – in Milwaukee (USA), Stuttgart (GER), Birmingham (GBR) and Tokyo (JPN) – originally intended to take place between March and April 2020. …
The World Cup in Tokyo on 4 May, which serves as a test event for the Games in Artistic Gymnastics, remains unaffected for the moment. …
According to the rules, the unused places go to the highest-ranked countries in the team ranking results of the qualifications at the 2019 World Championships.
The following countries, therefore, obtain an additional non-nominative berth for Tokyo 2020:
- Men’s Artistic Gymnastics: Russia, China and Japan.
- Women’s Artistic Gymnastics: USA, China and Russia.
To date, 82 places out of 98 in Men’s Artistic and 84 out of 98 in Women’s Artistic have already been allocated.
The remaining places at stake will be allocated through the Apparatus World Cup Series (the final stage of which is scheduled for 10–13 March in Doha, (QAT)) and the continental championships.
New Zealand apologizes for abuse
Gymnastics New Zealand has formally apologised to those in the community who have experienced abuse, following the release of the “confronting, sobering” independent review into the sport.
“We’re sorry that those who have gone before and some of those currently engaged in our community who have suffered abuse and have suffered negative experiences as a result of participating in gymnastics,” Gymnastics New Zealand chief executive Tony Compier said.
“We apologise for that unreservedly, and we will work hard with our community and our partners to address and redress that.
“We commend the courage and bravery of those who have come forward to share their experiences.” …
Stuff
Geddert sold Twistars USA
In a statement on the Twistars’ Facebook page … “TWISTARS USA has been sold! Our new name is Capital City Flips.
Don’t worry, many of your favorite staff members and coaches have stayed on to work with CCFlips.”
State News
There is still an ongoing investigation with the Nassar scandal.
The club will move to a new facility, as well.
Iowa for Peace & Equality
Chris Ruth, Cinematographer & Editor.
Black Power salute against racism. #respect
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Here’s what the proud coach had to say.
McKayla Maroney on abuse
I was angry and disgusted with my coaches on a daily basis. I hated them, yet still obeyed them, feared them, and wanted their love, and praise. …
Instagram
Virtual Elite Canada experiment
Lauren posted the list of gymnasts expected to compete and submit routines online.
Some expected contenders in Canada are still locked out of their Gyms or have not had enough training time to get ready.
Eating disorders in Climbing
Climbing is now an Olympic sport.
LIGHT – the documentary film just released.
Directed, written, edited and produced by women.
We hope it will spark fresh dialogue, remove some stigma and offer solace to those who need it.
Male climbers suffer, as well. But are less willing to talk about it.
… reveals the hidden world of eating disorders in professional rock climbing as the filmmaker follows two best friends on their harrowing journey in a courageous narrative that breaks the silence about the sport’s darkest secret. …
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube. (46min)
Thanks Jeff.
Gymnastics Coaching.com 