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.

British Gymnastics:

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 2609

Alternatively, you can email us at ethics@british-gymnastics.org

perfect 10.0 vaults?

Not all 10s are equal.

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Charlotte Sullivan at Iowa

The Kiwi international has started with a big splash.

At the second meet of the season against Michigan State, she stepped into the spotlight and never looked back. She won the all-around at the with a 39.050 to mark her first all-around college win.

“I could not be more proud of Charlotte in her début as a GymHawk,” Iowa head coach Larissa Libby said in a release after the Michigan State win. “Sunday was just a little glimpse into what this young lady is capable of. Expect to see more of her.”

Libby has been proven correct. On Jan. 21, the GymHawks upset Ohio State in Columbus, and Sullivan took home her second all-around title of the season, in addition to setting a season best on vault with a 9.800. … 

FROSH GYMNAST SETS THE PACE

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Ellie injured for Elite Canada

WHEN: February 2-5, 2017

WHERE: Canada Games Centre, Halifax, NS

WAG & MAG

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Bad news. Ellie has a sprained ankle and will miss the competition in her home city. That’s was announced after the article below was posted.

Four of the five gymnasts who represented Canada at the 2016 Olympic Games will return for next weekend’s Elite Canada.

The competition will be held in Halifax, the home turf of Ellie Black, a two-time Olympian who made history in Rio by reaching Canada’s highest all-around finish in history when she placed fifth in the final. Black will join fellow two-time Olympian Brittany Rogers and Rio teammates Shallon Olsen and Rose-Kaying Woo at the start of what should be a thrilling season for Canada, the host federation for the 2017 World Championships in Montreal. …

Four Olympians Back for Elite Canada

NCAA week 3 updates

WEEK 3 RANKINGS AND NOTES

Balance Beam Situation summarizes who’s up, who’s down, who’s hot, who’s not.

Utah moves ahead of Alabama for 4th after season-high 197.625

Michigan records first hit meet of 2017 for 197.050, jumps to 10th

Sabrina Garcia, Penn State, Bars – 9.950
Her second 9.950 of the season

Khasia Hislop, North Carolina, Floor – 9.925

Kendall Valentin, Eastern Michigan, Bars – 9.925

Katy Clements, Central Michigan, Floor – 9.925

Macey Hilliker, Central Michigan, Floor – 9.925

Rachel Stypinski, Kent State, Floor – 9.925

Yumi Mordre – “Diamadov” on Beam

On 1-arm.