From the biggest sexual abuse case in sports, the institution of U.S.A. Gymnastics has emerged tattered and disgraced: censured for systematically failing to report predators, accused of fostering abusive training environments and condemned by many of its own stars.
But there are still gymnasts training 30 to 40 hours a week in pursuit of lifelong dreams …
U.S. Gymnasts Worry That Program’s Chaos Will Ruin Their Chances
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first male victim to join lawsuits against Nassar
Jacob Moore, who competes for University of Michigan, is joining federal civil suits against Nassar, Michigan State and USA Gymnastics.
2021 Artistic Worlds Copenhagen
Before this 50th edition, the next Worlds will take place in Doha (QAT) in 2018, from 25 October to 3 November, and in Stuttgart (GER) in 2019 (4-13 October).
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how to warn kids about sexual predators
A good word to mention is creepy.
If something seems creepy to you, that’s a red flag. Tell your parents.
If a spotter makes you feel uncomfortable, tell them not to spot you. Do progressions and conditioning instead.
… “One of the biggest misconceptions is that these conversations are too advanced or harmful for children to hear about,” Ms. Palumbo said.
“In reality, the more information that we can give children from an early age about understanding your bodies and your boundaries and what types of touch are appropriate — not only does it give your child that information, it also lets them know that these are safe topics to talk to you about.”
NYT – The Nassar Case Presents Difficult Parenting Questions
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Eddie Van Hoof may sue for wrongful dismissal
Five months after he was suspended by British Gymnastics, former men’s coach Eddie Van Hoof says he may go to court after he was fired last week by the federation over what it calls “irreconcilable differences.” …
According to The Guardian, Van Hoof stated that British Gymnastics told him he was being terminated because of insubordination toward British Gymnastics Performance Director James Thomas, “bullying” against an unspecified employee and “combative language or behavior” toward unspecified gymnasts. Van Hoof, 61, said he believes the real reason for his dismissal was because of his stance during the athlete contract dispute last year. …
“The concerns began to surface last August,” Van Hoof stated, “shortly after I raised objections to the new world-class performance athlete agreements, which have rightly been a cause of widespread concern for leaving our leading British athletes open to exploitation. I stand by my support of our athletes on the issue of contracts, and I stand by my own conduct and professionalism during my time with British Gymnastics.” …
‘Shocked’ Van Hoof Mulls Options After Dismissal from British Gymnastics
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