The guys at Phoenix Gymnastics use Lyle’s Golden Syrup instead of honey. That’s a British thing that has caught on in some Gyms around the world.
You put a small dab on your hands before chalking up.
It does work.
Category: safety
Kamerin Moore speaks out
Dvora Meyers linked to a video from Kamerin Moore, former elite gymnast and Larry Nassar survivor.
It’s very emotional.
Former Elite Gymnast Kamerin Moore Learns To Take Back Her Accomplishments From An Abusive Coach
falling safely from P Bars
Click PLAY or watch it on Instagram.
‘Rule of Two’ in Canada
The goal of the Rule of Two is for organizations to always have two screened and National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) trained or certified coaches with an athlete, especially a minor athlete, when in a potentially vulnerable situation. Vulnerable situations can include closed doors meetings, travel, and remote training environments.
Implementing the Rule of Two means that any one-on-one interaction between a coach and an athlete, both on and off of the field of play, must take place within earshot and view of the second coach, with the exception of medical emergencies.
One of the coaches must also be of the same gender as the athlete. …
Nassar chill
Tony Retrosi is on the road. A long series of Congress events, Camps and competitions.
Talking to many coaches here’s one of his observations:
Because of the current climate of fear within the gymnastics community many new coaches with energy and ideas are NOT getting involved and many experienced coaches are getting out of the sport early.
Read more on GymMomentum.
I’m sensing some of that same doom and gloom in western Canada regarding the future of our sport, but it’s not nearly as severe.
Tom Forster is the USAG HP Director
Kerry Perry:
“When considering this very visible and important leadership role in the women’s program, I believe that whoever filled this role had to have a training philosophy that is aligned with transforming to a culture of empowerment that encourages, supports and hears our athletes,” said Perry …
“…. Based on the feedback from the coaches, athletes and interviewing panel, Tom was the obvious choice.
Tom is well-respected and recognized throughout the community as a leader, both technically and as an incredible motivator, with a positive coaching philosophy,” said Perry.” …
“I am humbled and excited to accept the position of the high-performance team coordinator for women’s gymnastics,” said Forster. “The responsibility of motivating and guiding our current and future elite athletes, and their coaches, is not one I take lightly. …
“I believe in coaching through inspiration not intimidation,” said Forster. …
Good luck, sir. You are taking on a big job at a very difficult time.
attention potential NCAA recruits
If a football prospect wants to be recruited by Nebraska coach Scott Frost, he should know that the Husker staff will comb through his social media history checking for character.
“And I’ll tell you this right now — if there’s anything negative about women, if there’s anything racial or about sexuality, if there’s anything about guns or anything like that, we’re just not going to recruit you, period.
Piece of advice for you — what you put on social media, that’s your résumé to the world. That’s what you’re trying to tell the world you’re all about. That’s how you’re advertising yourself. Be smart with that stuff.”
Patti Komara’s Safety Statement
Patti posted some details on their Gym Staff safety policies. In fact the staff recites them twice a year, just to be sure they’ve been covered.
That’s included in her 64-page handbook that all employees sign after reading.
Trampoline RULES
Bermuda Gymnastics just got a new Eurotramp Ultimate. I went looking for a set of rules for coaches / gymnasts.
• Trampolining should always be supervised by a qualified coach/teacher.
• Check that pupils wear suitable sports clothing; suitable non-slip footwear (trampoline shoes or non-slip socks) if possibility of toes going through the webbing.
• Check that jewellery (including that associated with body piercings), watches etc have been removed.
• Check that hair is tied back and nails are trimmed.
• Prevent fooling around and jumping from the trampoline
Those are a few mentioned in this PDF document from the official Eurotramp website.
Leave a comment if you know of a better set online.
North and South Korea in PyeongChang
Peace through sport.
We Are One is a documentary about the Unified Korean Team came to be and its legacy.
Click PLAY or watch a trailer on YouTube.
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