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2 more USAG non-disclosure agreements?
USA Gymnastics reached in December 2016 a confidential out-of-court settlement with an NDA with Olympic champion McKayla Maroney.
But were there others?
We’d believed McKayla was the only one.
After Scott Reid turned up two more cases, here’s the response:
“USA Gymnastics answered specifically and truthfully in its response to Senators Blumenthal and Moran.
USA Gymnastics does not use or require a non-disclosure agreement as part of an investigation.
The Senators asked about investigations, not settlements. To clarify the facts, approximately 10 years ago, mutual settlements were separately reached in two publicly filed lawsuits. As you recited, the settlement agreements included routine language that the plaintiffs would not disclose the amount of the settlement or the terms of the agreement beyond family, accountants and taxing authorities.
The plaintiffs in these cases are not bound by any other confidentiality restrictions, and their allegations have always been a matter of public record. USA Gymnastics encourages them to speak about their experiences if they so choose to help prevent abuse in the sport. …
USA Gymnastics denies using non-disclosure agreements, but two settlements say otherwise
Thanks Jim.
Safe Sport banned 122 people
The United States Center for Safe Sport opened on March 3, 2017. …
In its first year, the center banned 122 people, temporarily suspended 60 and delivered 10 sanctions short of ineligibility. …
The Center for Safe Sport has nine full-time employees and several investigators that work on contracts. Pfohl hopes to double the organization’s workforce this year and increase its budget from its current $4.3 million to about $8 million. …
Safe Sport also receives funding from the private sector and is hoping to work with Congress to identify additional funding sources. …
… organization is not just about investigations and punishment. It wants to improve awareness and education to prevent not only sexual abuse, but bullying, harassment, hazing and physical and emotional abuse.
April is Child Abuse Prevention month
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Do you allow one-on-one private lessons at your Gym?
Better would be two or more gymnasts with one coach for a private. In a Gym with many other adults.
why USAG needs independent oversight
UPDATED with input from Goldie.
The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) is the National Olympic Committee for the United States. It’s based out of Colorado Springs.
USOC is the organization recognized by the the International Olympic Committee.
Similarly, USA Gymnastics ( USAG) answers to the USOC.
USOC could decertify USA Gymnastics and indeed they made that threat. As a result the entire board resigned on January 26, 2018
All those organizations are natural monopolies , not much subject to market forces.
You can quit USAG and go to the United States Association of Independent Gymnastics Clubs, but getting to the NCAA will be more difficult. Olympic qualification impossible.
If interested in this topic read a WSJ article by Steven Sexton. Subscription may be needed.
The U.S. Olympic Monopoly Needs Accountability
There can be only one Team USA, so Congress must provide oversight and force changes.
William and Mary MEN wearing teal
Thanks guys. And good luck at USAG Collegiate National Championships.
Safe Sport appeals?
Can a coach appeal a Safe Sport accusation?
I’m not sure.
It’s a concern of U.S. Elite Coaches Association members.
related – innocent unless proven guilty
USAG scandal on VICE News
VICE News produces mini-documentaries on important issues.
Last night Mattie Larson, Miss Val and Jessica O’Beirne were guests.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube. (official link)
training in leotards optional at IGC
Update from International Gymnastics Camp:
… the current recommendation that campers wear either shorts or leggings with leotards at training sessions is in keeping with IGC’s proactive mission to provide the safest possible training environment for its campers. Contrary to some social media allegations, this recommendation is not intended to somehow victimize or victim shame. Rather this practice insures a greater measure of comfort for many gymnasts.
Thank you for a lot of positive support and vocal negative feedback. We are softening our original policy from a requirement to a recommendation as we want all campers and parents to be comfortable and to ensure the wellbeing for all the gymnasts. …
read the full statement
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original post from yesterday:
International Gymnastics Camp’s concern with the current issues facing USA Gymnastics drives us to take a pro-active approach to ensure gymnastics is a safe sport when it comes to abuse.
International Gymnastics Camp is advocating that, across the entire nation, shorts or leggings be worn with leotards during both workouts and junior competitions in the women’s programs. In that regard, and to accelerate this trend for change, IGC is requiring our female campers to wear shorts or leggings during workouts at camp.
Thank you for your cooperation.
This is similar to those Gyms who require boys and men not to train shirtless.
Though I love freedom, and prefer it be optional, I can live with this restriction. Especially at Camp.
Another good option is training in unitards.
related – World of Gymnastics – pros and cons of bike shorts
Update – Aly Raisman feels any ban of leotards from gymnastics to prevent abuse is a form of ‘victim shaming’. There are many reasons for training dress codes in Gyms. Preventing possible abuse has never been one of them in any Gym I can recall.
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new Aimee Boorman interview
Vanessa Steck on Medium:
- Karolyi Camp
- Larry Nassar
- the U.S. system
- education and transparency
- future of USAG
Aimee Boorman Will Now Take (My) Questions
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