… Shockingly, the gym was not required to carry out a background check on him because he was only working there on a voluntary basis.
The 22-year-old applied to work there as a coach in December 2016, started attending in January but abruptly stopped in February. …
The club’s website claims that all coaches are trained through British Gymnastics, the UK national governing body for the sport of gymnastics.
It also says that all coaches, judges and officials hold Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks.
It states: “Coaches, judges and officials hold Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) disclosures, administrated through British Gymnastics.
“We also follow the British Gymnastics Safeguarding & Protecting People policy to meet our duty of care towards young people.”
British Gymnastics said a full background check was not required because of … voluntary status. …
Category: safety
Becky Downie on nutrition
The champion gymnast on how her whole family adjusted their diet
(via The Zone Gymnastics)
Aly Raisman: Wear what you want
Wear whatever makes you feel happy and confident. Don’t EVER let anyone tell you how you should or shouldn’t dress. We are all entitled to wear what we want. …
Some are criticizing this particular photo.
(via Mashable)
triple back from ski floor 1992
Steve Elliott was a terrific tumbler. One of the pioneers.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
You don’t hear the name mentioned often any more.
Today Steve Elliott is on USA Gymnastics’ Permanently Ineligible Members list.
Gymnova Montréal Floor
Canadian National Championships Montréal used the new Gymnova Floor. The same as will be used at Worlds Montréal 2017.
Robert Majeau, distributor of Gymnova gymnastic equipment in Canada, was very happy with how it turned out. Every gymnast I spoke with told me it was very springy but still reasonably easy to land.
Click PLAY or watch it on Facebook. Higher, softer springs.
RIP former Oklahoma gymnast Ric Swezey
Read the tribute from his Team on Facebook.
Sounds like it was a fluke accident. A neck/spine injury falling on Trampoline while playing with his kids. 😦
Family Equality Council is accepting donations in his name.
Steve Penny severance package around $1 million
FIG “Duty of Care Code”
As a clear sign of its strong commitment to the protection of gymnasts, the FIG will develop a“Duty of Care Code” which sets up all the policies and procedures regarding misconduct in the Gymnastics world, ranging from prevention and education to reporting, investigation and sanctions.
“As FIG President, I declare that a we will not tolerate abuse or sexual harassment in the Gymnastics community,” said Morinari Watanabe. “In the sporting community, we observe the rules because we are educated to do so. But rules cannot be observed only through education and legislation. Severe sanctions are needed. The same level of severe measures as anti-doping is necessary for eradicating harassment,” he emphasized. …
Canada’s Responsible Coaching Movement
Gymnastics Canada just took the RCM (Responsible Coaching Movement) pledge. These priorities will be integrated into existing programs.
What are the 3 steps to Responsible Coaching?
- STEP 1: FOLLOW THE RULE OF TWO – THIS MEANS THAT THE COACH IS NEVER ALONE OR OUT OF SIGHT WITH YOUR CHILD.
- STEP 2: COMPLETE YOUR BACKGROUND SCREENING
- STEP 3: ENROLL IN ETHICS TRAINING
Click PLAY or learn more on YouTube.
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For Parents with Children in Sport
former gymnastics coach 13-26 years prison
A former gymnastics coach is facing a lengthy sentence for charges including corruption of minors, sexual assault and indecent assault.
A judge ordered 46-year-old Keith Callen, of Sarver, to serve 13 to 26 years in prison. …
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