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. …
Category: safety
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
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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. …
16-Year-Old Russian Gymnast Hip Replacement
Terrible news. 😦
Dvora Meyers:
Ekaterina Sokova, a 16-year-old Russian gymnast and former member of the national team, has made a video alleging that coaching neglect led to a deterioration of a hip joint injury and, eventually, a hip replacement surgery. …
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Chase Capps – Floor
She knows how to land.
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Oklahoma as a team tries to mark a safe landing position … then move slowly and gracefully into the College girl salute. OU obviously trains it this way.
Spieth Floor is “bouncy”
I’m worried for the Women’s prelims tomorrow.
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Kamerin Moore speaks out about Nassar
As one of the top gymnasts at Geddert’s Twistars, Kamerin was treated by Nassar for many years.
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building a Beam pit
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U.S. Center for SafeSport
Only three weeks since opening its doors, the U.S. Center for SafeSport is investigating 21 cases involving sexual misconduct or abuse in Olympic sports.
The center’s website offers a hotline and an online reporting form for those who have been victims of abuse or know of such cases. …
The organization operates independently from the U.S. Olympic Committee and organizations governing Olympic sports. The USOC and the 47 national governing bodies help fund the center — about $13.3 million over five years — but do not have any say over how it operates or the cases it investigates.
The center opened March 23 …
New US athlete protection group tells AP of reports of abuse
A step forward, for sure. But how well will SafeSport work?
That’s yet to be seen.
Jim Holt’s letter to the USAG Board
Jim Holt posted An Open Letter to the Gymnastics Community of America on March 31, 2017.
And followed up with a more specific missive to the USAG Board on April 11th:
The Board must go public with an apology.
“USA Gymnastics is profoundly sorry for the pain and suffering the victims of child abuse in our sport have suffered, and deeply apologize for whatever organizational shortcomings have led us to these circumstances. USAG vows that this will be rectified and that never again can this happen on our watch.”
A new CEO must be identified, hired, and installed with all urgent deliberateness. …
USAG needs to identify what it stands for. …
USAG must make a REAL commitment to service, not just corporate blather! …
STEWARDSHIP …
Click through for the details. A good read.
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