Steve Elliott was a terrific tumbler. One of the pioneers.
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You don’t hear the name mentioned often any more.
Today Steve Elliott is on USA Gymnastics’ Permanently Ineligible Members list.
Category: safety
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.
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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
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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. …
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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