tumbling, tramp, diving, acrobatics, circus, cheer, dance, martial arts, X sports … and more
As expected.
Paul Parilla, USA Gymnastics Board of Directors chairman:
“The Board believes this change in leadership will help USA Gymnastics face its current challenges and implement solutions to move the organization forward in promoting a safe environment for its athletes at all levels. …”
NOW the USAG must take action. They’ve been far too slow. Mostly talk.
Steve Penny is no more than 1% to blame. His resignation — so far — changes nothing.
When I clicked over to the LIVE stream I first thought I was watching a Gala performance. The lighting is cool … but is it safe?
Results so far. Schedule of the competition.
WAG Vault
1. Chusovitina, Okasana UZB 14.383
2. Little, Emily AUS 14.033
3. Nekrasova, Marina 13.733
full results
Bars
1. Varinska, Diana UKR 13.366
2. Wang, Cenu CHN 13.100
3. Brown, Georgia-Rose AUS 13.00
full results
MAG Floor
1. Agarzayev, Murad AZE 14.266
2. Kuzmickas, Tomas LTU 14.066
3. Remkes, Christopher AUS 14.033
full results
Rings
1. Petrounias,Eleftherios GRE 15.333
2. Takeda, Kazuyuki JPN 14.833
3. Konstantinidis, Konstantinos GRE 14.733
full results
P Bars
1. Liu, Rongbing CHN 15.066
2. He, Youxiau CHN 14.600
3. Takeda, Kazuyuki JPN 14.433
full results
We recommend experienced, certified coaches in the safest facilities.
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Jessica Howard was U.S. national champion in rhythmic gymnastics from 1999 to 2001, a finalist at the 1999 World Championships, and a member of the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame.
Later she was on the USA Gymnastics Board of Directors.
In the NY Times Jessica writes of how she was abused by Larry Nassar. And what the USAG needs to do to protect their members in future.
Cracking Down on Abuse in U.S. Gymnastics
The best post I’ve seen yet on the Dr. Larry Nassar scandal:
With the information we currently have – I too want to make some one pay. This must be someone’s fault. Someone should have done something 20 years ago. The reality is that no one I knew suspected anything. If we had, we would have reported it. …
read more – USA Gymnastics – It’s about being a professional.
Why did USAG keep Nassar so long? Why didn’t someone in the organization flag his illegal behaviour sooner? Why don’t they react more quickly.
But to blame one person — CEO Steve Penny — is simplistic and shortsighted. He’s no more than 1% to blame. What about all the other coaches, officials, administrators, medical staff and judges?
There are dozens of changes that need be implemented at the family, club, State, Region and National level. There is no quick fix.
Watch the interview on NBC.
via @GymCastic
Brent Klaus for International Gymnastics Camp withdraws sponsorship of USA Gymnastics.
Coaches of Trampoline and Gymnastics mostly can’t believe Trampoline Parks can stay open. Why aren’t they sued into bankruptcy?
Hospital visits are on the rise.
Those statistics are from a study in Paediatrics – Trampoline Park and Home Trampoline Injuries (2016)
related – Sun (U.K.) – FLIPPING DANGEROUS A shattered spine, fractured skull, iron rod in leg, broken ankles, dislocated foot, black eyes – why are trampoline parks jumping in popularity?
A Georgia judge, at IndyStar’s request, released more than 5,600 pages of court records Friday detailing how USA Gymnastics handled sexual abuse allegations against coaches over a 10-year period.
… sexual abuse complaint files on 54 coaches, revealed that some coaches weren’t banned from the sport until years after they were convicted of crimes against children. …
USA Gymnastics fought the release for nearly nine months, including in two appeals to the Georgia Supreme Court. …
The GymCastic audiocast has been updating this case week-by-week.
Where I live a criminal records check is required every 3 years.
Though it was possible to apply online, I went instead in person to the nearest “Police and Intervention Record Check” office with driver’s licence and passport in hand.
Application was short and simple. I paid my $30 and was told it would take 3 weeks for my report to be mailed.
All coaches and support staff should check what’s required where you live.
All clubs should require Police Checks from their staff that work with children.
Truly the police checking process should be ongoing. At first criminal infraction the employer should be notified. Immediately.
American Twisters Florida has an excellent Child Safety page listing their policies. Compare your club with Twisters.
related – IndyStar – OUT OF BALANCE
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