tumbling, tramp, diving, acrobatics, circus, cheer, dance, martial arts, X sports … and more
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
Click through to listen to Alaina Legendre (née Williams) tell the story in her own words.
On Sunday, August 24, 2014 after the P&G Championships in Pittsburgh, Olympic hopeful Steven Legendre and his wife Alaina went to the hotel bar. It was there that Alaina alleges U.S. Olympic Training Center men’s coach, Vitaly Marinitch sexually assaulted her.
Since the incident isn’t mentioned as a catalyst for Vitaly’s stated voluntary resignation, the Legendres have decided to publicly share their story …
related – USA Today – Couple unhappy with USA Gymnastics handling of groping complaint
I’ve not seen any official response from USAG.
Thanks to GymCastic for their investigation on this: 1) Orange County Register, 2) Indy Star, 3 GymCastic.
WSJ’s Rebecca Davis O’Brien explains how sexual abuse allegations against the former doctor for the U.S. Women’s national gymnastics team has escalated into a federal investigation. She and WSJ’s Tanya Rivero discuss lawsuits filed by numerous girls and women against the doctor. …
WSJ – FBI Interviews Top U.S. Gymnasts in Intensifying Sexual-Abuse Investigation (VIDEO)
News magazine program “60 Minutes” put the spotlight on IndyStar’s investigative reporting on sex abuse within USA Gymnastics.
Several former gymnasts came forward to tell their stories of alleged sex abuse committed by former team doctor Larry Nassar. If you missed the program, you can watch online here (in the USA). …
Click PLAY or watch USAG Board Chair Paul Parilla’s response on Twitter.
related – read FloGymnastics’ Editorial: Why Does Abuse Continue To Plague USA Gymnastics?
USAG should have done more sooner, that’s clear.
What will USA Gymnastics do next? That’s not at all clear.
Changes may be imposed on all Olympic sports in the USA — Senator seeks tougher law after USA Gymnastics’ handling of sex abuse cases
I would have headed for the ice bath. Sydney got back up and competed. #respect
Click PLAY or watch it on Twitter.
Many gyms don’t pad the pillar of the vault horse. Here’s a good example of why it’s important.
The accusations are damning and ongoing. For example, Mother of MSU Gymnast Speaks out on Larry Nassar & Confrontation with Coach (VIDEO)
Here’s USGA’s response from Feb 16, 2-17 – Statement from USA Gymnastics Board Chairman Paul Parilla and CEO Steve Penny
Multiple gymnasts from the U.S. team, including members of the gold medal-winning squads in Rio de Janeiro and London, have been interviewed in recent months by the Federal Bureau of Investigation as either patients of the doctor, Larry Nassar, or potential witnesses …
Dr. Nassar, an osteopathic physician, served as a volunteer trainer and doctor for the U.S. national team for almost 30 years …
FBI Interviews Top U.S. Gymnasts in Intensifying Sexual-Abuse Investigation
A coach accused in court records of discouraging a then-teenage girl from filing a sexual assault complaint against Larry Nassar nearly 20 years ago was suspended Monday by the university, according to an email the State Journal obtained. …
Mike Rowe will serve as interim head coach for the remainder of the season, Bader said in the email.
(via College Gymnastics Board)
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