Category: safety

FIG AA World Cup Series cancelled

The series was made up of four events – in Milwaukee (USA), Stuttgart (GER), Birmingham (GBR) and Tokyo (JPN) – originally intended to take place between March and April 2020. …

The World Cup in Tokyo on 4 May, which serves as a test event for the Games in Artistic Gymnastics, remains unaffected for the moment. …

According to the rules, the unused places go to the highest-ranked countries in the team ranking results of the qualifications at the 2019 World Championships.
The following countries, therefore, obtain an additional non-nominative berth for Tokyo 2020:

  • Men’s Artistic Gymnastics: Russia, China and Japan.
  • Women’s Artistic Gymnastics: USA, China and Russia.

To date, 82 places out of 98 in Men’s Artistic and 84 out of 98 in Women’s Artistic have already been allocated.

The remaining places at stake will be allocated through the Apparatus World Cup Series (the final stage of which is scheduled for 10–13 March in Doha, (QAT)) and the continental championships.

Press Release

New Zealand apologizes for abuse

Gymnastics New Zealand has formally apologised to those in the community who have experienced abuse, following the release of the “confronting, sobering” independent review into the sport.

“We’re sorry that those who have gone before and some of those currently engaged in our community who have suffered abuse and have suffered negative experiences as a result of participating in gymnastics,” Gymnastics New Zealand chief executive Tony Compier said.

“We apologise for that unreservedly, and we will work hard with our community and our partners to address and redress that.

“We commend the courage and bravery of those who have come forward to share their experiences.” …

Stuff

Geddert sold Twistars USA

In a statement on the Twistars’ Facebook page … “TWISTARS USA has been sold! Our new name is Capital City Flips.

Don’t worry, many of your favorite staff members and coaches have stayed on to work with CCFlips.”

State News

There is still an ongoing investigation with the Nassar scandal.

The club will move to a new facility, as well.

Iowa for Peace & Equality

Chris Ruth, Cinematographer & Editor.

Black Power salute against racism. #respect

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

Here’s what the proud coach had to say.

McKayla Maroney on abuse

 I was angry and disgusted with my coaches on a daily basis. I hated them, yet still obeyed them, feared them, and wanted their love, and praise. …

Instagram

Virtual Elite Canada experiment

Lauren posted the list of gymnasts expected to compete and submit routines online.

Some expected contenders in Canada are still locked out of their Gyms or have not had enough training time to get ready.

Eating disorders in Climbing

Climbing is now an Olympic sport.

LIGHT – the documentary film just released.

Directed, written, edited and produced by women.

We hope it will spark fresh dialogue, remove some stigma and offer solace to those who need it.

Male climbers suffer, as well. But are less willing to talk about it.

… reveals the hidden world of eating disorders in professional rock climbing as the filmmaker follows two best friends on their harrowing journey in a courageous narrative that breaks the silence about the sport’s darkest secret. …

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube. (46min)

Thanks Jeff.

Shawn Johnson has COVID

… Shawn Johnson, who has is pregnant with her second child with husband Andrew East, revealed Sunday that she has tested positive for COVID-19.

…  “my body is just exhausted” after already spending the last two weeks caring for the couple’s 15-month-old daughter Drew Hazel, who had contracted RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). …

Further, Johnson had a close family member “fight for his life last month while battling COVID …

USA Today

1st SEC Pride Meet – Florida

I’m impressed. Loud and proud.

Florida is committed to equal opportunity for all students.

https://twitter.com/samisadancer/status/1355551902948339715

Fauci: schools safer than community

Data so far shows — for kids — Schools safer than the home community.

I’d argue Gym Clubs are safer than schools.

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