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Tom Forster on Olympic postponement
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U.S. Elite Coaches Association letter to Congress
Dear Members of Congress
We are children’s fitness facility coaches, vendors, owners in your districts and states, who directly work with the children in each of your jurisdictions.
In the face of the rapid spread of COVID-19, we are very concerned that our youth sport business industry may not survive this pandemic or the resulting economic downturn. Lawmakers are rightly focused on sending immediate aid and support to our most vulnerable businesses and workers. We are a vulnerable group so vitally important within our community – we hope and pray we are included in the conversation.
We represent the over 200,000 employees of approximately 4,000 children’s fitness facilities …
… we are now fighting for our survival. …
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Utah’s message to the world
Utah was having a fantastic season — despite the loss of MyKayla Skinner to elite. I really like their safety message.
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2020 Olympics postponed to 2021
As expected.
Plan is to host in 2021, but not later than summer 2021.
The postponement of the Olympic Games will also have several repercussions on the FIG rules, especially those of the Gymnastics disciplines.
The FIG will take the time to assess all the implications resulting from this postponement and will carefully review what adjustments or modifications should be made.
Athletes’ interest and safety will lie at the centre at any decision.
Originally scheduled to be held from 24 July-9 August 2020, the Games have been moved to next year due to the developing global situation in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, they will retain the Tokyo 2020 name. …
Mark Williams on Olympic postponement
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62% of American athletes support postponement
Via USAG.
2020 Olympics will be postponed
Veteran International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound told USA TODAY Sports Monday afternoon that the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games are going to be postponed, likely to 2021, with the details to be worked out in the next four weeks. …
“It will come in stages,” he said.
“We will postpone … and begin to deal with all the ramifications …, which are immense.”
Canada will not compete Olympics as scheduled
UPDATE – Australia was the second nation to announce they would not attend in July.
The Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Paralympic Committee say they will not send athletes to compete in Tokyo if the games go ahead as scheduled, set to begin on July 24th. …
“With COVID-19 and the associated risks, it is not safe for our athletes, and the health and safety of their families and the broader Canadian community for athletes to continue training towards these Games. …
Simone donates for COVID-19 relief
To be eligible to win some of that memorabilia, donate a minimum of $25 here.
Simone Biles donated a signed leotard. Michael Phelps offered an autographed swimsuit. Shaun White promised a snowboard with his signature.
The trio of Olympic champions are among the growing list of athletes from more than a dozen sports who are participating in “Athletes for Relief,” a fundraising campaign to benefit coronavirus outbreak response efforts. …
Anyone who makes a contribution of at least $25 will be eligible to win, and all of the funds raised will go to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy …
United States Gymnastics Club Owners Association at risk
The United States Gymnastics Club Owners Association pleads with our elected officials to hear our cries for help as we not only see our own economic plight, but we also dread the possibility of us not being able to survive and continue to do what we do for the communities we serve. …
We would like to suggest an immediate, nationwide 2-month freeze of mortgages and/or rent for our businesses, as well as for all homeowners and renters affected by these closures. …
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