Category: safety

Emma Nedov: POSTPONE

Heart this on Twitter.

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Nick Ruddock’s advice for self-isolating coaches

If one of your gymnasts were injured, you wouldn’t advise them to do nothing while unable to train. There are many things athletes can do while out of the Gym.

Coaching is the same.

Nick’s 32 minute Facebook LIVE can be listened to like a podcast. No need to watch the video.

Click PLAY or watch it on Facebook.

IOC President Thomas Bach talks to athletes

Bach still feels it’s too early to cancel or postpone Tokyo.

Click PLAY or watch it on Twitter.

Simone (again) calls for independent investigation

I have to question the competence of a communication department that doesn’t even know Simone’s correct Twitter handle.

They tagged a fan site by mistake.

related –

Simone Biles publicly shames USA Gymnastics after birthday tweet

 

 

IOC says Olympics are HAPPENING

Nancy Armour:

As much of the sports world goes dark in an effort to limit the spread of the coronavirus, the International Olympic Committee looks to be the outlier. It has insisted for weeks, and continues to do so, that it plans to go ahead with the Olympics and Paralympics as scheduled.

“The International Olympic Committee confirms its full commitment to the success of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020,” IOC president Thomas Bach said Thursday …

… there are still 19 weeks until the Tokyo Olympics …

There’s no telling what conditions will be like in July. Or even late May, which is when the IOC would have to make the call …

Opinion: IOC right not to pull plug on Tokyo Games now because of coronavirus

USAG cancels sanctioned events in March

Announcement.

 

cleaning tips from Tumbl Trak

Stacy Finnerty:

We know that COVID-19 has put many gyms in a difficult position of debating staying open or closing with the ultimate goal of keeping your athletes and their families safe.

Our immediate plan for helping to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in our industry is to provide owners, coaches, parents, and anyone else who may be involved with the best ways to prevent the virus.

Keeping a clean and disinfected environment can greatly reduce the risk of COVID-19 infections. …

  1. Vinyl Covered Matting and Air Products– … recommended to be cleaned with soap and warm water. Follow the steps below to properly clean your mats, air products, and any other vinyl-covered foam piece of Tumbl Trak Equipment.
    • In a bucket or bin; mix warm water and soap.
    • Scrub the affected area (vinyl Tumbl Trak product) very thoroughly.
    • Rinse the soapy surface or wipe with a wet cloth
    • Dry the surface with a dry cloth.
    • Let sit until completely dry.
    • Click the following link to use a SAFE bleach solution for additional disinfectant: CLICK HERE .
      • If you are using a bleach solution, please test in a small area before cleaning the entire product.
  2. Tumbl Traks – All Tumbl Trak Beds (except the Transition Bed) are to be cleaned with soap and water using a mop.
    • In a bucket or bin; mix warm water and soap.
    • Using a mop, scrub the top of the Tumbl Trak with the soap and water mixture.
    • If you are able to, absorb as much water as possible after you’re finished scrubbing.
    • Let the bed completely dry before use.
  3. Denim Covers like Pit Pillows- We designed these products so that you can take the cover off and put them in the washer.
    • Take the cover off of the foam
    • Put it in the wash with regular detergent (keep in mind that any Bleach solution will discolor the denim)
    • Either air dry, or put it in your dryer on the delicate cycle

Click the following link provided by the CDC to see ways that you can personally prevent the spread of COVID-19: CLICK HERE

Click the following link provided by the CDC to see environmental cleaning and disinfection recommendations for COVID-19: CLICK HERE

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WEIRD – Baku cancelled apparatus finals

It’s an Azerbaijan government decision affecting all large gatherings of people.

But you’d think this event would have been exempted as it had already started. All the competitors mingled already.

Announcement.

NCAA cancels all upcoming Championships

Announcement.

It includes highly profitable March Madness Basketball.