Category: salary & remuneration

Trinidad pays Thema Williams

I happened to be there when news broke that Canadian-born gymnast Marisa Dick would replace Thema. It was at the Olympic Test Meet in Rio.

We were surprised as Thema had looked healthy during Podium Training — in a striking gold leotard. No observable problems.

But her coach at the Games was John Geddert. He told the Federation Thema wasn’t ready enough. Trinidad had to fly the replacement in from Canada. Last minute.

FORMER national gymnast Thema Williams’s four-year battle for compensation, for the “biased and flawed” decision of the TT Gymnastics Federation to pull her out of the 2016 Olympic Games, came to an end at 2.20 pm on Thursday.

That was when the federation’s bankers, Republic Bank Ltd, delivered a cheque for $223,800.19 …

On November 26, 2018, Seepersad ruled Williams was entitled to $200,000 for loss of endorsements and other opportunities because of the federation’s “biased” and flawed decision to withdraw her from representing this country in the 2016 Rio Olympics. …

Gymnastics Federation pays Thema Williams damages

Federations must have clear selection policies. And enforce them.

The ONLY good news from this disaster was that Marisa had a good competition. And did qualify Trinidad to the Olympics.

NCAA “name, image, likeness”

Sponsors like female gymnasts.

related – What is NIL?: Everything you need to know about the NCAA and name, image and likeness

Daring Simone Biles on Snap

Simone Biles has conquered the world of gymnastics, but now she’s ready to take on new challenges off the mat.

Follow her as she conquers everything from dropping the base to keeping the bees.

Daring Simone Biles premiers Saturday August 20th only on Snapchat.

It’s a 10 part series.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

Olivia Dunne is a millionaire

Olivia Dunne, 19, has millions of fans on social media.

The backflipping blonde — who tumbles for Louisiana State University — began capitalising on her social media success last June after the NCAA voted to lift Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) restrictions, which had prohibited college athletes from profiting off themselves.

Last August, Dunne signed with WME Sports — the same agency that represents Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic — and has made more than $1 million in the 12 months since. …

NEWS Australia

MAG coach needed in Bermuda

Bermuda is looking to hire a full-time MAG coach who can assist with WAG and a number of other programs. Great facility.

International applicants welcomed.

It’s a short flight to Toronto, New York or Miami.

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Coach needed in Ireland

Sally at Renmore Gymnastics in Galway, Ireland wants to hire a full-time WAG coach to lead their excellent and fast improving program. It’s a 2-year contract, to start.

Ideally they’d hire a EU national or EU Work Permit holder for the job. But applications are being accepted from coaches worldwide.

Details:

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If you want to know more, email club (a) renmoregymnastics.org.

Cirque at NCAA WAG Nationals

Yvonne Tousek Renne, double Olympian and former star at UCLA, will be attending Championships if any coaches wish to speak about possible future careers for their gymnasts.

excellent Simone interview

Simone Biles is one of USA TODAY’s Women of the Year, a recognition of women across the country who have made a significant impact.  …

Who are your role models?

I feel like I have a lot, and I feel like it varies between in the sports world or in my own personal world. But I feel like my biggest role model would be my mom. I hope to be half the person she is. She’s very strong-minded, opinionated. She stands on her own. She’s a great businesswoman. …

Do you want to be a mom?

I do want to be a mom one day. I think kids would be amazing. …

USA Today – Simone Biles is an inspiration, whether competing or ‘pushing mental health to the forefront