The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) and the International Parkour Federation (IPF) have laid the groundwork for a promising cooperation in the best interests of Parkour to advance the sport worldwide as a recreational and competitive activity. …
The meeting was held in the presence of Morinari Watanabe, President of the FIG, Charles Perrière, one of Parkour’s founders and Vice President of the FIG Parkour Commission, and Victor Bevine, President of the International Parkour Federation (IPF). …
Justen Millerbernd is writing a book
Justen Millerbernd began serving on the USAG Trampoline & Tumbling Elite Committee in January 2013. He was elected as the Tumbling and Double Mini Trampoline Coaches Representative.
He coached 8-time National Tumbling Champion Kalon Ludvigson. Justen and Kalon are married.
Read more about the book project on Facebook.
House passes sexual abuse reporting bill
Good news.
The House passed legislation on Monday to force athletic organizations to swiftly report sexual abuse and establish preventative policies following the sentencing of former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.
Lawmakers of both parties overwhelmingly supported the bill in the 406-3 vote. It now heads to the Senate …
Recall that Steve Penny, Mary Lou Retton and others from U.S.A. Gymnastics met with Feinstein in early 2017 to tell her that gymnastics was “a happy, safe place“.
Andrew Fuller #MeToo
Andrew Fuller, a gymnast who competes in trampoline and tumbling events, has accused former USA Gymnastics coach Dr. George Drew of drugging and abusing him while Fuller was training in Michigan. …
MSU Board of Directors response
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Steven Legendre on salvaging USAG
As many of you know, I was elected to the USAG Board of Directors on January 1st, just under 1 month ago. I was asked to resign just a few days ago, at the request of the USOC with the option to be re-elected to my same position on the new board should my fellow Athlete Representatives feel I am deserving of that role.
I have submitted my letter of resignation to USAG already, but I would like you all to know that this in no way means that I am resigning from my duties to help our sport and be a strong voice that creates the change we so desperately need. …
… a hot topic.
The debate as to whether we can salvage the infrastructure of USAG and create positive change through comprehensive leadership changes, or that the organization is so far gone, so far rotted from the inside, that this is not possible. This is a tough one and I certainly see both opinions on this …
related – What’s next for USA Gymnastics? A long, tough road at best
USA Gymnastics faces lawsuits in Georgia, California and Michigan alleging its leaders failed to stop coaches and other officials from sexually abusing young athletes. And the first of those suits is headed for trial in April unless a settlement is reached. Either way, it is likely to be costly.
Calgary Gymnastics Centre
Check out the facility. Features Brittany Rogers and Jackson Payne.
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catching up with Alina Kabaeva
The 2004 Olympic Rhythmic champion had many challenges. But looking back, she wouldn’t change a thing.
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Oklahoma #1 week 4 NCAA rankings
John Legend, Chrissy Teigen donate $200k
On Saturday evening, the pair gave a $200K donation to the Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund and if that wasn’t a generous enough feat, check this out—the duo wrote that they gave the money, “on behalf of the heroic gymnasts of the USA Gymnastics Team.” …
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen Give $200,000 to Time’s Up on Behalf of Team USA Gymnasts
