Parent Guide to Misconduct
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Athlete Safety Information
Parents
USA Gymnastics cares deeply about the part the parent’s/guardian’s voice plays in preventing abuse in gymnastics. Reading our USA Gymnastics Safe Sport Policy is important for information related to misconduct in gymnastics and the standards to which our member clubs and professional members are held. Communication between parents, coaches, and club management is necessary for the success and well-being of every athlete. This dialogue will help us build a community that will ultimately keep athlete safety and well-being at the forefront of everything we do. USA Gymnastics Safe Sport personnel are available to talk with you, and by calling us, we can help you better understand our policies and the reporting process.
USA Gymnastics cares deeply about the part the parent’s/guardian’s voice plays in preventing abuse in gymnastics. Reading our USA Gymnastics Safe Sport Policy is important for information related to misconduct in gymnastics and the standards to which our member clubs and professional members are held. Communication between parents, coaches, and club management is necessary for the success and well-being of every athlete. This dialogue will help us build a community that will ultimately keep athlete safety and well-being at the forefront of everything we do. USA Gymnastics Safe Sport personnel are available to talk with you, and by calling us, we can help you better understand our policies and the reporting process.
- 2021 USA Gymnastics Safe Sport Policy (takes effect November 1, 2021)
- The U.S. Center for SafeSport provides parents and athletes with resources on how to help keep children safe and supported. Access to these resources are free and include online training courses and toolkits.
- Click here to learn more about Parent Training
- Click here to learn more about Athlete Training
- Report a Concern Click Here https://uscenterforsafesport.org/report-a-concern/
- Parents Guide to misconduct webinar Click Here https://youtu.be/itSuheq8BAg
- USA Gymnastics Safe Sport Policy FAQ's
- Consent Forms )
- Athletic Training Modalities, Massages, and Rubdowns
- Close-In-Age Exception: Adult Participant & Minor Athlete
- Dual Relationship
- Individual Training Sessions
- National Team Consent Forms
- One-On-One Travel Between Adult Participant and Minor Athlete/Club Level
- Club Indemnification Form
- Travel Plan for One-On-One Travel
- Personal Care Assistant
- Social Media Content Created On Behalf of Minor Athlete
- Transportation and Lodging Organized by Member Club
- USA Gymnastics Safe Sport Parent/Athlete Education
- Tough Coaching or Emotional Abuse: Knowing When the Line has Been Crossed (updated): Watch | PDF
- Parent's Guide to Understanding USA Gymnastics Safe Sport
- Coaching Athletes with Hidden Disabilities: Watch | PDF
- Webinar: Recognizing the Symptoms of Sexual Trauma in Youth and How to Appropriately Respond to these Disclosures
