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Date Posted: 23:17:34 11/14/08 Fri
Author: Stretch
Subject: Re: British Championships 2008
In reply to: Sarah 's message, "Re: British Championships 2008" on 10:13:23 11/14/08 Fri

Can't believe that nobody reads the British Gymnastics Child Protection Policy, which states:
Quote:
'Additional Guidance on Spotting and Manual Support:
Supporting and shaping the gymnast is an essential part of coaching gymnastics in that it helps the gymnast to understand shapes, movement patterns and complex skills, but also reduces the risk of injury due to a fall or error in performance. Guidance on appropriate/recognised supporting techniques is given on British Gymnastics coaching awards but the coach must ensure that support is only used when necessary and “overhandling” is avoided. However the coach should always be alert to the possibility of performance errors or anxiety, which may increase the risk of injury.
Supporting techniques must not inhibit performance, and any physical contact should not be invasive of sensitive areas of the body.
Infrequent non-intentional physical contact can arise out of error on the performer or coaches part. Such situations should not be ignored and should be acknowledged through an apology to the gymnast and reported to the Club Welfare Officer or head coach and parents.
It is also good practice to explain and provide some written guidance, perhaps as part of an induction pack, to new members and parents that some physical contact will be required but that only appropriate noninvasive techniques should be used. If a gymnast or parent has any concerns, they should be raised with the club welfare officer. In any circumstance where abuse is suspected, BG reporting procedures should be followed.'

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