Sussex Welfare Report 16th October 2024

 We both attended the Sussex Tumble competition last weekend. Dawn will also be at the Sussex Acro Competition on 10th November.

Both events are at Hollington and for the Acro competition it is vital that the competition information reminds Clubs that either parents or Coaches must always be responsible for the young gymnasts.  At the Tumble competition there were so many gymnasts wildly running around, some very close to the tea and coffee stall, or warming up without supervision.

Not a welfare issue as such but the venue was very hot.  Comments from gymnasts and parents were overheard saying that some coaches/officials needed to re-apply deodorant.

 

There are a couple of meetings of interest next month that we will both be at.

Active Sussex Adult safeguarding event    7th November    Burgess Hill  11am -2pm

British Gymnastics Club Welfare Officer event   22nd November  London

 

Finally, all Clubs should now be aware of the release of the new stretching policy. All Level 2 coaches and above, Club Welfare and Regional Welfare Officers must complete the mandatory online course by February next year.  It is only £9 until the end of the year.  Level 1 coaches can do the course but will not be allowed to supervise stretching.

 

Dawn Hyland       This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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