guidelines in gymnastics for social networking?

[shansik]

Hi all,
This is a strange question, I know! A little background~I am a certified irish step dancing instructor that is no longer teaching because my girls are not interested! They are competitive gymnasts and very happy. That being said, I still am part of my Irish Dance organization regionally, nationally and worldwide. The region I belong to needs to explore guidelines on dancers communicating with judges via social networking. They are trying to explore whether other organizations have guidelines on this. I do not know any specific details as to why this has become an issue but apparently there is a need for some action. If anyone has any info they can share it would really be appreciated and I could pass it on! Thanks.

 

[gymnut1]

The only info I have is as an English Primary School teacher we are specifically fobidden from social networking with past and present pupils under 18. My school has extended this to include parents as well. On my last coaching course for gymnastics in the UK we were told social networking between gymnasts under 18 and coaches is an absolute no no. Coaches should also not text gymnasts under 16 except in exceptional circumstances. Not sure if that helps but it is all I have.

 

[shansik]

Thank you

This is very helpful, thank you very much!!