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[gymbeam]

I do love though that the public accounts are defended with the phrase “monitored by mom.” Can we please just acknowledge that that does little to nothing in terms of safety. No true predator is going to be deterred by that. They can still take the images to do with as they please whether the account is monitored or not.

Very true. Although, I do think most of the “monitored by mom” accounts are really just “mom” accounts! It is pretty obvious to me that kids are not writing those posts.

 

[RTT2]

I do love though that the public accounts are defended with the phrase “monitored by mom.” Can we please just acknowledge that that does little to nothing in terms of safety. No true predator is going to be deterred by that. They can still take the images to do with as they please whether the account is monitored or not.

Or track the kid down if they are a stalker.

 

[Deleted member 18037]

I do love though that the public accounts are defended with the phrase “monitored by mom.” Can we please just acknowledge that that does little to nothing in terms of safety. No true predator is going to be deterred by that. They can still take the images to do with as they please whether the account is monitored or not.

This

 

[sce]

I do love though that the public accounts are defended with the phrase “monitored by mom.” Can we please just acknowledge that that does little to nothing in terms of safety. No true predator is going to be deterred by that. They can still take the images to do with as they please whether the account is monitored or not.

That is done because the kids are too young by Instagram rules to have their won account. You are supposed to be 13yo. "Account managed by Mom", who is obviously above 13yo, is their loophole to that.

 

[SMH]

Why does it matter if a family wants to share their journey? Its their choice not yours or anyone else's. I don't think the aim is to be famous for most, its a fun way for kids to follow one another and maybe make some friends. My daughters account is public and i manage it very heavily. I have lots of different conversations with other parents and will be meeting a few this coming season!

Many of the high follower, highly visible younger Insta-gymmies have constant giveaways, sponsorships, etc, and are continually being marketed as not just a serious gymnast but sometimes a model, ambassador for multiple brands...so maybe being ‘famous’ is not the goal for all but there are many, many accounts that are about more than just pure gymnastics.

 

[FlippinLilysMom]

Many of the high follower, highly visible younger Insta-gymmies have constant giveaways, sponsorships, etc, and are continually being marketed as not just a serious gymnast but sometimes a model, ambassador for multiple brands...so maybe being ‘famous’ is not the goal for all but there are many, many accounts that are about more than just pure gymnastics.

I'm just trying to figure out how they find the time to do all of these elaborate posts and such. Lily is an ambassador for one leo brand and we are supposed to be posting at least once a week and we have a hard time finding the time to just do that!!

 

[sce]

I'm just trying to figure out how they find the time to do all of these elaborate posts and such. Lily is an ambassador for one leo brand and we are supposed to be posting at least once a week and we have a hard time finding the time to just do that!!

Well, a lot of the younger ones are doing less hours than your girl. The spend a lot of time doing gymnastics in their living room though. So lots of instagram opportunities.

 

[RTT2]

There was one girl who came up in a CB thread earlier in the year who has a ton of followers, and when I skimmed through the photos almost all of them were her doing poses in a shopping center, or the beach, or the mall-- of course, along with several in front of her gym just in case anyone wants to find her. I can't remember the girl's name, but I think she was some sort of ambassador/model.

 

[Flippin'A]

Isn't there a concern that representing brands like that will affect ncaa eligibility? I know most of these kids are really young to be thinking about that, but it would be a shame if they are serious gymnasts and that's taken off the table so early in the game.

 

[Gymfan123]

Sydney Morris

According to Sydney’s latest post she’s been invited to National Team camp so we may see her being invited to the National Team eventually

 

[FlippinLilysMom]

Isn't there a concern that representing brands like that will affect ncaa eligibility? I know most of these kids are really young to be thinking about that, but it would be a shame if they are serious gymnasts and that's taken off the table so early in the game.

As long as cash is not paid then it is not a violation. My daughter is a leo ambassador and getting free leos is ok.

 

[3cats]

Can I ask how you know getting free leotards won't hurt her NCAA status?

I remember a few years back college basketball players getting in trouble because they got free tattoos. Not even related to their sport.

And I remember hearing in the 2000s that the Olympians couldn't even take home a leotard with them after a modeling shoot if they wanted to retain eligibility.

And my daughters coaches will not let our girls be an ambassador due to NCAA compliance.

So who is right? I certainly wouldn't look to the leotard company for advice.

 

[FlippinLilysMom]

Can I ask how you know getting free leotards won't hurt her NCAA status?

I remember a few years back college basketball players getting in trouble because they got free tattoos. Not even related to their sport.

And I remember hearing in the 2000s that the Olympians couldn't even take home a leotard with them after a modeling shoot if they wanted to retain eligibility.

And my daughters coaches will not let our girls be an ambassador due to NCAA compliance.

So who is right? I certainly wouldn't look to the leotard company for advice.

I checked with the NCAA before letting my daughter become an ambassador. And most if not all of the juniors and seniors that competed at classics and championships last year all received free leos that they were, which is basically the same thing.

 

[FlippinLilysMom]

Wore...not were

 

[Flicfliclay]

Can I ask how you know getting free leotards won't hurt her NCAA status?

I remember a few years back college basketball players getting in trouble because they got free tattoos. Not even related to their sport.

And I remember hearing in the 2000s that the Olympians couldn't even take home a leotard with them after a modeling shoot if they wanted to retain eligibility.

And my daughters coaches will not let our girls be an ambassador due to NCAA compliance.

So who is right? I certainly wouldn't look to the leotard company for advice.

I used to have the exact rule that states that as long as they are not receiving payment for gymnastics they are compliant. So girl's can model for a leotard company and get paid for modeling, they aren't getting paid to do gymnastics. ( one example ) If i can find the rule i will post it, but i am not sure where i saved it. But back to the tattoo basketball players. They got in trouble because they were selling memorabilia ( championship rings, football pants etc and making a profit from it )...According to the facts of the case, 8 of the football student-athletes were receiving more than $14,000 in cash payments of preferential treatments from the owner of a tattoo parlor in Columbus, Ohio. This treatment was because they were selling different types of Buckeye merchandise. $14,000 of cash and tattoos..

 

[FlippinLilysMom]

And clearly they can't receive anything at all from a college for free, that would be s big no no.

 

[rbearclaw]

I have called the NCAA Legislative Department directly and had it confirmed that receiving free leotards does NOT affect eligibility.

 

[duyetanh]

I have called the NCAA Legislative Department directly and had it confirmed that receiving free leotards does NOT affect eligibility.

It does not. For now. But things can always change. This said, if parents whose children are ambassadors keep up with it, they should be ok...but I think a lot of this stuff is very fluid and suspect to change. My child is not an ambassador fwiw, lol.

 

[3rd_time_around]

Agreed. I was sort of surprised to see whitney bjerken nominated for gymnast of the year this year when she didn't even compete in one meet!

She actually competed in 2 meets, winning Floor at the second one.

 

[3rd_time_around]

Here are the requirements.. you nominate yourself and then get votes... so not really based on if they in fact are the "best" gymnast.

Qualifications:

1. Have scored 37.00+ AA or better in 2018
2. Competed in 3 or more USA Gymnastics sanctioned events
3. A Level 8 - 10 athlete in the 2018 season
4. Recommend that you have a YouTube channel.
5. Setup your MSO Athlete Profile [recommended] (TOP 100 Selected Nominees receive a free basic profile!)

Actually, I know 2 girls in the top 100, and neither put themselves in. I actually told one mom about it, because she needed a pic and a bio to go with the nomination. They were very excited and didn't even know.