At Galaxy, athlete safety isn’t just a priority – it’s our foundation. We’re fiercely committed to protecting our athletes from emotional and physical abuse. Every staff member aged 18 and over must pass a Live Scan FBI/DOJ background check and complete educational courses on abuse prevention, identifying inappropriate conduct, and reporting procedures. We encourage all parents of young athletes, across all sports, to familiarize themselves with resources from the US Center for Safe Sport and USA Gymnastics regarding athlete safety and appropriate coaching behavior. Your child’s safety is our mission, and together, we can ensure a supportive and positive environment.
USA Gymnastics: https://usagym.org
U.S. Center for Safe Sport: https://uscenterforsafesport.org
To Report Misconduct: https://usagym.org/pages/education/safesport
USA Gymnastics is the national governing body for the sport in the United States. It gets this designation from the U.S. Olympic Committee and the International Gymnastics Federation. USA Gymnastics, headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., sets the rules and policies that govern the sport of gymnastics. USA Gymnastics has many responsibilities, including selecting and training the U.S. Gymnastics Teams for the Olympics and World Championships; promoting and developing gymnastics on the grassroots and national levels; and serving as a resource center for members, clubs, fans and gymnasts throughout the United States. USA Gymnastics also provides continuing education resources for new and experienced coaches in the sport.
USA Gymnastics is also a pretty okay resource for parents. Visit usagym.org/safety/parents to access information helpful to parents of gymnasts.
