British Gymnastics Announces New Rules to Protect Young Athletes

The measures, in response to a 2022 abuse report, include restrictions on weighing gymnasts and ensuring hydration and toilet breaks.

British Gymnastics has announced new rules to protect young athletes, following a 2022 report that revealed widespread abuse in the sport.
The new rules include restrictions on weighing gymnasts, with no child under 10 allowed to be weighed, and those between 11-18 only weighed with their consent and that of a parent or guardian.
Coaches are banned from weighing gymnasts, with the task to be performed by sports science or medical practitioners only if there is a 'scientifically valid rationale'.
Other rules include ensuring gymnasts are allowed hydration and toilet breaks, and that children under 12 cannot be taken out of school to train, with those over 12 only missing school in 'exceptional circumstances'.
These rules are the first of many that British Gymnastics plans to introduce over the next year, with more policies being developed around injuries, training load and flexibility.