Athlete & survivor led advocacy IN THE UK
A Call For Change is a working document that was written during the summer of 2021 on behalf of 40 British Gymnasts. The policy demands & principles outlined in this document were arrived at following a series of 5 workshops in April & May 2021 with over 60 current & former athletes, coaches & parents. The workshops were hosted by Gymnasts for Change and the document has been used to form the basis of our on-going discussions with British Gymnastics.
The safety & well-being of current & future generations of gymnasts in the UK & around the world depends on the urgent & successful implementation of athlete & survivor led reforms such as the ones laid out here. The more comprehensive the reforms, the safer, kinder, more ethnically inclusive the sport will be.
We hope this document will be used as jumping off point to spark change around the world, and as such will play a key role in ushering in a new era of gymnastics that prioritises safety, as well as access & diversity within the sport.