Gymnastics Safety & Hygiene Rules

Gymnastics Safety & Hygiene Rules

YMCA of Central Stark County

National YMCA Page

7241 Whipple Ave.

North Canton, Ohio 44720

330-498-4082

Fax: 330-498-4084

Text Box: The coaches want to remind all team gymnasts about keeping the gym & gymnasts smelling good, gymnasts looking good and safe…. Keep hair out of face & long hair tied back It can obstruct vision & get caught in things Keep fingernails & toenails clipped & clean Jagged edges can get caught on carpet & tear Do not wear dangling jewelry, rings, etc. It can get caught on equipment, mats, carpet and could get ripped out or off and cause an injury Do not wear a shirt over your leotard It can go over head when you are upside down and obstruct vision & get caught in things and obscures body lines Do not wear shorts on bars They can get wrapped on bar Wear a strap to hold on glasses if loose So they don’t fall off and get broken Bring grips to every practice Needed to better maintain hand grip on bars Bring water to practice Then you can carry it with you to each event and not miss time walking to water fountain Tell coaches if you are sick or injured So we can help and not expect you to work out immediately if you are hurt or not feeling well Hygiene issues Wash leotard after every time you wear it leos get very sweaty & smelly from practicing Wear a clean leotard to every practice So you don’t smell Wear clean underwear to every practice So you don’t smell You can wear clean shorts over leotard So you don’t smell Wear deodorant and bring to practice So you don’t smell Wash wrists bands often So they don’t smell Shave armpits and/or legs if needed Body hair is unattractive for a gymnast (get approval from your mother 1st and have her supervise if you have not shaven before)

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