A note from USA Gymnastics

USA Gymnastics recommends that the following paragraph be presented to all parents of gymnasts enrolled in a gymnastics program.

"By the very nature of the activity, gymnastics carries a risk of physical injury. No matter how careful the gymnast and coach are, no matter how many spotters are used, no matter what height is used or what landing surface exists, the risk can NOT be eliminated. Risk can be reduced, but never eliminated. The risk of injury includes minor injuries such as bruises and more serious injuries such as broken bones, dislocations and muscle pulls. The risk also includes catastrophic injuries such as permanent paralysis or even death from landings or falls on the back, neck or head."

USA Gymnastics Safety Handbook (1998). USA Gymnastics Publications. Indianapolis, IN.

At Greater Buffalo Gymnastics & Fitness Center, safety is our most fundamental coaching concept. We hold safety in the highest regard and have taken steps to ensure the safest and most enjoyable atmosphere possible. Our staff is continually learning new and improved spotting and coaching techniques to help guarantee the safety of your child. One of the most noticeable signs of this is our staff's National Safety Certificates given to them by USA Gymnastics for completing a comprehensive safety course. The certificates are proudly displayed in our main lobby.

Informational Articles

  • Why Gymnastics? - William A. Sands, Ph.D.

    "…Gymnastics is a terrific sport for young people. Many people have grown up in and by gymnastics to become doctors, lawyers, teachers, business people, professors, police officers, nurses, scientists, and many others. Gymnastics provides an outstanding way for young people to test their mettle against themselves and others. Gymnastics can provide opportunities for physical development, character development, and education that are hard to find anywhere else."

 

  • The Basics of Our Sport - Muriel Grossfeld

    "…Basics are vitally important to success in all levels of gymnastics. Basics should be a major part (time and effort) of a recreational as well as an elite program. Basics are critical to body and shape development; to action/movement development and habits (hollow to straight arm coordination into hurdles, jumps and turns, the opening of a salto, etc.); and to mind/concentration/confidence development, as well as providing the primary building blocks for the ability to train efficiently and enjoy doing it…"