Tom Forster added to USAG selection committee

[MaryClare]

Utter insanity and the first sign that panic is setting in. This is a bad as Romania rehiring Forminte

https://static.usagym.org/PDFs/Women/minutes/iec/111425.pdf

 

[JaJa]

Utter insanity and the first sign that panic is setting in. This is a bad as Romania rehiring Forminte

https://static.usagym.org/PDFs/Women/minutes/iec/111425.pdf

I can not think of one reason to justify this selection. The post Marta era brought many challenges to USA Gymnastics. They just have not been handled well.

 

[irichluck21]

Ew

 

[Puffin]

Tom Forster? Has he even read the latest COP?

 

[hmmmm]

would it hurt to put a FIG judge on the committee who isn't a coach or associated with an elite club

 

[RedBirdie]

I believe he replaces Alicia Sacramone. It was always slightly suspect that two members of the high performance team were on the selection committee.

Which is not to say I particularly like this choice. But the ASC Charter very narrowly defines who is eligible for this third seat:

• The High Performance Lead is appointed by the IEC annually.
• The Athlete Representative is appointed by the Athlete’s Council.
• The Athlete Selection Committee Representative is appointed by the IEC annually and must fulfill the following criteria:
i. Must have World Championship and/or Olympic experience as an athlete, coach, or judge.
ii. Not affiliated – not currently competing, judging, or coaching in the U.S. Elite Program during the appointed year.
iii. Must be available to attend all Selection Camps and Qualifying competitions as outlined in the Selection Procedures or as deemed necessary.

you can read the full charter here:

https://static.usagym.org/PDFs/About%20USA%20Gymnastics/Governance/charters/w_selection.pdf