USAG Memo Concerning Online Meet Results

Dear all,

 USA Gymnastics stated sometime last year to not post birth dates for any gymnasts.  The rules as I understand it applies to children under 13 years of age.  However, it is best not to post any birth dates.  At that time we stated that it may be possible to post age grouping, but it is  now known that some times one age is a division and thus the posting would state their age.  Therefore, there should be no posting of any age designation or date of birth.  This has been sent to the executive office for requesting additional guidance from our legal council.  The masking of age groupings may be possible. Obviously the meet directors in that state will have to be notified of the code.

 It is also my understanding that this rule applies to public access websites.  It is suggested that states set up password protected areas of there site for meet directors and chairs. The posting of the meet results after the meet has concluded should just be posted to state session 1 etc.  There is no need to post ages at that time.  

 I will review our website and update.  We will create a statement that will be sent out.  This is being sent to the executive office for further clarification.  I will keep you all posted.  For now the best route is no posting of any age, birth date or age grouping/divisions.

 Sincerely, 

Kathy Feldmann
Vice President-Member Services
USA
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