Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates and Resources
Re-Opening
- Social Distancing Flyers for your Gym
- Member Club Considerations for a Safe Re-Opening (PDF)
- Physical and Mental Health Guidance for a Safe Re-Integration of Gymnastics (PDF)
- AAI Equipment Cleaning Practices: Cleaning Tips | Vinyl Mats & Shapes | Suede Beams & Vault Boards
- Spieth America Equipment Cleaning Practices
- Cloth Face Coverings in Youth Sports
USA Gymnastics Sanctioned Events – COVID-19
- USA Gymnastics COVID-19 Guidance for non-National Sanctioned Events, including State and Regional Competitions
- Ten for 10.00 Checklist
- Signage for your Sanctioned Event during the pandemic
- Returning to Competition (PDF)
- 2020-21 Agreement for Virtual Sanction Participation
- Common Event Questions
Gymnastics Updates
- USA Gymnastics COVID-19 Guidelines for National Events and Camps - Updated March 2022
- Guidance to Maintain Parental Access to Practice and Adhere to COVID-19 Requirements - Jan. 14, 2022
- March 31, 2021 - Michigan Guidance for Athletics and Gymnastics
- Feb. 10, 2021 - The All-Around World Cup Series is cancelled
- COVID-19 Protocol - FAQ for Athletes
- Safe Sport Recommendations for Online Coaching
- FAQ: Coronavirus and the Gymnastics Community
Resources
- Health & Safety
- COVID-19 Interim Guidance: Return to Sports
- World Health Organization
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention
- COVID-19 updates from the United States
- CDC Advice - How to Protect Yourself and Others
- WHO Advice for the Public
- WHO’s Guidelines for Mass Gatherings
- WHO's Hand-Washing Steps
- Coronavirus & Youth Sports: How Should Youth Sports Return to Play?
- Mental Health
- Coping with the Impact of Coronavirus (PDF): For Athletes | For Coaches and Parents
- PCA Dealing with Disappointment
- The Power of Positive Summit (April 2-8)
- Tips from Dr. Karen Cogan, Sports Psychologist at the USOPC
- Mindfulness/Meditation:
- Headspace App: Free section in the app titled “Weathering the Storm”: Apple | Google Play
- Calm
- Free Livestream with Jon Kabat-Zinn March 25
- The Science of Well-Being course - from Yale University
- How to Maintain a Training Ready Mind and Brain During COVID 19 Uncertainty - PART 1 (PDF)
- Supporting Each Other: Filling Emotional Tanks
- Take the #High5Challenge
- Mental Health resources from the USOPC
- Let us know what other resources you have so we can share them here!
- Learning
- How to Set Up Zoom Meetings - Coach your athletes from home
- Shift Movement Science
- TrueSport
- Guide to Online Classes and Virtual Feedback
- Finding the Light. College Recruiting Strategies During Uncertain Times
- Positive Coaching Alliance Resources
- Free athlete online course until April 30th. Great time now for athletes to take a course at home. The average age is 12-18 years old for this course.
- Life is a Team Sport
- Movie discussion resource for talking with kids
- Free Online Officials Course - "Honoring the Game: The Official's Role in Creating a Positive Youth Sports Culture"
- Facebook Live with Coach Herm Edwards
- Facebook Live with We Coach
- Facebook Live with PCA Trainer Ruben on Filling Emotional Tanks
- PCA and USAG Discuss Cultural Transformation
- Physical Health
- Check with your local gym to see if they are hosting virtual classes (like Precision Choreography)
- Program-Specific At-Home Workouts: Women | T&T; | Rhythmic | Acro
- All About COVID-19
- Time Saver: High Intensity Fitness Circuit in Minutes
- Managing Sleep Challenges During COVID 19 (PDF)
- Power Monkey Fitness Resources – Access weekly workouts, general fitness guidance, tips for improving gymnastics movements, cooking classes, and more to help you stay healthy and active during quarantine. Former Men’s National Team member Dave Durante is one of the featured coaches! YouTube channel
- Make a Homemade Floor Bar - By Tom Forster
- Exercise Progressions (PDF documents): Bridge | Front Plank | Side Plank | Squat | Push Up
- Sports Nutrition
- Gym owners and professionals: Let us know what you’re doing so we can feature it here!
- Financial/Business Health
- MAXimizing Your Business Value Through Covid and Beyond! (video)
- List of banks offering help to customers impacted by the coronavirus
- Visit the U.S. Small Business Administration to inquire about possible economic disaster loan assistance.
- FFCRA (Families First Coronavirus Response Act) law firm webinar
- Employee Rights (PDF) - From the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- Jeff Metzger BootCamp Community
- Visit your state and local government websites to learn what resources may be available to small businesses in your area. Some have developed small business relief and resources specifically for the COVID-19 crisis.
- Inquire with your insurer about business interruption coverage
- Learn about state unemployment benefits/insurance
- Paycheck Protection Program Loan (PDF) - Documents Needed (PDF)
- Economic Injury Disaster Loan (PDF)
- Emergency Loans: Small Business Guide and Checklist (PDF) - From the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Biz Interruption Outlook & Payroll Protection Program Update
- Positive Messaging During Trying Times
- 3rd Level Consulting Facebook Forum
- Ways for Gym Owners to Best Navigate COVID - 19. Finance for Club Owners Q&A;
- Be Ready with a New Normal when you Re-Open your Gym
- Financial Strategies During the Pause, Resume, Recover and Rebuild Phases
- Launching the New Normal - Adjusting your Gym and Equipment to Accommodate New Customer Expectations
- Continuation of "Be Ready with a New Normal when you Re-Open your Gym"
- Financial Realities Post COVID-19 - with Sean Dever CPA
- Understanding COVID-19 Economic Programs
- May 12 - What Employers Should Do If An Employee Does Not Want to Return To Work
- April 30 - Forgiveness Under the Paycheck Protection Program: What We Know
- April 24 - Update on Paycheck Protection Program Expansion
- April 22 - Update On Employment Tax Relief Provisions Under The CARES Act
- March 31 - Executive Orders-Federal, State and Local Compliance Guidance
- March 30 - $2 Trillion Stimulus – The CARES Act by the Numbers
- March 27 - Paid Time Off – The Intersection of Federal, State, Employer-Provided Benefits
- March 26 – Small Business Focus – Programs to Help
- March 25 – Layoffs – A Deeper Dive on Unemployment and Benefits
- March 24 – Families First Coronavirus Response Act – Answers to Questions
- March 23 – Federal Economic Stimulus Bill
- March 23 – Families First Coronavirus Response Act