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The Belgian Gymnastics Federation, the International Gymnastics Federation and Sport Flanders have the pleasure to invite the Gymnastics and Sports community to take part in a Symposium Safe Sport in Antwerp, Belgium, on 3-4 October 2023.
The goal is to open this Symposium to as many people as possible to drive positive changes in the sport. Therefore, attendance is completely free. The sessions on 3rd of October can be followed both online and live. The sessions on 4th of October can only be followed live.
Our aim
The symposium aims to encourage national Gymnastics and Sports Federations to create, at their own levels, a positive dynamic contributing to the fostering of an environment where the welfare of athletes and all other people involved in the sport is paramount.
Practical information
When?
Tuesday 3 October - Taking the next step in your safe sport policy
Wednesday 4 October - Wellbeing in high performance sport
Where?
Meeting Centre (1st floor) Antwerp Expo Jan Van Rijswijcklaan 191 - 2020 Antwerp - Belgium
Be part of it!
This symposium – which will be held on the same event site as the training halls, but separate from the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships – is open to all stakeholders in Gymnastics and sport willing to promote this necessary cultural switch.
PROGRAM
On the first day of this symposium, we want to focus on the safe sport policy. Why are next steps needed? How can we maximally protect our athletes and entourage? A day packed with inspiring speakers and hands-on workshops.
“Our Safe Sport Journey” will be useful for all federations, no matter what stage of development they are at, and no matter what level of safeguarding policies they have in place.
On the second day of this symposium, we zoom in on mental health in elite sports. It is a topic that gets more attention amongst athletes, coaches and staff. Therefore, we invited international sports psychologists who come and share their insights with you. As a technical director/program driver, coach or member of staff you will get to discover the ins and outs about mental health.
