Complaints Procedure The Eastern Counties Gymnastics Association takes its conduct and etiquette very seriously. British gymnasts, including Olympians and elite competitors, claim the sport is riddled with cases of physical and emotional abuse with some suggesting their complaints about welfare issues weren't taken seriously by the governing body. One former elite … In … Stage 1. British Gymnastics said in a statement: “British Gymnastics received formal notification of a complaint from Amy Tinkler in December 2019 and she provided full details of this complaint … "My complaint was submitted in accordance with the British Gymnastics complaints policy by a legal team from Irwin Mitchell LLP. All complaints must come directly from the learner, we will not accept complaints from third parties. British Gymnastics to ‘determine’ or ‘adjudicate’ on allegations that it has itself behaved improperly; it can only ‘respond’ to those criticisms.
However British Gymnastics has been aware of stories alleging abuse since as far back as 2017, when the Guardian alerted it to the scale of the problem.

The athlete, who represented Team GB at the 2016 Olympics but has since retired, submitted a wide-ranging complaint towards the end of last year, the PA news agency understands. British Gymnastics told Sky Sports: "British Gymnastics received formal notification of a complaint from Amy Tinkler in December 2019 and she provided full details of this complaint … On 11th March 2007 the ECGA implemented the Complaints Procedure for Conduct and Etiquette at an executive meeting which applies to all clubs and their members, across all disciplines. Complaints must be made as soon as possible but not later than 6 months after the event. Where a Member alleges that BG has behaved improperly or is in dispute with BG about any matter the complaint shall be considered under Appendix 2 as a grievance against BG. Team GB chief Mark England 'saddened' by gymnastics abuse scandal after Rio Olympics medallist Amy Tinkler and Tokyo hopefuls Becky and Ellie Downie make complaints … The Guardian has asked British Gymnastics how many complaints it has received about coaches over the past 15 years as well as how many it has … In a statement, they said: "British Gymnastics condemns any behaviour which is … After 8 months, I'm no closer to having any feedback or outcome. British Gymnastics chief executive Jane Allen has admitted to feeling “appalled and ashamed” by escalating allegations of bullying and abuse … 13. British Gymnastics told Sky Sports: "British Gymnastics received formal notification of a complaint from Amy Tinkler in December 2019 and she provided full details of this complaint … Allen said British Gymnastics will "not seek to influence" the review. A former Olympian is still awaiting a response from British Gymnastics more than eight months after submitting a formal complaint amid the growing abuse scandal in the sport. Beth Tweddle has said “there is no place for bullying or abuse in the sport that I love” as she advised all gymnasts to talk about their experiences amid a British Gymnastics independent review. This procedure is for complaints about courses provided by the Education Department at British Gymnastics.
British Gymnastics say they are encouraging all athletes to report abuse to their integrity unit.