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Body Confidence Guidelines Singapore Gymnastics (SG) stepped up its efforts to provide support for the well-being of athletes with the release of Body Confidence Guidelines in October 2021.

Acknowledging that sports participation can play an important role in contributing to both negative and positive body image, the guidelines were developed to help gymnasts and their families, coaches and staff understand more about the subject and how it can affect the esteem and confidence of everyone.

The development of the guidelines was initiated by Singapore Gymnastics and follows on after the development of the National Training Centre nutrition programme. The Mindful Dietitian Fiona Sutherland was appointed to drive the project, and to work hand in hand with NYSI, as well as Singapore Sport Institute, in the hope that these positive practices could be adopted in other sports across the Singapore sporting community.

In conjunction with the guidelines SG conducted Body Resilience workshops for coaches and athletes in the High-Performance pathway, during late 2021.

Th workshops and the guidelines can be an important part of starting and continuing conversations about how we can directly address the risks of poor body image, disordered eating, eating disorders and mental health issues in gymnastics.

Athlete Brand Builders Programme In May 2021, SG wrapped up the implementation of the Athlete Brand Building Programme with the NTC Junior and Senior International athletes which was introduced in late 2020. The Brand Builders Programme aims to empower our athletes to develop and communicate their unique personal brand with purpose and confidence. Developing their unique brand allows them to better pursue their ambitions, to work collaboratively with others, to contribute and represent the organisation and to navigate a successful and fulfilling pathway.

The fun and interactive face-to-face sessions were designed to support the athletes’ journey in identifying their brand, while learning how to communicate with confidence and purpose. The athletes were provided with resources and materials to be able to continue their journey as the develop their brand and confidence.