As the following e-mail discussion from the
Little Dream of Flying--Germany web page states, the sport of trampoline
does have olympic status, but is not going to be a compition in
the 2000 olympics. However, this dicision has been changed
many times in the past, so we can't give up hope.
Mail Discussion: Trampoline and Olympics
From: C.J.Paterson@uk.ac.bham.cs
To: Trampoline List Server
Subject: olympic recognition
Date: Wed, 15 Nov 1995 10:19:09 GMT
Does anyone have any idea as to when trampolining will be an offical olympic
sport, and if not in the near future why?
Thanks
Christian
(Head Trampoline Coach, Gymnastics & Trampoline Club, Birmingham University.)
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From: ard@cheeta.inesc.pt (Alfredo Domingues)
To: Trampoline List Server
Subject: olympic recognition
Date: Wed, 15 Nov 95 16:10:59 +0100
C.J.Paterson@uk.ac.bham.cs [ C.J.Paterson@uk.ac.bham.cs] wrote:
>Does anyone have any idea as to when trampolining will be an offical olympic
>sport, and if not in the near future why?
>
Hi jumpers
Althought we can't see trampolins in the Olympics, I suppose
trampolins are recognised by the International Olympic
Cometee (sp?), just like Acro sports too, as an Olympic Sport.
I heard that if the two Federations ( IFSA & FIT ) fuse in one
Federation, maybe then, we will have Trampolins and Acro Sports in the
Olympics .
Does anybody heard something like that?
Bye now
ps: sorry about my English. :-)
>Thanks
>Christian
>(Head Trampoline Coach, Gymnastics & Trampoline Club, Birmingham University.)
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From: "W.J.Perkins" <74123.2341@compuserve.com>
To: Trampoline List Server
Subject: RE: olympic recognition
Date: 16 Nov 95 08:02:47 EST
Christian,
you will probably get many replies on this one.
This is quite a controversial subject as it will affect the entire structure of
our sport as we know it as well as the existance (or non existance) of the FIT.
It will probably come down to the Congress in B.C. Canada at next Worlds.
At that time a decision will be made to support the movement to amalgamate the
FIT with the FIG. In return we would have a very good shot at a spot for
trampoline at the 2000 Olympics.
The result would probably be the FIT would becom a technical committee of FIG.
Also the DMT and Tumbling events would take some time to get recognized.
Regards,
Bill Perkins
Canada
From: C.J.Paterson@uk.ac.bham.cs
To: Trampoline List Server
Subject: Re: Copy of: Copy of: olympic recognition
Date: Thu, 16 Nov 1995 15:59:06 GMT
I can't believe that trampolining is such a minority sport that it would
(or is that should?) effectively dissolve it's international governing body to
become an official Olympic sport. Just as sping-board diving isn't part of
the swimming international body (or is it?), and they have official IOC
status. Do you think that being part of the FIG will help the sport gain
popularity or be it's downfall? Hmmmm...
Christian
(Head Trampoline Coach, Gymnastics & Trampoline Club, Birmingham University.)
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From: "Gehrke, Ralf"
To: Trampoline List Server
Subject: trampoline in the olympics
Date: Fri, 17 Nov 95 13:34:00 GMT
Hi folks,
lots of rumours are going on, I want to clear some of them with the
following infos I've got:
Today, trampoline is recognized as an olympic sport but not in the olympic
games.
There is a big opportunity coming up right now to change this in order to
become part of the olympic games. How?
The FIT Congress last year in Porto decided to start talks with the
International Gymnastic Federation (FIG) in order to figure out ways of
working together up to the merger of both federation. These talks happened
at several occasions during this year.
The FIG has 24 places left from their olympic contingent because of
restructuring the male gymnastic team programm. During these talks FIT/FIG,
FIG offered these places to the FIT for their disciplines. The reason is
obvious: If FIG does not use these places, they go back to the IOC, where
they will be distributed to another federation. Assumption: The FIT joins
FIG.
Problems:
24 places: Even if FIG offers these to trampolining it doesn't mean, that
trampolining will get them. IOC, OC (organizing committee) of the olympic
games (we are talking about Sydney 2000) have to give their ok.
-> talks with Samaransch and OC president took place, looks good, but no
decision yet.
FIT/FIG merger: negogiations started. FIT-President Ron Froehlich does not
want "to sell out the FIT." FIG structure needs to be changed. FIT Congress
has to decide its dis-solution. This decision has to be taken at the next
Congress (Vancouver 1996).
Problem: many of the FIT member federations, who are nationally independent
of the gymnastic federation (e.g. USA, France, Danmark, UK etc.) fear that
they have to join the national gymnastic federation and give up their
independence. THIS IS NOT TRUE!!! There can be the same situation as there
is in rhythmic gymnastics (eastern europe countries are all independet from
their national gymnastic federations).
The decision of the dis-solution of the FIT has to be taken by a 3/4 or 2/3
majority I think. Lots of work to do to get this majority...
FIG Congress (will take place during the Olympics next year in Atlanta) has
to decide wether they want to accept FIT disciplines (trampoline, double
minitramp and tumbling) or not. Or maybe to accept Aerobics as a new
discipline and give the olympic places to them.
So: Next year, 1996, in the late summer time, when both Congresses took
place, we know, wether the big opportunity was taken or not. If not, the
Olympic Games for trampolining won't be realized within the next 267 years
(something like that, my personal opinion).
Regarding that, it is NOT true, that IFSA and FIT will merge. It is NOT
true, that trampolining will be definetely in the Olympics 2004 (not yet).
They try to make it for Sydney, if it does not work (to less time left),
then it will be for 2004.
You may say, that 24 places are not much, it is not worth it to put efforts
in it. But it is the first step. To put one feet in. If we are in, then we
can increase and improve easier. It is hard to do that, if you're out.
Brgds, Ralf
From: Ralph Busse
To: Trampoline List Server
Subject: FIT decides to dissolve
Date: Thu, 29 Aug 1996 10:32:11 +0200 (MET DST)
Hello together.
According to a dpa message, the FIT has decided to dissolve in 1998 and to
join the FIG. The following article appeared in a local German Newspaper:
Verband löst sich auf
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(dpa) Der Internationale Trampolinverband hat bei der WM dieser Tage in
Vancouver (Kanada) die Auflösung für 1998 beschlossen. Hintergrund
des Schrittes ist, daß für Trampolin nur dann eine realistische
Chance auf Aufnahme ins olympische Programm besteht, wenn sich der
Verband dem Internationalen Turnverband (FIG) anschließt.
Quelle: Darmstädter Echo, 28.8.96
Regards,
Ralph
From: Ralph Busse
Subject: Correction
The above press information is incorrect. The Congress in Vancouver
did not yet decide to dissolve the FIT. The decision is planned for
the 1998 Congress in Sydney after successful end of the negotiations
with the FIG.
Source: Ralf Gehrke, ti 3/96, p.10
From: "Gehrke, Ralf"
To: Trampoline List Server
Subject: Olympia
Date: Mon, 17 Feb 97 10:11:00 GMT
The Executive Committee of the FIG (International Gymnastic Federation)
decided in Rom last week to give the 24 free olympic places to trampoline.
After the IOC already decided to provide to additional sets of Olympic
Medals you can say, that trampoline is olympic and will take part at the
Olympic Games (trampoline individual men and women 12 places each) if the
FIT (International Trampoline Federation) decides to dissolve and integrate
into the FIG (1998 at the Congress in Sydney).
We've made it!
Ralf
From: Ralph Busse
Subject: Correction
According to Ralf Gehrke, the IOC Executive Committee decided at the
last meeting to reduce the contingent for the Sydney Olympic Games. As
a consequence, the promised 24 places for trampolining have been
withdrawn. The IOC did not release an official statement until now.
Source: personal communication with Ralf Gehrke
and report in ti 1/97.
From: Karl, Matt & Brad
To: Ralph Busse
Subject: Update on Trampoline
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 1997 20:56:11 +0200
FIG has decided quite clearly (printed in the FIG Flash) that
"trampolining will not be included in the 2000 Olympics".
