Can my child wear earrings or other jewellery?

No. British Gymnastics' policy is that jewellery and body-piercing adornments aren't safe in gymnastics or trampolining, in training or at events. Any jewellery that can be removed must be removed.

• A gymnast wearing jewellery or piercings must tell the coach and take them out.
• Newly pierced ears: stud earrings must be covered with protective tape, and removed as soon as possible (normally after six weeks).
• Can't be removed (for example a ring that won't come off, or a dermal piercing): it must be covered with protective tape so there's no risk.
• Religious or medical jewellery: clubs should be sensitive, but safety comes first, and the coach can require changes or stop participation. Examples in the policy:
  • a medical (e.g. diabetes) bracelet or a Sikh kara can be worn if covered with a sweatband (taped in place) during activity, and the coach must be told about a medical bracelet;
  • necklaces, religious or otherwise, are not allowed while taking part.

Coaches must also remove all jewellery while spotting or physically supporting a gymnast.

In Scotland, Scottish Gymnastics publishes its own body piercing and adornments policy, which clubs there follow.