British gymnastics coach Claire Barbieri (nee Starkey) is suspended
A British gymnastics coach has been suspended.
Claire Barbieri (nee Starkey) is the director of Robin Hood Gymnastics Club in Nottingham and a national technical advisor for Scottish Gymnastics.
She was formerly the director of coaching at Notts Gymnastics Academy.
Former England gymnast Nicole Pavier, who in July told BBC Sport of her experiences within the sport, was previously coached by Barbieri.
British Gymnastics confirmed Barbieri’s suspension to BBC Sport, while Scottish Gymnastics said they were aware of her suspension.
British Gymnastics said: “Suspension is a ‘non’ blame process to protect both members to whom the suspended person may pose a risk and the suspended person who has had allegations made against them, imposed where judged necessary while we or the police or children’s services investigate a complaint.
Read more here https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/gymnastics/53670076