In this instance the operative phrase would be "to participate in USA Boxing activities," i.e. for a boxer to get in the ring at USA Boxing sanctioned event or for a coach to "take the corner" for a boxer at a USA Boxing sanctioned event, not the entirely permissible and common situation of a licensed gym paying some unlicensed rando ~$20/hr to hang around the gym and teach kids how to box, which is what he has been saying all along. It's not surprising at all that the gym owner would let it slide relying on the same semantic loophole and face no consequences. Coaching/teaching, tomato/tomahto.
You are incorrect. The problem appears to be that you are making a massive mistake: taking Aaron Imholte at his word. Unless you stop doing that, it will be impossible for you to understand what is actually happening in reality instead of his fantasy world.
The database Aaron appears on has a helpful link on the same page to a document which explains what is actually happening.
Temporary measures are only imposed on a "case-by-case basis, and take all currently available information into account." These measures "are only implemented when necessary and are narrowly tailored to mitigate the specific, potential risks posed..."
Out of 9 example sanctions, Aaron has received what appears to be the most severe, which is a "temporary suspension". The document notes that this severe measure can "only [be] implemented in matters where the Center has sufficient evidentiary support." Aaron has not clarified what exactly the "allegations of misconduct" were to prompt his suspension. He initially claimed that "dozens of emails" were sent containing false allegations involving his own kids, but now describes it merely as "a complaint".
Thus Aaron Imholte is "temporarily prohibited from participating, in any capacity, in any program, activity, event, or competition sponsored by, organized by, or under the auspices of ... any NGB ... or at a facility under their jurisdiction."
USA Boxing is an NGB (national governing body). Therefore, you are correct: he cannot participate in any sanctioned event associated with USA Boxing,
However, what you miss is that Aaron Imholte's gym is one of 36 gyms in Minnesota registered with USA Boxing, which means it is a "facility under [the] jurisdiction" of USA Boxing, an NGB (national governing body).
That means that not only can Aaron not participate in USA Boxing matches, he cannot train other people at his local gym, but, beyond that, he cannot even go to be trained there anymore. I doubt the owner even lets him on the premises.
To be clear: AARON IMHOLTE CANNOT PARTICIPATE AS AN ATHLETE AT HIS GYM ANYMORE UNLESS AND UNTIL THE SUSPENSION IS LIFTED.
For more information, we can check the
2024 version of the SafeSport Code.
It is considered "prohibited conduct", and specifically "aiding and abetting", for any adult participant to knowingly:
"Allow[] any person who has been identified as Suspended or otherwise Ineligible by the Center to coach or instruct Participants"
"Provide[] any coaching-related advice or service to an Athlete who has been identified as Suspended or otherwise Ineligible by the Center"
(Note: since Aaron's gym requires members participating in boxing to also hold membership of USA Boxing, ALL members of Aaron's gym fall under the categories of "Participants".)
He cannot coach. He cannot be coached.
If he coaches or is coached, that is likely in and itself a violation by anyone who allows him to coach or provides the coaching, assuming they know that Aaron is suspended.
That was strictly a rhetorical question for whatever cognitive dissonance it might inspire in MAPton's minions ITT, but yes.
Citizen M hasn't posted here in months so I'm not sure what one of Melton's "minions" you think are posting in this thread or if it's just in your head.
