I have written in this space previously about the issue of gender and sport (2012, 2010, 2006), and given developments over the last year or so, I felt it was a good time to provide an update to our readers. The fact, too, that National Geographic magazine had the bold audacity to put a trans kid on … [Read more...] about An Update on Transgender Issues in Sport
The Silence of Our Friends
By Rachel Corbett. I have been very impressed by the Harassment in Sport blog series presented by the Coaching Association of Canada, the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport, the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women in Sport and Physical Activity and the Sport Law & Strategy … [Read more...] about The Silence of Our Friends
CCES Publishes Exploratory Paper on Gender Inclusivity
In late October 2012 the CCES (Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport) released its report, Sport in Transition: Making Sport in Canada More Responsible for Gender Inclusivity. The report documents an exploratory conversation among a select group of experts on how sport in Canada can be more inclusive … [Read more...] about CCES Publishes Exploratory Paper on Gender Inclusivity
Gender Identity in Sport
LawNow magazine has just published my recent article on gender identity and sport. Here is a link to the full article. … [Read more...] about Gender Identity in Sport
Including Transgender Athletes in Sport
I would like to heartily congratulate the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) for creating an inclusive policy at their most recent annual meeting that will enable transgender student-athletes to participate in college sports. The policy (which we have excerpted here) provides valuable … [Read more...] about Including Transgender Athletes in Sport
OFSAA Eligibility Policy Discriminatory? Or Just a Poor Fit With Organization’s Mandate
Direct discrimination on well-known prohibited grounds is typically easily discerned. For example, it is well-known, if not always accepted, that girls may try out for boys' teams - whether or not there is a girls' team available to them. Discrimination on other prohibited grounds has not been as … [Read more...] about OFSAA Eligibility Policy Discriminatory? Or Just a Poor Fit With Organization’s Mandate