In some instances, policies held by governing bodies within a sport conflict with one another. Policies for the eligibility of transgender athletes acoss sporting codes are varied – and often depend on the level the athlete wishes to compete in. When you talk to medical professionals who are dealing directly in this environment, there isn’t clarity without compromise with the science of it all.” What proof? Everything that I have seen suggests that, actually, we’re not really sure yet. “I read FINA talking about ‘the science’ has been proved. What they have missed in acknowledging that is that it is the billboard for sport, the main focus, and I get very, very concerned that domestic competitions will accept that ruling and run with that regardless of the human carnage it creates at their local, domestic level,” he said. “FINA has been clear in their dialogue that they are talking about a very small microcosm, which is elite. While Perkins welcomed some aspects of the ruling, the former Swimming Australia president said great care needed to be taken to protect young gender-diverse people who wanted to play sport at lower levels. The process to determine eligibility encompasses the NBL1 South, Big V and CBL leagues – the tiers below the WNBL – and was developed by relevant medical and sporting experts, as well as members of the transgender and gender diverse community.įollowing the testing, the player’s application was assessed by a panel, which included basketball and medical experts. The decision is set to be rubber-stamped in the coming days. The athlete had waited for a process to be introduced so she could apply. In a statement, the sporting body added that the athlete had submitted to medical and physical testing under the new assessment process introduced for the 2023 season. We recognise there is still much to learn in this space, the new guidelines confirm the inclusion and safety of the LGBITQA+ community into all levels of basketball being an imperative.” Carolyn Phelan -This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.Basketball Victoria’s diversity manager, Sheena Atkin, said: “Basketball has long prided itself as ‘everyone’s game’ and this remains the case, particularly at the community level. A promising first volume in the Athlete vs. There’s wit as well as painful reflection in the novel, which shows both boys developing unrecognized talents behind their cool jock and proud nerd facades. The first-person narrative alternates between the brothers, a technique that works well, showing each one’s emotional makeup as well as individual points of view on the problems at hand. The experience shifts the dynamics of their relationship and leaves them both shaken, yet more aware of their fundamental bond. Russ hopes that sharing basketball will help him grow closer to his twin, but Owen responds to him as an invader on his territory. Tall kid!”), he recruits him for the seventh-grade team. When the new basketball coach spots Russ in the hallway (“Hey, you!. Owen loves playing basketball, while Russell takes pride in leading the school’s Masters of the Mind team. Twins Owen and Russell have followed different paths.
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