All articles tagged with #girls sports
Originally Published 4 months ago — by New York Post
A California high school girls' volleyball team forfeited a match against a team with a trans athlete, citing safety and fairness concerns, sparking controversy over transgender participation in girls' sports.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
Girls' basketball in Iowa has a long and storied history, with players like Caitlin Clark and Denise Long making significant impacts on the sport. The state's dedication to women's sports extends beyond basketball, with girls also excelling in wrestling. This tradition of female athletic prowess has produced prominent political figures like Governor Kim Reynolds and Senator Joni Ernst, highlighting the influence of girls' sports in Iowa for over a century.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Monarch High School in Florida is facing scrutiny and an investigation over transgender participation in girls' sports, which allegedly violated state law. The principal and several staff members have been reassigned pending the outcome of the investigation. The controversy arose when a biological male, who is either transitioning or in the midst of transitioning, was allowed to play on the girls' volleyball team. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a law in 2021 prohibiting transgender athletes from competing in female sports.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
Parents in Wisconsin are expressing outrage and concern after their daughters participating in a girls' sport at a school in the Green Bay Area Public School District allegedly came home with welts and bruises. While the specific sport and school were not disclosed, parents cited concerns over fairness and safety, particularly when biological males participate alongside biological females. The district stated that decisions regarding a student's participation in co-curricular athletics are made in accordance with Title IX law, Board policy, and Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association regulations. The association's policy on transgender athletes emphasizes equity, physical safety, and competitive equity, including requirements for transitioning athletes.