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Trans Participation in Sport: Overcoming the Barriers

Trans Participation in Sport: Overcoming the Barriers. Dave Merchant Marlin Swimming Group www.marlin.org.uk. Marlin Swimming Group. Many trans people have no access to sports – especially swimming Important to have a “safe space” Trans people only Staff awareness

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Trans Participation in Sport: Overcoming the Barriers

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  1. Trans Participation in Sport:Overcoming the Barriers Dave Merchant Marlin Swimming Group www.marlin.org.uk

  2. Marlin Swimming Group • Many trans people have no access to sports – especially swimming • Important to have a “safe space” • Trans people only • Staff awareness • Non-gendered changing areas • Appropriate swim wear • Affordable • Equality of opportunity • Support from Manchester City Council – discounted rates • Funding from FTM Calendar and Manchester Pride

  3. Barriers to Accessing Sport • Changing facilities • Fear of being harassed • Communal changing areas • Gendered changing areas • Unfamiliarity in single sex environments • Body and self-confidence • Lack of experience • Clothes not fitting properly • Physical strength • Negative experiences

  4. Good Practice for Trans Inclusivity • Private changing facilities • Staff awareness • Zero tolerance of harassment • Appropriate clothing • Right to privacy • Respect gender identity • Engage with trans community

  5. Further Information and Contacts • Use of Sports and Leisure Facilities by Trans People, Press For Change (2005) – www.pfc.org.uk • Transsexual people and sport: Guidance for sporting bodies, DCMS (2005) – available on www.pfc.org.uk • Marlin Swimming Group – www.marlin.org.uk, email swim@marlin.org.uk

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