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Ren Dawe
Jan 74 min read
Understanding Homophobia in Sports: Recognizing and Addressing Subtle and Overt Discrimination
At You Can Play , we believe in creating safe, inclusive environments in sports where everyone is welcomed and respected, regardless of...
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Ren Dawe
Dec 5, 20242 min read
Asking Respectful Questions to LGBTQ+ People
Curiosity is natural, and asking questions is one of the best ways to learn and connect with others. However, when it comes to engaging...
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Ren Dawe
Dec 5, 20243 min read
Why Pride Games Matter
Why Pride Games Matter: Celebrating Inclusion and Advancing Equality in Sports Sports bring people together, transcending differences to...
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Kurt Weaver
Nov 27, 20243 min read
Our Fight Has Just Begun
In the wake of a divisive election in the US, harmful legislation in Alberta being introduced, and several companies publicly pulling...
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Ren Dawe
Nov 22, 20241 min read
Ambassador Spotlight: Meghan Petruk
We love connecting with our Ambassadors! This week, we're highlighting Meghan Petruk, a softball player and coach! What is your sport?...
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Ren Dawe
Nov 20, 20243 min read
Responding to Homophobia Online: A Guide to Building Inclusive Communities
In the age of social media, conversations around inclusion and pride in sports often attract homophobic comments. These interactions can...
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Ren Dawe
Nov 20, 20242 min read
How To Guide for De-Escalating Homophobia
In any sports setting, safety and inclusion should be the cornerstone of fan experiences. Yet, homophobia still persists in subtle and...
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Ren Dawe
Oct 31, 20242 min read
Exploring the Journey of Trans sport participants in Sport: Participate in Groundbreaking Research
In the world of sports, the experiences of transgender and nonbinary sports participants are often misunderstood or overlooked. Now, a...
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Ren Dawe
Sep 24, 20241 min read
Allyship in the Group Chat
At You Can Play, we believe that every athlete, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, deserves the right to compete and...
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Ren Dawe
Sep 24, 20242 min read
Happy Allyship Week from You Can Play
Allyship Week with You Can Play is here, and we’re spotlighting the importance of creating inclusive, supportive spaces in sports for...
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Ren Dawe
Sep 17, 20242 min read
Ambassador Spotlight: Marci Goldberg
We love connecting with our Ambassadors! This week, we're highlighting Marci Goldberg, a Triathlete! What is your sport? Triathlon! Swim...
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Ren Dawe
Sep 1, 20243 min read
Ambassador Spotlight: David Smith
We love connecting with our Ambassadors! This week, we're highlighting David Smith, a sports psychologist! What is your sport? Swimming,...
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Ren Dawe
Aug 15, 20243 min read
Lessons Learned from the 2024 Olympics & Paralympics: Embracing Inclusion Wins!
We hope you loved the Olympics as much as we did, and followed the stories and athletes that made us dream just a little bigger through...
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Kurt Weaver
Aug 10, 20243 min read
Embracing Diversity: The Business Case for LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Soccer
Kurt Weaver In the dynamic world of sports, where passion and fervor ignite communities worldwide, soccer stands tall as a global...
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Ren Dawe
Jul 30, 20242 min read
Do Trans Athletes have an Unfair Competitive Advantage?
The question of whether transgender athletes have an unfair advantage in sports because of hormones is complex, highly debated, and...
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Ren Dawe
Jul 23, 20241 min read
Trans Athletes + The Olympics
Transgender athletes have been allowed to compete in the Olympics since 2004. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) introduced...
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Ren Dawe
Jul 17, 20242 min read
Trans Athletes + Title IX
What is the relationship between Trans Athletes and Title IX? The relation of transgender athletes to Title IX—a landmark U.S. federal...
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Ren Dawe
Jul 16, 20242 min read
Ambassador Spotlight: Kao Lawrie
We love connecting with our Ambassadors! This week, we're highlighting Kao Lawrie, a non-binary hockey player and LGBTQ+ advocate! What...
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Ren Dawe
Jul 12, 20241 min read
Trans Athletes + NCAA
Transgender athletes are allowed to compete in the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association). The NCAA has developed policies to...
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Ren Dawe
Jul 8, 20241 min read
Ambassador Spotlight: Syd Bard
We love connecting with our Ambassadors! This month, we're highlighting Syd Bard, a pro PWHL hockey player. Syd Bard is a professional...
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