Inclusive sport resources

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A free recorded webinar by Egale Canada, originally delivered on August 13, 2026. This presentation examines the research, realities of gender-affirming care, and the impact of trans-exclusionary policies, while exploring questions of fairness, participation, privacy, and belonging. Through an evidence-informed approach, participants will be encouraged to critically assess common assumptions and consider how sport can be made more inclusive and accessible for everyone. 

This resource created by Egale Canada lays out the different barriers of discrimination that exist in sports and provides tips and tricks on how to foster a more inclusive sport environment. Whether you are a coach, athlete, administrative staff, parent, or a fan, this resource will start you off in thinking about strategies for the inclusion work we all have a part to play in.

This resource created by Egale Canada explains the reality behind many anti-trans allegations surrounding the inclusion of trans individuals in sport – in particular trans women. 

This guide created by Egale Canada is intended for use by scholars, advocates, and people who are involved sports organizations. It describes the problems that lead to the invisibility, exclusion, and abuse of 2SLGBTQI people in sports, highlighting the need for community education and involvement. It also includes recommendations for positive change in sports organizations, within academia, and in federal policy. 

A living directory of sport leagues and clubs all over Canada that actively include and create space for 2SLGBTQI people. Run an inclusive league or a club? Use the form on this webpage to submit it to this online directory! 

An resource created by Egale Canada that explains the phenomenon of "transvestigation" and the link between transphobia and misogyny that is actually harming those who it claims to protect. 

 Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES). (2022) “Transgender Women Athletes and Elite Sport: A Scientific Review.” This literature review commissioned by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (now known as Sport Integrity Canada), reviewed the scientific and grey literature regarding trans women athletes participation in elite and high-performance sport. The researchers concluded that the "literature review does not support bans on transgender women athletes."

The International Olympic Committee has had numerous regulatory policies in place since 2003 surrounding eligibility requirements of transgender athletes in the Olympic Games. In 2021 the IOC released the Framework on Fairness, Inclusion and Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity and Sex. No openly transgender athletes competed in the Olympic Games until 2021.

*On March 26, 2026, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) changed its policy on the eligibility of transgender and intersex athletes, with: Policy on the Protection of the Female (Women’s) Category in Olympic Sport and Guiding Considerations for International Federations and Sports Governing Bodies. 

A website resource hub for students, athletes, coaches, and administrators to find information about trans inclusion in athletics at various levels of play. This site pulls together existing information in one central location.

A resource page for educators and school administrators that includes a guidebook, poster, and literature review for ideas to make the classroom, school, or team a more inclusive environment, fostering positive, safe, inclusive spaces for physical activity. 

An environmental scan and literature review published by PHE Canada that outlines transgender, non-binary, and two-spirit

students experiences in Physical & Health

Education (PHE) and school sports. 

 Travers, A. & Reed, K. J. (2021). “Transgender, Non-Binary and Two-Spirit Youth & Physical and Health Education: Environmental Scan.” PHE Canada. Simon Fraser University.

The final report of the Second National Climate Survey on Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia in Canadian Schools, released by Egale Canada and conducted in partnership with researchers from the University of Winnipeg and the University of Manitoba. They surveyed over 4,000 students in Grades 8-12 across Canada about their experiences with homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, harassment, mental health and sense of safety, and support at school. 

A Canadian study published by the Sport Information Resource Centre, on the sports experience of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) athletes.

Research published by TransPULSE on the experiences of trans people of safety, fear of harassment or "outing," and the subsequent avoidance of public spaces.

Written by investigative journalist Rachel Browne, and brother Harrison Browne, the first transgender athlete in professional hockey, this book "debunk[s] myths and misconceptions in the volatile debate around the participation of gender diverse athletes." Through lived experience accounts from trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse athletes this book proposed solutions for inclusion across all levels of sport.