Community Conversation => Transgender talk => Topic started by: Ella_bella on August 30, 2016, 07:58:02 PM Return to Full Version
Title: Transgender in sport - a win!
Post by: Ella_bella on August 30, 2016, 07:58:02 PM
Post by: Ella_bella on August 30, 2016, 07:58:02 PM
Well, I've kept this one fairly close to my chest until I officially found out...
I've been successful in being selected for a team in our national ice hockey league for women. I approached it very tentatively because, I was a very successful male player prior to transition - playing internationally etc. There has never been any transgender ice hockey players in my country that have asked the question about playing in their transitioned gender leagues. So I hope it opens the path for others...
I have found the process to be very respectful, and I experienced a great deal of acceptance overall. There's still lots of work to be done on it, but its a huge win for me.
I've been successful in being selected for a team in our national ice hockey league for women. I approached it very tentatively because, I was a very successful male player prior to transition - playing internationally etc. There has never been any transgender ice hockey players in my country that have asked the question about playing in their transitioned gender leagues. So I hope it opens the path for others...
I have found the process to be very respectful, and I experienced a great deal of acceptance overall. There's still lots of work to be done on it, but its a huge win for me.
Title: Re: Transgender in sport - a win!
Post by: Michelle_P on August 30, 2016, 08:09:07 PM
Post by: Michelle_P on August 30, 2016, 08:09:07 PM
Congratulations, on making the team and breaking new ground!
Hey, does this mean you are a role model now? :)
Hey, does this mean you are a role model now? :)
Title: Re: Transgender in sport - a win!
Post by: Ella_bella on August 30, 2016, 08:24:51 PM
Post by: Ella_bella on August 30, 2016, 08:24:51 PM
Quote from: Michelle_P on August 30, 2016, 08:09:07 PMWash your mouth out!! :)
Hey, does this mean you are a role model now? :)
I hope not. Im not really keen on attention.
Title: Re: Transgender in sport - a win!
Post by: Just Me Here on August 30, 2016, 08:26:42 PM
Post by: Just Me Here on August 30, 2016, 08:26:42 PM
Yeah, congratulations! It's always wonderful to see things like this.
Quote from: Michelle_P on August 30, 2016, 08:09:07 PMShe was always a role model :D I think ;D
Hey, does this mean you are a role model now? :)
Title: Re: Transgender in sport - a win!
Post by: popa910 on August 31, 2016, 03:21:17 AM
Post by: popa910 on August 31, 2016, 03:21:17 AM
Wow, congratulations!
Title: Re: Transgender in sport - a win!
Post by: Megan. on August 31, 2016, 09:59:50 AM
Post by: Megan. on August 31, 2016, 09:59:50 AM
Glad to hear you're still being true your hopes and dreams post transition. X