11/28/2022
This is what partnerships are all about! with the Arizona Cardinals raised nearly $45,000 for CAN Community Health, World AIDS Museum & Educational Center, and Lynn Lewis Foundation. So proud of the work of Cultural Sponge and GPECC - Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce.
Special thanks to Arizona Coyotes, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Dr. William Kapfer (He/Him/His), Greg Lee, Tempe Arizona Tourism Office, Cactus Cities Softball League, PGFFL, Intel, Phoenix Pride, Phoenix Storm Rugby Football Club, OutLoud Sports, and many others that support diversity, equity, inclusion and this very special event! www.competenetwork.com
11/26/2022
Love seeing this representation of Lobos México LGBT + and other LGBTQ+ football/soccer clubs! Sharing these stories and building this representation is so important toward making sport more inclusive for all!
11/26/2022
Team Trans Draft Ice Hockey Tournament Takes Place, Becoming World’s First Fully Trans/Non-Binary Sports Tournament — Compete Magazine
Last week as part of and leading up to , Team Trans Ice Hockey and Team Trans Twin Cities Hockey came together for the first sports tournament specifically for and made up of only athletes who identify as trans, nonbinary, and intersex.
The tournament, organized by Boston Pride Hockey - LGBT and Madison Gay Hockey Association included visible support from the NHL and hosted 80 athletes in six teams who came together to celebrate how sport serves as a platform for inclusion, empowerment and community togetherness.
https://competenetwork.com/team-trans-draft-ice-hockey-tournament-takes-place-becoming-worlds-first-fully-trans-non-binary-sports-tournament/
Team Trans Draft Ice Hockey Tournament Takes Place, Becoming World’s First Fully Trans/Non-Binary Sports Tournament — Compete Magazine
By David “Dirk” Smith, M.Sc., SDL (He/Him) Dropping the puck in Madison, Wisconsin over the third weekend of November 2022. The Team Trans Draft Tournament brought together six teams of 80 athletes, all of whom identify as transgender and/or nonbinary onto the ice for the first tournament of its...
11/24/2022
World AIDS Museum Executive Director, Terry Dyer, Builds Discussion Around HIV/AIDS Through Legacy and History — Compete Magazine
Terry Dyer, executive director of the World AIDS Museum & Educational Center is helping to memorialize the legacy of an entire generation affected by HIV/AIDS while building upon it to bring education and awareness to the next generation.
https://competenetwork.com/world-aids-museum-executive-director-terry-dyer-builds-discussion-around-hiv-aids-through-legacy-and-history/
World AIDS Museum Executive Director, Terry Dyer, Builds Discussion Around HIV/AIDS Through Legacy and History — Compete Magazine
By David “Dirk” Smith, M.Sc., SDL (He/Him) Recently our managing editor of sports and associate director of education, Dirk Smith, caught up with Terry Dyer, CEO and Executive Director of the World AIDS Museum to learn more about his work and the work of the World AIDS Museum in preserving the l...
11/21/2022
Helping Your Athletes and Sports Teams to Understand and Heal from Collective Trauma — Compete Magazine
In the wake of the Club Q Colorado Springs tragedy, our community is not okay. Our safe spaces have been violated and the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ violence has hit us hard where it hurts. Check in with your athletes, your teammates, your friends and your family (chosen or otherwise). We are must all come together to support each other in this time and support each other to process what has happened and to heal from this tragedy.
https://competenetwork.com/helping-your-athletes-and-sports-teams-to-understand-and-heal-from-collective-trauma/
Helping Your Athletes and Sports Teams to Understand and Heal from Collective Trauma — Compete Magazine
By David “Dirk” Smith, M.Sc., SDL (He/Him) This is an article I never wish I had to write, but with the high recurrence of mass shootings in the USA and pure inaction of the powers that be to do anything to stop them. For many people, mass shootings have become a normalized part of everyday […...
11/20/2022
Proud Maroons, World Cup Fan Club for Qatar National Team Brings Visibility of LGBTQ+ People in Qatar — Compete Magazine
Despite the criticism of the human rights abuses and LGBTQ+ criminilization, the 2022 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Qatar today. The Proud Maroons are taking the opportunity to do something about it and promote visibility of the LGBTQ+ community in Qatar.
https://competenetwork.com/proud-maroons-world-cup-fan-club-for-qatar-national-team-brings-visibility-of-lgbtq-people-in-qatar/
Proud Maroons, World Cup Fan Club for Qatar National Team Brings Visibility of LGBTQ+ People in Qatar — Compete Magazine
By David “Dirk” Smith, M.Sc., SDL (He/Him) The 2022 World Cup is well documented to be one of the most corrupt and oppressive worldwide sporting events in history. With the hosts, the theocratic nation of Qatar, well known for using slave labor to build World Cup stadiums along with their abuse ...
11/20/2022
We ❤️ you and miss you, Kenyatta.
Our hearts are heavy with sadness today at the passing of an IGLFA icon, Kenyatta Scott. Kenyatta will be best known to our members and those who have attended our tournaments over the past decades for his refereeing, his kindness and his sense of fun.
We will celebrate his contribution to the LGBTQ+ football community in time, but today we mourn the devastating loss of a dear friend.
11/20/2022
How to Support Trans Athletes Year-Round
Important words and advice for .
11/18/2022
Compete Sports Diversity, Tempe Tourism Honor Arizona Cardinals Executive for DEI Efforts — Compete Magazine
Last week, all of us at Compete Sports Diversity in partnership with Tempe Arizona Tourism Office honored Arizona Cardinals CFO, Greg Lee, with our Person of the Year award for his work in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in sport.
https://competenetwork.com/compete-tempe-tourism-honor-arizona-cardinals-executive-for-dei-efforts/
Compete Sports Diversity, Tempe Tourism Honor Arizona Cardinals Executive for DEI Efforts — Compete Magazine
Tempe, Ariz. — As the world turns its attention to State Farm Stadium, where Super Bowl LVII will decide the next team to hoist the Lombardi Trophy on Feb. 12, 2023, one senior executive with the Arizona Cardinals just brought home a different trophy. Greg Lee, Arizona Cardinals Chief Financial Of...
11/18/2022
Show your support for LGBTQI Qataris by becoming one of The Proud Maroons!
A message from our president, Dr. Nas:
“Now that the world is watching Qatar for a full month of football, we have the chance to bring visibility to my community. Support us by becoming a Proud Maroon, because we should be free to show our pride in any country—even after the games are over.”
11/16/2022
Welcome to the team, Toronto Triggerfish Water Polo guppies!
We’re so thrilled to be welcoming the newest guppy class into our school of Triggerfish! 🐟🐠🐡
11/16/2022
2022 Red Bull BC One World Champions Announced: B-Girl India and B-Boy Victor Take Home the Crown — Compete Magazine
The 2022 Redbull Red Bull BC One World Final recently crownded it's world champions after a fierce competition at Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC.
https://competenetwork.com/2022-red-bull-bc-one-world-champions-announced-b-girl-india-and-b-boy-victor-take-home-the-crown/
2022 Red Bull BC One World Champions Announced: B-Girl India and B-Boy Victor Take Home the Crown — Compete Magazine
November 14, 2022 – On Saturday, November 12th, B-Girl India and B-Boy Victor were crowned champions of the 2022 Red Bull BC One World Final. Hosted at Hammerstein Ballroom at Manhattan Center in New York City – the birthplace of hip-hop and break – the competition brought together the world.....
11/14/2022
Congratulations Amsterdam Waterproof - Waterpolo!!
11/13/2022
Grateful that Alexis Meruelo (near Right), part the Arizona Coyotes' ownership family, joined us at our recent Compete LEGACY Women's Leadership Summit along with Charlene T. Vasquez (Left) of the Coyotes and my dear friend and mentor Connie Wardman (she, her, hers), SDLT (far Right). Grateful to Arizona State University and Tempe Arizona Tourism Office for cohosting us in the Gerlach Coaches Meeting Room at Sun Devil Stadium. Excited for the year ahead!
11/13/2022
The Antipode of the IGLFA World Championships is Gearing Up for Gay and Le***an Mardi Gras and World Pride 2023 in Sydney, Australia — Compete Magazine
This year's IGLFA - International Gay and Le***an Football Association Outdoor World Championships is being co-hosted by two cities who are the "antipode" of eachother.
Back in June, we interviewed the organizers of the IGLFA World Championships XXIV - DC from the Federal Triangles Soccer Club - FTSC that hosted the 7v7 tournament.
Now, coming up in just a few short months, we caught up with the organizers of the Sydney 2023 IGLFA World Championship representing the The Flying Bats Women's Soccer Club, Sydney Rangers Football Club and Pride Football Australia who are organizing the 11v11 tournament in the lead up to Sydney WorldPride 2023 and Sydney Gay and Le***an Mardi Gras!
https://competenetwork.com/the-antipode-of-the-iglfa-world-championships-is-gearing-up-for-gay-and-lesbian-mardi-gras-and-world-pride-2023-in-sydney-australia/
The Antipode of the IGLFA World Championships is Gearing Up for Gay and Le***an Mardi Gras and World Pride 2023 in Sydney, Australia — Compete Magazine
By David “Dirk” Smith, M.Sc., SDL (He/Him) The second of the two-part IGLFA World Championships is gearing up to take place this February in Sydney, Australia. held in conjunction with the famous Sydney Gay Mardi Gras that is also hosting the 2023 World Pride. The first half of the IGLFA World C...
11/11/2022
Compete Sports Diversity is so honored to be hosting Equality Night with the Arizona Cardinals November 27th! We are partnered with our friends CAN Community Health, World AIDS Museum & Educational Center, MollyTommy, Cultural Sponge, GPECC - Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce, and Lynn Lewis Foundation. Special thanks to Grace A., Terry Dyer, Heather Brown, SDL, Mashonda Paschal-Gilmore and Michael Mazzocco!
11/10/2022
Federation of Gay Games Marks One Year to Gay Games XI — Compete Magazine
During the annual general assembly last week, the Federation of Gay Games celebrated the official one year mark toward the opening ceremonies of Gay Games 11 Hong Kong 2023 and Gay Games Guadalajara 2023!
https://competenetwork.com/federation-of-gay-games-marks-one-year-to-gay-games-xi/
Federation of Gay Games Marks One Year to Gay Games XI — Compete Magazine
By Dirk Smith, M.Sc, SDL (He/Him) Hosting their Annual General Assembly in Guadalajara, Mexico this year, the Federation of Gay Games celebrates one year to Gay Games XI which is to be co-hosted by both Guadalajara and Hong Kong. Originally planned to be held in 2022 in Hong Kong, Gay Games XI was p...
11/10/2022
And so it begins... Compete Sports Diversity's first ever Women's Sports Leadership Summit. So excited to partner with these wonderful women at the Mona Plummer Aquatic Center at Arizona State University! Yes, my eyes are close but the people in this photo are too wonderful not to share! Mashonda Paschal Gilmore, SDL (football pioneer + expert), Diane Maiese, SDL (first black NCAA diving Champion, first black female Olympic diving judge, first black NCAAA diving coach) and Luchie Javelosa, STS, SDLT (travel + sports tourism expert and DEI champion). Looking forward to a full day with so many amazing people from around the country! www.competenetwork.com
11/07/2022
As the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar Approaches, Human Rights Activists Call Foul — Compete Magazine
Despite empty reassurances that "everybody is welcome" both FIFA and the Qatar hosts of the 2022 World Cup have made a clear statement that LGBTQ+ people, including fans, players and coaches are subject to the theocratic country's savage laws that criminalize and persecute LGBTQ+ people. Human rights activists are finding allyship from football clubs, organizations and even countries who are speaking out against the human rights abuses so prevalent in Qater.
https://competenetwork.com/as-the-2022-fifa-world-cup-in-qatar-approaches-human-rights-activists-call-foul/
As the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar Approaches, Human Rights Activists Call Foul — Compete Magazine
By Dirk Smith, M.Sc, SDL (He/Him) It is no secret that the 2022 FIFA World Cup was awarded to Qatar based on the vast sums of wealth the oil rich country contains. Wrapping the World Cup and other large scale international sporting events into controversy over accusations of corruption and bribery.....
11/07/2022
Get ready for the 2023 Compete Sports Diversity Conference + Awards! January 11-13 we celebrate the best of sports diversity. We are excited to announce that NBDC will be joining us again this year. Thank you for celebrating with us!
11/04/2022
“This literature review makes it clear that we need more scientific data derived from methodologically sound research focused on trans women athletes to build a foundation of solid evidence and to ultimately guide policy recommendations. The review suggests that sports should support inclusion of trans women in the female category in sport until there is robust and peer-reviewed evidence that it is not safe or fair for other competitors,” said Paul Melia, CCES president and CEO.
New Literature Review Does Not Support Bans on Transgender Women Athletes
Authors of “Transgender Women Athletes and Elite Sport: A Scientific Review” call for reasonable efforts to make sport accessible and inclusive.
MEDIA RELEASE: https://cces.ca/news/literature-review-does-not-support-bans-transgender-women-athletes
Canadian Women & Sport / Femmes et sport au Canada
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11/03/2022
Leap Sports Scotland 2022 LGBTQ+ Sport and Physical Activity Conference Brings Forth Important Issues Facing LGBTQ+ Sports and Athletes — Compete Magazine
The official LEAP Sports Scotland 2022 LGBTQ+ Sport and Physical Activity Conference gathered LGBTQ+ sports leaders from all over Europe and brought together and shared a lot of great knowledge on the current state of the community and pathways moving forward!
https://competenetwork.com/leap-sports-scotland-2022-lgbtq-sport-and-physical-activity-conference-brings-forth-important-issues-facing-lgbtq-sports-and-athletes/
Leap Sports Scotland 2022 LGBTQ+ Sport and Physical Activity Conference Brings Forth Important Issues Facing LGBTQ+ Sports and Athletes — Compete Magazine
By Dirk Smith, M.Sc, SDL (He/Him) Following the Sports Media LGBT+ event in which two panels, one on Authenticity in Sport and the other on Grassroots Sport invited sports leaders to come and discuss their experiences and work. Leap Sports Scotland hosted the annual Sport and Physical A...
11/02/2022
Gay Bowl XXII in Hawaii: A Dream Come True On Many Levels! — Compete Magazine
Our final recap on and why going to Hawaii was a dream come true for so many people who are part of the National Gay Flag Football League (NGFFL) and Hawaii Gay Flag Football League.
https://competenetwork.com/gay-bowl-xxii-in-hawaii-a-dream-come-true-on-many-levels/
Gay Bowl XXII in Hawaii: A Dream Come True On Many Levels! — Compete Magazine
By Connie Wardman, M.A., SDLT she|her|hers A Dream to Play Gay Bowl in Beautiful Hawaii – As featured in our September/October issue of Compete Sports Diversity! In the shadow of Honolulu’s majestic Diamond Head, some 800 members of the National Gay Flag Football League took part in Gay Bowl XXI...
11/01/2022
ASANA Softball World Series is heading to San Diego y’all!
https://www.asanaseries.org/2023-series/
“We are very excited to once again be heading to San Diego for the 2023 ASANA Softball World Series,” said ASANA Executive Director Angela Smith. “America’s Finest City has never let our tournament down and we’re excited to be working with the Host Committee to make sure this event builds on the tremendous success of their past events. We are looking forward to experiencing all there is to do and see in the area and playing some incredible softball along the way.”
“Having hosted the ASANA World Series twice before, our committee knows how much work this effort is going to be, and what huge shoes we have to fill after a very successful D.C World Series,” said Jessica Sica, Co-Chair of the San Diego Host Committee. “Some of the athletes who will be coming will be returning to our amazing destination for the third time, but for many others this will be their first visit to America’s Finest City and we are committed to making sure it will not be their last.”
10/29/2022
#AuthenticMe Elevates Grassroots LGBTQ+ Sports Inclusion and Pioneering Research on Transgender Athletes — Compete Magazine
The 6th Edition of hosted by Sports Media LGBT+, LEAP Sports Scotland and Pride of the Terraces elevated the considerations of building inclusion in sport from the grassroots level. Our managing editor, Dirk Smith/Dirk Smith, attended the event, which focused building diversity and inclusion in sport, including stories of Rainbow Glasgaroos and Glasgow Raptors, as well as some sweet science initatives regarding trans athletes!
https://competenetwork.com/authenticme-elevates-grassroots-lgbtq-sports-inclusion-and-pioneering-research-on-transgender-athletes/
#AuthenticMe Elevates Grassroots LGBTQ+ Sports Inclusion and Pioneering Research on Transgender Athletes — Compete Magazine
By Dirk Smith, M.Sc, SDL (He/Him) Following the first panel which discussed how authenticity in sport influences performance. The second panel event at the 6th Edition of hosted by Sports Media LGBT+ and Pride of the Terraces focused on building inclusion in sport from the grassroots le...
10/29/2022
Psychological Effects of Discrimination in Sport // LGBTQI Sport & Physical Activity Conference 2022
Our managing editor of sports and director of education, Dirk Smith/Dirk Smith delivered his presentation from the LEAP Sports Scotland 2022 LGBTIQ Sport and Physical Activity Conference. Unfortunately I had to rush through my presentation due to time constraints, but fortunately a lot of the foundation content was already established by previous presenters so I was able to spend more time on the motivational science of it all.
This is the third time I’ve delivered this presentation on the Psychological Impact of Discrimination on Sports Performance, for this kind of event, but the first time I’ve gotten to do it in person instead of Zoom. So I am excited to have a full room of people to present to and a nice video/photos to take from it. Also included cameos from CHEER Colorado and PGFFL and I received a lot of positive feedback on both the content and my presentation skills. Overall it was a great success! 🏳️🌈😊
10/28/2022
#AuthenticMe Highlights How Athletes Living Their Authentic Lives Helps Improve Sports Performance — Compete Magazine
The 6th Edition of hosted by Sports Media LGBT+, LEAP Sports Scotland, and Pride of the Terraces highlighted three Scottish LGBTQ+ people in sports. Our managing editor, Dirk Smith/Dirk Smith, attended the event, which focused on how living authentically has a positive impact on sport performance.
https://competenetwork.com/authenticme-highlights-how-athletes-living-their-authentic-lives-helps-improve-sports-performance/
#AuthenticMe Highlights How Athletes Living Their Authentic Lives Helps Improve Sports Performance — Compete Magazine
By Dirk Smith, M.Sc, SDL (He/Him) Hosted by Sports Media LGBT+ and Pride of the Terraces, the 6th edition of brought out LGBTQ+ people in sports to share their journeys in sport before, during, and after coming out. Highlighting the impact of how coming out has helped to enhance and dri...
10/28/2022
So honored to present Arizona Cardinals CFO Greg Lee with Compete's first-ever Person of the Year Award. Greg was selected by our executive committee for his Spirit, Generosity, and Dedication to advancing sports diversity. Trayer Martinez, SDLT (He/Him/His), Emma Carlson, MLS, SDL, and I (Eric Carlyle) were joined by several Compete Sports Diversity Council members including John Deffee, SDLT (NGFFL), Luchie Javelosa, STS, SDLT, Michael Mazzocco, SDLT, Arion Herbert, SDLT, Mashonda Paschal Gilmore, SDL (Lynn Lewis Foundation), Kurt Gross, SDL, and Terry McGriff, SDL. Special thanks to Nicole Goddeyne and Jason Gewirtz with Northstar Meetings Group for hosting this amazing event. www.competenetwork.com
10/27/2022
Hello from Glasgow, Scotland! Our managing editor of sports, Dirk Smith/Dirk Smith (Stonewall Performance) is here representing Compete Sports Diversity at the 2022 LGBTQI Sport and Physical Activity Conference hosted by LEAP Sports Scotland.
Tonight we attended a wonderful panel discussion hosted by Sports Media LGBT+ and Pride of the Terraces (and a great cameo from Football V Homophobia) on two topics, “Celebrating Scottish Sporting Pride” featuring Bruce Mouat, Robyn Love and Floyd Wilson, and “Inclusion in Grassroots Sport”.
Overall the panel discussions were really great, with a lot of wonderful stories and insightful perspectives being shared. So much great knowledge and work on making sport more LGBTQI authentic and inclusive.
Great way to kick off the first day of the conference, we are looking forward to learning more!
10/27/2022
IGLFA Announces 3rd Edition of the North American IGLFA Championship will be in St. Petersburg, Florida June 21-23, 2023 — Compete Magazine
This just in, the 2023 IGLFA - International Gay and Le***an Football Association North American Championship happening next June will be held in St. Petersburg, Florida!
https://competenetwork.com/iglfa-announces-3rd-edition-of-the-north-american-iglfa-championship-will-be-in-st-petersburg-florida-june-21-23-2023/
IGLFA Announces 3rd Edition of the North American IGLFA Championship will be in St. Petersburg, Florida June 21-23, 2023 — Compete Magazine
St. Petersburg will host the International Gay and Le***an Football Association’s North American Championship. The event is the largest LGBTQIA soccer tournament in North America. It was last held in Madison Wisconsin. St. Pete is home of the Tampa Bay Rowdies Home and America’s Best Beaches is ...
10/24/2022
Compete Sports Diversity updated their information in their About section.
Compete Sports Diversity updated their information in their About section.
10/24/2022
We are honored to present our very first Person of the Year Award to Greg Lee for his work to advance sports diversity. JayJay Deffee, SDLT and Eric Carlyle, SDLT will be presenting Greg his award at the TEAMS Conference & Expo at the Oklahoma City Convention Center on Wednesday, October 26. Special thanks to Luchie Javelosa, SDLT, Tempe Arizona Tourism Office , Jesus David Godinez, Arizona Cardinals for their partnership.
10/24/2022
Bursting Through is Celebrating, Activating and Empowering LGBTQ and Allies Together by Building Connections — Compete Magazine
We are excited to share with you our interview with Bursting Through's Steve Petersen who took the time to share with us all about the importance of LGBTQ+ allyship and community! We learned a lot and are looking forward to Bursting Throughs' National Out Ally Day on November 13th!
https://competenetwork.com/bursting-through-is-celebrating-activating-and-empowering-lgbtq-and-allies-together-by-building-connections/
Bursting Through is Celebrating, Activating and Empowering LGBTQ and Allies Together by Building Connections — Compete Magazine
By Dirk Smith, M.Sc, SDL (He/Him) Our Managing Editor and Associate Director of Education, David “Dirk” Smith, caught up with Bursting Through’s Steve Petersen to learn more about the amazing work they are doing in building and representing allyship among and for the LGBTQ+ community. Dirk Smi...
10/22/2022
Colorado Gay Volleyball Association's "Kolorado Krunk" Brings Talent, Chemistry, Comradery and Fun to the LGBTQ+ Sports Community — Compete Magazine
When it comes to gay volleyball, Colorado Gay Volleyball Association's , led by R. Tony Smith, are bringing the fun... and the krazy... to events like the NAGVA, Inc., NAGVA Championships, Sin City Classic, Gay Games, and Gay Games Guadalajara 2023.
https://competenetwork.com/colorado-gay-volleyball-associations-kolorado-krunk-brings-talent-chemistry-comradery-and-fun-to-the-lgbtq-sports-community/
Colorado Gay Volleyball Association's "Kolorado Krunk" Brings Talent, Chemistry, Comradery and Fun to the LGBTQ+ Sports Community — Compete Magazine
By R. Tony Smith (He/Him) Life is a team sport, right? Well, every volleyball game for our team starts with a circled-up hands-in cheer, “Kolorado Krunk!” ! Well, if you Google “krunk” in the urban dictionary, you’ll find a perhaps less-than-becoming d...
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