Did you know that a survey done in 2014 by Trans PULSE Ontario found that 44% of transgender people and 54% of nonbinary people avoid going to public gyms or public pools? Have you addressed policies that limit or exclude these athletes? Visit youcanplay.org/olympics to learn how

So excited to support teams that support inclusive sport! Good luck in the gold medal match U.S. Women's National Soccer Team!!

With the Olympics ending, congrats to all athletes! Remember, we all can make sport more inclusive in our own backyard - ensuring 2SLGBTQI athletes, coaches, referees, administrators and fans are welcomed and celebrated from the playground to the podium! youcanplay.org/olympics

Come join us for the Olympic Fan Festival and Pride Parade today in Montreal! Team Canada and Canadian Paralympic Team and lots of friends and partners will be celebrating Pride and Paris 2024!

It’s Fierté MTL Pride time!

Rugby Canada out of force at the Fierté MTL Pride today! Love seeing Coach Barrieau fresh off Paris 2024 joining us!

Sport inclusion benefits everyone, including 2SLGBTQI community members who far too often feel excluded from sport. Let's level the playing field so everyone can feel safe, valued, and included. We all have a part to play in making sport more inclusive. youcanplay.org/olympics

Find local queer sport organizations/teams near you with Egale Canada and You Can Play’s new Sport List Resource - organized by activity and region. To learn at visit loom.ly/8lQmB8c

We are so excited to announce a new multi-year partnership with Gymnastics Canada, and support their amazing work to make all athletes and participants feel welcome in Gymnastics. gymcan.org/gymnastics-can…

Today, the Paralympics officially begin in Paris! The Paralympics is the largest international event for athletes with disabilities and helps shine a spotlight to showcase their athletic skills. Good luck to the athletes in the games! Learn more: youcanplay.org/olympics

The US Open Tennis is putting LGBTQ+ visibility front and center today at their Pride Day! Thank you USTA for the support and leadership on inclusion in tennis and beyond!

To recognize all athletes means to appreciate, support, highlight the diverse experiences of what ALL athletes can bring onto the playing field, including importance of 2SLGBTQI and gender diverse representation. Follow journeys and stand in solidarity. youcanplay.org/olympics

What a tragedy - Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau will be missed

Y’all means all. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Congrats Dr. Kristopher Wells on the appointment! What an amazing opportinity!

An international study on homophobia and transphobia in sport done in 2015 by Out on the Fields found that 80% of participants have witnessed or experienced homophobia, with homophobic language being the most common case. We must eradicate abuse in sport! youcanplay.org/olympics

Fostering inclusion requires understanding barriers athletes face -Physical barriers: inaccessible facilities like buildings, changing rooms, etc -Administrative barriers: registration & medical processes, etc -Cultural barriers: policies, language, etc youcanplay.org/olympics

Congrats to all competing athletes on an incredible year at the Paralympics. We also want to celebrate the importance of true sport inclusion, one of community, belonging, and support, which breaks down societal prejudices and promotes cultural diversity. youcanplay.org/olympics

So excited to support the PWHL this season, with their new names and brands! Love it!!!

Our Ambassador Marci Goldberg just competed in a triathlon this weekend--and we want to celebrate them in our latest Ambassador Spotlight! Check out the full blog post on our website. #LGBTQAthletes #Ambassador #YouCanPlay #YouCanPlayProject #Triathlon #Spotlight