Project to Eliminate Homophobia in Sport

Nov 19, 2002

EDUCATION Educate athletes, their parents, guardians, coaches, administrators and the public, plus other key influencers about the origins and effects of homophobia in sport and the relationship of homophobia to sexism and gender oppression.

RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND DISTRIBUTION Cultivate and develop diversified resources to ensure the effectiveness, durability and strength of the Project to Eliminate Homophobia in Sport.

ADVOCACY Advocate for fair policy guidelines on teams, at events and within the workplace for lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender (LGBT) sport professionals, athletes and fans in sport.

RECOGNITION To publicly recognize the athletic achievements and professional successes of openly LGBT sports participants, thereby providing healthy role models.

To find out more and get involved, click on the link above or visit http://www.homophobiainsports.com.

To receive a copy of "It Takes A Team," a new education kit-- that includes a video, 85-page manual, and safe space posters & stickers-- click on the link above or visit http://www.homophobiainsports.com/materials/order.htm.