Organization Age Group/Division Conditions1 Alpine Canada †Archery Canada Pre-puberty Post-puberty Athletics Canada Badminton Canada Pre-puberty Post-puberty Bobsleigh Skeleton Canada Boccia Canada †Bowling Federation of Canada Developmental/recreational Did not respond No transgender inclusion policy No transgender inclusion policy Did not respond a) Individuals undergoing reassignment of male-to-female shall be regarded as female b) Individuals undergoing gender reassignment of female-to-male shall be regarded as male a) For male-to-female transgendered persons, to compete as female, must submit documentation from a medical practitioner that gender reassignment has been ongoing for at least one year. b) For female-to-male transgendered persons to compete as a male, must submit documentation from a medical practitioner that gender reassignment is ongoing. For both a) and b) any transgender person who is not taking hormone treatment for gender reassignment purposes will be deemed their birth gender. †Bowls Canada Broomball Canada †Canada Basketball Canada Snowboard Did not respond Did not respond Athletes are allowed to self-identify; athletes are not required to disclose trans identity or provide evidence of gender. Same as above unless competing in events subject to international federation rules (tbd, likely be in compliance with IOC Guidelines) No transgender policy. Currently working with the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport to develop national inclusion policy Did not respond Currently drafting transgender inclusion policy Did not respond Canada Soccer For the purposes of registration on gender-based amateur teams, a player may register with the gender team with which the player identifies, and confirmation sufficient for guaranteeing access shall be satisfied by documentation or evidence that shows the stated gender is sincerely held, and part of a person’s core identity. Documentation satisfying the herein stated standard includes, but is not limited to, government-issued documentation or documentation prepared by a health care provider, counsellor, or other qualified professional not related to the player. High Performance Amateur National/Professional Canada Fencing Federation Canadian Lacrosse Association Did not respond Recreational Elite Canadian Powerlifting Union Pre-puberty Post-puberty Canoe Kayak Canada Canadian Weightlifting Federation †Climbing Escalade Canada Cricket Canada †Cross Country Canada †Curling Canada CCA Events Cycling Canada †Diving Canada †Equestrian Canada †Field Hockey Canada Football Canada Freestyle Canada The above policy shall not apply to the Canada Soccer’s National Teams programs, but application of this or a similar policy shall be re-evaluated at such time as FIFA addresses the issue.  This policy shall not apply to Professional Leagues. Allows athletes to self-identify with optional disclosure Allows athletes to self-identify but must comply with doping regulations. Athletes may be required to disclose trans status when participating in extra-jurisdictional events that require such disclosures. a) Athletes undergoing reassignment of male-to-female shall be regarded as female b) Athletes undergoing gender reassignment of female-to-male shall be regarded as male a) Transgender Females, to compete as a female, must submit documentation from a Medical Practitioner that gender reassignment has been ongoing for at least one year b) Transgender Males, to compete as a male, must submit documentation from a Medical Practitioner that reassignment is ongoing For both a) and b) any transgender athlete who is not undergoing hormone therapy for gender reassignment purposes will only be permitted to compete as the gender they were assigned at birth Did not respond Did not respond No transgender inclusion policy; currently drafting policy Did not respond Uses IOC Guidelines for all ages and all levels of play Uses Stockholm Consensus regulations Did not respond No transgender inclusion policy. Currently finalizing transgender inclusion policy, anticipated unveiling spring 2018 No transgender inclusion policy. Code of Conduct includes respect for gender, gender identity, and gender expression. No transgender inclusion policy. Equity and Access policy condemns discrimination. Did not respond Did not respond Golf Canada Pre-puberty Post-puberty †Gymnastics Canada Handball Canada †Hockey Canada Judo Canada Pre-puberty Post-puberty a) Individuals undergoing gender reassignment of male-to-female shall be regarded as female b) Individuals undergoing gender reassignment of female-to-male shall be regarded as male a) Male-to-female transgendered persons, to compete as a female, must submit documentation from a medical practitioner that gender reassignment has been ongoing for at least one year. b) Female-to-male transgendered persons, to compete as a male, must submit documentation from a medical practitioner that gender reassignment is ongoing. OR c) Any transgender Golfer who is not taking hormone treatment related to gender reassignment may participate in sex-separated events in accordance with his or her assigned birth gender. No transgender inclusion policy. Currently participating in a pilot project to address barriers to participation among LGBTQI2S and reviewing existing policies. Participates in FIG’s "Gymnastics for All," an inclusive discipline that includes protections for gender identity and gender expression. Allows athletes to self-identify No transgender inclusion policy a) Individuals who have undergone sex reassignment from male-to-female prior to puberty may compete as a female athlete, but must elect which gender division for the whole season. b) Individuals who have undergone sex reassignment surgery from female-tomale prior to puberty must compete as a male athlete, but may compete in mix gender shiai as per section a) Individuals who are in the process of undergoing sex re-assignment become eligible to compete as a female athlete only when these conditions are met through a certification by a medical specialist who has significant knowledge of endocrinology and transgender patients that: i) The athlete must demonstrate that her total testosterone level in serum has been below 10 nmol/L for at least 12 months prior to her first competition (with the requirement for any longer period to be based on a confidential case-bycase evaluation, considering whether 12 months is a sufficient length of time to minimize any advantage in women’s competition). ii) The athlete’s total testosterone level in serum must remain below 10 nmol/L throughout the period of desired eligibility to compete in the female category. †Karate Canada Luge Canada Quidditch Canada †Racquetball Canada Ringette Canada Recreational and competitive Recreational and competitive †Rowing Canada Rugby Canada Sailing Canada †Skate Canada Shooting Federation of Canada †Softball Canada Pre-puberty iii) Compliance with these conditions may be monitored by testing. In the event of non-compliance, the athlete’s eligibility for female competition will be suspended for 12 months. Individuals who are in the process of undergoing sex re-assignment must compete as a male athlete until completing a documented hormone suppression therapy administered by a medical specialist who has significant knowledge of endocrinology and transgender patients. Female tournament rules respecting underwear and T-shirt applies to MTF on a case-bycase basis. b) Individuals who are in the process of undergoing sex re-assignment who receive testosterone replacement therapy must compete as a male athlete. The hormone therapy must be administered by a medical specialist who has significant knowledge of endocrinology and transgender patients. Female tournament rules respecting underwear and T-shirt applies to FTM athlete who has not undergone a mastectomy. No transgender inclusion policy Did not respond Allows athletes to self-identify No transgender inclusion policy An individual shall participate in the gender category in which they identify. Individuals are not required to disclose their transgender identity or history to the Association or any of the Association’s representatives (e.g., coaches, staff, Directors, officials, etc.). All athletes must be aware that they may be subject to doping control testing pursuant to the Canadian Anti-Doping Program. The administration of hormones as a component of gender reassignment will, in most cases, contravene the World Anti Doping Code. Transgender athletes undergoing gender reassignment are encouraged to contact the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) to determine what procedures, if any, are required to obtain a TUE (Therapeutic Use Exemption). No transgender inclusion policy. Code of Conduct includes respect for gender and gender identity. Did not respond Did not respond Skate Canada has a draft trans inclusion policy; still needs to be finalized. Did not respond a) Athletes undergoing reassignment of male-to-female shall be regarded as female b) Athletes undergoing gender reassignment of female-to-male shall be regarded as male Post-puberty Speedskating Canada Squash Canada †Swimming Canada Recreational Elite †Synchro Canada Table Tennis Canada †Taekwondo Canada †Tennis Canada †Triathlon Canada Ultimate Canada Recreational and competitive Volleyball Canada Pre-puberty Post-puberty †Water Polo Canada a) Transgender Females, to compete as a female, must submit documentation from a Medical Practitioner that gender reassignment has been ongoing for at least one year. b) Transgender Males, to compete as a male, must submit documentation from a Medical Practitioner that gender reassignment is ongoing. For both a) and b) any transgender athlete who is not undergoing hormone therapy for gender reassignment purposes will be deemed their birth gender Did not respond Did not respond An athlete wishing to register may register according to their own gender identification. A swimmer can only identify with one gender at a time. A swimmer changing their gender identification is required to initiate a new registration for the new gender. Only one registration can be active at a time. Reversal of gender identification will require re-activation of the previous gender registration. As it relates to national team selection, a transgender athlete must meet international federation criteria prior to declaring availability for selection at any national team selection event. The transgender athlete must show proof in writing from the international federation that they are eligible to compete at Olympic, Paralympic, FINA or World Para Swimming events. No transgender inclusion policy Did not respond No transgender inclusion policy No transgender inclusion policy Currently revising equity and diversity policies Allows players to self-identify. Individuals are not required to disclose trans identity or history. a) Individuals undergoing gender reassignment of male-to-female shall be regarded as female b) Individuals undergoing gender reassignment of female-to-male shall be regarded as male a) For male-to-female transgendered persons, to compete as female, must submit documentation from a medical practitioner that gender reassignment has been ongoing for at least one year. b) For female-to-male transgendered persons to compete as a male, must submit documentation from a medical practitioner that gender reassignment is ongoing. For both a) and b): Any Transgender person who is not undergoing gender reassignment will be deemed to be their birth gender Currently drafting transgender inclusion policy; earliest implementation will be sometime in 2018 Water Ski and Waterboard Canada Wheelchair Basketball Canada Pre-puberty Post-puberty Wheelchair Rugby Canada †Wrestling Canada †policy obtained via email Updated: Dec. 26, 2017 Did not respond a) Individuals undergoing gender reassignment of male-to-female shall be regarded as female b) Individuals undergoing gender reassignment of female-to-male shall be regarded as male a) Male-to-female transgendered persons, to compete as a female, must submit documentation from a medical practitioner that gender reassignment has been ongoing for at least one year. b) Female-to-male transgendered persons, to compete as a male, must submit documentation from a medical practitioner that gender reassignment is ongoing. For both a) and b) any transgender athlete who is not taking hormone treatment for gender reassignment purposes will be deemed their birth gender Did not respond Currently drafting transgender inclusion policy 1 terminology used in the Conditions section reflects the language used in existing policies; not all policies use inclusive language or preferred terms