(Transgender policy taken from 2017 Texas Section Tournament Director Manual)
USTA TRANSGENDER POLICY
Transgender:
1. Those who transition from female to male are eligible to compete in the male category without restriction.
2. Those who transition from male to female are eligible to compete in the female category under the following conditions:
* The athlete has declared that her gender identity is female. The declaration cannot be changed, for sporting purposes, for a minimum of four years.
* Hormonal therapy appropriate for the assigned sex has been administered in a verifiable manner and for a sufficient length of time to minimize gender-related advantages in sport competitions.
3. In the event of non-compliance, the athlete's eligibility for female competition will be suspended for 12 months.
Hyperandrogenism in Female Athletes:
If an athlete is not eligible for female competition, the athlete should be eligible to compete in male competition.
Definition of "hyperandrogenism": Hyperandrogenism, also known as androgen excess, is a medical condition characterized by excess levels of androgens (male sex hormones such a testosterone) in the female body and the associated effects of the elevated androgen levels.
2 comments:
I can't wait for this issue to come up. I am hoping it is a women's 3.5 doubles tournament. I will quickly hang up my Officials cap and get a large bowl of popcorn.
Thanks to the USTA for the rules clarification. Are we taking blood tests at the check-in desk?
It will be a grand day for all to behold. If you think the 3.5 ladies fight now, that will be nothing compared to the fight that will go on after this. And then that cannot compare to the lawsuits they will be filing when they have lost to a man.
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