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Dave Merchant Marlin Swimming Group www.marlin.org.uk
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Marlin Swimming Group Many trans people have no access to sports – especially swimming Important to have a “safe space” Trans people only Staff awareness Non-gendered changing areas Appropriate swim wear Affordable Equality of opportunity Support from Manchester City Council – discounted rates Funding from FTM Calendar and Manchester Pride
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Barriers to Accessing Sport Changing facilities Fear of being harassed Communal changing areas Gendered changing areas Unfamiliarity in single sex environments Body and self-confidence Lack of experience Clothes not fitting properly Physical strength Negative experiences
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Good Practice for Trans Inclusivity Private changing facilities Staff awareness Zero tolerance of harassment Appropriate clothing Right to privacy Respect gender identity Engage with trans community
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Further Information and Contacts Use of Sports and Leisure Facilities by Trans People, Press For Change (2005) – www.pfc.org.uk Transsexual people and sport: Guidance for sporting bodies, DCMS (2005) – available on www.pfc.org.ukwww.pfc.org.uk Marlin Swimming Group – www.marlin.org.uk, email swim@marlin.org.uk
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