Religious school barred from state activities after refusal to play against transgender athlete
Luke Gentile
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A religious school in Vermont was barred from all state-run athletics and activities Monday following the refusal of its girls basketball team to play against a school with a transgender player.
The actions of Mid Vermont Christian School, a private school, violated established policy aligned with state law when its girls basketball team refused to take the court on Feb. 21 against an opponent with a biological male, according to the Vermont Principals’ Association.
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“Specifically, the school’s actions do not meet the expectations of the VPA’s 1st and 2nd policy, Commitment to Racial, Gender-Fair, and Disability Awareness and Policy of Gender Identity, respectively. Thus, Mid-Vermont Christian school is ineligible to participate in VPA activities going forward,” the VPA said in a statement to the school. “The prorated dues will be returned to you via check.”
In accordance with the decision, Mid Vermont Christian School will be banned from state-run athletic competitions and interscholastic activities, according to a report.
The school stands by its refusal to take the court, the report noted.
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“We withdrew from the tournament because we believe playing against an opponent with a biological male jeopardizes the fairness of the game and the safety of our players.” Mid Vermont Christian School head Vicky Fogg said.
“Allowing biological males to participate in women’s sports sets a bad precedent for the future of women’s sports in general,” she added.