Addressing Homophobia in Sport: Making it Better

Presented by Jennifer Birch-Jones

Monday, January 23, 2012 - 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm at 3 Concorde Gate, Toronto, ON

What – A half day workshop addressing issues around sexual diversity in sport that will allow sport leaders to better understand the issues around homophobia in sport and what they can and should be doing as organizations to make sport more welcoming to sexual diversity.    

Building on the Canadian Association for Advancement of Women and Sport’ (CAAWS) discussion paper “Seeing the Invisible, Speaking about the Unspoken; Addressing Homophobia in Sport”, this interactive workshop is based on the latest research and best practices. It will provide coaches and other sport leaders with the opportunity to really understand what ‘homophobia’ is, how it can hurt your organization’s athletes, coaches, officials and other participants regardless of their sexual orientation. From understanding lesbian, gay, bisexual, and two-spirited (LGBT) language to dealing with sensitive issues such as same-sex relationships amongst teammates, the session allows for an open and honest conversation about homophobia and the important role coaches and other sport leaders can play in making sport more accepting of sexual diversity. 

Target Audience: This half-day workshop is specifically targeted at sport leaders in Ontario (PSOs, MSOs, universities, centre, leagues and clubs).

Facilitator: This workshop will be led by Master Facilitator Jennifer Birch-Jones, the CAAWS Program Lead for Addressing Homophobia in Sport. Jennifer has an extensive background in sport in Canada and internationally, and has successfully delivered this workshop to a wide range of sport leaders across Canada.

Please note: There is no fee to attend this workshop.

Date: January 23, 2011

Time: 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Where: 3 Concorde Gate, Toronto, ON - Boardrooms 3/4

Light refreshments will be served.

If you have any questions or require further information, please contact Ted Gendron at 416-426-7310 or tgendron@sport4ontario.ca

We look forward to seeing you on January 23rd!