Mark Perrault (
September 29, 2006)
If a girl can overcome her biological disadvantages (less muscle mass, shorter stature) to complete as an equal with boys, she should be allowed to. For example if a special Olympian were good enough at a sport to make it to the regular Olympics, we wouldn't say "that's not fair, he should only compete in the special Olympics". Nor would we allow the reverse and have regular Olympians compete in the special Olympics.
What is unfair, is girls being allowed to play in both girls' and boys' leagues. Boys can't and therefore get less ice-time. Girls should have to choose one or the other. |
J (
September 29, 2006)
Why does everything have to turn into a human rights issue? Boys and girls are different and there is nothing wrong with having different leagues. However I do think that females could potentially be held back at this point until our girls program develops further. Although not a huge activist I will say that I can guarantee that there is not much difference in skill, talent, or physical capability until around the Atom level. Does hormones, embarassement, crushes or different teaching methods of sexes cause a problem or barrier? - perhaps |
Mike (
September 29, 2006)
Regarding Mark P's comment. By this argument a boy who is not a very good player should be allowed to compete on a girls team. Then the question becomes what happens if he improves enough. Do we boot him off the girls team? |
Megan (
September 29, 2006)
What is this? I know females are at a disadvantage because we are not built the same as men, but I mean I was actually a little bit insulted at some of these comments. Comparing girls to "special" olympians? I know you were trying to make an analogy but I found it a little abrasive. I think, if a girl isnt being challenged enough on her team she should be able to move up to the next level. If this happens to be the boys team, so be it. Where else will she go? And, if a boy, for any reason, feels more comfortable on a girls team then why not let him play on a team that matches his skill level. |
Chris (
September 29, 2006)
Boys should play on boys team, Girls on girls teams. This never used to be a problem years ago. Its the same as everything else ...its getting goofy. |
Rick (
September 29, 2006)
It's doesn't surprise me that Kenora would offer up a heavy "no" vote. However, the heart of the issue goes to the notion of should an althlete be held back from opportunities for advanced development due to gender. I can make an arguement either way, but think what these girls did was an important precedent and will undoubtedly help open doors for others in the future. Good for them to follow through with their fight, knowing that much of the press wasn't good. The question then becomes, does a male player who just missed the cut for the boys team have the right to try out for the girls team? I don't think he would try, but would he have the right? |
Roger (
September 29, 2006)
Egual rights and political correctness are getting way to out of hand. Somethings have to be kept seperate based on sex and age. Maybe we should allow 18 year old girls to play on a team of ten year old boys, or how about unisex only public washrooms. Give me a break already. |
Mike (
September 28, 2006)
I don't for one minute believe this would have been an issue if it were a boy trying to get on a girls team. Why those girls would alienate every girl in their school by publically saying they (the girls team) were not good enough for them is beyond me. If there were no girls team at the school I could understand it, if they wanted to practice with the boys I could understand it. But having seen the intensity of physical play that can go on, (read hard hitting)I hope these girls don't get seriously hurt. We have boys and girls teams in every sport. Why not raise the bar on the girls team? |
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