SPORTS
Gay and play hockey? You're welcome at UConn
May 24, 2012
May 24, 2012
 |
CONTINUED...
think, shows that they have some strength in who they are as individuals."
In the videos, the UConn players are pledging not only to support gay athletes, but transgender ones as well. The NCAA recently released a policy that will allow a female to male transgender person who has received a medical exception for treatment with testosterone to compete on any men's team.
Goalie Garrett Bartus said dealing with a transgender athlete might be "a little shocking" at first, but he believes that person would find a welcome at Connecticut. He said players don't have to agree with everything about
think, shows that they have some strength in who they are as individuals."
In the videos, the UConn players are pledging not only to support gay athletes, but transgender ones as well. The NCAA recently released a policy that will allow a female to male transgender person who has received a medical exception for treatment with testosterone to compete on any men's team.
Goalie Garrett Bartus said dealing with a transgender athlete might be "a little shocking" at first, but he believes that person would find a welcome at Connecticut. He said players don't have to agree with everything about
 |  |
 |  |
| |
Twitter
Delicious
Digg
Visit other CBS Interactive sites:
© MMXII CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved.
