GLBT Student-Athlete Resources

The mission of the Gay and Lesbian  Athletes Association of Ontario, Canada,  http://www.glaa-sport.org/, is to eliminate homophobia in sport.  The peer mentoring support program is designed to help gay & lesbian athletes overcome the unique challenges of being gay & lesbian in sport and to enable people to participate fully in the sport community to the best of their abilities and interest.

A summary of the linked materials follows:

• Introduction: The introduction summarizes the programs and resources available to your athletes.  There is no cost or charge to participating in these programs or using these materials.  The programs are operated by the Gay & Lesbian Athletes Association, a registered charitable organization dedicated to reducing homophobia in sport.      
• Action Guides: The action guides are designed to provide guidance in making a sports environment more accepting for gay and lesbian athletes.      
• Peer Support Program:  The peer support program matches volunteer mentors with people who want help working through the challenges of being gay or lesbian in sport.      
• Resource Center Listings: The listing of resource centers lists agencies, groups and organizations that provide support to gay and lesbian athletes on a range of issues.

The contact for this page is mwilfert@ncaa.org