What is a non-binary athlete?

What is a non-binary athlete?

Those who experience their gender identity and/or gender expression as falling
outside the binary categories of male or female. Not all non-binary people
identify as transgender.

USA Gymnastics does not currently provide competitions specifically for people
whose gender identity is non-binary. However, USA Gymnastics aims to be
inclusive of everyone and will strive to support the fair participation of
non-binary participants, which includes, for example, allowing non-binary
athletes to choose a gender category to compete in for the season. Meet
directors should bring concerns to program leadership at USA Gymnastics.

Do I need to have a separate team for trans or nonbinary athletes?

No. Trans and non-binary people have the same rights to play sports as anybody
else. Excluding trans and non-binary people from any space or activity is
harmful, particularly for youth. Denying a trans or non-binary athlete the
ability to compete equally condones, reinforces, and affirms that athlete’s
social status as an outlier or a misfit.