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Page 1: High school softball - Gender Identity Watch · High school softball ... the Associated Student Body president and a 2013 homecoming princess, ... i m o r e R s d n D u b [F e b 2

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 112

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Watch this GoPro camera fall out of an airplane and land in a pigpen

Who knew pigs had a love of technology Getting ready for skydiving an unidentified personlost their GoPro camera But the camera stayed on and captured the whole fall from the

plane to a pig pen where a muddy pig investigated the camera turning it offYoutube user

Mia Munselle who said they own the property where the pig pen is claims to have found thecamera eight months later and uploaded the video

Derek Jeter says he will retire after 2014 season

Sochi Winter Olympics Not one but TWO gold medalists in womenrsquos downhillSochi Winter Olympics American Kaitlyn Farrigton wins gold in womenrsquos halfpipe Kelly Clark of

US wins bronzeSports

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Columnists

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 212

DodgersDucks

GolfHigh School

KingsLakers

MotorsportsSoccer

UCLAUSC

US considering 2024 Olympic bid

SOCHI Russia mdash US Olympic leaders are sounding out international officials about a

potential American bid for the games mdash and the feedback is positiveThe US OlympicCommittee is currently weighing a possible run for the 2024 Summer Games If thatrsquos ruled

out the 2026 Winter Olympics would be an optionUSOC chairman Larry Probst and CEOScott Blackmun are talking with members of the IOC in SochiBlackmun tells The

Associated Press ldquowe

Ice snow storms force schedule changes in SouthWatch UFC womenrsquos bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey demonstrate her throws and striking

Winter Olympics live Wednesdayrsquos action from Sochi

Business

Personal FinanceReal Estate

Technology

28 LAX flights canceled due to East Coast storms

LOS ANGELES mdash The stormy weather on the East Coast prompted the cancellation todayof 28 flights at Los Angeles International AirportNine scheduled arriving flights and 19

scheduled departing flights were canceled this morning said Marshall Lowe of Los Angeles

World Airports the Los Angeles city agency that operates the facilityPassengers were

advised to check with their airlines on the status of their flights

9 weapons the US is selling Iraq

Merger of Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage Hazelden OKrsquod by statelsquoDumb Starbucksrsquo in Los Angeles tied to comedy duo Tim amp Eric

Entertainment

CalendarCalifornia Lottery Results

Celebrities

Comics

DiningGames

Horoscopes

Movies amp TV

Music

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 312

Theater

Barbie in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition and unapologeticabout skinny waist legs

NEW YORK mdash After 50 years of debate over her unattainably perfect figure Barbie now isunapologetic about her tiny waist and endless legsTo prove it The doll which is made by

Mattel is flaunting her frame in Sports Illustrated Swimsuitrsquos 50th anniversary issue alongside

super models as part of a campaign called ldquounapologeticrdquoThe magazine issue which comes

out on Tuesday features well-known super models like Christie Brinkley alongside Barbie

Shirley Temple moved beyond Hollywood

Shirley Temple was the Rose Paradersquos grand marshal three timesReview of lsquoGod of Carnagersquo lsquoSe Llama Cristinarsquo and lsquoAbove the Foldrsquo wrapped into one

Lifestyle

FoodHealth

Home + Garden

Personal Technology

Travel

lsquoThe Bachelorrsquosrsquo Chris Harrison lsquoMillionaire Matchmakerrsquo PattiStanger give LA dating tips

Itrsquos Valentinersquos Day and love is on the airItrsquos high season for reality dating shows ldquoThe

Bachelorrdquo and ldquoThe Millionaire Matchmakerrdquo where the lonely hearts are lovely and the

rendezvous extravagantAnd now after years of playing Cupid in Southern California the

hosts of the two popular shows are sharing their secrets to help would-be Valentines put

down the remote and get into a relationshipWith more than 10 years

Most romantic places in Southern California recommended by Chris Harrison Patti StangerClam chowder and pulled pork

Tai Kadai Kitchen provides a medley of Thai Vietnam China in Rosemead

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 412

Obituaries

Opinion

Columns

Editorials

LettersEditorial Board

Special Reports

Blogs

Christopher Dorner

Dorothys Journey

Hinkley Revisited

Special Sections

The Rose MagazineMarketplace

Autos

Classified

Coupons

Directory

Homes

Jobs

Local AdsPlace An Ad

Shopping

Top Workplaces

Tools

Subscriber Services

Subscribe

e-Edition

MobileContact us

Work for Us

Mobile Apps

Home acircdaggerrsquo

Sports acircdaggerrsquo

High School acircdaggerrsquoHigh school softball

Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 512

FILE - Patrick Cordova at the time 16 a transgender male left awaits the announcement of the AzusaHigh 2013 Homecoming Queen with dad Jose Cordova during halftime at Citrus College Stadium in

Glendora on Friday night Sept 27 2013 (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda San Gabriel Valley Tribune)

By Fred Robledo San Gabriel Valley Tribune

and Melissa Masatani San Gabriel Valley Tribune

Posted 021214 1144 AM PST |

AZUSA gtgt A transgender senior at Azusa High School could take the field this spring as a member of the girls softball

team CIF-Southern Section officials have determined

ldquoIf the school determines the student-athlete is transgender following the guidelines regarding this issue the student-

athlete would be eligible to participate on their softball teamrdquo CIF-SS Director of Communications Thom Simmons

said ldquoIf they do not determine that the student-athlete is eligible for their softball team that student-athlete may appeal

that to the State CIFrdquo

New rules that went into effect for the beginning of the 2013-2014 sports season state that students can participate in

CIF activities ldquoin a manner that is consistent with their gender identity irrespective of the gender listed on a studentrsquos

recordsrdquo

Patrick Cordova-Goff the Associated Student Body president and a 2013 homecoming princess recently participatedin tryouts for the girls softball team

The results of that tryout will be posted Wednesday afternoon officials said

ldquoAlthough there were much rumors of opposition and nonsupport the time was fairly easy and no real issues aroserdquo

Patrick wrote in an email on Tuesday before results were posted ldquoI am hoping for the bestrdquo

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 612

The 17-year-old has identified as transgender for several years and is the founder and president of Azusa Highrsquos Gay-

Straight Alliance which is in its first full year on campus In September Patrick made Azusa Unified history as the first

transgender student elected to a homecoming court

ldquoOur District encourages all students to participate in extra-curricular activities and athletics and we want to ensure thatevery student has access to these components of our educational programrdquo Azusa Unified Superintendent Linda

Kaminski said in an email Wednesday ldquoThese type of activities enrich the school experience for our studentsrdquo

Under CIF guidelines for gender identity participation any questions regarding the integrity of the studentrsquos request to

participate in a gender-segregated sport can be resolved through an appeal hearing process that includes participation

by a doctor or mental health professional

ldquoOnce the student has been granted eligibility to participate in the sport consistent with hisher gender identity the

eligibility is granted for the duration of the studentrsquos participation and does not need to be renewed every sports season

or school yearrdquo the guidelines state ldquoAll discussion and documentation will be kept confidential and the proceedings

will be sealed unless the student and family make a specific requestrdquo

Since the new guidelines came into effect this is the first time CIF-SS officials have heard of a transgender student trying

out for a team Simmons said

ldquoHowever a member school could have determined a transgender student was able to participate on a particular team

at their school and we wouldnrsquot even know about itrdquo he said ldquoThey do not have to report it or anything like that The

way we would know is if a student appealed a denial of being allowed to play on a particular team at a school and I amnot aware of any denials since this new rule went into effectrdquo

About the Authors

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 712

Reach the author at FredRobledosgvncom or follow Fred on Twitter SGVNSports

Full bio and more articles by Fred Robledo

Reach the author at MelissaMasatanisgvncom or follow Melissa on Twitter mmasatani

Full bio and more articles by Melissa Masatani

Back to top

Comments

Print

Email

Recommended

Also recommended

lsquoThe Bachelorrsquosrsquo Chris Harrison lsquoMillionaire Matchmakerrsquo Patti Stanger give LA dating tips

Most romantic places in Southern California recommended by Chris Harrison Patti Stanger

US considering 2024 Olympic bid

Arcadia City Council candidates will face off in March 6 forum

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 812

Surprisingly simplesolution to help yourjoints See why theseingredients are flyingoff shelves

Here are 25 of themost gorgeouscheerleaders on NFLsidelines

9 used-to-be homelessstars

New fast acting dietpill flying off shelvesamidst consumerfrenzy

Offers and articles from around the Web ADVERTISEMENT

Advertorial

Baltimore Residents Disturbed

[Feb 2014] New controversial websiteexposes Baltimorersquos Arrest Records foranyone with a computer to view Read More raquo

RECOMMENDED FOR YOU

Survivor in fatal 60 freeway wrong-way crash

NFL will not come to Pasadena in 2014 but 18

Alhambra police chief says predictive policing

Diamond Bar DUI crash victims to be remembered

Prep Roundup

Biker ejected from motorcycle when he collides

-- SPONSORED LINK --

Join the Conversation

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 912

Advances in the Treatmentof Back Pain

For more information call (626) 570-6610

Click toregister

Replay

Loading configuration

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 1012

Video News Feed

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 1112

Search by keyword or Zip

Pasadena Local Guide

Featured Businesses

MARK COFER amp AL JAFARKANI Real Estate

Brokers

American Armenian Intl College

G H Wood Design

Jewels By Jacob

Renaissance Development II

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Add your business here +

Sponsored Results

New Rule in MARYLAND | ConsumerFinanceDailycom

wwwConsumerFinanceDailycom (FEB 2014) If You Pay For Car Insurance You Better Read This

Mortgage Rates Hit 287 - Mortgages Plunge to 287 (312 APR)

wwwSeeRefinanceRatescom Research Your Options Now

Find Pasadena Attractions

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 1212

The Pasadena Star-News

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Twitter

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Copyright copy The Pasadena Star-News Copyright notice Privacy Policy Site Map MNG Corporate

Page 2: High school softball - Gender Identity Watch · High school softball ... the Associated Student Body president and a 2013 homecoming princess, ... i m o r e R s d n D u b [F e b 2

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 212

DodgersDucks

GolfHigh School

KingsLakers

MotorsportsSoccer

UCLAUSC

US considering 2024 Olympic bid

SOCHI Russia mdash US Olympic leaders are sounding out international officials about a

potential American bid for the games mdash and the feedback is positiveThe US OlympicCommittee is currently weighing a possible run for the 2024 Summer Games If thatrsquos ruled

out the 2026 Winter Olympics would be an optionUSOC chairman Larry Probst and CEOScott Blackmun are talking with members of the IOC in SochiBlackmun tells The

Associated Press ldquowe

Ice snow storms force schedule changes in SouthWatch UFC womenrsquos bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey demonstrate her throws and striking

Winter Olympics live Wednesdayrsquos action from Sochi

Business

Personal FinanceReal Estate

Technology

28 LAX flights canceled due to East Coast storms

LOS ANGELES mdash The stormy weather on the East Coast prompted the cancellation todayof 28 flights at Los Angeles International AirportNine scheduled arriving flights and 19

scheduled departing flights were canceled this morning said Marshall Lowe of Los Angeles

World Airports the Los Angeles city agency that operates the facilityPassengers were

advised to check with their airlines on the status of their flights

9 weapons the US is selling Iraq

Merger of Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage Hazelden OKrsquod by statelsquoDumb Starbucksrsquo in Los Angeles tied to comedy duo Tim amp Eric

Entertainment

CalendarCalifornia Lottery Results

Celebrities

Comics

DiningGames

Horoscopes

Movies amp TV

Music

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 312

Theater

Barbie in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition and unapologeticabout skinny waist legs

NEW YORK mdash After 50 years of debate over her unattainably perfect figure Barbie now isunapologetic about her tiny waist and endless legsTo prove it The doll which is made by

Mattel is flaunting her frame in Sports Illustrated Swimsuitrsquos 50th anniversary issue alongside

super models as part of a campaign called ldquounapologeticrdquoThe magazine issue which comes

out on Tuesday features well-known super models like Christie Brinkley alongside Barbie

Shirley Temple moved beyond Hollywood

Shirley Temple was the Rose Paradersquos grand marshal three timesReview of lsquoGod of Carnagersquo lsquoSe Llama Cristinarsquo and lsquoAbove the Foldrsquo wrapped into one

Lifestyle

FoodHealth

Home + Garden

Personal Technology

Travel

lsquoThe Bachelorrsquosrsquo Chris Harrison lsquoMillionaire Matchmakerrsquo PattiStanger give LA dating tips

Itrsquos Valentinersquos Day and love is on the airItrsquos high season for reality dating shows ldquoThe

Bachelorrdquo and ldquoThe Millionaire Matchmakerrdquo where the lonely hearts are lovely and the

rendezvous extravagantAnd now after years of playing Cupid in Southern California the

hosts of the two popular shows are sharing their secrets to help would-be Valentines put

down the remote and get into a relationshipWith more than 10 years

Most romantic places in Southern California recommended by Chris Harrison Patti StangerClam chowder and pulled pork

Tai Kadai Kitchen provides a medley of Thai Vietnam China in Rosemead

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 412

Obituaries

Opinion

Columns

Editorials

LettersEditorial Board

Special Reports

Blogs

Christopher Dorner

Dorothys Journey

Hinkley Revisited

Special Sections

The Rose MagazineMarketplace

Autos

Classified

Coupons

Directory

Homes

Jobs

Local AdsPlace An Ad

Shopping

Top Workplaces

Tools

Subscriber Services

Subscribe

e-Edition

MobileContact us

Work for Us

Mobile Apps

Home acircdaggerrsquo

Sports acircdaggerrsquo

High School acircdaggerrsquoHigh school softball

Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 512

FILE - Patrick Cordova at the time 16 a transgender male left awaits the announcement of the AzusaHigh 2013 Homecoming Queen with dad Jose Cordova during halftime at Citrus College Stadium in

Glendora on Friday night Sept 27 2013 (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda San Gabriel Valley Tribune)

By Fred Robledo San Gabriel Valley Tribune

and Melissa Masatani San Gabriel Valley Tribune

Posted 021214 1144 AM PST |

AZUSA gtgt A transgender senior at Azusa High School could take the field this spring as a member of the girls softball

team CIF-Southern Section officials have determined

ldquoIf the school determines the student-athlete is transgender following the guidelines regarding this issue the student-

athlete would be eligible to participate on their softball teamrdquo CIF-SS Director of Communications Thom Simmons

said ldquoIf they do not determine that the student-athlete is eligible for their softball team that student-athlete may appeal

that to the State CIFrdquo

New rules that went into effect for the beginning of the 2013-2014 sports season state that students can participate in

CIF activities ldquoin a manner that is consistent with their gender identity irrespective of the gender listed on a studentrsquos

recordsrdquo

Patrick Cordova-Goff the Associated Student Body president and a 2013 homecoming princess recently participatedin tryouts for the girls softball team

The results of that tryout will be posted Wednesday afternoon officials said

ldquoAlthough there were much rumors of opposition and nonsupport the time was fairly easy and no real issues aroserdquo

Patrick wrote in an email on Tuesday before results were posted ldquoI am hoping for the bestrdquo

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 612

The 17-year-old has identified as transgender for several years and is the founder and president of Azusa Highrsquos Gay-

Straight Alliance which is in its first full year on campus In September Patrick made Azusa Unified history as the first

transgender student elected to a homecoming court

ldquoOur District encourages all students to participate in extra-curricular activities and athletics and we want to ensure thatevery student has access to these components of our educational programrdquo Azusa Unified Superintendent Linda

Kaminski said in an email Wednesday ldquoThese type of activities enrich the school experience for our studentsrdquo

Under CIF guidelines for gender identity participation any questions regarding the integrity of the studentrsquos request to

participate in a gender-segregated sport can be resolved through an appeal hearing process that includes participation

by a doctor or mental health professional

ldquoOnce the student has been granted eligibility to participate in the sport consistent with hisher gender identity the

eligibility is granted for the duration of the studentrsquos participation and does not need to be renewed every sports season

or school yearrdquo the guidelines state ldquoAll discussion and documentation will be kept confidential and the proceedings

will be sealed unless the student and family make a specific requestrdquo

Since the new guidelines came into effect this is the first time CIF-SS officials have heard of a transgender student trying

out for a team Simmons said

ldquoHowever a member school could have determined a transgender student was able to participate on a particular team

at their school and we wouldnrsquot even know about itrdquo he said ldquoThey do not have to report it or anything like that The

way we would know is if a student appealed a denial of being allowed to play on a particular team at a school and I amnot aware of any denials since this new rule went into effectrdquo

About the Authors

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 712

Reach the author at FredRobledosgvncom or follow Fred on Twitter SGVNSports

Full bio and more articles by Fred Robledo

Reach the author at MelissaMasatanisgvncom or follow Melissa on Twitter mmasatani

Full bio and more articles by Melissa Masatani

Back to top

Comments

Print

Email

Recommended

Also recommended

lsquoThe Bachelorrsquosrsquo Chris Harrison lsquoMillionaire Matchmakerrsquo Patti Stanger give LA dating tips

Most romantic places in Southern California recommended by Chris Harrison Patti Stanger

US considering 2024 Olympic bid

Arcadia City Council candidates will face off in March 6 forum

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 812

Surprisingly simplesolution to help yourjoints See why theseingredients are flyingoff shelves

Here are 25 of themost gorgeouscheerleaders on NFLsidelines

9 used-to-be homelessstars

New fast acting dietpill flying off shelvesamidst consumerfrenzy

Offers and articles from around the Web ADVERTISEMENT

Advertorial

Baltimore Residents Disturbed

[Feb 2014] New controversial websiteexposes Baltimorersquos Arrest Records foranyone with a computer to view Read More raquo

RECOMMENDED FOR YOU

Survivor in fatal 60 freeway wrong-way crash

NFL will not come to Pasadena in 2014 but 18

Alhambra police chief says predictive policing

Diamond Bar DUI crash victims to be remembered

Prep Roundup

Biker ejected from motorcycle when he collides

-- SPONSORED LINK --

Join the Conversation

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 912

Advances in the Treatmentof Back Pain

For more information call (626) 570-6610

Click toregister

Replay

Loading configuration

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 1012

Video News Feed

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 1112

Search by keyword or Zip

Pasadena Local Guide

Featured Businesses

MARK COFER amp AL JAFARKANI Real Estate

Brokers

American Armenian Intl College

G H Wood Design

Jewels By Jacob

Renaissance Development II

Search for a business

Add your business here +

Sponsored Results

New Rule in MARYLAND | ConsumerFinanceDailycom

wwwConsumerFinanceDailycom (FEB 2014) If You Pay For Car Insurance You Better Read This

Mortgage Rates Hit 287 - Mortgages Plunge to 287 (312 APR)

wwwSeeRefinanceRatescom Research Your Options Now

Find Pasadena Attractions

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 1212

The Pasadena Star-News

Facebook

Twitter

RSS Feed

Copyright copy The Pasadena Star-News Copyright notice Privacy Policy Site Map MNG Corporate

Page 3: High school softball - Gender Identity Watch · High school softball ... the Associated Student Body president and a 2013 homecoming princess, ... i m o r e R s d n D u b [F e b 2

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 312

Theater

Barbie in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition and unapologeticabout skinny waist legs

NEW YORK mdash After 50 years of debate over her unattainably perfect figure Barbie now isunapologetic about her tiny waist and endless legsTo prove it The doll which is made by

Mattel is flaunting her frame in Sports Illustrated Swimsuitrsquos 50th anniversary issue alongside

super models as part of a campaign called ldquounapologeticrdquoThe magazine issue which comes

out on Tuesday features well-known super models like Christie Brinkley alongside Barbie

Shirley Temple moved beyond Hollywood

Shirley Temple was the Rose Paradersquos grand marshal three timesReview of lsquoGod of Carnagersquo lsquoSe Llama Cristinarsquo and lsquoAbove the Foldrsquo wrapped into one

Lifestyle

FoodHealth

Home + Garden

Personal Technology

Travel

lsquoThe Bachelorrsquosrsquo Chris Harrison lsquoMillionaire Matchmakerrsquo PattiStanger give LA dating tips

Itrsquos Valentinersquos Day and love is on the airItrsquos high season for reality dating shows ldquoThe

Bachelorrdquo and ldquoThe Millionaire Matchmakerrdquo where the lonely hearts are lovely and the

rendezvous extravagantAnd now after years of playing Cupid in Southern California the

hosts of the two popular shows are sharing their secrets to help would-be Valentines put

down the remote and get into a relationshipWith more than 10 years

Most romantic places in Southern California recommended by Chris Harrison Patti StangerClam chowder and pulled pork

Tai Kadai Kitchen provides a medley of Thai Vietnam China in Rosemead

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 412

Obituaries

Opinion

Columns

Editorials

LettersEditorial Board

Special Reports

Blogs

Christopher Dorner

Dorothys Journey

Hinkley Revisited

Special Sections

The Rose MagazineMarketplace

Autos

Classified

Coupons

Directory

Homes

Jobs

Local AdsPlace An Ad

Shopping

Top Workplaces

Tools

Subscriber Services

Subscribe

e-Edition

MobileContact us

Work for Us

Mobile Apps

Home acircdaggerrsquo

Sports acircdaggerrsquo

High School acircdaggerrsquoHigh school softball

Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 512

FILE - Patrick Cordova at the time 16 a transgender male left awaits the announcement of the AzusaHigh 2013 Homecoming Queen with dad Jose Cordova during halftime at Citrus College Stadium in

Glendora on Friday night Sept 27 2013 (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda San Gabriel Valley Tribune)

By Fred Robledo San Gabriel Valley Tribune

and Melissa Masatani San Gabriel Valley Tribune

Posted 021214 1144 AM PST |

AZUSA gtgt A transgender senior at Azusa High School could take the field this spring as a member of the girls softball

team CIF-Southern Section officials have determined

ldquoIf the school determines the student-athlete is transgender following the guidelines regarding this issue the student-

athlete would be eligible to participate on their softball teamrdquo CIF-SS Director of Communications Thom Simmons

said ldquoIf they do not determine that the student-athlete is eligible for their softball team that student-athlete may appeal

that to the State CIFrdquo

New rules that went into effect for the beginning of the 2013-2014 sports season state that students can participate in

CIF activities ldquoin a manner that is consistent with their gender identity irrespective of the gender listed on a studentrsquos

recordsrdquo

Patrick Cordova-Goff the Associated Student Body president and a 2013 homecoming princess recently participatedin tryouts for the girls softball team

The results of that tryout will be posted Wednesday afternoon officials said

ldquoAlthough there were much rumors of opposition and nonsupport the time was fairly easy and no real issues aroserdquo

Patrick wrote in an email on Tuesday before results were posted ldquoI am hoping for the bestrdquo

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 612

The 17-year-old has identified as transgender for several years and is the founder and president of Azusa Highrsquos Gay-

Straight Alliance which is in its first full year on campus In September Patrick made Azusa Unified history as the first

transgender student elected to a homecoming court

ldquoOur District encourages all students to participate in extra-curricular activities and athletics and we want to ensure thatevery student has access to these components of our educational programrdquo Azusa Unified Superintendent Linda

Kaminski said in an email Wednesday ldquoThese type of activities enrich the school experience for our studentsrdquo

Under CIF guidelines for gender identity participation any questions regarding the integrity of the studentrsquos request to

participate in a gender-segregated sport can be resolved through an appeal hearing process that includes participation

by a doctor or mental health professional

ldquoOnce the student has been granted eligibility to participate in the sport consistent with hisher gender identity the

eligibility is granted for the duration of the studentrsquos participation and does not need to be renewed every sports season

or school yearrdquo the guidelines state ldquoAll discussion and documentation will be kept confidential and the proceedings

will be sealed unless the student and family make a specific requestrdquo

Since the new guidelines came into effect this is the first time CIF-SS officials have heard of a transgender student trying

out for a team Simmons said

ldquoHowever a member school could have determined a transgender student was able to participate on a particular team

at their school and we wouldnrsquot even know about itrdquo he said ldquoThey do not have to report it or anything like that The

way we would know is if a student appealed a denial of being allowed to play on a particular team at a school and I amnot aware of any denials since this new rule went into effectrdquo

About the Authors

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 712

Reach the author at FredRobledosgvncom or follow Fred on Twitter SGVNSports

Full bio and more articles by Fred Robledo

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Full bio and more articles by Melissa Masatani

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Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 512

FILE - Patrick Cordova at the time 16 a transgender male left awaits the announcement of the AzusaHigh 2013 Homecoming Queen with dad Jose Cordova during halftime at Citrus College Stadium in

Glendora on Friday night Sept 27 2013 (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda San Gabriel Valley Tribune)

By Fred Robledo San Gabriel Valley Tribune

and Melissa Masatani San Gabriel Valley Tribune

Posted 021214 1144 AM PST |

AZUSA gtgt A transgender senior at Azusa High School could take the field this spring as a member of the girls softball

team CIF-Southern Section officials have determined

ldquoIf the school determines the student-athlete is transgender following the guidelines regarding this issue the student-

athlete would be eligible to participate on their softball teamrdquo CIF-SS Director of Communications Thom Simmons

said ldquoIf they do not determine that the student-athlete is eligible for their softball team that student-athlete may appeal

that to the State CIFrdquo

New rules that went into effect for the beginning of the 2013-2014 sports season state that students can participate in

CIF activities ldquoin a manner that is consistent with their gender identity irrespective of the gender listed on a studentrsquos

recordsrdquo

Patrick Cordova-Goff the Associated Student Body president and a 2013 homecoming princess recently participatedin tryouts for the girls softball team

The results of that tryout will be posted Wednesday afternoon officials said

ldquoAlthough there were much rumors of opposition and nonsupport the time was fairly easy and no real issues aroserdquo

Patrick wrote in an email on Tuesday before results were posted ldquoI am hoping for the bestrdquo

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 612

The 17-year-old has identified as transgender for several years and is the founder and president of Azusa Highrsquos Gay-

Straight Alliance which is in its first full year on campus In September Patrick made Azusa Unified history as the first

transgender student elected to a homecoming court

ldquoOur District encourages all students to participate in extra-curricular activities and athletics and we want to ensure thatevery student has access to these components of our educational programrdquo Azusa Unified Superintendent Linda

Kaminski said in an email Wednesday ldquoThese type of activities enrich the school experience for our studentsrdquo

Under CIF guidelines for gender identity participation any questions regarding the integrity of the studentrsquos request to

participate in a gender-segregated sport can be resolved through an appeal hearing process that includes participation

by a doctor or mental health professional

ldquoOnce the student has been granted eligibility to participate in the sport consistent with hisher gender identity the

eligibility is granted for the duration of the studentrsquos participation and does not need to be renewed every sports season

or school yearrdquo the guidelines state ldquoAll discussion and documentation will be kept confidential and the proceedings

will be sealed unless the student and family make a specific requestrdquo

Since the new guidelines came into effect this is the first time CIF-SS officials have heard of a transgender student trying

out for a team Simmons said

ldquoHowever a member school could have determined a transgender student was able to participate on a particular team

at their school and we wouldnrsquot even know about itrdquo he said ldquoThey do not have to report it or anything like that The

way we would know is if a student appealed a denial of being allowed to play on a particular team at a school and I amnot aware of any denials since this new rule went into effectrdquo

About the Authors

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 712

Reach the author at FredRobledosgvncom or follow Fred on Twitter SGVNSports

Full bio and more articles by Fred Robledo

Reach the author at MelissaMasatanisgvncom or follow Melissa on Twitter mmasatani

Full bio and more articles by Melissa Masatani

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Comments

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US considering 2024 Olympic bid

Arcadia City Council candidates will face off in March 6 forum

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 812

Surprisingly simplesolution to help yourjoints See why theseingredients are flyingoff shelves

Here are 25 of themost gorgeouscheerleaders on NFLsidelines

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Advertorial

Baltimore Residents Disturbed

[Feb 2014] New controversial websiteexposes Baltimorersquos Arrest Records foranyone with a computer to view Read More raquo

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2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 512

FILE - Patrick Cordova at the time 16 a transgender male left awaits the announcement of the AzusaHigh 2013 Homecoming Queen with dad Jose Cordova during halftime at Citrus College Stadium in

Glendora on Friday night Sept 27 2013 (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda San Gabriel Valley Tribune)

By Fred Robledo San Gabriel Valley Tribune

and Melissa Masatani San Gabriel Valley Tribune

Posted 021214 1144 AM PST |

AZUSA gtgt A transgender senior at Azusa High School could take the field this spring as a member of the girls softball

team CIF-Southern Section officials have determined

ldquoIf the school determines the student-athlete is transgender following the guidelines regarding this issue the student-

athlete would be eligible to participate on their softball teamrdquo CIF-SS Director of Communications Thom Simmons

said ldquoIf they do not determine that the student-athlete is eligible for their softball team that student-athlete may appeal

that to the State CIFrdquo

New rules that went into effect for the beginning of the 2013-2014 sports season state that students can participate in

CIF activities ldquoin a manner that is consistent with their gender identity irrespective of the gender listed on a studentrsquos

recordsrdquo

Patrick Cordova-Goff the Associated Student Body president and a 2013 homecoming princess recently participatedin tryouts for the girls softball team

The results of that tryout will be posted Wednesday afternoon officials said

ldquoAlthough there were much rumors of opposition and nonsupport the time was fairly easy and no real issues aroserdquo

Patrick wrote in an email on Tuesday before results were posted ldquoI am hoping for the bestrdquo

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 612

The 17-year-old has identified as transgender for several years and is the founder and president of Azusa Highrsquos Gay-

Straight Alliance which is in its first full year on campus In September Patrick made Azusa Unified history as the first

transgender student elected to a homecoming court

ldquoOur District encourages all students to participate in extra-curricular activities and athletics and we want to ensure thatevery student has access to these components of our educational programrdquo Azusa Unified Superintendent Linda

Kaminski said in an email Wednesday ldquoThese type of activities enrich the school experience for our studentsrdquo

Under CIF guidelines for gender identity participation any questions regarding the integrity of the studentrsquos request to

participate in a gender-segregated sport can be resolved through an appeal hearing process that includes participation

by a doctor or mental health professional

ldquoOnce the student has been granted eligibility to participate in the sport consistent with hisher gender identity the

eligibility is granted for the duration of the studentrsquos participation and does not need to be renewed every sports season

or school yearrdquo the guidelines state ldquoAll discussion and documentation will be kept confidential and the proceedings

will be sealed unless the student and family make a specific requestrdquo

Since the new guidelines came into effect this is the first time CIF-SS officials have heard of a transgender student trying

out for a team Simmons said

ldquoHowever a member school could have determined a transgender student was able to participate on a particular team

at their school and we wouldnrsquot even know about itrdquo he said ldquoThey do not have to report it or anything like that The

way we would know is if a student appealed a denial of being allowed to play on a particular team at a school and I amnot aware of any denials since this new rule went into effectrdquo

About the Authors

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 712

Reach the author at FredRobledosgvncom or follow Fred on Twitter SGVNSports

Full bio and more articles by Fred Robledo

Reach the author at MelissaMasatanisgvncom or follow Melissa on Twitter mmasatani

Full bio and more articles by Melissa Masatani

Back to top

Comments

Print

Email

Recommended

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lsquoThe Bachelorrsquosrsquo Chris Harrison lsquoMillionaire Matchmakerrsquo Patti Stanger give LA dating tips

Most romantic places in Southern California recommended by Chris Harrison Patti Stanger

US considering 2024 Olympic bid

Arcadia City Council candidates will face off in March 6 forum

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 812

Surprisingly simplesolution to help yourjoints See why theseingredients are flyingoff shelves

Here are 25 of themost gorgeouscheerleaders on NFLsidelines

9 used-to-be homelessstars

New fast acting dietpill flying off shelvesamidst consumerfrenzy

Offers and articles from around the Web ADVERTISEMENT

Advertorial

Baltimore Residents Disturbed

[Feb 2014] New controversial websiteexposes Baltimorersquos Arrest Records foranyone with a computer to view Read More raquo

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Survivor in fatal 60 freeway wrong-way crash

NFL will not come to Pasadena in 2014 but 18

Alhambra police chief says predictive policing

Diamond Bar DUI crash victims to be remembered

Prep Roundup

Biker ejected from motorcycle when he collides

-- SPONSORED LINK --

Join the Conversation

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 912

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2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 612

The 17-year-old has identified as transgender for several years and is the founder and president of Azusa Highrsquos Gay-

Straight Alliance which is in its first full year on campus In September Patrick made Azusa Unified history as the first

transgender student elected to a homecoming court

ldquoOur District encourages all students to participate in extra-curricular activities and athletics and we want to ensure thatevery student has access to these components of our educational programrdquo Azusa Unified Superintendent Linda

Kaminski said in an email Wednesday ldquoThese type of activities enrich the school experience for our studentsrdquo

Under CIF guidelines for gender identity participation any questions regarding the integrity of the studentrsquos request to

participate in a gender-segregated sport can be resolved through an appeal hearing process that includes participation

by a doctor or mental health professional

ldquoOnce the student has been granted eligibility to participate in the sport consistent with hisher gender identity the

eligibility is granted for the duration of the studentrsquos participation and does not need to be renewed every sports season

or school yearrdquo the guidelines state ldquoAll discussion and documentation will be kept confidential and the proceedings

will be sealed unless the student and family make a specific requestrdquo

Since the new guidelines came into effect this is the first time CIF-SS officials have heard of a transgender student trying

out for a team Simmons said

ldquoHowever a member school could have determined a transgender student was able to participate on a particular team

at their school and we wouldnrsquot even know about itrdquo he said ldquoThey do not have to report it or anything like that The

way we would know is if a student appealed a denial of being allowed to play on a particular team at a school and I amnot aware of any denials since this new rule went into effectrdquo

About the Authors

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 712

Reach the author at FredRobledosgvncom or follow Fred on Twitter SGVNSports

Full bio and more articles by Fred Robledo

Reach the author at MelissaMasatanisgvncom or follow Melissa on Twitter mmasatani

Full bio and more articles by Melissa Masatani

Back to top

Comments

Print

Email

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Most romantic places in Southern California recommended by Chris Harrison Patti Stanger

US considering 2024 Olympic bid

Arcadia City Council candidates will face off in March 6 forum

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 812

Surprisingly simplesolution to help yourjoints See why theseingredients are flyingoff shelves

Here are 25 of themost gorgeouscheerleaders on NFLsidelines

9 used-to-be homelessstars

New fast acting dietpill flying off shelvesamidst consumerfrenzy

Offers and articles from around the Web ADVERTISEMENT

Advertorial

Baltimore Residents Disturbed

[Feb 2014] New controversial websiteexposes Baltimorersquos Arrest Records foranyone with a computer to view Read More raquo

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NFL will not come to Pasadena in 2014 but 18

Alhambra police chief says predictive policing

Diamond Bar DUI crash victims to be remembered

Prep Roundup

Biker ejected from motorcycle when he collides

-- SPONSORED LINK --

Join the Conversation

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 912

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2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 712

Reach the author at FredRobledosgvncom or follow Fred on Twitter SGVNSports

Full bio and more articles by Fred Robledo

Reach the author at MelissaMasatanisgvncom or follow Melissa on Twitter mmasatani

Full bio and more articles by Melissa Masatani

Back to top

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Arcadia City Council candidates will face off in March 6 forum

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 812

Surprisingly simplesolution to help yourjoints See why theseingredients are flyingoff shelves

Here are 25 of themost gorgeouscheerleaders on NFLsidelines

9 used-to-be homelessstars

New fast acting dietpill flying off shelvesamidst consumerfrenzy

Offers and articles from around the Web ADVERTISEMENT

Advertorial

Baltimore Residents Disturbed

[Feb 2014] New controversial websiteexposes Baltimorersquos Arrest Records foranyone with a computer to view Read More raquo

RECOMMENDED FOR YOU

Survivor in fatal 60 freeway wrong-way crash

NFL will not come to Pasadena in 2014 but 18

Alhambra police chief says predictive policing

Diamond Bar DUI crash victims to be remembered

Prep Roundup

Biker ejected from motorcycle when he collides

-- SPONSORED LINK --

Join the Conversation

2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

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MARK COFER amp AL JAFARKANI Real Estate

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New Rule in MARYLAND | ConsumerFinanceDailycom

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2122014 Transgender student OK to play on Azusa softball team CIF declares

httpwwwpasadenastarnewscomsports20140212transgender-student-ok-to-play-on-azusa-softball-team-cif-declares 812

Surprisingly simplesolution to help yourjoints See why theseingredients are flyingoff shelves

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