Sexism still alive in sport Sexism still alive in sport By Heather Robertson Local female athletes say gender discrimination in sport continues to exist, and the situation isn't getting much better. Now, the team must go to Nepean to practise and play games. Rodrigues says her sport isn't promoted well and doesn't get the respect it deserves.
People see it as a sissy sport.
Kristy Thompson, whose women's ice hockey team plays at McNabb Arena on Percy Street, agrees. Thompson played in a boys hockey league when she was younger because it was more competitive, and experienced a great deal of discrimination. The Sport Equity Policy, implemented in 1986 by Sport Canada, underlines the importance of equal opportunity in competition, coaching, officiating and administering of sports. It depends on attitudes, support, and education. There's more awareness now because more women are playing all types of sports.