My daughter, a high school field hockey player in California, recently experienced an unfortunate incident during a game. She was injured by a biological male on the opposing team, an athlete who towered above his female counterparts in both size and strength. This incident has sparked profound concern not only for her safety but for the integrity and fairness of women's sports as a whole.

Women's sports were established to provide female athletes with a level playing field, free from the physical discrepancies inherent when competing against biological males. In California, the inclusion of biological males in women's sports poses significant risks to female athletes. Statistically, males are generally stronger, faster, and larger due to physiological differences like muscle mass, bone density, and overall strength — factors that cannot be overlooked when safety and fairness are at stake.

Allowing biological males to compete in women's sports undermines the decades of progress toward equality and fairness in sports. It places female athletes in positions where they might be at a disadvantage, potentially affecting their performance, team dynamics, and future opportunities in collegiate or professional sports.

We understand that this topic involves complex social issues about gender identity, which deserve empathy and careful consideration. However, when it comes to the physical competition in sports, the focus should remain on fairness and safety.

To address this issue, we call upon California state lawmakers and sports governing bodies to establish clear guidelines that prevent biological males from competing in women's sports. These guidelines must be constructed with input from experts in biology, gender studies, and athletics to ensure they are fair and respectful.

By signing this petition, you are standing with us to protect our daughters, sisters, and all female athletes. It's time to ensure that women's sports remain a safe and equitable space for the athletes they were designed to celebrate and empower. Please add your signature to demand action for fairness and safety in our sporting arenas.