We, the undersigned, hereby express our support to protect female dancers' rights at an Irish dancing world qualifying championship. While recognizing and celebrating diversity and inclusivity, we believe that maintaining separate categories for transgender individuals and female participants is essential to ensuring fair and equitable competition.

Reasons for support:

• Biological Differences: Acknowledging the inherent biological differences between males and females, we believe separate competitions help ensure a level playing field where athletes can compete against others with similar biological characteristics. Recognizing the unique biological attributes associated with each gender helps maintain this equilibrium. Introducing transgender individuals into female competitions without thoughtful consideration of these differences may inadvertently create an uneven playing field, potentially discouraging female dancers from participating or achieving their full potential. 
• Protecting Opportunities: Preserving separate categories safeguards opportunities for female dancers to excel in their respective fields and promotes the growth of Irish dance. It is essential to afford each dancer the opportunity to succeed, and find a balance that respects the rights of transgender individuals while safeguarding the integrity and fairness of competitive Irish Dance. 

While recognizing the importance of inclusivity, our aim is to foster an environment that upholds the principles of fairness and equal rights and opportunity for all dancers.

By signing this petition, you express your support for the protection of female rights in Irish Dance world qualifying championships and advocate for the implementation of policies that maintain a fair and inclusive environment for all participants.