UNITED STATES NATIONAL GOVERNING BODIES
USA Archery
USA Archery adopted a new policy in August 2025 that bans trans women from the women's category. "As required by the USOPC, athletes assigned a male sex at birth who identify as a transgender female or non-binary will be required to enter their gender as “male” in their USAA Membership Services account profile and will also be required to register in USAA and WA events in the gender category that aligns with their sex assigned at birth (i.e. male). Transgender males (assigned female sex at birth) and non-binary athletes (assigned female sex at birth) may compete in the male category without restriction."
DOWNLOAD: USA Archery Policy (2025)
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USA Artistic Swimming
USA Artistic Swimming adopted a policy in October 2025 that requires athletes in the "girl/woman" or "boy/man" category to participate according to their sex assigned at birth.
DOWNLOAD: USA Artistic Swimming Gender Inclusion Policy (2025)
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USA Badminton
USA Badminton has a 2023 policy that includes transgender athletes on a a "case by case basis."
DOWNLOAD: USA Badminton Interim Transgender Policy (2023)
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USA Baseball
USA Baseball has no documented policy. USA Baseball has traditionally been seen as a men's sport, and would not need to ban transgender women in order to comply with USOPC orders.
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USA Basketball
USA Basketball has no documented policy (ever).
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USA Biathlon
USA Biathlon 2023 policy states "all athletes in USBA Age Classes (Masters, U17, U15 and younger) may participate in the gender category that best aligns with their gender identity without restrictions, medical intervention, or proof of gender. Once an athlete selects a gender category for the season, they must compete in the same category for the remainder of the season. They may not switch categories during that season without receiving permission from an approval panel."
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DOWNLOAD: USA Biathlon policy (2023)​
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USA Bobsled and Skeleton
USA Bobsled and Skeleton has no documented policy but has a statement in its bylaws that prohibits discrimination on basis of sex or sexual orientation.
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US Bowling Congress
US Bowling Congress has announced a ban on transgender women following the 2/5/25 sports executive order. Trans women will be able to participate until the end of the season
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DOWNLOAD: US Bowling Congress policy 2025
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USA Boxing
USA Boxing adopted a new policy in December 2025 categorizing boxers by their sex assigned at birth and requires genetic testing for proof: all athletes must "undergo a PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) or a functional medical equivalent genetic test to determine their sex at birth."
DOWNLOAD: USA Boxing Sex Eligibility Policy (2025)
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American Canoe (and Kayak)
American Canoe has no documented policy.
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USA Climbing
USA Climbing adopted a new policy in December 2025 that has a female category (sex assigned at birth) and a male/open category (anyone).
DOWNLOAD: USA Climbing Policy Competition Eligibility (2025)
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USA Curling
USA Curling (USAC) updated its policy in October 2021 to note "an athlete’s declaration of gender identity through the process of registering for a gendered event is sufficient. If the athlete has declared a gender different from sex assigned at birth, the declaration cannot be changed, for sporting purposes, for the duration of the curling season."
DOWNLOAD: USA Curling Policy 2021
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USA Cycling
USA Cycling adopted a policy in September 2025 that designates the female category open only to those assigned female at birth on their original birth certificate.
DOWNLOAD: USA Cycling Policy (2025)
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USA Diving
USA Diving has no documented policy posted online, but stated its policy stance is, "USA Diving is committed to protecting opportunities for athletes participating in sport. USA Diving will continue to collaborate with various stakeholders with oversight responsibilities, e.g., IOC, IPC, international federations, to ensure that women have a fair and safe competition environment consistent with Executive Order 14201 and the Ted Stevens Olympic & Amateur Sports Act, 36 U.S.C. § 22501, et. Seq."
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US Equestrian
US Equestrian has no documented policy.
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USA Fencing
USA Fencing adopted a policy in August 2025 that designates a female category (sex assigned at birth) and a male category (open to all). ​
DOWNLOAD: USA Fencing Transgender and Non-Binary Policy 2025
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USA Field Hockey
USA Field Hockey has no documented policy.
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US Figure Skating
USA Figure Skating adopted a policy in September 2025 that states competitions that include a Female Category must limit participation in that category to athletes who were assigned female at birth.
DOWNLOAD: US Figure Skating Competition Policy (2025)
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US Golf Association
US Golf Association policy from 2024 allows transgender athletes to participate if they meet requirements. ​
DOWNLOAD: USGA Competitive Fairness Policy (2024)
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USA Gymnastics
USA Gymnastics has a policy applicable to transgender or non-binary individuals who want to participate in USA Gymnastics’ sanctioned activities. The policy does not apply to elite athletes, who need to follow international federation policies. The policy states:​ "Transgender and non-binary athletes in levels other than Elite are permitted to compete without restriction in the gender category with which they identify."
DOWNLOAD: USA Gymnastics Policy for Transgender and Non-Binary Inclusion (2022)
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USA Hockey
USA Hockey adopted a policy in 2025 that includes many co-ed categories. For categories that require sex definitions, athletes must participate according to sex assigned at birth.
DOWNLOAD: USA Hockey Participant Eligibility Policy (2025)
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USA Judo
USA Judo policy (2024) states "Participants over the age of 10 must enter the gender category which reflects the sex assigned to that individual at birth."
DOWNLOAD: USA JUDO TRANSGENDER POLICY (2024)
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USA Karate
USA Karate 2026 handbook references a transgender policy that is unavailable online.
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USA Luge
USA Luge has no documented policy.
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USA Pentathlon
USA Pentathlon has no documented policy.
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USA Racquetball
USA Racquetball 2022 policy allows transgender athletes to participate with restrictions.
DOWNLOAD: USA Racquetball Policy for Transgender Athletes (2022)
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USA Roller Sports
USA Roller Sports follows World Skate's policy, which follows the 2015 IOC Consensus Statement and requires testosterone levels below 10nmol/L for trans women.​
DOWNLOAD: USA Roller Sports 2019 World Skate policy
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USA Rowing
US Rowing adopted a policy in January 2026 that designates the following categories: Women (sex at birth is female.), Men (category is for rowers of any sex and gender), Open Gender (for rowers of any sex and gender), and Mixed (crew that contains 50% rowers who are qualified to compete in the Women’s competition category and 50% rowers of any sex).
DOWNLOAD: USRowing Competition Category Policy (2025)
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USA Rugby
USA Rugby follows the IOC 2015 Consensus Statement.
DOWNLOAD: USA Rugby policy for transgender athletes (2020)
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USA Sailing
USA Sailing follows World Sailing's policy requiring trans women to have never experienced male puberty past Tanner Stage 2 and maintain testosterone below 2.5 nmol/L for 12+ months; trans men simply declare male identity, while non-binary athletes face similar rules as trans women if they went through male puberty.
DOWNLOAD: World Sailing Policy (2025)
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USA Shooting
USA Shooting 2022 policy includes transgender athletes with restrictions.
DOWNLOAD: USA Shooting Policy Athlete Inclusion: Gender Identity/Expression (2022)
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USA Skateboarding
USA Skateboarding has no documented policy.
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US Ski and Snowboard
US Ski and Snowboard has no documented policy.
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US Soccer Federation
The United States Soccer Federation 2025 Policy Manual allows transgender players. This policy does not apply to Professional Leagues, and does not apply to the Federation’s National Teams programs, but application of this or a similar policy shall be re-evaluated at such time as FIFA addresses the issue.
DOWNLOAD: USSF Policy Manual 2025
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USA Softball
USA Softball has no documented policy.
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US Speedskating
US Speedskating August 2025 policy includes transgender athletes with restrictions, but notes the policy is under review following USOPC guidance.
DOWNLOAD: US SPEEDSKATING GENDER ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES (2025)
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US Squash
US Squash adopted a policy in 2025 to limit the female category to sex assigned at birth, and the men's category open to all.
DOWNLOAD: US Squash Transgender Policy (2025)
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USA Surfing
USA Surfing follows the International Surfing Association 2023 policy. No documented US policy.
DOWNLOAD: International Surfing Association (ISA) Transgender Policy Rule (2023)
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USA Swimming
USA Swimming adopted a policy in 2025 to limit the female category to those assigned female at birth.​
DOWNLOAD: USA Swimming policy 2025 (pages 55-56)
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USA Table Tennis
USA Table Tennis has no documented policy.
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USA Taekwondo
USA Taekwondo adopted a 2025 policy to limit the female category to those assigned female at birth.
DOWNLOAD: USA Taekwondo Gender Participation Guidelines (2025)
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USA Team Handball
USA Team Handball has no documented policy.
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US Tennis
US Tennis adopted a policy in 2025 to align with the Executive Order on sports, limiting the female category to those assigned female at birth. ​
DOWNLOAD: US Tennis Transgender Policy (2025)
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USA Track & Field
USA Track & Field (USATF) adopted a policy in 2025 to align with the Executive Order on sports, limiting the female category to those assigned female at birth.
​DOCUMENT: USA Track & Field Competition Classification Policy (2025)
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USA Triathlon
USA Triathlon adopted a new policy January 2026 that has created female category (sex assigned at birth), male category (male assigned at birth, transgender women, transgender men, and nonbinary), nonbinary category (those who identify as nonbinary) and the open category (anyone).
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DOWNLOAD: USA Triathlon Gender Eligibility Policy (2026)
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USA Ultimate
USA Ultimate invites all transgender and non-binary athletes to participate in USA Ultimate competition.
"Within our divisions as they currently exist, USA Ultimate will not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, regardless of sex assigned at birth, or any other form of gender expression for participation in any division. We affirm that people of all gender identities should have the freedom to participate in USA Ultimate sanctioned or championship series events in the division in which they feel most comfortable and safe based on their gender identity and should be recognized, respected and included at every level of the sport."​
DOWNLOAD: USA Ultimate Transgender Policy (12/2020)
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USA Volleyball
USA Volleyball adopted a policy in 2025 requiring athletes to participate based on their sex assigned at birth. ​
DOWNLOAD: USA Volleyball Gender Competition Policy (2025)
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USA Water Polo
USA Water Polo has no documented policy.
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USA Water Ski
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports has no documented policy.
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USA Weightlifting
USA Weightlifing updated its policy in March 2021 (original created in January 2017). The policy is separated by pre and post-puberty categories. For pre-pubescent athletes, there is an "evaluation of competitive advantage," which is subjective and leaves room for discrimination. For adult transgender women, it requires two years of hormone therapy, instead of just one as listed by the IOC's 2015 Consensus Statement.
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DOWNLOAD: USA Weightlifting policy for transgender athletes (March 2021)
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USA Wrestling
USA Wrestling formally adopted a version of the 2015 IOC guidelines for Transgender Athlete participation in 2017. The policy states that before puberty, trans boys can compete against boys, and trans girls can compete against girls. After puberty, the following specifications are stated:
1. Those who transition from female to male shall only be eligible to compete in the male category without restriction after the athlete has declared that his gender identity is male.
2. Those who transition from male to female are eligible to compete in the female category under the following conditions:
- The athlete has declared that her gender identity is female. The declaration cannot be changed, for sporting purposes, for a minimum of four years.
- The athlete must demonstrate that her total testosterone level in serum has been below 10 nmol/L for at least 12 months prior to her first competition.
- The athlete’s total testosterone level in serum must remain below 10 nmol/L throughout the period of desired eligibility to compete in the female category.
- Compliance with these conditions may be monitored by testing. In the event of non-compliance, the athlete’s eligibility for female competition will be suspended for 12 months.​
DOWNLOAD: USA Wrestling policy for transgender athletes (March 2017)
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USA Para Powerlifting
USA Para Powerlifting has no documented policy.