Simple as X and Y: Boys should not compete in girls sports

It’s as simple as X and Y.

The question of whether boys should be participating in girls sports in our state may finally be addressed by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association next spring.

Among proposed amendments to the organization’s athletic code are proposed rule amendments that relating to so-called “transgender” competitors. The proposals will be introduced to the 53-member assembly during its annual meeting Jan. 27.

One amendment would limit participation in girls sport to “students assigned female at birth.” A second amendment would require schools to offer separate spo...