Panelists dispute data sources: WIAA counts vs external databases and self-reports
Speakers contrasted WIAA figures (cited as '5 to 10') with external, self-reported databases (referred to as heatcheated.org) and discussed limits of verification and self-reporting in documenting transgender participation and competition outcomes.
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The forum featured competing claims about how many transgender or transitioning youth participate in Washington school sports. One coach cited WIAA commentary that it tracks '5 to 10' athletes, while external, self-reported databases were identified as capturing larger numbers of cases reported by parents, coaches and athletes.
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