Parents at Bow High School in New Hampshire have been banned from attending school events after peacefully protesting the inclusion of a biological male on the girls’ soccer team. The parents wore pink wristbands with “XX” written on them, symbolizing their support for biological female athletes. Their actions were met with a swift and harsh response from school officials.
The incident occurred during a soccer game between Bow High School and Plymouth Regional High School. Parents who raised concerns about their daughters playing against a biological male were told by the athletic director that nothing could be done due to a federal judge’s ruling. In response, they wore the wristbands as a form of peaceful protest.
However, school officials stopped the game, ordered the removal of the wristbands, and issued “no trespass” orders to the parents.
One of the banned parents, Anthony Foote, expressed his frustration, saying he was barred from attending his daughter’s homecoming game. Foote and others argue that their peaceful protest was not disruptive, providing video evidence that shows the game was not interrupted by any shouting or chanting.
The parents say their primary concern is the safety of their daughters. They cited examples of female athletes being injured in other states after playing against biological males, and they believe their concerns should be heard, not censored.
School officials claim the wristbands violated school policy and caused a disruption, but the parents view this as an attempt to silence their voices. Despite the bans, the parents are committed to advocating for their daughters’ right to safe and fair competition.
