Founder Feelz: CrossFit’s Coming OUT, Part I
Over the next few weeks, I’m going to be getting all in my feelings about the history of the LGBTQ+ community in CrossFit, how CrossFit has changed over the (almost) decade of OUTWOD’s existence, and how now, more than ever, visibility and advocacy is important…
WATCH: The OUT Foundation Discusses Transgender Inclusion in CrossFit
The OUT Foundation’s Executive Director, Will Lanier, and Chloie Jönsson join Seattle gym owner and LGBTQ+ ally, Alyssa Royse, to talk about non-binary and transgender inclusion in gyms, athletic competitions, and everyday life. As part of The OUT Foundation’s mission, we conducted a nationwide town…
OUTWOD is Putting the GAY in the CrossFit GAMES
OUTWOD has been fighting for LGBTQ+ inclusion in CrossFit for many years, and we’re excited to be in Madison for the 2019 CrossFit Games to host events for members of our community and our supportive allies. “Since launching OUTWOD in 2011, I have noticed a shift…
Will You #InfiltrateWithLove?
On June 1, 2018, an Indianapolis CrossFit gym cancelled a PRIDE event citing “the directors and owners of [the gym] value health and wellness and they believe that this [pride] event does not.” Immediately, OUTWOD and The OUT Foundation were in contact with employees of…