We have started a netball group. Very casual and just for fun. All ages from 13 to 66 and all shapes, sizes and abilities. Just for fun, once a week. No leagues or teams, literally just a game with other women who want to keep a bit fitter and have fun. We aren't great but we have a laugh. There have been a fair few minor injuries, particularly because we are skilled and we get carried away. One of the ladies has asked if her two transsexual friends can join us. One post op, one rpe op. They are both at least 5'10'' and of heavy builds. A few people are worries about the physical safety of them playing. - bearing in mind that we have two or 3 quite tiny women playing.
Personally, I wouldn't like dh for example to play because physically I think he is mismatched to our group and it could be dangerous. However, these women are essentially women and in a perfect world they would be welcomed with open arms but I'm not sure people who are built like grown men should play such a physical sport alongside us. I am prepared to be told I'm wrong and it is purely the physical aspect that worries me - there is a reason men's and women's sports are separate. How would you approach this with the other women who play and what are your thoughts?