Crossing the Foul Line

Source: sadlersports.com - Crossing the Foul Line
Author: John M. Sadler

HIV-positive player kicked out of Florida rec basketball league

A 21-year-old player on a Kissammee Parks and Recreations basketball team was told he could not participate in the league. A part-time recreation leader confronted Dakota Basinger mid-game, asking if he was HIV-positive. When Basinger replied that he is, the employee then told him he was not permitted to continue the game or play in the league.

A spokesperson for the city’s Parks and recreation department stated that the worker had specifically been told not to approach Basinger and did so without supervisor approval.

Should players with HIV / AIDS be allowed to participate in youth sports leagues? Find out in our article HIV In Youth Sports.