Allow our Gymnastic athletes to continue training during lockdown.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Our gymnasts are losing strength. They cannot Train the same in video calls. Gym time is invaluable for their strength and skills. They are already uncertain weather they will be able to compete but they are working so hard to ensure they are prepared.

The mental health of this countries athletes is imperative. They are the future of the country and you need to stand behind them and show them the importance of what they do.

Please give special consideration to Covid Secure training to continue

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign some of these petitions:

Keep gyms and leisure facilities open during any lockdown: Keep gyms and leisure facilities open during any lockdown

Prevent gyms closing due to a spike in Covid 19 cases: Prevent gyms closing due to a spike in Covid 19 cases

The Committee will be holding a debate on Covid-19 restrictions on gyms and sport on Monday 23 November. You will be able to watch the debate on Parliament TV at 4.30pm: https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons

The Government has exempted gyms and sporting facilities from the requirement to close for elite sports persons to train and compete: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-national-restrictions-from-5-november

Timeline

31 Oct 2020	Petition opened for signatures
6 Nov 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 6 Nov 2020

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