Petition · past parliament

Allow grassroots football during the lockdown.

Rejected 17 signatures

What the petition asks

Children were deeply effected emotionally and physically when football was suspended during the first lockdown. Getting back to it provided a massive boost and to suspend it again will be a huge blow.
If children are allowed to go to school where let’s be honest, the majority of viruses like coronavirus are spread, then it doesn’t seem to make any sense to prevent them from playing football outdoors in a safe environment. Teams, coaches, parents and children alike have proved that they can abide by the rules and there doesn’t appear to be any evidence to suggest that organised sport has contributed to the spike. Sport is good for children’s social, physical and mental well-being.

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 this petition calling for the same action: Allow Grassroots football to keep going for juniors

Timeline

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

Key facts

Signatures 17
Status Rejected
Rejected 6 Nov 2020

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.