Outdoor tennis courts to remain open when lockdown restrictions tighten on 5 Nov

Rejected 13 signatures

What the petition asks

We are asking the Government to ensure that outdoor tennis can continue between people from the same household, or between two individuals from different households - for example a tennis coach and player - when the national lockdown measures come into force in England on Thursday 5th November.

Tennis is extremely beneficial to physical & mental well-being. Played on outdoor courts, it naturally lends itself to social distancing - played in a covid-secure way in the open air.

The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) supports outdoor tennis courts staying open for two individuals from different households. They describe tennis as a ‘socially distanced sport with the net as the natural barrier’.

It would be counterproductive to shut down a sport that can be played safely and responsibly.

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:

Allow indoor/outdoor tennis courts to operate under strict distancing protocols: Allow indoor/outdoor tennis courts to operate under strict distancing protocols

Exempt outdoor tennis from closure due to COVID-19: Exempt outdoor tennis from closure due to COVID-19

Timeline

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

Key facts

Signatures 13

Status Rejected

Rejected 9 Nov 2020

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