Petition · past parliament
KEEP GRASSROOTS RUGBY GOING
Rejected
15 signatures
What the petition asks
On 31st Oct, Boris Johnson announced national lockdown in England until 2nd Dec (no guarantee that ends then).
It is well known that outdoor transmission of the Covid 19 is minimal if at all happening. All grassroots rugby clubs have guidelines & processes in place to make rugby safe.
It is well known that outdoor transmission of the Covid 19 is minimal if at all happening. All grassroots rugby clubs have guidelines & processes in place to make rugby safe.
This petition is to fight to keep grassroots rugby for YOUTH going throughout new restrictions. Benefits:
- Physical health maintained or increased during restrictions
- Mental health maintained or increased due to social aspect of sport & looking forward to the activity each week.
- Improves parents mental health. Taking your child & watching your child will support adult mental
- Physical health maintained or increased during restrictions
- Mental health maintained or increased due to social aspect of sport & looking forward to the activity each week.
- Improves parents mental health. Taking your child & watching your child will support adult mental
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 Rugby League to continue during winter lockdown
Timeline
| 3 Nov 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 10 Nov 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
15
Status
Rejected
Rejected
10 Nov 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.