Petition · past parliament

Allow recreational basketball for adults to continue during Covid-19

Rejected 20 signatures

What the petition asks

NON ELITE SESSIONS TO CONTINUE.
The proposed sessions will be delivered by Basketball England registered Clubs,organisations & C.I.C’s only.
Facilitators will ensure that all Covid-19 safety measures are applied before,during & after each session, if necessary the rule of 6/social distancing.
We are community focused and see first handedly the positive impact sports can have on the individual.

Non Elite basketball should too be considered as essential. It isn’t helpful to deprive adults from something that can positively support their Mental and Physical well-being during these unprecedented times.

Our network of organisations are trustworthy and our participants care about the well-being of others and themselves - together this can work; WE NEED OUR SPORT BACK.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.

We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do. Organised outdoor sports can take place in all tiers. You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do, for example including indoor sports, including basketball, in this rule.

If you do start a new petition, you'll need to use the name of an individual, rather than an organisation, before we can publish it.

Timeline

8 Dec 2020 Petition opened for signatures
16 Dec 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 20
Status Rejected
Rejected 16 Dec 2020

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