Petition · past parliament
Let parents watch their childrens sports day
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Change regulations to allow parents to watch their childrens sports day.
This week we've witnessed group gatherings at events such as royal ascot this week, football matches etc.
Surely parents / teachers, the majority whom have been vaccinated can watch their children, OUTSIDE at sports day??
This week we've witnessed group gatherings at events such as royal ascot this week, football matches etc.
Surely parents / teachers, the majority whom have been vaccinated can watch their children, OUTSIDE at sports day??
Be clearer in their current regulations.
I want medical proof & evidence that schools / children / teachers and parents would be at higher risk of contracting covid in a controlled environment like a school sports day than me going to another similar outdoor event or even shopping in my local supermarket!?
I want medical proof & evidence that schools / children / teachers and parents would be at higher risk of contracting covid in a controlled environment like a school sports day than me going to another similar outdoor event or even shopping in my local supermarket!?
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This is a decision for individual schools.
The Department for Education have confirmed that there is no legal bar on spectators attending, providing that legal limits on outdoor gatherings and groups are followed:
https://dfemedia.blog.gov.uk/2021/06/18/can-sports-days-go-ahead-and-will-i-be-able-to-attend-we-answer-your-questions/
The Department for Education have confirmed that there is no legal bar on spectators attending, providing that legal limits on outdoor gatherings and groups are followed:
https://dfemedia.blog.gov.uk/2021/06/18/can-sports-days-go-ahead-and-will-i-be-able-to-attend-we-answer-your-questions/
Timeline
| 23 Jun 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 24 Jun 2021 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
24 Jun 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.