This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition KEEP GRASSROOTS RUGBY GOING
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.
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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
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You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/557727
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