P-05-982 Re-open outdoor tennis courts and training in line with the rest of the UK and Europe
P-05-982 Re-open outdoor tennis courts and training in line with the rest of the UK and Europe
P-05-982 Re-open
outdoor tennis courts and training in line with the rest of the UK and Europe
This
petition was submitted by Georgina Hawkey having collected a total of 214
signatures.
Text of Petition:
Tennis is one of very few
sports where social distancing can be embraced and it is an exceptional form of
exercise. Making it a pivotal outlet for people to exercise safely throughout
coronavirus while, supporting the mental health and physical wellbeing of many
young people and adults. Scotland, England and Western Europe have reopened
outdoor tennis courts and training. The result indicates that the reopening of
outdoor tennis courts in these countries has been successful
Additional Information:
Tennis lends itself to
natural social distancing and has proven to be a safe sport in the UK and the
rest of Europe. A further delay will cause financial strain on coaches and put
Welsh performance players at a significant disadvantage to both their UK and
European counterparts. Coaches in England, following set rules have been able
to coach safely again allowing them to restart their revenue inflow and
transitionally helping them return to normality. An additional delay, will hit
performance players one of the hardest. This further delay will put them so far
behind players across the UK and Europe in terms of getting back to match
fitness and in the future when qualifying for tournaments.
Senedd Constituency and Region
- Clwyd
South
- North
Wales
Status
This petition was
considered completed by the Petitions
Committee at its meeting on 17.07.20.
The Committee noted that
the aims of the petition appear to have been achieved, in light of the fact
that the resumption of outdoor tennis has been permitted in Wales since 22
June. The Committee therefore agreed to close the petition.
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It was first considered by
the Petitions Committee on 17.07.20.
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Business type: Petition
Reason considered: Senedd Business;
Status: Complete
First published: 02/07/2020
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