What's the Answer? Let children play Rugby without discrimination. Petition: Signature List Feed http://gopetition.com/signatures/whats-the-answer-let-children-play-rugby-without-discrimination.html Online petition signatures en-us Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:31 UTC GoPetition RSS Feed Generator Copyright 2026 GoPetition Mr. Manu Sayani-Mulji [Signature #61] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/23238718?utm_medium=rss All

]]> Sun, 15 Sep 2019 01:30:23 UTC 23238718 mr tim Engberts [Signature #60] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/21938119?utm_medium=rss Angel Care

]]> Tue, 12 Dec 2017 03:33:39 UTC 21938119 Mr Joshua Edwards [Signature #59] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/21936111?utm_medium=rss All children deserve to take part in sports regardless of disposition. Teams should provide children with the equipment they need to take part .

]]> Mon, 11 Dec 2017 04:01:11 UTC 21936111 Mr Clive Marsden [Signature #58] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16394677?utm_medium=rss My son is also 9 and in exactly the same position. I coach at the club too. Crazy situation as most opticians seem unwilling to prescribe contact lenses. Rugby needs more players at grass roots lvel, not less. Do we also start turning away kids who are Downs Syndrome/Dyspraxic/ADD etc etc I am unable to find ANY empirical evidence of injuries caused to this age group by the use of sports goggles. Turn away children from rugby at 9 yrs of age and you lose potential future stars of the game. More to the point it sends the message to the child that they are somehow not physically acceptable. If that is not a traumatic event in a childs development, show me what is! The overriding feeling amongst my colleagues is that the ruling is nonsense. Amazing how heavy handed the IRB and RFU can appear to be at times, yet they are seemingly unable to sort out the debacle that is the Heineken Cup!

]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2013 11:06:11 UTC 16394677 Mrs Irene Daly [Signature #57] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16393441?utm_medium=rss Any sports activity that kids enjoy should be encouraged not DIScouraged! There are SO many advantages ......team playing,exercise,FUN,discipline not to mention obesity,apathy......

]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2013 02:24:19 UTC 16393441 Ian Haslam [Signature #56] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16356833?utm_medium=rss Thu, 5 Dec 2013 12:59:35 UTC 16356833 mr Colin orsich [Signature #55] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16355017?utm_medium=rss Thu, 5 Dec 2013 01:42:01 UTC 16355017 mrs shelagh dunbavin [Signature #54] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16353760?utm_medium=rss My son has played rugby against and with children who wear sports goggles. There is no problem and no danger. The drawback can be steaming up, but its better than no rugby.

]]> Wed, 4 Dec 2013 05:50:00 UTC 16353760 Claire Cain [Signature #53] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16353324?utm_medium=rss No child with any form of disability should be band from sports. The goggles are designed with health and safety of them and team mates in mind

]]> Wed, 4 Dec 2013 03:25:02 UTC 16353324 Mr Ian Westlake-Guy [Signature #52] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16353307?utm_medium=rss I am a Qualified Dispensing and Contact Lens Optician with a 10 year old son playing rugby. I strongly believe that during the first two years introduction to contact rugby if a child requires refractive correction, this should be allowed whether it is with (ideally) contact lenses or with properly fitted sports goggles. As the sport gets rougher, the goggles can cause injuries but, if the coaching and matches are controlled properly for the age group, I do not believe this would be a problem under the age of 11. Advice would be to discuss the possibilities of contact lenses with a good optician as there is not a set minimum age for fitting contact lenses, depending on maturity and 'drive' they could be considered over the age of six. I have very successfully fitted children from six years of age with not only a boost in their sports ability but a huge boost in their confidence in the approach to secondary education.

]]> Wed, 4 Dec 2013 03:20:34 UTC 16353307 Ms Fern Hodkinson [Signature #51] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16353146?utm_medium=rss Totally unfair, kids should be able to play in sports glasses

]]> Wed, 4 Dec 2013 02:33:30 UTC 16353146 mr Stuart Rayner-Smith [Signature #50] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16350986?utm_medium=rss So Unfair

]]> Wed, 4 Dec 2013 01:17:39 UTC 16350986 Mrs Elaine Smith [Signature #49] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16349583?utm_medium=rss If professional sportsmen and women can wear sports goggles why not children. I thought the RFU principles promoted inclusivity in sport.

]]> Tue, 3 Dec 2013 04:13:39 UTC 16349583 mr keith roberts [Signature #48] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16349570?utm_medium=rss unbelievable rule , do not discriminate is our law at all rugby clubs

]]> Tue, 3 Dec 2013 04:09:15 UTC 16349570 Mr Iain Wilkinson [Signature #47] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16349540?utm_medium=rss How do we explain this to a 9 year old?

]]> Tue, 3 Dec 2013 04:02:00 UTC 16349540 Mr Leigh Balmforth [Signature #46] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16349519?utm_medium=rss This young boy should be allowed to play the sport he loves. The level of contact at this age group is such that the sports goggles would not pose any risk to the wearer or anyone else.

]]> Tue, 3 Dec 2013 03:58:11 UTC 16349519 MR Scott Evans [Signature #45] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16349486?utm_medium=rss Vale of Lune u11s and level 1 rfu coach you have my full support

]]> Tue, 3 Dec 2013 03:51:32 UTC 16349486 mr Sandy Reid [Signature #44] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16349254?utm_medium=rss Let them wear sports glasses

]]> Tue, 3 Dec 2013 03:00:11 UTC 16349254 Mr Iain Jones [Signature #43] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16349037?utm_medium=rss This petty ruling needs to be overturned

]]> Tue, 3 Dec 2013 01:57:17 UTC 16349037 Mr Paul Boardman [Signature #42] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16348999?utm_medium=rss 2 boys in our club, 10yrs same problem, kicked out after playing for last 2 yrs contact Rugby, fine players, spent £400 on quality eyewear, shocking way to proceed by RFU, there are better ways to get this resolved using common sense!

]]> Tue, 3 Dec 2013 01:44:02 UTC 16348999 Ms Anonymous [Signature #41] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16348976?utm_medium=rss Why shouldn't they be allowed to play?

]]> Tue, 3 Dec 2013 01:38:16 UTC 16348976 Mrs Amanda MCCAIRN [Signature #40] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16348656?utm_medium=rss Discriminating at the highest level if your going to stop my boys playing at least have a plan in place first terrible set up rufc...

]]> Tue, 3 Dec 2013 12:07:03 UTC 16348656 Mr Andrew Douglas [Signature #39] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16348577?utm_medium=rss I believe that all children should be able to participate in any sport they choose regardless of the disability

]]> Tue, 3 Dec 2013 11:44:26 UTC 16348577 Mr Mark Bradley [Signature #38] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16348358?utm_medium=rss You get the support of all at hoylake rfc minis

]]> Tue, 3 Dec 2013 10:31:30 UTC 16348358 Mr Adrian Clay [Signature #37] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16346974?utm_medium=rss I support this petition

]]> Tue, 3 Dec 2013 04:12:30 UTC 16346974 Kathryn parsonage [Signature #36] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16346728?utm_medium=rss Tue, 3 Dec 2013 03:03:22 UTC 16346728 Rob Howarth [Signature #35] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16346686?utm_medium=rss .

]]> Tue, 3 Dec 2013 02:48:15 UTC 16346686 mr alasdair jones [Signature #34] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16346514?utm_medium=rss rugby should be for all kids

]]> Tue, 3 Dec 2013 01:51:12 UTC 16346514 mr Anonymous [Signature #33] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16346385?utm_medium=rss Safety is paramount but so is inclusivity !

]]> Tue, 3 Dec 2013 12:34:47 UTC 16346385 Mrs Jo Edmondson [Signature #32] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16345453?utm_medium=rss As a parent of a team mate of two boys who have been told they cannot play contact rugby whilst wearing sports goggles I am outraged at the lack of action to over turn this ridiculous rule. The boys in question have an absolute love of the game, have been consistent with their commitment and determination and improved the performance of their team. At a time when our children are being actively encouraged to play sports to improve fitness and wellbeing, it seems extremely prejudicial to exclude those with sight impairments. In addition, surely it is more dangerous for gum shields scrum caps to not be compulsory? We have just had a Rugby League World Cup held in England and are due to host the 2015 Rugby Union world cup in 2015. When is the bigger picture going to be considered? Discrimination of the sight impaired cannot be tolerated! What's next? Those who wear braces can't play? Asthma sufferers? It could go on and on!!! At the heart of this matter are two 10yr old boys who have been devastated by this rule. RFU, you should be ashamed for your passivity in this matter!

]]> Mon, 2 Dec 2013 05:39:47 UTC 16345453 Mr Paddy Edmondson [Signature #31] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16345264?utm_medium=rss I am a team mate of 2 people who have been affected by this pure discrimination. I hope that when the RFU see this petition they will rethink their decision and the rules!!!

]]> Mon, 2 Dec 2013 04:54:40 UTC 16345264 Dr Mark Edmondson [Signature #30] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16344988?utm_medium=rss In 21st century, an era of inclusion for all regardless, I find it truly disgusting that those with disabilities are excluded by such nonsense rules. I am a friend of the twins affected in St Helens, Merseyside by the same ruling. Those making such decisions should be ashamed of themselves!

]]> Mon, 2 Dec 2013 03:55:04 UTC 16344988 Mrs Amanda Milburn [Signature #29] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16344983?utm_medium=rss 2 of my son's team mates have been stopped from playing for the same reasons. As a team they have decided not to play again until their friends are allowed to play with them - they have cancelled their fixtures until this is resolved.

]]> Mon, 2 Dec 2013 03:54:20 UTC 16344983 Mr Michael MCCAIRN [Signature #28] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16344742?utm_medium=rss Having happened to my 10 year old twin boys it is a disgrace :-(

]]> Mon, 2 Dec 2013 02:59:59 UTC 16344742 Me Martin Turner [Signature #27] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16344696?utm_medium=rss I am the team manager of a local u11's team with two team members who have fallen victim to this unjust and discriminatory rule.

Signed Martin Turner

]]> Mon, 2 Dec 2013 02:50:26 UTC 16344696 Mr Dale Milburn [Signature #26] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16344414?utm_medium=rss Mon, 2 Dec 2013 02:00:45 UTC 16344414 Mrs Deborah Mason [Signature #25] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16320971?utm_medium=rss Sports glasses are designed for playing sports! Do not discriminate against kids who have sight impairments. This is Health and Safety gone mad once again.

]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2013 05:28:50 UTC 16320971 Gemma Hudson [Signature #24] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16319415?utm_medium=rss All kids should be able to follow their dreams and having to wear sports goggles shouldn't stop Adam from playing rugby!!

]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2013 11:32:47 UTC 16319415 Mr robert gill [Signature #23] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16318628?utm_medium=rss Go on my son, administration gone daft!

]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2013 07:42:29 UTC 16318628 mr Paul Manyweathers [Signature #22] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16304640?utm_medium=rss Mon, 25 Nov 2013 01:00:15 UTC 16304640 mrs geraldine dobson [Signature #21] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16297710?utm_medium=rss Just WHY?

]]> Sun, 24 Nov 2013 01:21:38 UTC 16297710 Mr Chris Greaves [Signature #20] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16297680?utm_medium=rss Sun, 24 Nov 2013 01:17:54 UTC 16297680 Mrs Ann Coxon [Signature #19] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16297347?utm_medium=rss All children should be allowed to play sport equally !!! Discrimination !!

]]> Sun, 24 Nov 2013 12:19:30 UTC 16297347 Mr Andy Clayton [Signature #18] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16297182?utm_medium=rss Sun, 24 Nov 2013 11:56:15 UTC 16297182 Miss Julia Whitehead [Signature #17] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16297160?utm_medium=rss Thhis is shocking. We should be promoting exercise in young people to promote a healthy & fitness new generation, not discriminating for ANY reason.

]]> Sun, 24 Nov 2013 11:52:21 UTC 16297160 Miss Emma Chandler [Signature #16] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16297096?utm_medium=rss Sun, 24 Nov 2013 11:42:27 UTC 16297096 miss saskia clayton [Signature #15] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16296556?utm_medium=rss Go Ady

]]> Sun, 24 Nov 2013 10:15:53 UTC 16296556 Mrs Michelle Wallace [Signature #14] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16296534?utm_medium=rss This is ridiculous I understand safety measures need to be addressed, however these are children we are talking about. Not only do I think it's discriminating I also thing how detrimental this could be to the children in question.

]]> Sun, 24 Nov 2013 10:11:12 UTC 16296534 Sabina Pearson [Signature #13] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16296453?utm_medium=rss Don't spoil a little boys dream it is so important to segregate child - their adult life depends of fair play.

]]> Sun, 24 Nov 2013 09:57:55 UTC 16296453 miss kelly dixon [Signature #12] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16296433?utm_medium=rss .

]]> Sun, 24 Nov 2013 09:55:16 UTC 16296433 mrs nicola young [Signature #11] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16296394?utm_medium=rss What an absolute disgrace that able bodied children who are visually impaired are having their abilities 'TAKEN AWAY FROM THEM'... what next people with wheel chairs will no longer be allowed to play basketball..... DISGUSTING!!!!

]]> Sun, 24 Nov 2013 09:48:35 UTC 16296394 mrs Kirsty Pickard [Signature #10] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16296369?utm_medium=rss Sun, 24 Nov 2013 09:45:02 UTC 16296369 Mrs Amy Stillwell [Signature #9] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16296345?utm_medium=rss Sun, 24 Nov 2013 09:41:05 UTC 16296345 Mr Andy Clayton [Signature #8] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16296161?utm_medium=rss Sun, 24 Nov 2013 09:13:45 UTC 16296161 Mr Jonathan Law [Signature #7] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16296153?utm_medium=rss I think there's a time when the silent majority must fight and air the views !!

]]> Sun, 24 Nov 2013 09:12:49 UTC 16296153 mark clayton [Signature #6] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16296141?utm_medium=rss ,

]]> Sun, 24 Nov 2013 09:10:35 UTC 16296141 Miss Victoria Watson [Signature #5] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16295906?utm_medium=rss Sun, 24 Nov 2013 08:38:28 UTC 16295906 Mr Ben Cox [Signature #4] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16295709?utm_medium=rss All for Adam!

]]> Sun, 24 Nov 2013 08:10:14 UTC 16295709 Miss Lizzie Brown [Signature #3] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16295697?utm_medium=rss Poor Adam, he's one of the best players on the team!!

]]> Sun, 24 Nov 2013 08:08:58 UTC 16295697 Miss Hannah Caldwell [Signature #2] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16295681?utm_medium=rss Please help Adam play rugby again!

]]> Sun, 24 Nov 2013 08:07:17 UTC 16295681 Emma clayton [Signature #1] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/16295571?utm_medium=rss .

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