This petition is about improving our kids’ mental, emotional and physical well-being while also helping them get back to some sense of normalcy. They have lost their school year, and they are losing out on many other important activities. Let's sign this petition to get our gymnasts (and any athletes) back to some sort of normalcy.

These kids need to have interaction with their peers which does not involve digital technology. They need to be active in a safe and protected environment which gyms absolutely can and will provide. Let's trust the gyms to keep the kids safe by following proven safety practices and to work hard to meet their many needs during this pandemic. 

Kids in a gymnastics facility with protocols and safety measures in place are potentially far more protected than anyone heading to the average grocery store, home improvement store or landscape shop. These kids train with the same group of kids and the same coach every day. There is much greater predictability and ability to enforce the protocols gyms will be adhering to as when compared to these and other currently open businesses.

Gyms are a safe, controlled environment. Please sign this petition to get our athletes back in the gym for their health and to provide them with some sense of normalcy. 

COVID is of significant concern, but it can be argued that the mental, physical and emotional well-being of these (and all) kids is equally important.

Governor, please review our guidelines and help us to open our doors.  The children of MN are counting on your support, and we greatly appreciate your consideration. 

Respectfully,

Gymnastics Gyms of Minnesota