We the undersigned want our kids to be able to have and participate in Fall sports. 

Kids need sports! Whether it is to learn discipline, hard work, or the important lesson of being a teammate, youth need the positive influence of high school sports in their lives!

For many kids, their teammates become like siblings, and their coaches are most often their mentors and biggest fans. In some cases, sports provide the only structure and stable environment that kids can depend on day in and day out.

Sports facilitate learning and are key to a well-rounded education- why else would they have been part of public schools since the early 1900’s? For some, sports offer a way out of a bad situation by providing scholarships and a chance at a college education.

For all of these reasons and more, the GHSAA should vote to continue with all sports this Fall despite the on-going COVID situation. Does the virus pose a risk- absolutely, but there are also real risks that are non-virus related. Depression, isolation, and teen suicide are equally concerning, and are also on the rise as the impact of COVID continues.

Please do not take Fall sports away from our kids! Kids need social interaction, they need to be part of something bigger than themselves. For the kids who want play, let them play- and have their parents sign a waiver, if needed. There are lots of options- please sign the petition and encourage the GHSAA to find a way to allow sports to continue this Fall- its more than just a game!