Youth sports are a vital part of childhood development, offering opportunities to build teamwork, communication skills, and physical well-being. At their core, these programs should be grounded in the principles of fairness, equitable playing time, and transparent communication.

Unfortunately, many young athletes—particularly children of color—are experiencing discouragement and disappointment due to imbalanced playing time and a lack of clear communication from coaches and organizing bodies.

This petition concerns Sun Prairie Youth East Football, where there are growing concerns about unequal treatment, particularly regarding children of color not receiving the same amount of playing time as their peers.

Such disparities not only contradict the core values of youth sports—fairness, inclusion, and opportunity for all—but also risk discouraging participation and damaging the self-esteem of young athletes. Every child, regardless of race or background, deserves an equal chance to contribute, grow, and feel valued on the team.

Our Call to Action

We are calling on Sun Prairie Youth East Football to adopt and enforce clear guidelines that ensure:

Equitable playing time for all young athletes, regardless of race, background, or skill level

Transparent communication between coaches, parents, and players regarding participation decisions

These steps are essential to creating a positive and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and empowered to grow both on and off the field.

Join Us in Creating Change!!

We urge parents, educators, community leaders, coaches, and youth sports organizations to stand with us in demanding a more equitable future for youth athletics. By signing this petition, you are advocating for policies that uphold the true spirit of sports: fairness, opportunity, and mutual respect.

Let’s work together to make youth sports a fair and nurturing space—where every child has a chance to shine.