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Petition to Defeat proposal for Adult Nationals as a Separate Event

Petition to Defeat proposal for Adult Nationals as a Separate Event

Closed — 49 supporters Verified

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Elizabeth D.
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Claire M.
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Anne-Marie G.
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Rowena C.
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Joyce H.
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John L.
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Started by Anonymous 14 years, 5 months ago
Resolution required: Ordinary Proposed by: Ice Skating Queensland Inc THAT all divisions of Adult skating (but not including Adult Synchronised) be incorporated into a National Competition event. The progression of Adults in Australia is currently in the embryonic stage. We need to be supported and nurtured by our National Federation, not to be treated in a Spartan manner and left out in the cold to fend for ourselves. It is important that we are included in the mainstream AFS for another 2 years or until there are sufficient numbers for an Independant Adult Nationals to be run. Focus should be on building Competitive Adult Skating so we can eventually break away and sustain an Adult only National Championships while supporting those who choose to skate for social or healthy lifestyle choices. Adult Skaters need a supportive Peak Sporting Body who validates Adult / Masters Skating as a legitimate part of the sport.

Updates

April 15, 2012

The feedback from skaters across the country confirms that we are not ready for a separate event. Post this link on your Facebook page and tag your local club to demand our inclusion in the main Nationals.

April 15, 2012

The momentum behind this petition proves that our skating community refuses to be pushed out of the national championships. Post the link to your Facebook page today and email your regional representatives to demand we stay integrated.

6 Comments

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David Beck
14 years ago Featured

THIS IS WRONG. we put in the time and money just like the younger skaters. stop treating us like an afterthought.

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Emily Mansour
14 years ago Featured

Still so much work to do to get this sport growing for adults. keep the support in place.

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Sarah Park
14 years ago Featured

Keep us with the main event. We are not ready to be pushed off to the side yet.

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Mark Salazar
14 years ago Featured

Adult skaters are part of the skating community too. dont make us feel unwelcome.

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Jessica Walton
14 years ago Featured

Ridiculous to split us up when the numbers just arent there yet. let us grow first.

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Tom Hunt
14 years ago Featured

Bad idea. it really discourages people from starting if they feel like they don't belong at nationals.