london bridge age restriction petition
Target:
to make the skatepark open to all ages , all the time.
Sponsored by:
at the minute , if you are over 18, you can only skate the white grounds skatepark at london bridge between 6pm and 8pm on weds. if you go down there at any other time you will be turned away from the facility . the reasoning from the area managers is;
"In the case of Whites Grounds, we are not permitted to allow unaccompanied adults on the site at any time as young people.
If a young person was to be assaulted or groomed during our supervised sessions, we would be held accountable."
having a fixed age restriction at a public skatepark , in my experience, is unheard of. so in short , please vote to try and change this policy and let the skateboard community of the uk/london enjoy this park on any day , and at any age.
"In the case of Whites Grounds, we are not permitted to allow unaccompanied adults on the site at any time as young people.
If a young person was to be assaulted or groomed during our supervised sessions, we would be held accountable."
having a fixed age restriction at a public skatepark , in my experience, is unheard of. so in short , please vote to try and change this policy and let the skateboard community of the uk/london enjoy this park on any day , and at any age.
at the minute , if you are over 18, you can only skate the white grounds skatepark at london bridge between 6pm and 8pm on weds. if you go down there at any other time you will be turned away from the facility . the reasoning from the area managers is;
"In the case of Whites Grounds, we are not permitted to allow unaccompanied adults on the site at any time as young people.
If a young person was to be assaulted or groomed during our supervised sessions, we would be held accountable."
having a fixed age restriction at a public skatepark , in my experience, is unheard of. so in short , please vote to try and change this policy and let the skateboard community of the uk/london enjoy this park on any day , and at any age.
"In the case of Whites Grounds, we are not permitted to allow unaccompanied adults on the site at any time as young people.
If a young person was to be assaulted or groomed during our supervised sessions, we would be held accountable."
having a fixed age restriction at a public skatepark , in my experience, is unheard of. so in short , please vote to try and change this policy and let the skateboard community of the uk/london enjoy this park on any day , and at any age.
We signed the "london bridge age restriction petition" petition!
# 1,723:
1:08 pm PST, Feb 17,
Martinez Guillaume, France
ridiculous!
ridiculous!
# 1,722:
8:56 am PST, Feb 4,
Anton Oscar Iorga, Canada
# 1,721:
11:40 pm PST, Jan 29,
BRUNEL Matthieu, France
# 1,720:
6:09 am PST, Jan 3,
Robert Milton, United Kingdom
I think this whole thing is crazy. especially as the only time I would use this park is between 1-2 on a weekday during my lunch hour. as kids should be at school at this time what is are the "supervisors" doing at these times?
I think this whole thing is crazy. especially as the only time I would use this park is between 1-2 on a weekday during my lunch hour. as kids should be at school at this time what is are the "supervisors" doing at these times?
# 1,719:
8:17 am PST, Dec 19,
Name not displayed, United Kingdom
this is ridiculous!
this is ridiculous!
# 1,718:
9:43 am PST, Dec 17,
James Cooper, United Kingdom
"Unaccompanied adults" ??? What does this even mean? I'm 28 years old and have been skating for 15 years, does this mean I have to be accompanied by a child?? Surely I shouldn't have to pick up a lonely under 18 year old off the street just to enter a skatepark? "Hey kid! I'll give you a fiver if you hold my hand whilst I gain entry to skate?" YOU HAVE TO BE JOKING, THIS IS COMPLETELY NONSENSICAL.
"Unaccompanied adults" ??? What does this even mean? I'm 28 years old and have been skating for 15 years, does this mean I have to be accompanied by a child?? Surely I shouldn't have to pick up a lonely under 18 year old off the street just to enter a skatepark? "Hey kid! I'll give you a fiver if you hold my hand whilst I gain entry to skate?" YOU HAVE TO BE JOKING, THIS IS COMPLETELY NONSENSICAL.
# 1,717:
6:48 am PST, Dec 8,
Name not displayed, United Kingdom
I support, no restrictions!
I support, no restrictions!
# 1,716:
3:28 pm PST, Dec 7,
Alex Ward, United Kingdom
This ban on over 18s is excluding many passionate skateboarders in London from enjoying one of very few skate parks of good quality.
This ban on over 18s is excluding many passionate skateboarders in London from enjoying one of very few skate parks of good quality.
# 1,715:
6:20 am PST, Dec 6,
Name not displayed, United Kingdom
# 1,714:
2:55 am PST, Dec 4,
Joe Tugwell, United Kingdom
# 1,713:
4:18 am PST, Dec 1,
Name not displayed, United Kingdom
No other skatepark does this and i know of no cases of grooming, that could happen anywhere. The fact that people of all ages mix in skateboarding is positive it shows a lack of prejudice.
No other skatepark does this and i know of no cases of grooming, that could happen anywhere. The fact that people of all ages mix in skateboarding is positive it shows a lack of prejudice.
# 1,712:
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6:08 am PST, Nov 30,
L danielle Lecanu, United Kingdom
ffs, just let people skate, man. I can understand the need for vigilance, but this is a ridiculous knee-jerk reaction to the actions of a couple of isolated incidents. surely more adults around = less chance of predators, more chance of kids telling someone if they are being hassled? |
# 1,711:
2:45 pm PST, Nov 29,
Matt O'Neill, New Jersey
# 1,710:
7:49 am PST, Nov 28,
Daniel Nikolaou, Germany
I know I'm a damn Kraut, but me and some guys up here (TRAP skateboards, etc.) use to skate this park sometimes with tons of joy. So please open it all the time to let us conquer it forever! ;)
I know I'm a damn Kraut, but me and some guys up here (TRAP skateboards, etc.) use to skate this park sometimes with tons of joy. So please open it all the time to let us conquer it forever! ;)
# 1,709:
6:43 pm PST, Nov 27,
Name not displayed, United Kingdom
there arnt enough sporting venues in the country for people of all ages to practice there sporting talents as it is without putting age restrictions on who can and cant train in there desired sport, this is discrimination at its worst, the government and counsel should be ashamed at what there doing!!!!
there arnt enough sporting venues in the country for people of all ages to practice there sporting talents as it is without putting age restrictions on who can and cant train in there desired sport, this is discrimination at its worst, the government and counsel should be ashamed at what there doing!!!!
# 1,708:
9:48 am PST, Nov 27,
Ruth Mitchell, United Kingdom
Very upsetting to discriminate against age in such a way. Any sport should be encoraged to all.
Very upsetting to discriminate against age in such a way. Any sport should be encoraged to all.
# 1,707:
8:46 pm PST, Nov 26,
Name not displayed, Minnesota
# 1,706:
6:35 am PST, Nov 25,
Paul Clark, United Kingdom
Unaccompanied adults!? No way...
Unaccompanied adults!? No way...
# 1,705:
4:25 am PST, Nov 24,
Russell Witter, United Kingdom
This is absolutely outrageous! Are they saying everyone over 18 is a peadophile! Can't say i'm surprised though, society seems to have developed a sinister histeria about potential molesters, and seem to automatically sexualise children in the process. If social services did their job properly we wouldn't be in the situation where we are turning good people away from a 'public' skatepark! Please sign this petition so we can banish these creepy jobsworths!
This is absolutely outrageous! Are they saying everyone over 18 is a peadophile! Can't say i'm surprised though, society seems to have developed a sinister histeria about potential molesters, and seem to automatically sexualise children in the process. If social services did their job properly we wouldn't be in the situation where we are turning good people away from a 'public' skatepark! Please sign this petition so we can banish these creepy jobsworths!
# 1,704:
2:05 am PST, Nov 24,
Martineau Pierre, France
# 1,703:
8:30 am PST, Nov 23,
Adam Primmer, United Kingdom
# 1,702:
8:29 am PST, Nov 23,
Alex Totterdell, United Kingdom
This has got to chainge right now
This has got to chainge right now
# 1,701:
1:03 pm PST, Nov 22,
Max Weeks, United Kingdom
ridiculous
ridiculous
# 1,700:
1:23 am PST, Nov 22,
Richard Walliker, United Kingdom
Grooming and assualt - purrrlease....stop pandering to public opinion and what you read in the papers
Grooming and assualt - purrrlease....stop pandering to public opinion and what you read in the papers
# 1,699:
4:48 pm PST, Nov 21,
Liam Cooper, United Kingdom
Skateboarding has never had rules or restrictions! It is an activity that is enjoyed by all ages. Restrictions will only cause a upwore! People who skateboard can't expect not to hurt themselves. Injury is going to happen! Live with it. You don't make skateparks out of pillows do you! Who ever came up with this restriction is a paranoid halfwit! -Liam Cooper-
Skateboarding has never had rules or restrictions! It is an activity that is enjoyed by all ages. Restrictions will only cause a upwore! People who skateboard can't expect not to hurt themselves. Injury is going to happen! Live with it. You don't make skateparks out of pillows do you! Who ever came up with this restriction is a paranoid halfwit! -Liam Cooper-
# 1,698:
12:07 pm PST, Nov 20,
Craig Pritchard, United Kingdom
I dont live anywhere near london, i am a manchester skater but this is a disgraceful rule, how can u say an adult, a person recognised by our government as being a responsible enough person to vote needs to be accompanied by... another person to skate, children should be accompanied at skateparks as its the children who cause accidents, by running around, cutting in front of other people etc, adults in skateparks are the responsible ones, yet you try to remove them ?? its a stupid rule and seriously needs to be rethought.
I dont live anywhere near london, i am a manchester skater but this is a disgraceful rule, how can u say an adult, a person recognised by our government as being a responsible enough person to vote needs to be accompanied by... another person to skate, children should be accompanied at skateparks as its the children who cause accidents, by running around, cutting in front of other people etc, adults in skateparks are the responsible ones, yet you try to remove them ?? its a stupid rule and seriously needs to be rethought.
# 1,697:
3:12 am PST, Nov 20,
Brett Macdonald, United Kingdom
I've been skating for the past 15 years, in all parts of the world and I haven't heard of anything so radiculous....What is the world coming to...UNBELIEVEABLE!!!!
I've been skating for the past 15 years, in all parts of the world and I haven't heard of anything so radiculous....What is the world coming to...UNBELIEVEABLE!!!!
# 1,696:
2:36 am PST, Nov 20,
Ben Butcher, United Kingdom
Utterly utterly ridiculous. I have pioneered for skateboarding for the last 12 years and have travelled all over and never ever have I heard of anything so completely ridiculous in my whole life. Skateboarding paedophiles. Yeah right since when ever has anything ever happened? How many skaters turn pro under 18. 3% I think you'll find. What other sports have this restriction ? none. Its like saying under 18s shouldn't play golf. Its an adult game. Surely on this basis a golf course is far more dangerous I mean there's bushes aren't there. oooooooh. Fine noone for kids to look up to , no skate etiquette, its gonna be a park with kids sitting on there boards rolling down the ramps and standing at the bottom of them. Just watch there'll be some horrific collisions, fractured skulls because theres no order. why not make it under 10s. What a waste of space!!!!
Utterly utterly ridiculous. I have pioneered for skateboarding for the last 12 years and have travelled all over and never ever have I heard of anything so completely ridiculous in my whole life. Skateboarding paedophiles. Yeah right since when ever has anything ever happened? How many skaters turn pro under 18. 3% I think you'll find. What other sports have this restriction ? none. Its like saying under 18s shouldn't play golf. Its an adult game. Surely on this basis a golf course is far more dangerous I mean there's bushes aren't there. oooooooh. Fine noone for kids to look up to , no skate etiquette, its gonna be a park with kids sitting on there boards rolling down the ramps and standing at the bottom of them. Just watch there'll be some horrific collisions, fractured skulls because theres no order. why not make it under 10s. What a waste of space!!!!
# 1,695:
2:20 am PST, Nov 20,
Rick Standley, United Kingdom
Insane! This rule implies that anyone over 18 who skates is a paedophile. What's going on???
Insane! This rule implies that anyone over 18 who skates is a paedophile. What's going on???
# 1,694:
8:46 am PST, Nov 19,
Mikey Merk, United Kingdom
its freaking stupid the kids are probably safer with adults there anyway
its freaking stupid the kids are probably safer with adults there anyway
# 1,693:
12:30 pm PST, Nov 13,
Turlough O'Neill, Ireland
I'm coming over to London at the end of the month for a weekend as I regularly do, and plan on skating this park!!!!!
I'm coming over to London at the end of the month for a weekend as I regularly do, and plan on skating this park!!!!!
# 1,692:
7:40 am PST, Nov 12,
Neil Ford, United Kingdom
# 1,691:
5:47 am PST, Nov 12,
Tamsyn Nowman, United Kingdom
# 1,690:
5:42 am PST, Nov 12,
Sam Cooke, United Kingdom
There are loads of skateparks up and down the country with no kind of age restrictions, what%u2019s so different about this one?
There are loads of skateparks up and down the country with no kind of age restrictions, what%u2019s so different about this one?
# 1,689:
5:31 am PST, Nov 12,
Scott Reynolds, United Kingdom
if the sessions are supervised whats the problem with others using the park
if the sessions are supervised whats the problem with others using the park
# 1,688:
5:25 am PST, Nov 12,
Katy Swarbrick, United Kingdom
Totally ridiculous, so skating is exclusivly for kids? No. Not true.
Totally ridiculous, so skating is exclusivly for kids? No. Not true.
# 1,687:
5:24 am PST, Nov 12,
Jamie Nowman, United Kingdom
# 1,686:
5:22 am PST, Nov 12,
Simon Johns, United Kingdom
# 1,685:
11:14 am PST, Nov 11,
Paul Hardman, United Kingdom
The most ridiculous rule I've ever heard. In no other sports facilities are diferent ages kept apart. Tennis courts, parks, swimming pools, football pitches etc. Why should they be here?
The most ridiculous rule I've ever heard. In no other sports facilities are diferent ages kept apart. Tennis courts, parks, swimming pools, football pitches etc. Why should they be here?
# 1,684:
2:26 am PST, Nov 11,
Hugo Lopes, United Kingdom
I am a married man and a have been skating all my life ,im in my 30`s , my wife also skates is that a crime
I am a married man and a have been skating all my life ,im in my 30`s , my wife also skates is that a crime
# 1,683:
5:11 am PST, Nov 10,
Joel Colover, United Kingdom
thats just silly, i have never heard of anything so stupid as this, not letting ages mix and share skating facicities, what a bunch of knobs they must be!
thats just silly, i have never heard of anything so stupid as this, not letting ages mix and share skating facicities, what a bunch of knobs they must be!
# 1,682:
11:13 am PST, Nov 8,
Michael Jackson, United Kingdom
Oh gosh darn it! I was really looking forward to coming down there and seeing all the beautiful children. They're so precious and tiny I just want to take them all home to Neverland with me to blow Bubbles.
Oh gosh darn it! I was really looking forward to coming down there and seeing all the beautiful children. They're so precious and tiny I just want to take them all home to Neverland with me to blow Bubbles.
# 1,681:
8:01 am PST, Nov 7,
Patrick Tomlin, United Kingdom
This rule is Ridculous, Most skaters start young, but the ones that have the passion carry on skating into adulthood like myself. There's not many places for skaters to go these days, even southbank has halfed in size over the past few years. the only rule for the park should be, your allowed in with a skateboard. skaters stick together and places that we skate, we share.
This rule is Ridculous, Most skaters start young, but the ones that have the passion carry on skating into adulthood like myself. There's not many places for skaters to go these days, even southbank has halfed in size over the past few years. the only rule for the park should be, your allowed in with a skateboard. skaters stick together and places that we skate, we share.
# 1,680:
1:53 am PST, Nov 4,
Joel Tiddy, United Kingdom
i think its a joke that im 23 an am not alowd to use the park becouse of grooming etc ha ha ha sort it out what about every other park in the WORLD ? i have never herd any thing so stupid !
i think its a joke that im 23 an am not alowd to use the park becouse of grooming etc ha ha ha sort it out what about every other park in the WORLD ? i have never herd any thing so stupid !
# 1,679:
12:17 am PDT, Nov 1,
Aaron Ford, United Kingdom
Duuuuuuude. I mean. Seriously, now? Also... Haha at 'Assaulted or groomed'
Duuuuuuude. I mean. Seriously, now? Also... Haha at 'Assaulted or groomed'
# 1,678:
8:18 am PDT, Oct 31,
Derk Steemers, Netherlands
# 1,677:
7:43 am PDT, Oct 31,
Nick English, North Carolina
That is really, really, really stupid.
That is really, really, really stupid.
# 1,676:
8:16 pm PDT, Oct 27,
Name not displayed, Tennessee
are you kidding me? skateboarding is for anyone and everyone. skateboarding is an art that anyone should be able to do. Its a way to express you self in so many ways. age should never ever interfear with skateing. thats rediculous this should be changed.
are you kidding me? skateboarding is for anyone and everyone. skateboarding is an art that anyone should be able to do. Its a way to express you self in so many ways. age should never ever interfear with skateing. thats rediculous this should be changed.
# 1,675:
2:54 pm PDT, Oct 26,
William McCormick, New Jersey
Absolutley absurd!
Absolutley absurd!
# 1,673:
7:10 pm PDT, Oct 25,
Dan Bush Crispo, California
Skating should be for all ages, all the time. If its supervised, there wont be any problems
Skating should be for all ages, all the time. If its supervised, there wont be any problems
# 1,672:
2:02 pm PDT, Oct 25,
Joseph Johnson, Texas
skating shouldent have an age limit
skating shouldent have an age limit
# 1,671:
3:04 am PDT, Oct 16,
Chris Carus, United Kingdom
these are probably the same people that thought a rapping squirrel was the way to get 'the kids' to visit the Lake District and appreciate poetry!
these are probably the same people that thought a rapping squirrel was the way to get 'the kids' to visit the Lake District and appreciate poetry!
# 1,670:
4:15 am PDT, Oct 15,
Dominic Phillips, United Kingdom
The majority of serious skaters, Bmxer's and bladers are usually over 18 or getting there!
The majority of serious skaters, Bmxer's and bladers are usually over 18 or getting there!
# 1,669:
5:33 am PDT, Oct 14,
Name not displayed, United Kingdom
I can't say in strong enough ter20ms how rediculous I find this age restriction. I would urge everyone to contact Southwark council to complain
I can't say in strong enough ter20ms how rediculous I find this age restriction. I would urge everyone to contact Southwark council to complain
# 1,668:
1:36 pm PDT, Oct 12,
Jasper Mertens, Belgium
# 1,667:
10:45 am PDT, Oct 12,
Jack Boakes, United Kingdom
# 1,666:
6:52 am PDT, Oct 12,
Simon Denny, United Kingdom
that is the stupidest rule i have ever heard, the fact that most under 16 year olds should be in school until around 3:30 in the week meens that it should be over 18's all day until then in the week if you really must have the rule. also, why do adults need supervision, why not make the children have a supervisor, or get there parents to sign a release form, thats what the local parks around where i live did to get around the problem.
that is the stupidest rule i have ever heard, the fact that most under 16 year olds should be in school until around 3:30 in the week meens that it should be over 18's all day until then in the week if you really must have the rule. also, why do adults need supervision, why not make the children have a supervisor, or get there parents to sign a release form, thats what the local parks around where i live did to get around the problem.
# 1,665:
5:51 am PDT, Oct 10,
Toni Schwarz, United Kingdom
# 1,664:
10:49 am PDT, Oct 7,
Name not displayed, United Kingdom
Ha ha this is absolutley silly. The management at this particular park obviously know very little about the sport their facility has been built for. Unfortunately skateboarding is going to become more and more like this. I say keep it real stick to the streets. Maybe it would be more constructive to petition UK skate industry to completley boycott this park. No tours, no comp sponsorships, no mag coverage. Skateboarding belongs to skateboarders, this park could be wiped off the skating map if we took the right approach.
Ha ha this is absolutley silly. The management at this particular park obviously know very little about the sport their facility has been built for. Unfortunately skateboarding is going to become more and more like this. I say keep it real stick to the streets. Maybe it would be more constructive to petition UK skate industry to completley boycott this park. No tours, no comp sponsorships, no mag coverage. Skateboarding belongs to skateboarders, this park could be wiped off the skating map if we took the right approach.
# 1,663:
10:46 am PDT, Oct 3,
James Durand, United Kingdom
I was looking forward to skating this new spot, can't believe it, the council are insane
I was looking forward to skating this new spot, can't believe it, the council are insane
# 1,662:
6:20 am PDT, Oct 2,
Name not displayed, Oklahoma
# 1,661:
9:55 pm PDT, Sep 30,
Name not displayed, Germany
# 1,660:
1:39 pm PDT, Sep 30,
Philip Aschliman, Tennessee
Older skaters should be mentors.
Older skaters should be mentors.
# 1,659:
11:33 am PDT, Sep 30,
Philipp Fischer, Germany
# 1,658:
6:39 pm PDT, Sep 28,
David Ruddell, United Kingdom
Insane
Insane
# 1,657:
4:29 am PDT, Sep 28,
Antti Viilo, Finland
# 1,656:
2:10 am PDT, Sep 27,
Peter Stanners, United Kingdom
What makes a skatepark any different from other public sports grounds such as swimming facilities, football clubs, playgrounds, etc.. I don't think people ever have their i.d. checked going into those types of facilities, so why the difference for skateboarding?
What makes a skatepark any different from other public sports grounds such as swimming facilities, football clubs, playgrounds, etc.. I don't think people ever have their i.d. checked going into those types of facilities, so why the difference for skateboarding?
# 1,655:
4:00 pm PDT, Sep 26,
Anthony PItcher, United Kingdom
what can i say, its prejudicial and frankly ludicrous, but i guess that would be obvious to anyone...surely!?!
what can i say, its prejudicial and frankly ludicrous, but i guess that would be obvious to anyone...surely!?!
# 1,654:
1:56 pm PDT, Sep 26,
Viriato Marques, Portugal
You guys deserve to be able to skate anytime you want despite of your age
You guys deserve to be able to skate anytime you want despite of your age
# 1,653:
11:24 am PDT, Sep 25,
Harvey Stansfield, France
save the real skating
save the real skating
# 1,652:
8:50 am PDT, Sep 25,
James Harahan, United Kingdom
I have been skateboarding for the past 16 years and have never experienced a rule such as this. If it were not for the help and encouragement from older or more experienced skaters I would not have progressed within the sport or had half the fun I have over the years. If this sort of thing carries on then I won't be able to take my children skateboarding in the future.
I have been skateboarding for the past 16 years and have never experienced a rule such as this. If it were not for the help and encouragement from older or more experienced skaters I would not have progressed within the sport or had half the fun I have over the years. If this sort of thing carries on then I won't be able to take my children skateboarding in the future.
# 1,651:
6:52 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Doug Edem, Canada
