Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session

Illinois Senate Bill SR0207

Introduced
4/19/23  
Refer
4/19/23  
Refer
5/4/23  

Caption

CONGRATS-IHSA GYMNASTICS

Impact

The resolution serves to honor the collaborative efforts between local school districts, parents, teachers, coaches, and athletes in promoting gymnastics across Illinois. It alerts stakeholders that the loss of official support from the IHSA could detrimentally affect the sport's presence in local schools, thereby affecting students' opportunities to engage in athletics that foster personal growth and the pursuit of excellence in the sport. SR0207 hence reaffirms the importance of gymnastics within the state's educational and athletic frameworks.

Summary

Senate Resolution 207 (SR0207) celebrates and recognizes the achievements of boys and girls gymnastics in Illinois, which have been officially supported by the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) for 70 and 50 years, respectively. The resolution highlights the positive impact gymnastics has had on students, emphasizing aspects such as coordination, strength, perseverance, and confidence. It underscores the importance of gymnastics as a healthy alternative to traditional sports and affirms its value in nurturing teamwork and individual accomplishments.

Contention

While SR0207 does not create new laws or regulations, it aims to raise awareness regarding the support for gymnastics in schools and prevent any potential moves to eliminate it as an official IHSA sport. It encapsulates the community's sentiment against any reduction in gymnastics support, which stakeholders believe is vital for student growth and success in sports. This celebration counters any negative discussions that may arise about discontinuing gymnastics programs, ensuring that voices of support are recognized.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

IL HR0027

CONGRATS-IHSA GYMNASTICS

IL HR2007

Congratulating the Texas Woman's University gymnastics team on winning the 2017 USA Gymnastics Women's Collegiate National Championships.

IL SR781

Congratulating the Texas Woman's University gymnastics team on winning the 2017 USA Gymnastics Women's Collegiate National Championships.

IL HR0199

CONGRATS-DYETT HS BOYS BBALL

IL HR1550

Congratulating the Rockwall High School boys' gymnastics team on winning the overall team title at the 2023 Texas High School Gymnastics State Championship.

IL HR0203

CONGRATS-KENWOOOD ACADEMY

IL HR0258

CONGRATS-LHS GIRLS BASKETBALL

IL SR132

Honoring Megan Mertz on receiving the 2023 OHSAA Gymnastics Coach of the Year Award.

IL SR0055

Congratulating the Bishop Dwenger High School gymnastics team.

IL SR0069

CONGRATS-LAKE PARK LANCETTES

Similar Bills

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