Take a survey, share with your loved ones, about “Oregonians for Athletes”

By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories

HALFWAY, OR –

Update: From Let Them Play! – Oregonians for Athletes – A Member Of Ed300

“In light of the ongoing discussions and positive feedback we’re hearing from OSAA & Coaches Association regarding progress, we have decided to postpone our rally until 2/13 (if needed)

We’re hoping the positive feedback we’re hearing continues as they review contact sports this week.

We appreciate the understanding and flexibility we all are practicing in these uncertain days, but we really do feel that meaningful progress has been made! We need to let the process play out.”

Previous: The Pine Eagle School District has released the following correspondence to the community regarding getting athletes back in the game.

“Coaches, Athletic Directors, Parents and Community Members.

There’s no question that our students’ mental well being is declining. For some, a little. And others, a lot. Sometimes it shows on the outside. And sometimes, we have no clue what’s on the inside. As research is being done and data is being collected from the 2019-2020 calendar years, we still don’t have all the facts.

But here’s what we do know:

– Students who participate in sports/extracurricular activities are less likely to have ideation, or attempt suicide.

– Youth who are isolated have an increased risk of drug use and violence.

– Youth who are isolated have a decreased risk of independence as an adult.

– Oregon was ranked the worst for mental illness in 2017.

Here’s what I’m asking for:

– Please complete this survey and encourage others (Students, parents, schools, parent groups, members of the community, etc) to do it too. (Link: https://forms.gle/VhNE5sykQXekfoks7)

– Join Facebook group /LetThemPlay-Oregonians for Athletes has additional information

(Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letthemplayoregon/?ref=share )

– ‘Copy/Paste’ the survey into a personalized email and send it to your family, parent clubs, members of the community, schools, etc. to collect up to date data.

– Please follow ‘#LetThemPlayOregon’ on Twitter.

– Please attend the Let Them Play Rally February 6th, 2021 at the capital.”