The Albany County Health Commissioner has reversed the previous ruling and high-risk winter sports may now resume. I appreciate the dedication shown by all who supported this effort to allow our athletes back on the court and the ice. Please continue to monitor local team announcements as practices begin under …
April 1, 2021
Final supporters
The NYS Department of Health and Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that high risk winter sports (basketball and hockey) could resume February 1, 2021. Local health departments had to give the ok. The Albany County Health Commissioner ruled against resuming winter sports.
Last season was cut short and this season never happened. Athletes that are juniors and seniors will be left out of college recruiting. Student athletes from bordering states that are allowed to play will get scholarships in place of NY athletes. This decision negatively impacts the futures, both academically and economically, of NY high school athletes. Kids want to be with their friends and teammates. Kids have done everything they were asked to reduce the spread, bend the curve and keep hospital capacity available. It's time to move forward safely.
While we all understand there are risks with Covid-19, schools have proven they know how to manage those risks.
If you JUST WANT TO PLAY in Albany County, have your voice heard and sign this petition.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
February 1, 2021
February 1, 2021
I have been in contact with local administrative offices to formally present the concerns outlined here. The feedback from families regarding the long term impact on college athletic opportunities has been particularly sobering. We are continuing to press for a clear explanation regarding the recent decision by the health commissioner.
Reached 100 supporters
January 31, 2021
January 29, 2021
The number of signatures is nearing two hundred and fifty. Please circulate this petition among your networks to ensure we reach that threshold before the upcoming meetings.
55 Comments
Please Let these kids play. In addition to losing competitive sport’s they have lost their entire Junior and senior year HS experience. It is imperative to their social, emotional, academic and athletic growth and development. These kids are diligent and following the rules.
If the law is not applicable to those sports teams and organizations other than high school teams, to those who are operating without restrictions right now.....that means the law is not equitable to all. High school coaches, AD’s, and Administrators will comply with all regulations ....as demonstrated already. We cannot say the same thing about other groups who are operating outside the law. Let’s have one standard applicable to all.
If NYC area schools are allowed to play then there is no reason these Albany County kids cannot play. The numbers are low for these kids and although Albany County is above 4%, the elderly numbers should not be used to determine if these kids can play. This pandemic has done enough damage to these kids and their mental health is by far more at risk than the probability of them getting COVID. The governor said they can play and they should be allowed to.
Stop making this about politics. Don’t randomize statements like, “we can’t just ignore science”. You are completely ignoring the science of infection rate for students. Forget that suicide, drug use and criminal activity is up because these kids have no outlet. Let them play. It can be done safely. They go to school safely so why can’t they play safely. LET THEM PLAY!!!
The kids have suffered enough. Other states have proven that the can play safe. It is time for our kids to be given that opportunity. Mental wellness is at stake. Don’t make it even harder on these kids claiming it’s because of science. These kids aren’t the ones spreading the virus. To be desperately dependent on the infection rates of people that don’t have a vested interest in the athletic participation of these kids is foolish and unfair
These comments are wild
Let them play!
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The Albany County Health Commissioner has reversed the previous ruling and high-risk winter sports may now resume. I appreciate the dedication shown by all who supported this effort to allow our athletes back on the court and the ice. Please continue to monitor local team announcements as practices begin under …
April 1, 2021
Final supporters
The NYS Department of Health and Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that high risk winter sports (basketball and hockey) could resume February 1, 2021. Local health departments had to give the ok. The Albany County Health Commissioner ruled against resuming winter sports.
Last season was cut short and this season never happened. Athletes that are juniors and seniors will be left out of college recruiting. Student athletes from bordering states that are allowed to play will get scholarships in place of NY athletes. This decision negatively impacts the futures, both academically and economically, of NY high school athletes. Kids want to be with their friends and teammates. Kids have done everything they were asked to reduce the spread, bend the curve and keep hospital capacity available. It's time to move forward safely.
While we all understand there are risks with Covid-19, schools have proven they know how to manage those risks.
If you JUST WANT TO PLAY in Albany County, have your voice heard and sign this petition.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
February 1, 2021
February 1, 2021
I have been in contact with local administrative offices to formally present the concerns outlined here. The feedback from families regarding the long term impact on college athletic opportunities has been particularly sobering. We are continuing to press for a clear explanation regarding the recent decision by the health commissioner.
Reached 100 supporters
January 31, 2021
January 29, 2021
The number of signatures is nearing two hundred and fifty. Please circulate this petition among your networks to ensure we reach that threshold before the upcoming meetings.
55 Comments
Use science and statistics. There is no evidence that CoVid is spread in this demographic or by playing sports. Travel sports have been played since last June with no spread of disease. Right now we are sending the message that you can play sports but only if you can afford a travel team. Let. Them. Play.
Please Let these kids play. In addition to losing competitive sport’s they have lost their entire Junior and senior year HS experience. It is imperative to their social, emotional, academic and athletic growth and development. These kids are diligent and following the rules.
If the law is not applicable to those sports teams and organizations other than high school teams, to those who are operating without restrictions right now.....that means the law is not equitable to all. High school coaches, AD’s, and Administrators will comply with all regulations ....as demonstrated already. We cannot say the same thing about other groups who are operating outside the law. Let’s have one standard applicable to all.
If NYC area schools are allowed to play then there is no reason these Albany County kids cannot play. The numbers are low for these kids and although Albany County is above 4%, the elderly numbers should not be used to determine if these kids can play. This pandemic has done enough damage to these kids and their mental health is by far more at risk than the probability of them getting COVID. The governor said they can play and they should be allowed to.
Stop making this about politics. Don’t randomize statements like, “we can’t just ignore science”. You are completely ignoring the science of infection rate for students. Forget that suicide, drug use and criminal activity is up because these kids have no outlet. Let them play. It can be done safely. They go to school safely so why can’t they play safely. LET THEM PLAY!!!
The kids have suffered enough. Other states have proven that the can play safe. It is time for our kids to be given that opportunity. Mental wellness is at stake. Don’t make it even harder on these kids claiming it’s because of science. These kids aren’t the ones spreading the virus. To be desperately dependent on the infection rates of people that don’t have a vested interest in the athletic participation of these kids is foolish and unfair
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Use science and statistics. There is no evidence that CoVid is spread in this demographic or by playing sports. Travel sports have been played since last June with no spread of disease. Right now we are sending the message that you can play sports but only if you can afford a travel team. Let. Them. Play.