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2 B SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 2016 High school sports participation continues to increase Led by an encouraging report in football participation nationwide, the number of par- ticipants in high school sports increased for the 27th consecu- tive year in 2015-16, according to the annual High School Athletics Participation Survey conducted by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). Based on figures from the 51 NFHS member state high school associations, which includes the District of Columbia, the number of par- ticipants in high school sports reached an all-time high of 7,868,900 — an increase of 61,853 from the previous year. After a decline of almost 10,000 participants in football the previous year, the number of boys playing 11-player foot- ball in 2015 was almost identi- cal to 2014 with a drop of just 309 — from 1,083,617 to 1,083,308. While some states reported a decline in football participation in 2015, 24 states registered increases in boys participation in 11-player football. When combining boys and girls par- ticipation in 6-, 8-, 9- and 11- player football, the number of participants increased 138 — from 1,114,253 to 1,114,391. “The NFHS and its member state associations have taken significant steps over the past 10 years to minimize the risk of participation in football and all high school sports, so this report on the continued strong interest and participation in high school football is very encouraging,” said Bob Gardner, NFHS executive director. “With the adoption of state laws and protocols for concussion management in place, we continue to believe that the sport of football at the high school level is as safe as it has been since the first rules were written in 1932 — and we believe this year’s participation report is confirmation of that belief.” After a decline the previous year, boys’ participation increased about 25,000 to an all-time high of 4,544,574, while girls’ participation increased for the 27th consecu- tive year with an additional 36,591 participants and set an all-time high of 3,324,326. Track and field registered the largest increase in participants for both boys and girls, with an additional 12,501 boys and 7,243 girls. Track and field ranks second to football in boys participants with 591,133, and remains the most popular sport for girls with 485,969 participants. In addition to track and field, six other top-10 girls sports registered increases in 2015-16, including volleyball, soccer, softball, cross country, tennis and lacrosse. The top 10 girls sports remained the same as the previous year: track and field, volleyball, basketball, soccer, fast-pitch softball, cross coun- try, tennis, swimming and div- ing, competitive spirit squads and lacrosse. After track and field among the top 10 boys sports, soccer registered the largest gain with an additional 7,753 partici- pants, followed by cross coun- try (up 6,710), basketball (up 4,949) and baseball (up 2,248). Although the top five boys sports remained the same as last year — 11-player football, track and field, basketball, baseball and soccer — cross country moved to sixth place ahead of wrestling, which dropped to seventh after a decline of 7,555 participants. from 1B Jim Campbell competes in state competition. highest score in his over-60 class entailing all categories and shooting styles. Campbell has hunted all around the world and holds many trophies and titles. All told, he has won more than 36 Oregon Bowhunter State tro- phies and titles, including: Master Hunter for the State of Oregon; being a four-time Oregon Bowhunter State Triple Crown winner in several classes; and becoming a life- time member of both the Oregon Bowhunters and Traditional Archers of Oregon. Campbell has repre- sented and been spon- sored by many companies and product lines over the years, allowing him to acquire a “man-cave” full of trophies and species. To keep up his skill level, Campbell practices and shoots in tourna- ments all year long to be ready for both competing and hunting. Both Jim and his broth- er, Kim, have a passion for archery and love to promote the sport. Archer COURTESY PHOTO Tennis, golf and swimming and diving complete the top 10 listing of boys sports. Lacrosse continued its rise among emerging sports with 197,572 total participants to rank 10th in girls participation and 11th for boys. Among some of the non-tra- ditional high school sports on this year’s survey, archery (8,668), badminton (17,645) and flag football (12,093) con- tinued to register increases in participation. Also, while boys’ wrestling had a drop in participation, an additional 2,000 girls partici- pated in the sport last year for an all-time high of 13,496. Participation in adapted sports also increased in 2015- 16 from 8,483 participants to 9,491 with schools in 12 states now offering these programs for students with disabilities. The top 10 states by partici- pants remained the same; how- ever, Florida moved ahead of New Jersey to eighth position this year. Texas and California topped the list again with 809,075 and 802,117, respectively, followed by New York (372,772), Illinois (344,143), Ohio (319,929), Pennsylvania (319,853), Michigan (295,436), Florida (285,885), New Jersey (279,371) and Minnesota (237,686). Thirty-three of the 51 NFHS member state associations reported increases in participa- tion in 2015-16. The participation survey has been compiled since 1971 by the NFHS through numbers it receives from its member asso- ciations. The complete 2015-16 High School Athletics Participation Survey will be posted soon on the NFHS website at www.nfhs .org. Do your part and volunteer today to help support these local non-proft organizations in our community! Volunteer•Get involved•Donate Florence Food Share provides food to those who are hungry in our community. If you have four hours a week available, we are in need of volunteers to staff our Front Desk and also act as Guides as clients walk through the pantry. Please call our volunteer coordinator, Gina Yates, @ 541-997-9110 (Monday – Friday, before noon) to learn more about volunteering. info@lorence- foodshare.org 2190 Spruce Street. Join the Peace Harbor Hospital Volunteers. You will find an area of interest in a caring organization. Peace Harbor Volunteers 400 9th Street, Florence, OR 97439 541-997-8412 ext. 209 Meals on Wheels are available to people over the age of 60 who cannot get out much due to illness or advanced age and who are not eating properly, regardless of income. Cafe 60 is available for those who prefer to make new friends in a dining room setting. 1570 Kingwood • PO Box 2313, Florence 541-997-5673 laneseniormeals.org Operating Monday, Wednesday and Friday SOS is looking for a few great volunteers! We have morning opportunities available at the front desk! Spend a few hours each week greeting clients, answering the phone and helping our community. All training is provided. Call our Volunteer Coordinator- Lori @ 541-997-2816 How To Participate The fee to participate is $20. An ad for the Community Wide Garage Sale with a map of all participating sales will be published in the Siuslaw News on September 7th and 10th. Because of print deadlines, the registration deadline is 5pm August 30 2016. You will also receive two offi cial Community Wide Garage Sale signs as well as a tip sheet on how to have a great sale. Please post signs only on private property with the owner’s consent. Posting signs on City utility poles, street or signal light poles, and median strips is against the municipal code. Saving men one PSA test at a time. 541-997-6626 maribob@oregonfast.net Someone to talk to... who understands! Additional maps will be available at the Florence Visitors Center and the Siuslaw News. Name _________________________________________________Phone____________________________ Address___________________________________Email__________________________________________ Subdivision name (if any) ____________________________________ Dates (CIRCLE): Friday 9/9 ___________ Saturday 9/10 Sunday 9/11 Times: ___________ ___________ 15-word description: Add’l ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ Date, times and address are included. Additional words over 15 are $0.50 each. Bring form and payment to 148 Maple St in Historic Old Town or mail to Siuslaw News PO Box 10, Florence, OR 97439 Call 541-902-3526 Online www.fl orencechamber.com Deadline is August 30th at 5pm to be included on the map. To include your organization in this directory, please call us @ 541-997-3441