New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association

Former NFL Quarterback Ray Lucas Returns to Alma Mater to Share His Story of Overcoming Opioid Addiction with New Jersey High School Student Athletes

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

He urged the students gathered at Jersey Mike’s Arena to stay educated and informed about the risks of prescription opioids.

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  • He urged the students gathered at Jersey Mike’s Arena to stay educated and informed about the risks of prescription opioids.
  • “Addiction can happen to anyone at any time.”
    Nearly 20 high schools brought students to hear Lucas tell his story, and athletes from Rutgers also attended.
  • “When Ray Lucas tells you that opioid addiction is tougher than any opponent he faced, it makes an impact.
  • Students who are prescribed an opioid before graduating from high school increase their risk of future misuse by 33 percent.

PDFNJ’s Knock Out Opioid Abuse Initiative Places the Focus on New Jersey Student-Athletes

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

Sports-related injuries are something that many student-athletes will face, said Angelo Valente, Executive Director of the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey.

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  • Sports-related injuries are something that many student-athletes will face, said Angelo Valente, Executive Director of the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey.
  • To reach these student-athletes, PDFNJ and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) have been working together to raise awareness of the dangers of prescription opioids by bringing their Knock Out Opioid Abuse initiative to high schools throughout New Jersey.
  • The program is headlined by former Rutgers and NFL quarterback Ray Lucas, who has spoken openly about his past struggles with opioid addiction.
  • Lucas, a Harrison native, starred at Rutgers University in the 1990s before enjoying an eight-year career in the NFL.

Former NFL Quarterback Ray Lucas Shares Personal Story of Opioid Addiction and Recovery with Harrison High School Student Athletes

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

On Tuesday, student athletes at Harrison High School received an education on the risks of prescription opioids from a familiar face, Harrison native and former NFL quarterback Ray Lucas.

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  • On Tuesday, student athletes at Harrison High School received an education on the risks of prescription opioids from a familiar face, Harrison native and former NFL quarterback Ray Lucas.
  • It was the second of 10 events to be held for high school students through the 2022-23 school year and the first to be held in-person.
  • Sports injuries happen in high school sports so makesure to ask the questions about what you are being prescribed for pain and if there are alternatives, Lucas said.
  • A member of the National Federation of State High School Associations, the NJSIAA conducts tournaments and crowns champions in 33 sports.

HomeTown Ticketing named Official Ticketing Partner of New Jersey's Super Football Conference

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HomeTown Ticketing Inc. has been named the Official Ticketing Partner of New Jersey's Super Football Conference (SFC), the largest high school football conference in the United States, with 113 public and non-public teams in seven counties.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HomeTown Ticketing Inc. has been named the Official Ticketing Partner of New Jersey's Super Football Conference (SFC), the largest high school football conference in the United States, with 113 public and non-public teams in seven counties.
  • Established in 2016, New Jersey's Super Football Conference (SFC) is the largest high school football conference in the United States, with 113 public and non-public teams in seven counties.
  • I am very happy with HomeTown Ticketing, and its approach to digital ticketing."
  • HomeTown Ticketing Chairman and CEO Ryan Hart added, "HomeTown Ticketing is happy to bring a professional level ticketing experience to the fans, schools, and communities within the SFC.

Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey Recognizes Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey at the Angel of Hope Gala

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Friday, May 20, 2022

Jersey City, New Jersey, May 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 19, 2022

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  • Jersey City, New Jersey, May 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 19, 2022
    JERSEY CITY The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) honored Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey with the Angel of Hope Award for its leadership in addressing New Jerseys opioid epidemic at the Angel of Hope Gala held May 18.
  • For the past 25 years, PDFNJ has received the support of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield in its mission to prevent substance use and addiction through prevention, education and awareness.
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey has been a leader in thefight against the opioid crisis taking so many lives, said PDFNJ Chairwoman Elaine Pozycki.
  • SJP Properties served as dinner chair for the Mardi Gras-themed gala, which raised funds for PDFNJs substance use prevention programs.

Rothman Orthopaedics Selects POV Sports Marekting as Agency of Record

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Rothman Orthopaedics joins the likes of Wawa, Firstrust Bank, Stroehmann Bakeries (BBU) and Axalta in placing their faith in the POV brand consulting team.

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  • Rothman Orthopaedics joins the likes of Wawa, Firstrust Bank, Stroehmann Bakeries (BBU) and Axalta in placing their faith in the POV brand consulting team.
  • "We're honored to partner with the highly-regarded leadership team at Rothman to bring their sports and entertainment portfolio to life.
  • We are excited to lead and inspire Rothman Orthopaedics' sports strategy, activation and vision moving forward," said POV's CEO Arbogast.
  • To learn more about POV Sports Marketing, including the agency's client work and complete suite of services, visit POVSportsMarketing.com.

Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, and NJSIAA Team Up to Educate Student-Athletes on Opioid Use and Addiction

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

The program will feature 10 events held at high schools throughout the state during the 2021-22 and 2022-23 school years.

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  • The program will feature 10 events held at high schools throughout the state during the 2021-22 and 2022-23 school years.
  • These will be headlined by former Rutgers and NFL quarterback Ray Lucas, who has spoken openly about his past struggles with opioid addiction.
  • Supported through grants by Horizon's philanthropic arm, The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, the Knock Out Opioid Abuse initiative is now in its third phase.
  • The initiative began in 2017 with the Town Hall Series held for all 21 New Jersey counties in 2017 and 2018.

ATSNJ Survey Results for NJSIAA COVID-19 Summer Recess Period Released

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Thursday, September 3, 2020

TRENTON, N.J., Sept. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Athletic Trainers' Society of New Jersey (ATSNJ) announced survey results of 152 licensed athletic trainers employed at New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) member schools participating in the athletic summer recess period during the period of July 13 August 28.

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  • TRENTON, N.J., Sept. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Athletic Trainers' Society of New Jersey (ATSNJ) announced survey results of 152 licensed athletic trainers employed at New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) member schools participating in the athletic summer recess period during the period of July 13 August 28.
  • 172 athletic trainers responded in total to the survey.
  • Of the total group that participated in the survey, 152 athletic trainers responded whose schools conducted summer recess athletic workouts.
  • For more detailed survey results, please visit: https://www.atsnj.org/covid19
    For more information about the ATSNJ, please visit our website at http://www.atsnj.org or social media pages on Facebook @NJSportSafety, Twitter @ATSNJ, and Instagram @ATSNJ.

NJSIAA Teams with Hudl to Bring Instant Replay to New Jersey High School Football

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Thursday, June 14, 2018

The two-year partnership allows schools to implement instant replay for officiating purposes during high school football games starting next season.

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  • The two-year partnership allows schools to implement instant replay for officiating purposes during high school football games starting next season.
  • Over 100 New Jersey high schools currently use Hudl Sideline to drive in-game adjustments and player development.
  • "We're thrilled to join the NJSIAA in their efforts to improve the sport through technology," said Ashley Broesch, General Manager of American Football at Hudl.
  • A member of the National Federation of State High School Associations, the NJSIAA conducts tournaments and crowns champions in 32 sports.