Creekside students ‘Play 60’ with Seahawks in Sammamish | Community sports news
Published 9:46 am Thursday, April 17, 2014
Students at Creekside Elementary in Sammamish were treated to a pair of special visitors Tuesday, as Seattle Seahawks mascot Blitz and Chandler Fenner, a member of the team’s practice squad, came to the school to promote the NFL’s initiative for maintaining an active lifestyle among youth.
The “Play 60” program encourages youngsters to get out from in front of the television or computer screen, and to put down their smart phones and tablets for a minimum of sixty minutes per day.
Fenner, a defensive back from Holy Cross University, talked to the students about the importance of maintaining an active lifestyle, and then participated with a small group of them in a series of football-related activities.
Around two dozen Creekside students caught passes from Fenner, took handoffs from Blitz and tried out their punting leg, a la Seahawks standout Jon Ryan.
Fenner, who was also accompanied by former player and current member of the franchise’s fan development department, also spoke about the importance of standing up to bullying.
A Creekside student and Russell Wilson fans watches video highlights from the season. JOSH SUMAN, ISSAQUAH-SAMMAMISH REPORTER
Blitz put on a show for the school. JOSH SUMAN, ISSAQUAH-SAMMAMISH REPORTER
A Creekside student takes a leap during a drill. JOSH SUMAN, ISSAQUAH-SAMMAMISH REPORTER
Blitz hands off to a Creekside student. JOSH SUMAN, ISSAQUAH-SAMMAMISH REPORTER
