Dawgs vs. Ducks: Battle at the Ballot
September 17, 2024 | General
SEATTLE, WA β The rivalry between Washington and Oregon has produced some of the most memorable clashes in the world of college athletics going back over a century. The Huskies and Ducks hope that their new civic-minded competition will have a similarly meaningful impact.
Today, to celebrate National Voter Registration Day, the University of Washington and University of Oregon athletics departments are going head-to-head in the "Dawgs vs. Ducks: Battle at the Ballot" competition. The goal is for both student-athlete bodies to achieve 100% registration of eligible student-athletes by the 2024 voter registration deadlines.
This year's challenge follows a successful initiative from 2020, when the Huskies faced off against Washington State University in a competition called "Rivals United". That inaugural event sparked a friendly competition that saw the Huskies achieve 100-percent registration among eligible student-athletes.
"Dawgs vs. Ducks: Battle at the Ballot" emphasizes the importance of informed civic engagement in creating well-rounded student-athletes. With the support of athletes, coaches, and university staff, both schools are working diligently to turn this friendly competition into an event that highlights the importance of every vote. While the immediate focus will be this November's election, Washington is committed to making voter empowerment a lasting value of the department every year moving forward.
"Not only does registering to vote give me a voice to advocate for myself, but it also gives me a voice to help advocate for people I care about, such as my teammates," said Cillian Mullen, a member of the women's rowing team and President of Husky Pride. "Being an informed voter isn't only about serving myself, but also making sure I stay responsible to the communities I belong to."
For Husky gymnast Deiah Moody, Vice President of the UW Black Student-Athlete Association, "Civic engagement is important because it drives change and can help shape communities. It can empower individuals to contribute by making sure that every voice plays a role in the collective effort."
In addition to this challenge, the Husky student-athletes, coaches and staff will be engaging in programming surrounding the significance of voter registration and participation. UW Athletics also has put together a micro-site [https://gohuskies.com/feature/Vote24] to aid students, coaches, staff and fans in their civic engagement efforts. This site provides further information on voting resources as well as dates and deadlines across each state.
As the voter registration deadline approaches, the excitement builds on both campuses. For updates on the challenge and more information regarding voting, deadlines and much more, visit GoHuskies.com/Vote or follow the schools on social media.
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Today, to celebrate National Voter Registration Day, the University of Washington and University of Oregon athletics departments are going head-to-head in the "Dawgs vs. Ducks: Battle at the Ballot" competition. The goal is for both student-athlete bodies to achieve 100% registration of eligible student-athletes by the 2024 voter registration deadlines.
This year's challenge follows a successful initiative from 2020, when the Huskies faced off against Washington State University in a competition called "Rivals United". That inaugural event sparked a friendly competition that saw the Huskies achieve 100-percent registration among eligible student-athletes.
"Dawgs vs. Ducks: Battle at the Ballot" emphasizes the importance of informed civic engagement in creating well-rounded student-athletes. With the support of athletes, coaches, and university staff, both schools are working diligently to turn this friendly competition into an event that highlights the importance of every vote. While the immediate focus will be this November's election, Washington is committed to making voter empowerment a lasting value of the department every year moving forward.
"Not only does registering to vote give me a voice to advocate for myself, but it also gives me a voice to help advocate for people I care about, such as my teammates," said Cillian Mullen, a member of the women's rowing team and President of Husky Pride. "Being an informed voter isn't only about serving myself, but also making sure I stay responsible to the communities I belong to."
For Husky gymnast Deiah Moody, Vice President of the UW Black Student-Athlete Association, "Civic engagement is important because it drives change and can help shape communities. It can empower individuals to contribute by making sure that every voice plays a role in the collective effort."
In addition to this challenge, the Husky student-athletes, coaches and staff will be engaging in programming surrounding the significance of voter registration and participation. UW Athletics also has put together a micro-site [https://gohuskies.com/feature/Vote24] to aid students, coaches, staff and fans in their civic engagement efforts. This site provides further information on voting resources as well as dates and deadlines across each state.
As the voter registration deadline approaches, the excitement builds on both campuses. For updates on the challenge and more information regarding voting, deadlines and much more, visit GoHuskies.com/Vote or follow the schools on social media.
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