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May 4, 2009 3:00 PM- NMAA Athletic/ Activity Suspension Information
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The New Mexico Activities Association would like to provide important information regarding the suspension of athletic/ activity programs due to the closure of 15 schools.
The NMAA Board of Directors suspended all athletic and activity programs for a minimum of seven days in order to ensure fairness for NMAA member schools who could not participate in activities this week due to closure.
The NMAA staff hosted a webcast today at noon to address concerns and answer questions regarding this issue. The webcast can be accessed by logging onto the NMAA website at www.nmaafilms.tv.
The NMAA Board of Directors have declared that no school organized practices of any kind are to be held outside of the school day.
If schools are found to be practicing outside of the school day (bell to bell), the sanction would be as follows:
- Suspension of the coach involved and in all instances to include the head coach for the remainder of the school year
- $1,000 fine
- Probation for a year
Note: Out of season coaches will also be sanctioned as per the Executive Director. The “hour a day” after school practice is also suspended.
Should the NMAA announce that the suspension has concluded by Friday, May 8th, a “tentative” plan for State Championships events is as follows:
Track & Field- Tentative
May 11 Class 3A-5A District Meets
May 13-14 Class A-AA State Championships
May 15-16 Class 3A-5A State Championships
Baseball- Tentative
May 8 Baseball Seeding Class A-AA
May 11 State Baseball Championships First Round- Class 3A-5A
May 11-12 State Baseball First Round and Quarterfinals- Class A-AA
May 14-16 State Baseball Championships- Class 3A-5A Quarterfinals/ Semifinals/ Finals
May 15-16 State Baseball Championships- Class A-AA Semifinals/ Finals
Tennis- Tentative
May 14-16 State Tennis Championships
Individuals (May 14)
Team (May 15-16)
Golf- Tentative
May 11-12 Class A-AAA Golf State Championships (UNM Golf Course)
May 12-13 Class 4A Golf State Championships (New Mexico Tech Golf Course)
Class 5A Golf State Championships (New Mexico State Golf Course)
Softball- Tentative
May 8 Softball Seeding/ Selection Meeting
May 14-16 State Softball Championships
Additional Information:
Rodeo:
Because the NMAA oversees the activity of rodeo, all practices and competitions are considered suspended.
National Competitions:
Teams will be permitted to attend “national competitions” if the school administration permits the competition.
Banquets/ Awards Banquets:
Schools who are not closed by the PED are permitted to hold banquets and award ceremonies.
School Concerts:
Schools who are not closed by the PED are permitted to hold school concerts, dances, etc.
Uniform Fittings/ Information Meetings:
Schools who are not closed by the PED and are scheduled to distribute information or try on uniforms (cheerleading) are permitted to do so.
Field Trips:
Schools who are not closed by the PED are permitted to take school related field trips.
For more information pertaining to this announcement, please contact Robert Zayas, NMAA Director of Communications, at (505) 977-5386.
May 3, 2009 4:50 PM- NMAA To Suspend All Athletic and Activity Extracurricular Programs Due to H1N1 Virus
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The New Mexico Department of Health and the New Mexico Public Education Department announced today that Carlsbad High School, Deming Intermediate School, all public schools in the Socorro Consolidated School District including Cottonwood Valley Charter School in Socorro and all public schools in the Lordsburg Municipal School District will close May 4 through May 10 due to probable cases of H1N1 influenza.
Based on the fact that the Public Education Department and the State Department of Health have made these closures, the New Mexico Activities Association Board of Directors has suspended all athletic and activity programs for all NMAA member schools, until further notice.
This decision includes all extracurricular activities (after school practices, games, activities, etc.)
The NMAA staff will remain in constant communication with the Public Education Department and New Mexico State Department of Health to provide all necessary updates as the situation continues to develop.
The NMAA is committed to the safety and health of all students, and will respond appropriately regarding the scheduling of the upcoming Spring State Championship events.
Additional resources for information related to the swine influenza:
Center For Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/swineflu_you.htm
New Mexico Department of Health
http://nmhealth.org/index.html
New Mexico Public Department of Education
http://www.ped.state.nm.us/
For more information pertaining to this announcement, please contact Robert Zayas, NMAA Director of Communications, at 505.977-5386 or rzayas@nmact.org.
Questions and Answers:
Q: Can schools practice that have not been closed by the PED?
A: All NMAA member schools may not practice outside of the school day.
Q: Can schools host a banquet for a team, activity or organization?
A: Yes, unless your school has been closed by the PED.
Q: Can schools host tryouts (cheerleading, speech and debate, etc)?
A: All NMAA member schools may not conduct tryouts outside of the school day.
Q: Can off-season programs practice after the school day (football, basketball, volleyball, etc)
A: All NMAA member schools may not conduct off-season practice or workouts outside of the school day.
Q: Can schools hold band/ choir concerts?
A: Yes, unless your school has been closed by the PED.
Q: Is Rodeo part of the suspension?
A: Yes, because the NMAA oversees the activity of rodeo, all practices and competitions are considered suspended.
Q: Are schools permitted to attend "National Competitions"?
A: Yes, unless your school has been closed by the PED school will be permitted to attend “national competitions” if the school administration permits the competition.
Q: Can schools hold sports banquets and/or award ceremonies?
A: Yes, schools who are not closed by the PED are permitted to hold banquets and award ceremonies.
Q: Can schools hold school concerts, dances, etc?
A: Yes, schools who are not closed by the PED are permitted to hold school concerts, dances, etc.
Q: If our school was scheduled to have a team meeting or have a uniform fitting, can this still be done?
A: Yes, schools who are not closed by the PED are permitted to have team meetings and can be fitted for uniforms.
Q: Can our school take a field trip?
A: Yes, schools who are not closed by the PED are permitted to take school related field trips.
