August 24, 2009
Monday Morning News (08-24-09)
UPCOMING EVENTS:
| DATE | EVENT |
| 08-25-09 | Webinar- Concussion (9:00 AM) To attend Click Here |
| 08-28-09 | Directors Cup Applications Due- Download |
| 08-31-09 | Fall Rules Clinics Deadline |
| 09-01-09 | NMAA Activities Council Meeting |
| 09-01-09 | Fall Sports Seeding/ Selection Representatives Due- Download |
| 09-07-09 | Labor Day- NMAA Office Closed |
| 09-11-09 | Deadline to make hotel reservations for Fall Conference- Reservations |
| 09-14-09 | NMAA Spirit Summit (Albuquerque) |
| 09-15-09 | 2009-2010 membership dues, fees and contracts are due |
| 09-16-09 | NMAA Commission Meeting (9:00 AM- NMAA) Agenda |
| 09-23-09 | Hardship Petition Review |
| 09-30-09 | NMAA Board of Directors Meeting (9:00 AM- NMAA) |
IN THE NEWS:
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 24, 2009
Release #09-321
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC Alert: Whitco Co. LP Stadium Light Poles Can Fall Over, Posing Risk of Serious Injury and Death
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is alerting the public, school officials, facilities managers, and municipal and public safety officials that outdoor steel stadium light poles manufactured by Whitco Co. LP, of Fort Worth, Texas can fracture or crack and fall over, posing a risk of serious injury and death to patrons and bystanders from being hit or crushed. To reduce the risk of injury, Whitco Co. LP outdoor steel stadium light poles should be inspected immediately.
CPSC has confirmed nine incidents in which Whitco Co. LP poles installed from about 2000 through 2006 fell. In one incident, a pole fell through the roof of a school gymnasium causing significant damage. In two incidents, a pole fell onto outdoor bleachers causing significant damage. The majority of incidents occurred in Texas, though the Whitco Co. LP poles have been installed in other states. To date, CPSC is not aware of any injuries.
CPSC has also confirmed that nearly 50 Whitco Co. LP poles that have not fallen had developed fractures and/or cracks next to the weld that joins the pole to its base plate. The fallen and cracked poles were located near or around school football stadiums and gymnasiums.
Whitco Co. LP, formerly located at 7700 Wyatt Drive in Fort Worth, is no longer in business. The poles can be found at facilities such as recreational parks and fields, schools, and outdoor stadiums. The poles are constructed of steel with a galvanized coating, and can range from about 70 to 135 feet tall, and weigh from about 1 to 4 tons.
CPSC recommends that Whitco Co. LP outdoor steel stadium light poles be inspected by a qualified professional immediately to reduce the risk of poles falling over and crushing a patron or bystander. CPSC also recommends that the areas of, and next to, all welds joining a pole to its base plate be inspected for signs of cracking, fractures, or deterioration. Visual examination with the naked eye or with a magnifier will not sufficiently determine the extent of fracturing or cracking. If any of these conditions are found, immediately have the affected poles repaired or replaced by a qualified professional.
CPSC is conducting an investigation concerning these poles and other outdoor steel stadium light poles that may pose a similar concern. CPSC recommends that all outdoor steel stadium light poles be routinely inspected.
If you have information or questions regarding this warning, contact CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 anytime or send an e-mail to info@cpsc.gov.
To see this release on CPSC's web site, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09321.html
BACK TO SCHOOL MAILOUT ON-LINE
The NMAA has released its 2009-2010 Back To School Mailout on-line. Click here to access the Back To School Mailout which includes information to help you get the year off to a successful start!
NMAA RELEASES 2009-2010 EVENT CALENDAR:
The NMAA would like to release its calendar for the 2009-2010 school year. All superintendents, prinicipals, athletic directors and activity directors were mailed a copy of the NMAA calendar at the begining of May. Click here to download a copy of the NMAA 2009-2010 calendar. If you have any questions, please contact Robert Zayas, NMAA Assistant Director, at rzayas@nmact.org or 505.923.3274.
ALIGNMENT AND CLASSIFICATION:
The Board of Directors approved the Alignment and Classification for the next four year block (2010-2011 to 2013-2014), click here to download.
REMINDERS:
Fall Rules Clinics (Due August 31):
Cross Country
Football
Soccer
Volleyball
MEMBERSHIP DUES AND FEES:
2009-2010 membership dues, fees and contracts are due by September 15, 2009.
FALL CONFERENCE:
The NMAA/ NMADA Fall Conference will beheld October 11-13 at the Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid Hotel. The deadline to make reserverations for this important meeting is September 11, 2009- Click here to make reservations.
NMAA TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP DATE REVISIONS:
On June 3, the Board of Directors approved a major calendar adjustment for the 2010 State Track & Field Championships due to the University of New Mexico hosting the 2010 Mountain West Track & Field Championships. Track & Field practice will begin on Week 32 instead of week 33 for the 2010 season. All District Track & Field Championships will be held Week 44 (April 26-May 1). The Class A-AA State Track & Field Championships will be held Wednesday and Thursday May 5-6, with the Class 3A-5A State Track & Field Championships scheduled on Friday and Saturday May 7-8.
RESOURCES:
Sports Medicine Articles-
NFHS 2009 Anabolic Steriods Position Statement
NFHS 2009 Concussion Brochure
NFHS 2009 Supplements Position Statement
NFHS 2008 Concussion Update
2009 Position Statement on Invasive Medical Procedures
2009 Concussion Statement in Zurich
NMAA CORPORATE SPONSORS:
Special thanks to the generous NMAA Corporate sponsors who support New Mexico's students and their efforts to be successful. Click here to view the NMAA corporate sponsors.
