September 21, 2009
Monday Morning News (09-21-09)
UPCOMING EVENTS:
| 09-23-09 | Hardship Petition Review |
| 09-24-09 | Deadline for Oct. 11-12 LTC Registrations- Download Registration Form |
| 09-30-09 | NMAA Board of Directors Meeting (9:00 AM- NMAA) Agenda |
| 10-11-09 | NMAA/ NMADA Fall Conference- AGENDA, REGISTRATION FORM |
| 10-12-09 | NMAA/ NMADA Fall Conference- AGENDA, REGISTRATION FORM |
| 10-13-09 | NMAA/ NMADA Fall Conference- AGENDA, REGISTRATION FORM |
| 10-13-09 | Life of An Athlete- COACHES (ABQ) Registration Form - FREE |
| 10-14-09 | Basketball Summit (Las Cruces) More Info. Dana Sanchez (505.923.3277) |
| 10-18-09 | NMOA Alternate State Clinic (Farmington) |
| 10-19-09 | Basketball Summit (Gallup) More Info. contact Dana Sanchez (505.923.3277) |
| 10-20-09 | Hardship Petition Review |
| 10-21-09 | Basketball Summit (Roswell) More Info. contact Dana Sanchez (505.923.3277) |
| 10-23-09 | Swimming & Diving Qualifying Meet Submission Deadline- Download Form |
| 10-24-09 | Soccer Seeding & Selection Meeting (6:00 PM Girls, 7:00 PM Boys) NMAA |
| 10-26-09 | Basketball Summit (Santa Fe) More Info. contact Dana Sanchez (505.923.3277) |
| 10-26-09 | Volleyball District Tournaments- Class A & AA (Oct. 26-31) |
| 10-28-09 | Basketball Summit (Albuquerque) |
| 10-30-09 | State Soccer First Round (or Oct. 31) |
| 10-31-09 | Football Seeding & Selection- 8-Man, Class A & AA (NMAA) |
| 11-01-09 | Winter Rules Clinics On-Line (Nov. 1-30) |
| 11-02-09 | Volleyball District Tournaments- Class 3A-5A (Nov. 2-7) |
| 11-02-09 | Basketball & Wrestling Practice begins |
| 11-02-09 | Swimming & Diving Competition begins |
| 11-05-09 | Soccer State Championships (Nov. 5-7) APS Soccer Complex |
| 11-05-09 |
Drama One Act Play Competition (Nov. 5-7) |
| 11-06-09 | Football State Six Man Semifinals (Nov. 6 or 7) |
| 11-06-09 |
Football State 8 Man/ Class A Quarterfinals (Nov. 6 or 7) |
| 11-06-09 |
Football State Class AA First Round (Nov. 6 or 7) |
| 11-06-09 |
Volleyball State Class A & AA First Round (Nov. 6-7) |
| 11-07-09 | State Cross Country Championships (Rio Rancho High School) |
| 11-07-09 | Football Seeding & Selection- Class 3A-5A (NMAA) |
| 11-08-09 | Volleyball At Large Seeding & Selection- Class 3A-5A (NMAA) |
| 11-12-09 | Volleyball State Championships (Nov. 12-14) |
| 11-13-09 | Football State Six Man Championships (Nov. 13 or 14) |
| 11-13-09 | Football State 8 Man, Class A Semifinals (Nov. 13 or 14) |
| 11-13-09 | Football State Class AA Quarterfinals (Nov. 13 or 14) |
| 11-13-09 | Football State Class 3A-5A First Round (Nov. 13 or 14) |
| 11-17-09 | Hardship Petition Review |
| 11-17-09 | All-State Wind and Percussion Auditions (Nov. 17-20) |
| 11-18-09 | NMAA Commission Meeting (NMAA @ 9:00 AM) |
| 11-20-09 | Football State 8 Man, Class A Championships (Nov. 20 or 21) |
| 11-20-09 | Football State Class AA Semifinals (Nov. 20 or 21) |
| 11-20-09 | Football State Class 3A-5A Quarterfinals (Nov. 20 or 21) |
| 11-25-09 | NMAA Office Closed- Thanksgiving Holiday (Nov. 25-27) |
| 11-27-09 | Football State Class AA Championships (Nov. 27 or 28) |
| 11-27-09 | Football State Class 3A-5A Semifinals (Nov. 27 or 28) |
| 11-30-09 | Winter On-Line Rules Clinics Deadline |
| 12-01-09 | Winter Seeding & Selection Representives Due- Download Form |
| 12-01-09 | NMAA Hall of Fame Nominations Due- Download Form |
| 12-03-09 | NMAA Board of Directors Meeting (NMAA @ 9:00 AM) |
| 12-04-09 | Football State Class 3A-5A Championships (Dec. 4 or 5) |
IN THE NEWS:
CENTENNIAL GRADUATES- CLASS OF 2012:
A Centennial Graduate is any New Mexico student who graduates from High School in the year 2012, the anniversary of New Mexico's statehood. Students from any New Mexico public or private school, as well as home schooled students are eligible. Centennial Graduates must meet all graduation requirements as defined in New Mexico Statute.
The vision of the Centennial Graduates Initiative is for New Mexico to have a record number of high school graduates in 2012. We encourage you to make and set a new standard for academic achievement for future generations of New Mexican students.
The state of New Mexico is sponsoring a Centennial Graduate logo design competition. Click here to download a logo design competition flyer and information. The deadline to submit a logo is Nov. 21, 2009.
More information can be found about this state initiative by clicking here.
H1N1 UPDATE:
The New Mexico Department of Health and the Center for Disease Control has asked the New Mexico Activities Association to remind athletic directors and coaches of the dangers related to the H1N1 virus. If you are sick with flu-like illness, CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone.
Coaches are strongly encouraged to get practice policies and procedures established regarding this issue. Consistency throughout all programs in your school is important.
NMAA TO BEGIN SELLING STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TICKETS ON-LINE:
Fans will be able to purchase tickets online in advance of selected New Mexico Activities Association State Championship events during the 2009-10 school year through an agreement reached recently between the NMAA and TicketLeap.
The service will initially be offered only in selected sports during 2009-10, but will be expanded to
other sports in the future.
It is anticipated that the NMAA 2009 State Soccer Championships will be the first State Championship to utilize TicketLeap, but expansion is expected to the point where the service is offered for other NMAA Championships. Availability of the service will be through the NMAA Website – nmact.org.
TicketLeap is a Philadelphia-based company that provides web-based ticketing solutions to venues
and event organizers all over the country, enabling them to promote and sell tickets online, onsite
and on-the-go. TicketLeap’s web-based ticketing software requires no special hardware, software or
contracts; and is free and simple to set up online. Consumers can use any major credit or debit card
to purchase tickets in person, by phone or online. To learn more, visit ticketleap.com.
COLORADO ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION IMPLEMENTS MONDAY MORNING NEWS:
The Colorado Activities Association has recently started sending out their verison of the Monday Morning News after hearing of the success of the NMAA Monday Morning News. The NMAA started the NMAA Monday Morning News in 2004 and has seen communication improve greatly and has reduced expenses associated with distribution of information.
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!
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:
MEMBERSHIP DUES AND FEES:
2009-2010 membership dues, fees and contracts were due by September 15, 2009.
ON-LINE SCHEDULES, ROSTERS & SCORES:
As a reminder all Fall sports teams must have their roster, schedule and updated scores on the NMAA website. The deadline was September 15, 2009!
FALL CONFERENCE:
The NMAA/ NMADA Fall Conference will beheld October 11-13 at the Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid Hotel. Click here to download registration and agenda information.
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.
