October 05, 2009
Monday Morning News Presented by McDonald's (10-05-09)
UPCOMING EVENTS:
| 09-30-09 | NMAA Board of Directors Meeting (9:30 AM- NMAA) Meeting Summary |
| 10-06-09 | Webinar- Benefits of Video Streaming (Gary Tripp) 8:00 AM |
| 10-11-09 | NMAA/ NMADA Fall Conference- AGENDA, REGISTRATION FORM |
| 10-12-09 | NMAA/ NMADA Fall Conference- AGENDA, REGISTRATION FORM |
| 10-12-09 | NMAA Office Closed |
| 10-13-09 | NMAA/ NMADA Fall Conference- AGENDA, REGISTRATION FORM |
| 10_13-09 | NMAA Office Closed (Morning Only) |
| 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:
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 – www.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.
REMINDERS:
PRE-SEASON MEETING FORMS DUE:
For the 2 year block, 2008-09 and 2009-10 each member school shall conduct a mandatory, pre-season program for all student-athletes, parents, booster club officers, and coaches. The pre-season meeting(s) are to be held prior to the fall, winter, and spring sports seasons and must be completed prior to the first regular season contest(s). The objectives of this pre-season program are to provide state, school/district, and individual sport: a) basic functional information and b) student and parent expectations (obligations) for the privilege of education-based athletic participation. The fall information was DUE Monday, Sept. 28. Download Form!
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
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