November 03, 2008

Monday Morning News (11-03-08)

DATE	EVENT
10-30-08	State Soccer Pool Play (Oct. 30-Nov. 1) RESULTS
11-01-08	Football Seeding/ Selection Mtg (8-Man, A & AA) BRACKETS
11-01-08	Winter Rules Clinic On-Line (Wrestling) (Basketball) (Swimming & Diving)
11-03-08	Wrestling/ Basketball Practice Begins
11-03-08	Swimming & Diving Competition Begins
11-03-08	Volleyball District Tournament Class 3A-5A
11-04-08	NMAA Office Closed- NMAA will be a Voting Center for the Presidential Elections
11-06-08	Soccer Semifinals- Schedule
11-07-08	Soccer Finals- Schedule
11-06-08	One Act Play (Nov. 6-8)
11-07-08	Volleyball First Round Class A & AA (Nov. 7-8)
11-07-08	Football 6-Man Championships (or Nov. 8)
11-07-08	Football 8-Man/ A Quarterfinals (or Nov. 8)
11-07-08	Football AA 1st Round (or Nov. 8)
11-08-08	Cross Country Championships- Information
11-08-08	Football Selection/ Seeding Mtg (3A-5A)
11-09-08	Volleyball (3A-5A) At Large Selection/ Seeding Mtg (7:00 PM)
11-12-08	National College Signing Day
11-12-08	Volleyball Championships (Nov. 12-15) Schedule
11-14-08	Football 8-Man/ A Semifinals (or Nov. 15)
11-14-08	Football AA Quarterfinals (or Nov. 15)
11-14-08	Football 3A-5A 1st Round (or Nov. 15)
11-14-08	Commission / Board Ballots Due
11-19-08	NMAA Commission Mtg (9:00 AM)
11-24-08	Hardship Petition Review (All Dates)
11-21-08	Football 8-Man/ A Championships (or Nov. 22)
11-21-08	Football AA Semifinals (or Nov. 22)
11-21-08	Football 3A-5A Quarterfinals (or Nov. 22)
11-26-08	NMAA Office Closed
11-27-08	Thanksgiving Day
11-28-08	NMAA Office Closed
11-28-08	Football AA Championships (or Nov. 29)
11-28-08	Football 3A-5A Semifinals (or Nov. 29)
12-04-08	NMAA Board of Directors Mtg (2:00 PM)
12-05-08	Football 3A-5A Championships (or Dec. 6)
12-22-08	NMAA Office Closed Winter Break
01-05-09	NMAA Offce Open Following Winter Break

NMAA MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION:
	STREAMING VIDEO NETWORK: The NMAA has signed a contract with ProView Networks to be the official streaming video partner of the NMAA. ProView Networks will stream all State Championship games onto www.nmaafilms.tv VOLLEY FOR THE CURE Several schools are participating in Volley For The Cure. Click here to view those schools who are participating and see what they are doing to promote breast cancer awareness. National Signing Day: National Signing Day is scheduled for Nov. 12. The NMAA is welcoming all athletes signing letters of intent to sign at the NMAA Hall of Pride and Honor. Call 505.923.3110 for more information.
SUPERINTENDENT/ PRINCIPAL'S DESK:
	The December 10, 2008 Board of Directors Meeting has been changed to December 4, 2008 at 2:00 PM. A reception dinner for Superintendents will follow the meeting (5:00-6:00 PM) in the NMAA Hall of Pride and Honor. Alignment and Classification process for 2010-2011, 2011-2012. Click here to download. Please be reminded that by NMAA Board Policy, member schools are required to hold pre-season meetings for coaches, athletes, and parents prior to each sports season (fall, winter, spring). A suggested agenda (download) is available and the NMAA Pre-Season DVD, “NMAA: We Are High School Sports in New Mexico”, must be shown. Athletic directors must submit the documentation form for each season (download form).
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR'S CLIPBOARD:
	Fall Sports: All Fall sports should have a complete roster, schedules, updated scores, coaches and managers posted on the NMAA website. Team photos must be posted three weeks prior to the NMAA State Championship. Soccer: Pool Play RESULTS and Semifinals BRACKETS. *Football:* Seeding and Selection Meeting- Sat. Nov. 8- Class 3A & 5A (7:00 PM) and Class 4A (9;15 PM). Brackets (Six Man, Eight Man, Class A and Class AA) *Volleyball:* Seeding and Selection Meeting- Sun. Nov. 9 (10:00 AM, 10:45 AM and 11:30 AM) Winter Sports: Basketball and Wrestling practice may begin on Nov. 3, 2008. Referenda was Due October 24, 2008. Click here to download results. Alignment and Classification process for 2010-2011, 2011-2012. Click here to download. Please be reminded that by NMAA Board Policy, member schools are required to hold pre-season meetings for coaches, athletes, and parents prior to each sports season (fall, winter, spring). A suggested agenda (download) is available and the NMAA Pre-Season DVD, “NMAA: We Are High School Sports in New Mexico”, must be shown. Athletic directors must submit the documentation form for each season (download). The Commission and Board of Directors nomination balltos are due by Nov. 14. Access Commission Ballots. Access Board of Directors Ballots.
COACHES' PREGAME:
	Please ensure that your schedules and scores are updated on the NMAA website. The Seeding and Selection committees will use this information in the coming weeks. Also, please make sure that all of your coaches and managers are listed on the NMAA website as well. Only those individuals listed on the NMAA website will receive passes. SOCCER: Pool Play RESULTS and Semifinal BRACKETS / Coaches Packet FOOTBALL: Brackets / Championships start Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 with the Six Man Semifinals. CROSS COUNTRY: State Championship Information VOLLEYBALL: State Championship Information RULES CLINICS: Basketball- Due Nov. 30 Wrestling- Due Nov. 30 Swimming and Diving- Due Nov. 30
ACTIVITIES STAGE:
	The Fall Leadership Conference will be held Oct. 26-27, 2008 at the University of New Mexico. For more information click here. Read about the Fall Leadership Conference The Chess Championship date has been changed to April 17-18, 2009.
OFFICIALS WHISTLE:
	The NMOA is always looking for individuals to serve as contest officials in baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, swimming, track, volleyball and wrestling. If you know anyone in your community who is interested in serving as a sports official, please have them contact the NMAA office at 505.923.3110 for more information or refer them to the “For Officials” section of the NMAA web site. If there are recent graduates in your community looking for a way to stay involved in sports, this is a perfect avenue for them!
NMAA CORPORATE SPONSORS:
	Click here to learn more about the NMAA Corporate Partners.
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