November 09, 2009
Monday Morning News Presented by McDonald's (11-09-09)
UPCOMING EVENTS:
| 11-01-09 | Winter Rules Clinics On-Line (Nov. 1-30) |
| Wrestling & Swimming & Diving | |
| 11-10-09 | Emergency Board of Directors Meeting (Teleconference) Agenda |
| 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 | Official Ballots Due- Commission & Board of Directors |
| 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:
STATE SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIPS:
The 2009 State Soccer Championships concluded on Saturday, Nov. 7 at the new APS Soccer Complex. Attendance figures were close to 10,000. Congratulations to the following teams for winning State Championship titles, click here for complete results:
Class A-AAA Girls (St. Michael's)
Class A-AAA Boys (Bosque School)
Class AAAA Girls (Albuquerque Academy)
Class AAAA Boys (Farmington)
Class AAAAA Girls (Eldorado)
Class AAAAA Boys (La Cueva)
STATE CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS:
The 2009 State Cross Country Championships were held on the campus of Rio Rancho High School on Saturday, Nov. 7. Attendance nearly broke 4,000. Congratulations to the following teams and athletes for winning the State Cross Country Championships, click here for complete results:
Class A-AA Girls
Team- Bosque School
Individual- Caroline Kaufman (East Mountain) 18:35
Class AAA Girls
Team- Zuni
Individual- Kate Norskog (St. Michael's) 18:05
Class AAAA Girls
Team- Los Alamos
Individual- Julia Foster (Albuquerque Academy) 17:48
Class AAAAA Girls
Team- Eldorado
Individual- Kristy Hannah (Eldorado) 18:33
Class A-AA Boys
Team- Jemez Valley
Individual- Antonio Varela (Pecos) 15:30
Class AAA Boys
Team- Santa Fe Indian
Individual- Evan Bekis (Bloomfield) 15:51
Class AAAA Boys
Team- Albuquerque Academy
Individual- Kyle Pittman (Los Alamos) 14:59
Class AAAAA Boys
Team- Cibola
Individual- Vincent Montoya (Cibola) 15:10
OFFICIAL BALLOTS:
The Official Ballots are now available for the Commission and Board of Directors. The ballots are due to the NMAA on Nov. 20, 2009. Click on the links below to download.
Commission Ballots
Board of Directors Ballots
REFERENDA RESULTS:
The referenda results are now available for the referenda which was due on Oct. 30, 2009. Click here to download.
H1N1 INFORMATION:
A flu vaccine is the first and most important step in protecting against influenza infections. Currently there are TWO flu vaccines available. These include the seasonal flu vaccine and a 2009 H1N1 vaccine to protect against the 2009 H1N1 flu virus (sometimes called “swine flu”). Both of these vaccines are safe, effective and important to have administered, especially among high-risk populations.
Each day brings the possibility of new developments regarding the 2009 H1N1 flu. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) wants to direct our partners to information that can be readily forwarded and shared with team members, colleagues, family and friends. Our goal is to help you disseminate current and developing flu information as quickly as possible.
For information about the 2009 H1N1 vaccines, please visit H1N1 Flu Vaccination Resources. For information about seasonal influenza vaccines, visit Preventing Seasonal Flu with Vaccination.
CDC has made it easier to answer your questions about the signs and symptoms of H1N1 flu by providing free H1N1 resources in the form of ready-made, multi-language brochures, flyers, podcasts and more.
2009 NMAA POST-SEASON FOOTBALL OFFICIALS’ ASSIGNMENT PROCESS
The NMAA Administration is ultimately responsible for assigning approved and certified officials for all football playoff games. Click here to download information......
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.
The NMAA 2009 State Soccer Championships were the first State Championship to utilize TicketLeap and sold 898 tickets on-line, 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:
SALARY CAPS:
Athletic Directors are reminded to abide by the pre-determined salary caps, unless approved prior to your event. Click below to download salary caps for the following sports:
Football
Volleyball
Basketball
WILSON- OFFICIAL BALL OF NMAA CHAMPIONSHIPS:
As a reminder, Willson Sports is the official ball sponsor of the NMAA Soccer, Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Baseball and Softball State Championships. If coaches have any issues or problems with the use of the Wilson ball, they must contact the director of their sport.
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.
STATE SPIRIT CHAMPIONSHIP DATE REVISION:
The 2010 State Spirit Championships will be held on April 16-17, 2010 at the Rio Rancho Santa Ana Star Center.
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:
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