November 17, 2008

Monday Morning News (11-17-08)

DATE	EVENT
11-01-08	Winter Rules Clinic On-Line (Wrestling) (Basketball) (Swimming & Diving)
11-19-08	NMAA Commission Mtg (9:00 AM) Agenda
11-24-08	Hardship Petition Review (All Dates)
11-21-08	Football 8-Man/ A Championships (or Nov. 22) Brackets
11-21-08	Football AA Semifinals (or Nov. 22) Brackets
11-21-08	Football 3A-5A Quarterfinals (or Nov. 22) Brackets
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) Brackets
11-28-08	Football 3A-5A Semifinals (or Nov. 29) Brackets
12-04-08	NMAA Board of Directors Mtg (2:00 PM)
12-05-08	Football 3A-5A Championships (or Dec. 6) Brackets
12-22-08	NMAA Office Closed Winter Break
01-05-09	NMAA Offce Open Following Winter Break

Chili’s Restaurant has approached the NMAA and NMAA Foundation with an excellent fundraising opportunity that will help bring funds to the foundation and also to member school athletic/activity programs across the state.

Beginning November 12, 2008, Chili’s will host a monthly “Give Back” night at each of their 16 stores across New Mexico. On these nights, 10% of any sales generated by customers bringing in a special “NMAA Give Back” flyer will be donated to the NMAA Foundation. These funds will then be used for student scholarships and for new program grants at schools across the state.

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The New Mexico Bowl is a NCAA sanctioned post-season bowl game played at University Stadium on the campus of the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The 2008 game is scheduled for Dec. 20 at 12:30 PM. The game between teams representing the Mountain West Conference and the Western Athletic Conference is televised on ESPN. The 2006 contest was the first bowl game played in New Mexico, pitting the MWC's New Mexico Lobos and the WAC's San Jose State Spartans (of note, the MWC had been formed by 8 schools - New Mexico being one of them - that had left the WAC in 1999). The Spartans won that game 20-12.

The game trophy is 20-inch piece of Zia Pueblo pottery, painted with Pueblo symbols, the New Mexico Bowl logo, football players, and the logos of the competeing teams. Zia Pueblo is an Indian tribe from New Mexico. The Zia symbol, a Zia Pueblo symbol that is used in the state flag, is incorporated into the bowl game logo. The most valuable player trophies are crafted from traditional leather shields.

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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.
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). The Commission and Board of Directors balltos are due by Dec. 12. Access Commission Ballots. Access Board of Directors Ballots.
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR'S CLIPBOARD:
	Please be aware that Foothill High School has canceled its 2008-2009 Basketball season. Fall Championships: Financial Forms Complimentary Admittance Sign In Form 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. Cross Country: Championship Results Soccer: Championship Results *Football:* Championship Brackets and Results *Volleyball:* Championship Results Winter Sports: Basketball and Wrestling practice began on Nov. 3, 2008. RULES CLINICS: Basketball- Due Nov. 30 Wrestling- Due Nov. 30 Swimming and Diving- Due Nov. 30 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 balltos are due by Dec. 12. Access Commission Ballots. Access Board of Directors Ballots.
COACHES' PREGAME:
	Please be aware that Foothill High School has canceled its 2008-2009 Basketball season. Fall Championships: Financial Forms Complimentary Admittance Sign In Form Cross Country: Championship Results Soccer: Championship Results *Football:* Championship Brackets and Results *Volleyball:* Championship Results RULES CLINICS: Basketball- Due Nov. 30 Wrestling- Due Nov. 30 Swimming and Diving- Due Nov. 30
ACTIVITIES STAGE:
	The Chess Championship date has been changed to April 17-18, 2009. CTSO Fall Leadership Conference Recap.
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.
PURSUING VICTORY WITH HONOR:	SPORTSMANSHIP VIDEO OF THE WEEK- Incredible and inspiring story of a Father and Son who compete in Marathons and Triathlons together.