December 01, 2008
Monday Morning News (12-01-08)
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| 11-30-08 | Winter Rules Clinic were DUE On-Line (Wrestling) (Basketball) (Swimming & Diving) |
| 12-01-01 | Bylaws teleconference call 1-866-590-3642 Enter *4709396* at 8:00 AM |
| 12-04-08 | NMAA Board of Directors Mtg (1:30 PM)- Agenda |
| 12-04-08 | Superintendents Reception Dinner (Hall of Pride and Honor) 5:00-6:00 PM |
| 12-05-08 | Football 3A-5A Championships (or Dec. 6) Brackets |
| 12-15-08 | Deadline to input rosters, coaches and schedules for winter teams on-line |
| 12-22-08 | NMAA Office Closed Winter Break |
| 01-05-09 | NMAA Office 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.
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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The December 10, 2008 Board of Directors Meeting has been changed to December 4, 2008 at 1:30 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 ballots are due by Dec. 12. Access Commission Ballots. Access Board of Directors Ballots. |
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Please be aware that Foothill High School has canceled its 2008-2009 Basketball season. Fall Championships: Fall Sports: Cross Country: Championship Results Soccer: Championship Results Football: Championship Brackets and Results Volleyball: Championship Results Winter Sports: Wrestling- Due Nov. 30 Swimming and Diving- Due Nov. 30
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. |
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Please be aware that Foothill High School has canceled its 2008-2009 Basketball season. Fall Championships: Cross Country: Championship Results Soccer: Championship Results Football: Championship Brackets and Results Volleyball: Championship Results RULES CLINICS: Wrestling- Due Nov. 30 Swimming and Diving- Due Nov. 30
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The Chess Championship date has been changed to April 17-18, 2009. CTSO Fall Leadership Conference Recap.
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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!
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