Monday Morning News Presented by McDonald's (03-14-10)

UPCOMING EVENTS:

03-17-10	NMAA Office Closed March 17-23
03-17-10	BPA State Leadership Conference (March 17-20)
03-19-10	Mock Trial State Finals (March 19-20)
03-25-10	National Forensic League National Qualifier
03-25-10	FCCLA State Conference (March 25-27)
03-31-10	Hardship Petition Review
04-01-10	NMAA Office Closed April 1-5
04-16-10	State Spirit Championships (April 16-17)
04-23-10	State Concert Band Contest (April 23-24)

IN THE NEWS:

BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS:
The First Community Bank State Basketball Championships witnessed record attendance and incredible games. See information links below:
State Brackets
VIDEO
PHOTOS
GAME RECAPS

REMINDERS:

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 Steroids 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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