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UPCOMING EVENTS:
March 10-14 – State Basketball Championships
March 12 – NMAA Hall of Fame Banquet
March 12 – NMADA General Meeting
March 13 – NMAA Reunion Banquet
March 13-14 – TSA
March 18-24 – NMAA Office Closed
IN THE NEWS:
NMAA STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
The New Mexico Activities Association would like to advise the public of important information pertaining to the 2020 NMAA State Basketball Championships. First Round winners have advanced to The Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Finals will be played March 10-14 in the Albuquerque metro area. UNM’s Dreamstyle Arena will play host to the majority of the tournament, with all state championship finals being played on Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14. Rio Rancho’s Santa Ana Star Center will host games Tuesday, March 10 – Thursday, March 12. Bernalillo High School will host games on Wednesday, March 11 (see NMAA website for specific schedule/bracket information). The University of New Mexico will charge $5.00 for parking for all vehicles. Parking is free at the Santa Ana Star Center and Bernalillo High School. Due to new security protocols at Dreamstyle Arena, it is recommended that spectators arrive early as metal detectors and bag screenings are now required processes for entry to the facility.
ROAD CONSTRUCTION NEAR SANTA ANA STAR CENTER & BERNALILLO HS:
US 550 Phase 2 Construction (from NM 313 to NM 528) began in October of 2019 and is still ongoing. This may cause delays getting to the Santa Ana Star Center or Bernalillo HS so attendees are encouraged to arrive early. Information regarding this project can be accessed at www.keepmoving550.com.
TICKETS:
Ticket prices vary during the tournament depending on the facility.
Bernalillo HS
$5.00 Students/ Seniors/ Military
$10.00 Adults
Santa Ana Star Center
$5.00 Students/ Seniors/ Military
$10.00 Adults
Dreamstyle Arena
$5.00 Students/ Seniors/ Military (General Admission)
$10.00 Adults (General Admission)
$15.00 Reserved Chair back
* Pre-sale tickets for games at Dreamstyle Arena can be purchased by calling 505.925.LOBO or by clicking here.
VIDEO STREAMING:
The NFHS Network will offer all quarterfinal, semifinal and championship games LIVE online for a subscription fee with prices starting at $10.99. Fans should go to www.nfhsnetwork.com to sign up today; fans are also encouraged to sign up early to get their access code to avoid missing any of the games.
POSTED REFERENDA ITEMS
The NMAA Board of Directors is asking member schools to vote on several referendum items approved at the February 20th Board meeting. The referenda items are available at the link below. Please take the time to carefully review these items and to complete, sign, and return the referenda by 4:00 pm, Monday, March 9, 2020. Click here to view the referenda items.
COMPETE WITH CLASS SCHOLARSHIP
The New Mexico Activities Association, in conjunction with the NMAA Foundation, will be awarding a maximum of eight (8) $1,000 Compete with Class scholarships during the 2019-2020 school year. Awards will be given to students that best exemplify the three pillars of the Compete with Class sportsmanship initiative – Respect, Integrity, and Responsibility. Recipients will be selected by the NMAA Foundation Board of Directors based on recommendations from the NMAA and its member schools.
