NMAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS SUPPORTS RETURN OF SPORTS: TABLES FINAL CALENDAR APPROVAL TO SEEK CLARIFICATIONS
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The New Mexico Activities Association Board of Directors held an emergency meeting this morning to discuss the Public Education Department’s announcement that interscholastic sports/activities could resume on February 22nd. The Board fully supports the return of extra-curricular athletics/activities, but has tabled the adoption of a modified sports calendar so that superintendents can seek further clarification from the PED regarding the expansion of in-person learning and how these policies may impact each school’s ability to participate in NMAA sanctioned competitions.
NMAA Executive Director Sally Marquez said, “The NMAA is still very excited that our students will be able to return to the sports and activities that they love next month. We understand, however, that in order to make the best decision for the kids of New Mexico, superintendents would like clarification from the Public Education Department regarding several topics still needing resolution.”
The NMAA Board of Directors will hold a special meeting on Monday, February 1st, to revisit the proposed calendar, which still includes seasons for all sports.
For more information pertaining to this release, please contact Dusty Young, NMAA Associate Director, at 505.977.5385.
