2021 NMAA FALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION
ALBUQUERQUE, NM– The New Mexico Activities Association would like to highlight the following important information regarding the upcoming 2021 Fall State Championships.
Cross Country
Official Championship Name:
Western Sky Community Care State Cross Country Championships
Tickets:
Tickets can be purchased online only via GoFan (NO WALK-UP/CASH SALES).
https://gofan.co/app/school/NMAA
Adults: $10.00
Students (K-12) / Seniors (65+) / Military: $5.00
Championship Location:
Albuquerque Academy
Championship Dates:
November 6, 2021
Championship Schedule:
Race Schedule
Live Video Stream:
Championship Races – www.nfhsnetwork.com
Championship Results:
Results will be posted throughout the day at www.nmact.org
Additional Information for Spectators:
- Spectators should enter the Albuquerque Academy campus through the West Gate located off of Wyoming Boulevard at the Burlison stoplight
- Because it is an outdoor event, face coverings are recommended but not required. Social distancing should be maintained to the greatest extent possible
- A championship souvenir stand will be available on site
Additional Information Specific to Members of the Media:
- All WORKING media with a valid 2021-2022 NMAA Media Credential will be granted access to cover the event
- Media members should enter the Albuquerque Academy campus through the North Gate located off of Harper Drive
- Because it is an outdoor event, face coverings are recommended but not required. Social distancing should be maintained to the greatest extent possible while covering the event and/or conducting interviews
- Interviews may take place near the finish line after each race
- There will not be a “hospitality room”
- The NMAA’s full media policy, which includes special guidelines pertaining to COVID-19 (Section 11 of the manual), can be accessed at the below link:
https://www.nmact.org/file/media_policy.pdf
Football
Official Championship Name:
NMAA State Football Championships
OFFICIAL Brackets Released via NMAA Website ONLY*:
6-Man: October 17, 2021 (available now)
8-Man: October 23, 2021 (approximately 7:00 PM)
2A-6A: October 30, 2021 (approximately 9:30 PM)
*Brackets will first be released via a seeding/selection show available at www.nmact.org.
Tickets:
Tickets can be purchased online only via GoFan (NO WALK-UP/CASH SALES).
https://gofan.co/app/school/NMAA
Adults: $10.00
Students (K-12) /Seniors (65+) / Military: $5.00
Championship Locations:
TBD by match-ups (host school sites)
Championship Dates:
November 6, 2021 6-Man Final
November 13, 2021 8-Man Final
November 20, 2021 Class 2A Final
November 27, 2021 Class 3A Final
November 27, 2021 Class 4A Final
November 27, 2021 Class 5A Final
November 27, 2021 Class 6A Final
Live Video Stream:
Championship games and some early round contests – www.nfhsnetwork.com
Championship Brackets/Results:
Brackets & Results will be updated at www.nmact.org.
Additional Information Specific to Members of the Media:
- All WORKING media with a valid 2021-2022 NMAA Media Credential will be granted access to cover playoff games
- Because it is an outdoor event, face coverings are recommended but not required. Social distancing should be maintained to the greatest extent possible while covering the event and/or conducting interviews
- On-field access on the sidelines for media is limited to the area from the 10-yard line to the end line at the back of the end zone in all four corners of the field (media are not allowed in the 80-yard area between the 10-yard lines on each side of the field) or behind the end lines
- Press Box access will be determined by the host site administration and may be limited/prohibited – if available, social distancing must be maintained and masks are required within these indoor spaces
- There will not be a “hospitality room”
- The NMAA’s full media policy, which includes special guidelines pertaining to COVID-19 (Section 11 of the manual), can be accessed at the below link:
https://www.nmact.org/file/media_policy.pdf
Soccer
Official Championship Name:
Fuddruckers State Soccer Championships
OFFICIAL Brackets Released via NMAA Website ONLY*:
October 24, 2021 (approximately 5:00 PM)*
*Brackets will first be released via a seeding/selection show available at www.nmact.org.
Tickets (For Finals at UNM Only):
Tickets can be purchased online only via GoFan (NO WALK-UP/CASH SALES).
https://gofan.co/app/school/NMAA
Adults: $10.00
Students (K-12) / Seniors (65+) / Military: $5.00
*NOTE – Ticket sales will be determined by the host school for the 1st Round of 12, Quarterfinals, & Semifinals
Championship Location:
1st Round of 12 (4A, 5A), Quarterfinals, & Semifinals – Host School Sites
Finals – University of New Mexico Soccer Stadium
Championship Dates:
1st Round of 12 (4A, 5A) – October 26, 2021
Quarterfinals (A-3A, 4A, 5A) – October 29-30, 2021
Semifinals (A-3A) – November 2, 2021
Semifinals (4A, 5A) – November 3, 2021
Finals (A-3A) – November 4, 2021
Finals (4A, 5A) – November 5, 2021
Championship Schedule:
Event Schedule
Live Video Stream:
Championship games – www.nfhsnetwork.com
Championship Brackets/Results:
Brackets and Results will be updated at www.nmact.org.
Additional Information for Spectators:
- Because it is an outdoor event, face coverings are recommended but not required. Social distancing should be maintained to the greatest extent possible
- Ticket sales will be determined by the host school for the 1st Round of 12, Quarterfinals, & Semifinals
- Ticket for the Finals at UNM can be purchased online only
- For the finals at UNM:
- There will not be a fee for parking
- Food and beverages may not be brought in to the stadium, but concession stands will be made available
- The NMAA’s state championship souvenir vendor will be on site but merchandise will also be made available online (kukulskibrothers.com)
Additional Information Specific to Members of the Media:
- All WORKING media with a valid 2021-2022 NMAA Media Credential will be granted access to cover the event
- Because it is an outdoor event, face coverings are recommended but not required. Social distancing should be maintained to the greatest extent possible while covering the event and/or conducting interviews
- Photographers must be at least five yards behind the sidelines to shoot
- Photographers may not shoot from behind the goals
- All other media members must follow the above guidelines for photographers
- For the Finals at UNM, media will not be provided access to the press box
- There will not be a “hospitality room”
- The NMAA’s full media policy, which includes special guidelines pertaining to COVID-19 (Section 11 of the manual), can be accessed at the below link:
https://www.nmact.org/file/media_policy.pdf
Volleyball
Official Championship Name:
Rudy’s “Real Texas” Bar-B-Q State Volleyball Championships
OFFICIAL Brackets Released via NMAA Website ONLY*:
November 7, 2021 (approximately 4:00 PM)
*Brackets will first be released via a seeding/selection show available at www.nmact.org.
Tickets for All Rounds/Sites:
Tickets can be purchased online only via GoFan (NO WALK-UP/CASH SALES).
https://gofan.co/app/school/NMAA
Day Pass: $15.00 (allows re-entry privileges; available November 12-13 only)
Adults: $10.00
Students (K-12) / Seniors (65+) / Military: $5.00
Championship Locations:
1st Round of 12 – Host School Sites
Double Elimination – Rio Rancho Events Center, Rio Rancho HS, Cleveland HS
Finals – Rio Rancho Events Center
Championship Dates:
1st Round of 12 – November 9, 2021
Double Elimination – November 12, 2021
Semis & Finals – November 13, 2021
Live Video Stream:
Championships and other select matches – www.nfhsnetwork.com
Championship Brackets/Results:
Brackets and Results will be updated at www.nmact.org.
Additional Information for Spectators:
- Because it is an indoor event, face coverings are required. Social distancing should be maintained to the greatest extent possible
- Tickets for all rounds/sites will be available online only
- There will not be a fee for parking
- For matches held November 12-13, food and beverages may not be brought in to the event venues, but concession stands will be made available
- The NMAA’s state championship souvenir vendor will be on site November 12-13 but merchandise will also be made available online (kukulskibrothers.com)
Additional Information Specific to Members of the Media:
- All WORKING media with a valid 2021-2022 NMAA Media Credential will be granted access to cover the event
- Because it is an indoor event, face coverings are required. Social distancing should be maintained to the greatest extent possible while covering the event and/or conducting interviews
- The scorers’ table and team benches are off limits to media members
- Media will not be allowed on the side of the court designated for the teams
- There will not be a “hospitality room”
- The NMAA’s full media policy, which includes special guidelines pertaining to COVID-19 (Section 11 of the manual), can be accessed at the below link:
https://www.nmact.org/file/media_policy.pdf
ROAD CONSTRUCTION NEAR TOURNAMENT VENUES FOR STATE VOLLEYBALL:
US 550 Construction (from NM 313 to NM 528) is still underway. This may cause delays getting to the Rio Rancho Events Center and Cleveland High School. Attendees are encouraged to get there early. Information regarding this project can be accessed at www.keepmoving550.com.
For additional information pertaining to this release, please contact Dusty Young, NMAA Associate Director at (505) 977-5385 or [email protected].