KNOW BEFORE YOU GO TO THE NUSENDA CREDIT UNION STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Nusenda Credit Union State Basketball Championships
Championship Brackets:
Tickets:
Championship Locations:
1st Round of 16: Host School Sites (higher seed)
Quarters, Semis & Finals: UNM – The Pit, Rio Rancho Events Center, Bernalillo HS
Tickets for 1st Round:
Tickets can be purchased online only via GoFan (NO CASH SALES).
https://gofan.co/app/school/NMAA
Adults: $12.00*
Students (K-12) / Seniors (65+) / Military: $7.00*
*Ticket prices do include transaction fees
***NMAA Tournament Passes provide access to 1st Round games and can be purchased directly from the NMAA office or by calling 505-923-3110 (Deadline to purchase Tournament pass is March 5th at noon).
Tickets for Quarterfinals-Finals:
Ticket prices vary during the quarters, semis, and finals vary depending on the facility.
Bernalillo High School**
$7.00* Students (K-12) / Seniors (65+) / Military
$12.00* Adults
*Ticket prices do include transaction fees
**no cash sales – available online only via https://gofan.co/app/school/NMAA
Rio Rancho Events Center**
$7.00* Students (K-12) / Seniors (65+) / Military
$12.00* Adults
*Ticket prices do include transaction fees
**no cash sales – available online only via https://gofan.co/app/school/NMAA
UNM – The Pit**
$7.00 Students (K-12) / Seniors (65+) / Military
$13.00* Adults
$19.00* Reserved Seating (Chair Back)
*Increased ticket prices at the Pit include higher transaction fees assessed by UNM
**Tickets can be purchased by calling 505.925.LOBO or online at:
NMAA Basketball Tickets for The Pit
NOTE – Single day tickets purchased via GoFan or UNM do not allow for re-entry privileges.
Additional Facility Information:
- The University of New Mexico will be charging $7 per vehicle for parking. The Rio Rancho Events Center and Bernalillo HS will not charge for parking.
- Concession stands will be available (credit card only at UNM & RREC).
Championship Schedule:
Live Video Stream:
Quarterfinals, Semifinals, & Finals – www.nfhsnetwork.com
*subscriptions available for $11.99 (provides full month of access to live events)
Championship Souvenirs:
Northwest Designs Ink – available on site or online at www.nwd.ink
Rio Rancho Events Center Information:
Screening: This venue requires screening for everyone entering the facility during event preparations and the event. This includes teams/performers, media and ticket holders. Search detail may include metal detection, hand-held wand screening and/or bag search. Screening is voluntary, however, failure to allow screening will result in denial of entry.
Bag Policy & Prohibited Items: Clear bags, diaper and medical bags of any size are approved. All other bags must be no larger than 12” x 6” x 12”. Backpacks, computer bags and oversized bags are NOT allowed. All bags are subject to search.
PROHIBITED ITEMS include, but are not limited to, weapons (including mace, pocket knives, and anything that can be used as a weapon), outside food and beverage, outside alcohol, personal & professional cameras, video cameras or recording devices, computers/tablets, and laser pointers. For a full list of prohibited items and arena policies, please visit the Arena Policies page of the RREC website https://www.rioranchoeventscenter.com/plan-your-visit/arena-policies/
*Media members are allowed their professional work items
Rio Rancho Events Center is a cashless venue.
Parking is free at the Rio Rancho Events Center.
Noisemakers of any kind (example: thunder sticks, cowbells, air horns, etc) are strictly prohibited.
Location & Directions: The Rio Rancho Events Center is located at 3001 Civis Center Circle NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144. The nearest intersection is Paseo del Volcan & Unser in Rio Rancho.
Direct Routes include:
I-40 West to Unser North,
Paseo del Norte West to Unser North,
I-25 North to US-550 West to Paseo del Volcan West
*Save time by using King or Arena off Unser to access the venue.
Fan Expectations: Fans are expected to adhere to the NMAA’s Compete with Class Sportsmanship Initiative. Derogatory cheers, foul language, and hateful comments are not permitted. Tournament managers and event personnel have the authority to remove individuals for inappropriate behavior or comments.
Streaming of this event from your phone or personal device is strictly prohibited.
The Pit Information
Screening: This venue requires screening for everyone entering the facility during event preparations and the event. This includes teams/performers, media and ticket holders. Search detail may include metal detection, hand-held wand screening and/or bag search. Screening is voluntary, however, failure to allow screening will result in denial of entry.
Clear Bag Policy: All patrons who choose to bring bags into the game must abide by the clear bag policy. Clear Bags may be no larger than 12”x6”x12”. If patrons do not have a clear bag, they may bring in a gallon-sized freezer bag. Your clutch must be clear (No satchels). Non-clear medical bags are permitted and subject to inspection. Diaper bags are permitted if entering with a child, but are subject to inspection. Seat cushions without arms or pockets are permitted. Backpacks, fanny packs, printed pattern bags, reusable grocery bags, mesh or straw bags, duffle bags, or large totes (larger than 12’x6’x12”) are NOT permitted. If you choose to bring in a blanket, the blanket must be carried in separately and not placed in the clear bag. If your bag gets turned away at the gate due to not following clear bag policy, you will need to return it to your vehicle, as there is no area to store it. Patrons are encouraged to leave all bags at home to speed up the entry process into the stadium.
PROHIBITED ITEMS include food of any kind (a closed, unopened bottle of water no larger than 20 ounces is permitted. The Pit no longer permits empty Nalgene water bottles, empty hydroflasks or empty Stanleys), cans, glass bottles, alcohol, illegal drugs, laser pointers, balloons, beach balls, coolers, artificial noisemakers (such as horns, drums, bells, whistles), pets (except service animals assisting those with disabilities), weapons of any kind. For a full list of prohibited items and arena policies, please visit the Arena Policies page of The Pit at https://golobos.com/stadium-policies-clear-bag-policy-prohibited-items-and-metal-detectors/
Location & Directions: 1414 University Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Located on the southwest corner of Avenida Cesar Chavez and University Boulevard, The Pit can be easily accessed by exiting off I-25, just south of the Big-I, at Avenida Cesar Chavez. Head east on Avenida Cesar Chavez and The Pit is located on the right.
Fan Expectations: Fans are expected to adhere to the NMAA’s Compete with Class Sportsmanship Initiative. Derogatory cheers, foul language, and hateful comments are not permitted. Tournament managers and event personnel have the authority to remove individuals for inappropriate behavior or comments.
Streaming of this event from your phone or personal device is strictly prohibited.