News for New Mexico Activities Association in January

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SCHEDULE CHANGES FOR STATE SWIMMING & WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Adjustments have been made to both the State Swimming & Diving Championships and State Wrestling Championships schedules. Swimming & Diving will now take place Wednesday, February 16th (Boys ONLY) and Saturday, February 19th (Girls ONLY). Wrestling will remain on Friday and Saturday, February 18-19 but classifications A-3A and 4A will compete Friday and 5A and Girls will compete on Saturday. For additional information please visit the sports page on the NMAA website.

NMAA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

NMAA Foundation Scholarships are awarded to students from NMAA member schools who, through the application/nomination process, demonstrate excellence in athletics, activities, academics, and character. The deadline t o submit applications is Tuesday, February 1, 2022. For more information, please contact Chris Kedge at 505-923-3276. Click here for information regarding NMAA Foundation Scholarships.

SPRING SPORTS RULES CLINICS

The official start of the 2022 Spring Sports Season is less than a month away. As a reminder, head coaches in these sports must attend the mandatory Rules Clinic which includes presentations on NMAA Bylaws/Rules & Playing Rule Changes/Points of Emphasis. Details regarding each clinic are listed below:

Track & Field Rules Clinic

• Friday, January 21st

• 3pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Albuquerque

*NOTE that coaches can attend this in-person clinic or take part in the alternate version which will be held virtually. Exact details for the alternate clinic will be communicated later this month by Chris or Jackie.