NMAA News:
ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Activities Association would like to highlight the following important information regarding the upcoming 2015 Spring State Championships:
Track & Field
Official Championship Name:
- Sonic Drive-In State Track and Field Championships, presented by Farmers Insurance
Tickets:
- Adults: $8
- Students/ Seniors: $5
Championship Location:
- UNM Track and Field Complex
Championship Dates:
- Class A-3A: May 8-9
- Class 4A-6A: May 15-16
Live Video Stream:
- Championships – www.nfhsnetwork.com
Championship Results:
- Results will be updated at www.nmact.org throughout Championships.
Parking:
- The University of New Mexico will charge a $5 parking fee for all vehicles.
Softball
Official Championship Name:
- Fuddruckers State Softball Championships, presented by Farmers Insurance Group
Brackets Released/ Seeding Meeting:
- Class 4A-6A: May 3 – available now at www.nmact.org
- Class A/3A: May 10 – released by noon
Tickets:
- Adults: $8
- Students/ Seniors: $5
Championship Locations:
- Rio Rancho High School, Cleveland High School, and UNM Lobo Field
- Finals: UNM Lobo Field
Championship Dates:
- Class 4A-6A First Round: May 8-9
- State Softball Championships: May 13-16
Live Video Stream:
- Championship games – www.nfhsnetwork.com
Championship Brackets/ Results:
- Brackets and Results will be updated at www.nmact.org throughout Championships.
Parking:
- The University of New Mexico will charge a $5 parking fee for all vehicles for games played at Lobo Field.
Baseball
Official Championship Name:
- U.S. Bank State Baseball Championships, presented by Farmers Insurance Group
Brackets Released/ Seeding Meeting:
- Class 3A-6A: May 3 – available now at www.nmact.org
- Class A/2A: May 10 – released by noon
Tickets:
- Adults: $8
- Students/ Seniors: $5
Championship Location:
- Isotopes Park, UNM Lobo Field, Cleveland HS, Rio Rancho HS
- Eldorado HS, La Cueva HS, and St. Pius HS
Championship Dates:
- Class 3A First Round: May 6
- Class 4A-6A First Round: May 8-9 (best of three series)
- State Baseball Championships: May 13-16
Live Video Stream:
- Championship games and select quarters/semis – www.nfhsnetwork.com
- Championship Brackets/ Results:
- Brackets and Results will be updated at www.nmact.org throughout Championships.
Parking:
The University of New Mexico will charge a $5 parking fee for all vehicles for games played at Lobo Field and Isotopes Park.
Golf
Official Championship Name:
- Furr’s Buffets State Golf Championships, presented by Farmers Insurance Group
Championship Locations:
- Class A-4A – The Canyon Club at Four Hills in Albuquerque
- Class 5A – Spring River in Roswell
- Class 6A – Pinon Hills in Farmington
Championship Dates:
May 11-12
Championship Brackets/ Results:
Results will be updated at www.nmact.org throughout Championships.
Tennis
Official Championship Name:
- Casas Del Rio State Tennis Championships, presented by Farmers Insurance Group
Seeding Meeting / Bracket Release:
- May 3 – available now at www.nmact.org
Championship Locations:
- Jerry Cline Tennis Center/ Albuquerque Academy/ Sierra Vista West Tennis Complex
Championship Dates:
- May 6-9
Championship Brackets/ Results:
- Brackets and Results will be updated at www.nmact.org throughout Championship
Special Events within 2015 NMAA Championships
*The 2015 Casas Del Rio Tennis Championships will provide a tremendous educational opportunity for student-athletes, coaches, tournament staff, and spectators. Thursday, May 7 at 2 p.m., the USTA Northern NM Tennis Association in conjunction with the Wheelchair Tennis Committee (headed by Enrique Aguilar; 505.270.5512), will put on a demonstration of wheelchair tennis for our high school student-athletes and coaches.
Following the exhibition, the student-athletes will have the opportunity to get into the chairs and try their hand at wheelchair tennis. Members of the group will also talk with the kids about the nuances of the game, differences in rules, etc.
The Jerry Cline Tennis Center has taken the lead in offering wheelchair tennis to the NM Tennis Community. They have widened their court gates to accommodate chairs and have a supply of chairs on hand at the facility for use. The contact at the Jerry Cline Tennis Complex is Bob Curtis (505.720.8546). The NMAA is also hosting a fast serve and accuracy competition at the same time for players who have been eliminated from the tournament.
**The 2015 Sonic Drive-In State Track & Field Championships will also provide a special opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For the first time in the history of the state high school track meet, the NMAA has partnered with Special Olympics to provide an exhibition event for high school students with disabilities. During the A-3A and 4A-6A meets, this exhibition 100 Meter Dash will be offered on the Saturday of each event.
The A-3A meet will feature one heat which will take place at 12:11 p.m., with the 4A-6A meet holding two heats which will begin at 12:11 p.m. and 12:14 p.m. Several high schools from around the state will be represented in this exciting exhibition and new addition to the NMAA State Track Meet.
For more information regarding any of the NMAA Spring State Championship events, please contact Dusty Young, NMAA Associate Director at 505.977.5385.
