Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Alaska School Activities Association

Sponsor Announcement

Alaska Airlines is a proud sponsor of the 2010 March Madness Alaska State Basketball Tournament, bringing teams from all over the state to the Sullivan Arena in Anchorage for an action-packed week - March 15-20, 2010.

To join the excitement, purchase a ticket by March 24, 2010 at alaskaair.com from any Alaska city we serve to Anchorage, for travel from March 11-24, 2010 and receive 7% off any published airfare, Remember to enter Discount Code ECCTA0068 when purchasing your tickets at alaskaair.com.

Announcements

UPCOMING EVENTS
March 15-20———March Madness Alaska 2010 (Sullivan and UAA)
For bracket information, click  here
For webcasts of state championship games, click here
March 25-26-27—–Spring AASG Conference at Eielson School in Fairbanks
April 11—————Induction Ceremony for  Hall of Fame Class of 2010
April 25-26———-ASAA Board of Directors Meeting in Ninilchik

WOLVERINES RULE NORDIC SKI
The South Anchorage Wolverines girls team won the State Nordic Ski Championship for the first time in school history, while the boys team pulled a three-peat.  Scott Patterson of South became only the second high school boy to win the Skimeister Award three times (the other being Eric Strabel of Colony) and Hannah Boyer of West Valley claimed the girls Skimeister title.

NEW STATE TOURNAMENT SITES ANNOUNCED
The ASAA Board of Directors voted to hold the 2010 State Cross Country Championships on the Bartlett Trails in Anchorage.  This is the first time since 1993 that this event has been held in Anchorage. Other new sites include the 2010 4A Wrestling Championships to be held for the first time at Curtis Menard Sports Complex (hosted by Colony) while the 123A Wrestling Championships will be held at Nikiski High School for the next three years.  The State Hockey Championships will stay at the Curtis Menard Sports Complex in Wasilla through 2013.

WEST ANCHORAGE AND HUTCHISON HOIST CUPS FOR FIRST TIME
Exciting games were the rule at the First National Cup State Hockey Championships in Wasilla.  East High was involved in three of the four overtime games as they tied for third place while the West High Eagles shut out Dimond for their first ever hockey championship.  Hutchison duplicated the fete for the small schools by beating Tri-Valley.  See Scores and Awards.

NEW SOLUTION FOR FILLING YOUR SPORTS SCHEDULE
ASAA has provided an online link for athletic administrators to use to fill their activity schedules.  Just click on this link and enter the username and password given to you.

BOARD ADOPTS 2010-11 SEASON CALENDAR (view here)
Planning for next year’s schedule of events has begun.  A list of tournaments/invitationals around the state for 2010-11 is being developed and updated daily for the convenience of athletic administrators.

2010 MASTER FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
The Football Committee has released the 2010 master schedule for all Alaskan Varsity Football teams.  Schools are encouraged to sign contracts with each school they are scheduled to play.

CURTIS MENARD SPORTS COMPLEX NEW VOLLEYBALL STATE SITE
The Board of Directors voted to award the 3A/4A State Volleyball Championships for 2010-11-12 to Palmer High School.  Palmer will host it at the Curtis Menard Sports Complex in Wasilla.  The State Hockey Championships have been held there for the past three years.  Dimond High School won the bid to continue to host the 1A/2A and Mixed Six Volleyball State Championships for the next three years.

NOMINATIONS FOR STATE OFFICIALS
ASAA is requesting your help in nominating current certified officials for the State Championships.  Fill out this ballot no later than  February 15 for State Basketball.  See More From This Section »

MAJOR SPONSORS

First National Bank Alaska
AT&T Alaska
Alaska Commercial Company
KTUU
Millennium Alaskan Hotel Anchorage
Spenard Builders Supply
Alaska Airlines
Princess Cruises