Alaska School Activities Association

Announcements

UPCOMING EVENTS
September 27th – Girls 1A/2A, Mixed 6 Volleyball, and Wrestling practices begin

UPDATE YOUR SCHOOL DIRECTORY
Each member school is asked to take a moment and update their school directory information so that ASAA will have accurate information to begin the 2010-11 school year.  Just click the link to School Contact Information online form.

NEW FACES AT ASAA
Theresa Johnson: Director of Student Services (new position)
Isaiah Vreeman: Director of Special Events (replacing John Andrews who retired)
Michelle Lyle: Administrative Assistant (replacing Phyllis) and ASAA bookkeeper (She has been the bookkeeper since 2000)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: OFFICIAL ASAA PHOTOGRAPHER
ASAA is seeking bid proposals from photographers to become the official ASAA photographer for the 2010-2011 year. For more information please download the ASAA Official Photographer Request for Proposal document. If you are interested, please submit a bid proposal before 5pm, Wednesday Sept. 8th.

CONCUSSION IN SPORTS – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Starting in 2010-2011 school year, the National Federation of State High School Associations’ has implemented new guidelines for the management of a students exhibiting signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion. These new rules are in all NFHS 2010-2011 rules books. NFHS has developed a FREE online course called “Concussion in Sports – What You Need to Know” which provides a guide to understanding, recognizing and properly managing concussions in high school sports. Coaches, parents, and players are encouraged to take this free 20 minutes course. You can go to NFHS Learn.com to take the course. Officials here in Alaska are aware of these new rules and will be enforcing them this year.

ORDERING NEW RULE BOOKS AND PASSES
Schools and Districts may place their 2010-11 Rule Book orders at this time and the order will be filled as the books arrive over the summer. Download this form and fax to 561-0720 with your method of payment.  2010-11 ASAA Passes for coaches and administrators can also be ordered with this ASAA Pass Request form.

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.  You may also view this list without logging in by clicking here.

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