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.
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. State Soccer will return to Anchorage for three years starting next spring. And State Track and Field will remain in Fairbanks for 2011.
SOUTHEAST GETS FOOTBALL BERTH
The Board of Directors voted to give the Southeast Football Conference a berth into the playoffs starting this fall. That berth will come from a tie-breaking system between the fourth place teams in the Northern Lights and Greatland Conferences. A synopsis of all action taken at the BOD meeting on April 25-26 is available.
BOARD ADOPTS 2010-11 SEASON CALENDAR (2010-11 Calendar)
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.
STATE PARTICIPATION FEE
The Board of Directors voted to add a participation fee for each state tournament to help offset ASAA expenses. Schools are invoiced for the total number of participants following each state event. See memo from Executive Director
MEDIA PASS REQUEST
Authorized media personnel/agencies may request passes to the state tournaments by filling out this online form.
FALL SPORTS ELECTRONIC ELIGIBILITY REGISTRATIONS
Athletic administrators are reminded to submit their eligibility registrations (EER) online before the first contest. If you have questions, please contact Michelle at 563-3723. Check the status of your school by clicking on the “Eligibility” button at the right. Status is updated each Wednesday.
