NMAA. 1. Schedule of Events. Please see enclosed schedule for all dates and times.

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1 New Mexico Activities Association February 3, 2014 To: Wrestling Schools From: Scott Owen, Assistant Director RE: 2014 STATE WRESTLING TOURNAMENT INFORMATION 1. Schedule of Events. Please see enclosed schedule for all dates and times. 2. Qualifying. See district tournament info packet, qualifiers posted 3:00pm 2/17/ Packets/Seeding/Drawing. offices, Thursday, February 20 th at : 3A 4:00pm, 4A 4:00pm, 5A 6:00pm. The seeding procedures and forms are enclosed. Detailed results (NWCA OPC reports or other see form) must be submitted to your district representatives for athletes you want seeded. 4. Topics for Wrestling Sport Specific Committee. There will be a very brief meeting with the classification rep from the WSSC prior to the seeding meetings. The purpose is to collect topics for discussion by the WSSC at the April meeting. Time will not allow for discussion and debate. Detailed info on the issue/solution should be sent to your rep prior to the April meeting. 5. Weigh-ins at SASC. Weigh-ins will be at the competition venue this year beginning at 7:00am Friday and Saturday. 6. Tournament Site. Santa Ana Star Center, No outside food/drink/coolers will be allowed. No signs/banners. See enclosed map for parking. 7. Admissions. Day Pass Adult/Student/Senior - $12.00 (wristband with re-entry privileges) Single Admission Adult - $8.00 (NO RE-ENTRY) Single Admission Student/Senior - $5.00 (NO RE-ENTRY) Coaches floor credentials (licensed/contracted on school form attached 4 maximum Qualifying athletes floor credentials. Managers/scorekeepers floor credentials (# qualifiers (1-7 2, , ) School administrators, cheerleaders, and other school personnel see enclosed Coaches, athletes and managers entering without their team must have a credential along with a photo ID which matches their name in the pass book. 8. Rio Rancho Hotels. A listing of hotel information is enclosed. Contact: Scott Owen, sowen@nmact.org, Palomas Ave. NE Albuquerque, New Mexico Phone: Fax:

2 2014 NEW MEXICO NATIONAL GUARD STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS Presented by Farmers Insurance Group Schedule of Events Sunday, Feb. 16 th 12:00noon Offices District Results Due ( ) Monday, Feb. 17 th 3:00pm Website State Qualifiers posted Thursday, Feb. 20 th 4:00pm Ofc-Conf C 3A Packets & Seed/Draw Meeting Thursday, Feb. 20 th 4:00pm Ofc-Conf A 4A Packets & Seed/Draw Meeting Thursday, Feb. 20 th 6:00pm Ofc-Conf A 5A Packets & Seed/Draw Meeting Thursday, Feb. 20 th 8:00pm Ofc-Conf C Officials Meeting Friday, Feb. 21 st 6:15am Santa Ana Star Center Athlete/Coach Entry Friday, Feb. 21 st 7:00am Santa Ana Star Center 3A/4A/5A Weigh-ins Friday, Feb. 21 st 8:00am Santa Ana Star Center Doors Open Friday, Feb. 21 st 9:00am Santa Ana Star Center Session I (Prelims) 3A Championship Rd 1 (9:00-10:00) 4A Championship Rd 1 (9:00-10:00) 10:00am 4A championship Rd 2 (10:00-1:00) 5A Championship Rd 1 (10:00-1:00) Break (1:00-2:00) Friday, Feb. 21 st 2:00pm Santa Ana Star Center Session II (Quarters & Consolations) 3A Championship Quarters (2:00-5:00) 4A Consolation Rd 2 (2:00-3:00) 5A Consolation Rd 1 (2:00-3:00) 3:00pm 4A/5A Championship Quarters (3:00-5:00) 3A Consolation Rd 2 (5:00-6:00) 4A Consolation Rd 3 (5:00-7:00) 5A Consolation Rd 2 (5:00-7:00) Saturday, Feb. 22 nd 6:15am Santa Ana Star Center Athlete/Coach Entry Saturday, Feb. 22 nd 7:00am Santa Ana Star Center 3A/4A/5A Weigh-ins Saturday, Feb. 22 nd 8:00am Santa Ana Star Center Doors Open Saturday, Feb. 22 nd 9:00am Santa Ana Star Center Session III (Semis & Consolations) 3A Consolation Rd 3 (9:00-10:00) 4A Consolation Rd 4 (9:00-10:00) 10:00am 4A Consolation Rd 5 (10:00-12:00) 5A Consolation Rd 3 (10:00-12:00) 4A/5A Championship Semis (10:00-12:00) 3A Championship Semis (10:15-12:00) 12:00pm 3A/4A/5A Consolation Semis (12:00-1:30) Break (1:30-2:00) Saturday, Feb. 22 nd 2:00pm Santa Ana Star Center Session IV (Cons & Champ Finals) 3A/4A/5A Third and Fifth Place (2:00-3:30) 4:00pm 3A/4A/5A Championship Finals (4:00-7:00) 3A/4A/5A Team Awards (7:00-7:30) *Note all times in (brackets) are tentative

3 SEEDING FOR 2014 STATE WRESTLING TOURNAMENT DISTRICT MEETINGS Meetings of wrestling coaches within each district are held prior to the state seeding meeting: 1. Designate representatives to the state seeding committee. In 2 and 3 team districts, the coach of the championship team shall be the representative. In 4, 5, and 6 team districts, the coaches of the championship team and runner-up team shall be the representatives. 2. Provide the district representative(s) with the detailed varsity record (using the attached form or a computer generated data sheet with the same information) for each individual to be seeded. 3. Determine a priority for seeding of individuals in same weight class from their district. 4. Provide the district representative(s) with the seed number they desire for each individual. STATE MEETING A seeding meeting is conducted under the direction and supervision of the on Thursday preceding the State Tournament. Only head coaches or a designee may attend the meeting. If the school is not represented, the district champion coach represents the absent coach in case of a criteria tie (see E. below). No wrestler is considered for seeding if the detailed varsity record form is not completed properly and submitted to the district representative(s). Seeding is conducted by a committee composed of district representatives. The tournament director (authorized by ) may appoint others to assist with the process as necessary. Verification of entries will take place at the seeding meeting. PROCESS A. Six individuals are seeded in each weight class in 5A and 4A, four in 3A. B. District representatives nominate individuals for a desired seed. (no minimum # of matches; once nominated, individuals cannot be withdrawn from consideration for seeding) C. Seeding is based on the greater number of the following three criteria* (no order or priority): 1. Best overall percentage record (must have wrestled a minimum of twelve (12) varsity matches this season; record to include all varsity matches in all weights) 2. Competition results** a. Head-to-head, then b. records against common opponents 3. Returning state place winner** a. higher place in most recent state tournament b. multiple year place winner * Note in situations where 3 or more wrestlers are under consideration, credit for any criteria is applicable only when it applies to all wrestlers under consideration. **Note In 2. and 3. above, a determines the award of criteria if present; if criteria is not earned in accordance with a., then b. is considered D. If the greater number of criteria in C above does not determine a seed, the following weighted criteria* is used in the following order: 1. Competition results head to head only 2. Returning state place winner higher place in most recent tournament 3. Best overall percentage record (must have twelve matches min. see C.1.) * Note in situations where 3 or more wrestlers are under consideration, credit for any criteria is applicable only when it applies to all wrestlers under consideration. E. If a tie remains, each coach is given 45 seconds to present his wrestler. At the conclusion of the presentations, a vote of the seeding committee is called. Each coach on the committee votes independently based on the information presented. In case of a tie vote, the seed is determined by a coin toss. 1/10/2014

4 2014 STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS INDIVIDUAL WRESTLER SEASON RECORD VERIFICATION Part 1 Overall Varsity Record Summary: FULL NAME: SCHOOL: WEIGHT CLASS: Year/Season: Overall Record* - Varsity Wins: Varsity Losses: Varsity Win Percentage: Previous State Places (Weight Class, Year, Place): Tournament Places (This Season): *Overall Record all weight classes, all matches including forfeits, defaults, DQ s, etc. Part 2 Detailed Varsity Results: A detailed record* (date, weight class, opponent, results) of all varsity match results must be attached. (*hand-written, NWCA OPC reports, other spreadsheets)

5 WRESTLING SPORT SPECIFIC COMMITTEE TOPICS INPUT STATE SEEDING MEETINGS Classification: 5A 4A 3A Submitted by: Please ask for topics for the April meeting of the wrestling sport specific committee. Time does not allow for debate. The purpose is to simply identify important topics. The scope of the issue, potential solutions, etc. should be submitted to a member of the committee

6 STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS SANTA ANA STAR CENTER DIRECTIONS: 3001 Civic Center, Rio Rancho, NM Take Paseo Del Volcan to Broadmoore Blvd NE Go north on Broadmoore for about 50 yards then turn left onto PDV Bypass NE Follow PDV Bypass past the hospital then turn right onto S Center Dr NE Drop Athletes off in front of SASC then continue on Civic Center Circle to Market St. Cars should park in the lots to the south and east of the Arena Buses must continue around the facility using the route below to reach the upper lot

7 ADMISSIONS STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS General Admission Pass/Ticket Prices Day Pass - Adult/Student/Senior - $12.00 (wristband w/re-entry privileges) Single Admission Ticket Adult - $8.00 (no re-entry) Single Admission Ticket Student/Senior - $5.00 (no re-entry) Online ticket purchases available from *Students K-12, Senior Citizens Age 65, Pre-K no ticket required 2. Team Personnel Pass Gate Issued a credential/lanyard at the packet distribution: Must have for entry. Competitors as per official qualifiers Coaches as per official coach list submitted by school AD (up to 4) Student support (1 to 7 qualifiers 2, 8 to 11 qualifiers 3, qualifiers 4) Required of all, even those in uniform, privileges for admission and floor area Individuals (athletes, coaches and managers) entering without team must have credential and will need to provide ID which matches name in passbook. 3. Media Personnel Pass Gate Issued a pass from office, temps available on-site 4. Workers, Officials, Corporate and Comps Pass Gate Lists will be provided for admittance, photo ID, initial by name Corporate/comp passes (4 sessions) should be punched 5. School Personnel - Administrators, Bus Drivers, Trainers Pass Gate Must present photo ID and organizational ID, sign in on comp sheet Must be employed by an wrestling school/district with supervisory duties Supt., Principal, Asst Principal, Athletic Director, Athletic Trainer, Cheer sponsor. Volunteer coaches, spouses/children/guests of coaches, administrators, etc. will not be comped. 6. Cheerleaders Pass Gate Up to 12 cheerleaders in uniform as a group, with a sponsor who signs in 7. Others Pass Gate Any legitimate request for admittance not covered under the policy (college coach, performers, wrestling officials not assigned, etc.) must be approved by the ticket manager. These admissions will be listed on the comp admissions form by name, title, organization; individuals must present personal photo ID and organizational ID (business card, NMOA card, etc.) 8 Re-Entry Policy. Re-Entry (in/out) privileges are extended for Day Pass (wristbands) only Single Admission ticket holders must purchase another ticket if they leave and come back 9 Policy and Courtesy. To insure fiscal integrity, the policy must be enforced firmly and consistently To insure a safe and pleasant environment, courtesy shall be extended to all 10. Tickets and Cash Policies. To be determined by Finance Director

8 New Mexico Activities Association February 3, 2014 To: Athletic Directors, Wrestling Schools From: Scott Owen, Assistant Director RE: WRESTLING STATE TOURNAMENT COACH CREDENTIALS In an effort to control admissions as well as access to the actual competition area, I am asking each school to identify their wrestling coaches. Each school is limited to legitimate contracted & licensed individuals for coach credentials for admission and arena floor access (MAXIMUM OF 4 PER SCHOOL NO EXCEPTIONS) Please have a conversation with your head coach insisting that they and their assistants NOT share their passes with other interested parties (fathers, brothers, club coaches, etc.) allowing them access to the floor or matside. Note - Athletic Directors, Principals, Bus Drivers, Trainers, will be able to sign in at the pass gate with organizational and picture ID s - DO NOT list as coaches. (Please print legibly) SCHOOL: HEAD COACH: ASSISTANT COACH: ASSISTANT COACH: ASSISTANT COACH: I certify that each of the above-named individuals are: a) Contracted by the school/district (paid or volunteer), and b) Licensed by NMPED as a coach A.D. Name A.D. Signature Date PLEASE FAX TO SCOTT OWEN ASAP 6600 Palomas Ave. NE Albuquerque, New Mexico Phone: Fax:

9 TEAM ENTRY STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS Team Personnel Pass Gate Issued a credential/lanyard at the packet distribution: Must have for entry. Competitors as per official qualifiers Coaches as per official coach list submitted by school AD (up to 4) Student support (1 to 7 qualifiers 2, 8 to 11 qualifiers 3, qualifiers 4) Required of all, even those in uniform, privileges for admission and floor area Individuals (athletes, coaches and managers) entering without team must have credential and will need to provide ID which matches name in passbook. 2. Entry Points Weigh-Ins o Entry will be center doors at the front of the SASC (east side) o Doors will open at 6:15am for weigh-ins o Must have credential for entry o Doors will close for team entry promptly at 7:00am o Female managers are permitted inside the facility but must remain outside the bowl until the conclusion of weigh-ins After 7:00AM o Team entry will move to the SE entry point (left of main entry) o For re-entry athletes must satisfy the criteria listed above. Be prepared to show ID if entering without coach and team. 3. Student Support Per guidelines you are permitted the following numbers of student support personnel: 1 to 7 qualifiers 2, 8 to 11 qualifiers 3, qualifiers 4 The following list will be used to identify your managers and their names will be placed in the team pass book Please list up to four students, in priority order: SCHOOL: Based on your overall number of state qualifiers, we will assign each team the appropriate number of managers in the order you ve provided. Students not on the manager list will not be allowed entry through the team gate. *PLEASE FAX TO SCOTT OWEN ASAP or SCAN TO sowen@nmact.org

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11 RIO RANCHO Lodging Accomodations Event Name All State Championships Event Dates November May 2014 Hotel/Motel Quoted Rate Amenities & Perks Local Phone #'s 1-800# All Queen Double Double (2 Queens) King Rate Code Must reference when booking See each hotel's website for more info on its amenities $77.00/night + tax Free hot breakfast, indoor pool, access to Defined Fitness, wifi Rates starting at $65.00/night + tax Free deluxe continental breakfast, indoor pool, wifi Call for rates and availability! On-site laundry Call for rates and availability! Free deluxe continental breakfast, wifi Hilton Garden Inn $79.00/night +tax Full hot breakfast available, indoor pool,wifi $69.00/night +tax Free continental breakfast, on-site restaurant & bar, wifi Stagecoach Stop RV Resort $38/day + tax includes full hook up (electric, water, sewer) Outdoor pool, clubhouse, wifi, cable TV & HBO. All sites pull thru sites Note: All rates subject to tax Rates are "published" rates to consumer Date prepared: 19-Aug-13