For Parents

The NMAA is excited to introduce this page designed specifically for parents of students participating in or interested in high school athletics and activities. Our goal is to keep you informed of current news and information, and to maintain an up to date listing of the many outside resources relevant to students and their parents.   

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON HEAT ILLNESS AND HYDRATION

NFHS Position Statement on Energy Drinks

NFHS Health and Wellness

Fluid Replacement

Heat Related Illness 

RESOURCES FOR COLLEGE BOUND ATHLETES

 Academic standards for prospective collegiate athletes vary depending on which institution is chosen as well as the level of play at which the athlete participates.  There are three governing bodies of collegiate athletics; the NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA, all which have varying expectations of prospective collegiate athletes. Click on the links below to find out more information about each governing body associated with college athletics. Please note that in addition to understanding this basic information, parents and students should initiate contact with a high school advisor to ensure that all necessary requirements for collegiate athletic eligibility are met prior to graduating from high school.

NCAA
NAIA
NJCAA

*Those looking to participate in Division III athletics should contact the post-secondary institution for more information regarding admission and participation in athletics.

CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT 

On an annual basis, all student athletes and their parents are required to read and sign the NMAA Fact Sheet/Informed Consent Form before sport participation begins. Review the links below for further information on new legislation regarding concussions and interscholastic athletics.

1. NMAA Fact Sheet/Informed Consent Form
2. NFHS- Free Online Concussion Course
3. NCAA- Concussion in Sports
4. NM Law on Brain Injury and Sport (SB1)
5. Center for Disease Control-Concussion Information
6. Stop Sport Injuries
 

PHYSICAL FORMS

All student athletes must receive a physical prior to athletic participation.  A physical form, signed by the performing physician, must be submitted to the school before a student is declared eligible.  The form below is an example, but physicians may supply their own form as well.  Please be aware that this is only one of three different forms required prior to participation in interscholastic athletics. Please contact your local school for a code of conduct form and a student/parent permission form.  For any questions regarding the physical form, please contact Mindy Ioane at 505.923.3280 or mioane@nmact.org.

Medical Examination for Participation in Interscholastic Activities Form

ELIGIBILITY

Please review and understand the documents below; sections of the NMAA Handbook relevant to your child’s participation in high school athletics and activities.

NMAA Handbook- Section 6: Eligibility Rules and Regulations

NMAA Handbook- Section 7: Sport Specific Regulations

NMAA Handbook- Section 10: Home School, Charter School & Alternative School Regulations