NMAA Spirit Championships event information

Championship Location: University of New Mexico – The Pit

Championship Dates:

• Cheer – Friday, March 20th
• Dance – Saturday, March 21st

Championship Schedules:

Dance

Cheer

• Doors open on Friday: Teams 8:00 AM | Spectators 8:30 AM
• Doors open on Saturday: Teams 7:00 AM | Spectators 7:30 AM

Tickets: No cash sales & increased ticket prices at the Pit include higher transaction fees assessed by UNM.

• Day Pass – $16 (will be $20 with UNM’s fees)
• Adult – $11 (will be $15 with UNM’s fees)
• Student/Senior/Military – $7 (will be $10 with UNM’s fees)

Online purchases can be made through the UNM Ticketing website at: NMAA Spirit Tickets through UNM

Additional Facility Information:

• The University of New Mexico will be charging $7 per vehicle for parking.
• Concession stands will be available.
• The Pit is a cashless facility – only credit/debit card payments can be made for parking fees, tickets, and concessions.
• UNM utilizes metal detectors at all entrances.
• No outside food or drink is permitted.
• Spectator signs that support teams may not exceed 12” x 12”.
• Selfie sticks, sign sticks, and PVC, metal and/or wood posts/poles are not allowed (does not apply to flag poles used for team performances).
• Balloons, beach balls, and confetti are prohibited.
• Artificial noisemakers are not allowed.
• Recording performances is permitted if it does not obstruct the view of others; tripods/cords are not allowed in the stands.  Streaming the event is prohibited.
• Spectator seating is general admission and is first-come, first-served.
• Parents and fans can have front-and-center views of their respective teams.  A reserved section is located at the center of the performance floor on both the west and east sides of the arena. Seating is only available for fans of the team performing and must be vacated immediately after the performance.  The respective seating sections are cleared after each performance.
• Northwest Design Ink is the exclusive State Championship Merchandise provider of the NMAA. Souvenir items commemorating this exciting event can be purchased at the venue or by visiting https://online-apparel.com/s/nmaa-store/spirit-state-championships/
• All patrons who choose to bring bags into the event must abide by the clear bag policy at the University of New Mexico facilities. UNM’s clear bag policy can be found by visiting https://golobos.com/clear-bag-policy/

Live Video Stream: Subscriptions available for $13.99 (provides full month of access to live events)

All Performances – www.nfhsnetwork.com

Championship Results:

Results will be posted at www.nmact.org

Additional Information Specific to Members of the Media for The Pit:

• WORKING media with a valid 2025-2026 NMAA Media Credential may cover
  the event.
• Media members should park in the Pit East Lot behind the UNM Baseball Field and enter the facility through the Southeast / McDavid Lounge Entrance. Access via the ramp/media room area WILL NOT be available. A valid NMAA media credential must be presented to obtain complimentary parking and admission to the facility.
• Working Media Seating
• • Radio and print media will use the first row on the East side of the arena.
  • Media Workroom
  • There will not be a media workroom available within the facility. Please plan to finalize your work off-site.
• There will not be a “hospitality room”.
• The NMAA’s full media policy can be accessed at the below link:
  https://www.nmact.org/file/media_policy.pdf

For additional information pertaining to this release, please contact J.P. Murrieta, NMAA Sports Information Director at (505) 379-4305 or jp@nmact.org