Once again the AIA has shown itself to be a pioneer among high school associations when it comes to utilizing new and emerging technologies to enhance the high school sports experience for both fans & schools alike.  365NOW is set to launch and it will put the power of reporting & updating game scores & stats in the hands of the fans.  This latest innovation will allow any fan, be it a father, mother, student or school administrator to post up to the minute real time current game/event information to the AIA365 website so that it’s available for all to see.  There’s no special device required other than your phone.  That’s right, simply by setting up an account thru 365NOW on AIA365.com you can begin updating any AIA event and you can do it as often as you wish.   Setting up your 365NOW account takes all of 2 minutes and the only information required is a Username, your mobile phone # and an email address.  It’s really that simple. 

Not only will you be able to do any scoring or game related update (big play, injury, etc) at any event, but you’ll also be able to see updates and scoring from the other events that might interest you.  Just think about being at your schools football game on Friday night and you want to know what your Division rival is doing.   A quick glance at 365NOW will get you the up to the minute scoring you’re looking for.  This tool is designed to take the high school sports fan experience to the next level.  The complete instruction guide on how to post updates is also available by clicking on the 365NOW link of AIA365.com. 

Now you might be asking how the AIA will be able to make sure that the information that’s being posted is accurate.  There are essentially 2 levels of security in place that will ensure the information on the site is legitimate.  The first is as old as time itself.  The honor system is based on the trustworthiness of the individual who is posting updates and if you’ve taken the time to set up an account you’re then expected to plug in only accurate and truthful information.   In the event that an individual does enter false or inaccurate information multiple times then that individual will have their account locked.  This tool when used correctly will be a great asset to all parents, athletes, coaches & schools. 

The 2011-2012 school year looks to be another groundbreaking year for AIA365 and what makes it all the more exciting is the opportunity to involve everyone in this new endeavor.  Spread the word around your school, to parents and anyone who is a fan of high school sports here in Arizona about this incredible new technology and get ready for another amazing year of high school sports on AIA36