Important Dates
FEBRUARY 1: Inter-term transcripts documenting completed inter-term coursework will now be required to receive eligibility decisions.

FEBRUARY 26: New deadline to submit a proposed amendment to the NAIA Constitution or Bylaws. (This extension is due to new convention dates.) All other submission information remains the same.
News
NEW: NCSA Webinar for Coaches

The NAIA and our official North American recruiting partner, Next College Student Athlete (NCSA), have teamed up to offer the webinar Discover and Connect with U.S. Student-Athletes Online on February 10, 2020 at 12:00 Central. This webinar is specifically for NAIA coaches and staff focused on recruiting tools in this COVID/virtual environment. Learn how students can get an advanced look at their eligibility through the NAIA pre-eligibility indicator drill on NCSA’s platform and how you can discover NAIA-ready athletes. Click here to register.
NEW: Seasons of Competition Course in Learning Center

There is a now a course in the Learning Center on the new 20% season of competition rule for next year. You can read more about this change here.
NEW: NAC Executive Committee Minutes

Minutes from the recent NAC Executive Committee meetings are now available:
Undeclare Deadline for Sports and Postseason

A reminder that the deadline to undeclare for all sports is 30 days prior to the conference deadline. If you are undeclaring from postseason competition, please submit this form. If dropping a sport, please submit this form. If you have any further questions regarding the undeclared process, please contact Nathan Docter at [email protected].
Rules
NEW: COVID Sport Rule Modifications

The National Administrative Council Executive Committee has passed COVID sport rule modifications for baseball and softball. 
Sponsors
NEW: USCAH's Video on COVID-19 Vaccine
Dr. Jim Borchers, president of the United States Council for Athletes' Health (USCAH), provides an overview of COVID-19 vaccinations and its impact on athletics. To view the free video, click here.
NEW: Keep Your Fans in Touch with Their Favorite Teams
With a busy spring season ahead and possible changes to schedules, fans will be eager for news and updates about their favorite teams. Keep your fans informed via your one-stop-shop for game day with real time communication for COVID protocols and attendance policies, postponed or cancelled games, live stats, and more.
 
Find ways to reach more fans through mobile communications in our latest FanX blog or schedule a demo with our team here.
NEW: Sponsor Highlight: Masters Transportation
Master’s Transportation is one of the nation’s leading providers of rental, lease and purchase of transport vehicles. Colleges and universities nationwide trust the Master's name to provide their transportation needs. Dedicated to “Moving Students Forward."  
Eligibility Center
NEW: Students Must Update Information for Reapplication

Please remind student-athletes who reapply for spring 2021 eligibility that they must update their college history to include fall 2020, and any other additional enrollment. Help students avoid unnecessary delays, as students who do not update their history will be have their application reset, requesting all additional information.
InCred
NEW: InCred Requirement Now in Effect

All international transcripts must be submitted to the NAIA Eligibility Center by applying for an InCred application. Please visit www.InCredEvals.org or contact [email protected] for further details.
Championships
Bid Fee for Basketball Opening Rounds Reduced; Deadline February 1

The NAC Executive Committee approved lowering the bid fee for men’s and women’s basketball opening rounds to $10,000 for a one gender bid and $20,000 for a multi-gender bid, with priority given to multi-gender bids. The deadline for men's and women's basketball opening round bids is February 1, 2021.

Bid fees for other sports will continue to be evaluated based on circumstances at that point in time.
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