Important Dates
OCTOBER 22: PlayNAIA webinar for those new to using the system. Register here.

OCTOBER 29: InCred webinar: The Process: International Documents through InCred to PlayNAIA. Register here.

DECEMBER 1: Year-End Report Submission Deadline. New data pertaining to Return on Athletics® will be required. Click here for more information.
News
NEW: Demo Videos Now Available to Assist with Year-end Report Data Submission

The new format for the NAIA's Year-end Report, which is due on December 1, 2020, will require additional data related to the NAIA's Return on Athletics® initiative. Three new videos are now available for members to help navigate the new submission process:


For more information about the data submission process, contact Alan Grosbach at 816.595.8120.
NEW: Webinar Focused on Online Recruitment

The NAIA and national partner Next College Student Athlete have teamed up to offer the webinar Discover and Connect with Student-Athletes Online on Thursday, November 5, 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: Link to Town Hall Video Posted

A recording of the town hall session featuring NAIA President and CEO Jim Carr and Heart of America Athletic Conference Commissioner Lori Thomas is now available, as well as the COVID-19 video that was shown during the session. 
NEW: Updated 2020-21 Handbook

The 2020-21 NAIA Official and Policy Handbook has been updated to reflect the 2020 legislation passed at the annual business meeting.
Championships
NEW: Updated Championships Calendar and Conference Deadlines
The national championships calendar and conference deadlines have been posted to to the website.
NAIA Mobile App Launches New Trivia Feature with Live Games Every Tuesday
The NAIA is rolling out a brand new trivia game, powered by Official Mobile App provider From Now On, in their mobile app to engage fans throughout the fall season. The quizzes will feature historical questions about the NAIA pulled from the recently launched ‘Through the Decades’ campaign. The weekly challenge will be available for fans to play each Friday and will remain active on the mobile app for the entire week. Learn more about From Now On on the NAIA Partner Portal here and be sure to download the Experience NAIA Championships App here.
Eligibility Center
NEW: Fall Term Ending

Students seeking fall 2020 decisions must submit all required documentation before the end of your fall term. With some institutions ending their fall terms early due to COVID-19, this deadline may occur earlier than normal depending on your academic calendar. Students who do not receive a decision prior to the end of your institution’s fall term will be required to send in fall 2020 grades for a winter/spring 2021 decision.
 
As a reminder, students who receive an eligible fall 2020 decision will not be required to reapply for winter/spring 2021 eligibility center decisions even if they do not identify at their NAIA institution during the fall 2020 term. We have updated the situation analysis to reflect the situations this exception applies to. Please note, eligibility rules will still need to be met, but eligibility will be handled during on-campus certification. The exception to reapplication is only applicable for students who received fall 2020 decisions and would normally need to reapply for winter/spring 2021.
InCred
InCred Webinar on October 29
InCred will host a webinar "The Process: International Documents through InCred to PlayNAIA" on October 29 at 1 p.m. Central. Check here to register for the webinar in preparation for the eligibility center's new policy requirement that all international documents be submitted through InCred starting in January 2021.
Rules
Updated Baseball Rules for 2021-22
New baseball rules have been approved for 2021-22. Click here for the most recent guidelines.
COVID-19 Updates
Winter Sports Announcement

The NAIA announced on September 22 that it plans to proceed with winter championships as currently scheduled. This includes not implementing start dates or restricting athletic activities during the holiday break. For the complete announcement, click here.
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