Deadlines
November 1, 2019: Opening round and host bids due for football , men's soccer , women's soccer , and women's volleyball.

January 1, 2020: Opening round facility certifications due for baseball and softball .

January 2, 2020: All legislative proposals must be submitted to the national office for consideration at the 2020 NAIA National Convention. Email proposals to [email protected] .

January 18, 2020: Nominations due for Collegiate Student-Athlete of Character Award , which is presented at the NAIA's Champions of Character Foundation Luncheon in spring 2020.
News
NEW: Spring Sports Webinar for Coaches
Legislative Services will host the Spring Sports Webinar for coaches on November 13 at 12 p.m. Central . This webinar will break down new bylaws, amendments, and policies and how they will affect 2020 spring sports.

Join the meeting: join.me/447-820-294  
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NEW: Last Chance Track Meet Regulations
The NAC Executive Committee established new regulations related to last chance track meets. It is now required that last chance track meets abide by all regular season rules and regulations, uphold conduct in competition, and report rosters and final results. The meets also must occur prior to the April 11 deadline. 
NEW: New Championship Manager Nick Morris
The NAIA welcomes Nick Morris as the new championship manager who will oversee men's golf; swimming and diving; and take over men's soccer in 2020. Morris most recently served as assistant athletics director at Friends University in Wichita, Kan. and was also a student-athlete at Southwestern College in Winfield, Kan.
College Football Celebrates 150 Years
2019 is the 150th anniversary of collegiate football and the NAIA is taking part in this national celebration of all collegiate football programs. The CFB150 campaign will be promoted throughout the football season, with November 4-8 designated as "CFB150 Week." The NAIA encourages all our football programs to participate and is offering resources s pecific to our institutions.

For a glimpse of NAIA football history, check out the NAIA Football Championship from the 1956 Aluminum Bowl.
Eligibility
NEW: Voucher Reminder
As a reminder, all students who have been vouched for must receive an eligible determination from the eligibility center by the end of the Fall 2019 term. Per the voucher terms, failure to do so means the student will be considered ineligible and result in the corresponding consequences for both the student and institution.
 
Please contact the eligibility center at 816.595.8304, or legislative services at 816.595.8180 with any questions. 
Championships
NEW: 2020 Softball Championship Moves to Columbus, Ga.
Due to a scheduling conflict with the original host site, the NAIA 2020 Softball World Series will be held in Columbus, Ga. at the South Commons Softball Complex, which recently underwent a $4.8 million renovation. This relocation agreement is only for 2020 and bids are currently being accepted to host the 2021 and 2022 softball championships .
Rules
Rule and Procedural Changes for Basketball and Lacrosse
Basketball Table Crew Procedure
Now that the shot clock reset has been changed to 20 seconds, please ensure table crews are familiar with the most current guidelines.

Men's Lacrosse
Several new safety rules have been implemented for men's lacrosse.

NAIA Basketball Hub
Basketball coaches may register for the NAIA Basketball Hub, which provides access to the latest training videos and the same rule interpretations that are used by officials.
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