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OCTOBER 1: PlayNAIA default Term for Determination changes to Spring 2021. Fall sport cancellations begin.
OCTOBER 5-7: Virtual Fall Meetings. Details can be found here.
DECEMBER 1: Year-End Report Submission Deadline. New data pertaining to Return on Athletics® will be required. Click here for more information.
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NEW: Fall Meeting Zoom Links Available
The NAIA Fall Meetings are just around the corner and one advantage of the virtual format is that more members will have access to the general sessions. Below is a list of open sessions, including the zoom link for each one. All session times are Central.
Monday, Sept. 28
Friday, Oct. 2
Tuesday, Oct. 6
*If you would like to submit a question for the Name, Image, and Likeness Forum, please click here.
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NEW: InCred Webinar October 29th
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.
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Five Star Award Winners Announced
The Champions of Character Scorecard measures a commitment to character training, academic focus, character promotion, conduct in competition, and character recognition on a scale of 0-100 points. Award levels are based on the number of points earned: gold (90-100 points), silver (75-89 points) and bronze (60-74 points).
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NEW: 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.
Six-sport Minimum Waiver
Per the NAIA Bylaws Article I, A, 1c, institutions are required to sponsor six championship sports to maintain NAIA membership. Last Wednesday, the COP Executive Committee approved a recommendation for a one-year waiver for the six-sport requirement. This means that schools sponsoring fewer than six sports in 2020-21 will maintain NAIA membership.
COVID-19 Screener Trainer Course Available
Do you want to use non-healthcare professionals to assist with your game-day COVID screening? The COVID Screener training course is now available and is required to be completed by any non-healthcare professionals before they can conduct game-day screening. To allow your staff access, simply go to NAIAHelp and add the individuals as “COVID Screeners” in your staff profile. Legislative Services will send an email to all ADs and designated COVID Screeners when access is granted. Questions? Contact [email protected].
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NEW: From Now On Launches FanX Trivia to Spark Fan Passion
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Looking for creative ways to engage fans during this time of limited fan attendance at games? Look no further! From Now On recently launched FanX Trivia, an easy tool for creating live, interactive trivia challenges sure to inspire your fans’ passion – and even help drive revenue! Learn more here and find out how to get started with a FREE trial during the 2020-2021 season!
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NEW: Big Game Sports Selected as Official Flag Football of NAIA
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The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced that Big Game Sports/Team Issue has secured the rights as the "Official Ball of Women's Flag Football." The deal will expand the NAIA's existing relationship with the company. The newly-signed, three-year deal will make Big Game the official provider of both NAIA football championships.
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NEW: NAIA Partner Connect Webpage
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The NAIA website now features the NAIA Partner Connect page, featuring all of the association's partners. We appreciate the continues support of these partners, especially during such challenging times. Please check out these businesses and learn how they can support your institution.
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NEW: October 1 Reminders
- Annual cancellations will begin for students with fall 2020 applications for fall sports.
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Students who wish to take advantage of the CFAR exception to the reapplication requirement must have submitted their PlayNAIA application before October 1 to ensure a fall 2020 term for determination. Students who wait to submit their register to play or payment tasks on or after October 1 will have their term for determination automatically set to Spring 2021.
NEW: Natural Disasters & Submitting Transcripts
If a student’s high school or previous college(s) are unable to submit transcripts or fee waivers due to recent and ongoing natural disasters (e.g. wildfires or hurricanes), please have the affected school contact [email protected] for a possible exception.
If the high school or college is unable to contact us directly, a representative from your institution may email [email protected] with the subject line: “Natural Disaster Exception.” Please include documentation that the institution is currently closed and/or unable to fulfill transcripts at this time. The eligibility center will make every effort to help students move forward in the eligibility process. However, please note that exceptions will be reviewed on a per school basis and are not guaranteed to be approved.
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NEW: NAIA Women's Beach Volleyball Invitational Accepting Host Site Bids
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The bid process is now open to host both the 2022 and 2023 NAIA Women’s Beach Volleyball National Invitational.
The women’s beach volleyball national invitational is a five-day event that culminates in the crowning of the invitational champions for the year. The event expects to attract approximately 150 student-athletes and between 500 and 1,000 fans. Click here for more details.
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2020 Proposed Legislation and FAQs
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2020-21 Handbook Released
The 2020-21 Official & Policy Handbook has been released. This is the first version of the handbook. The bylaws will be updated after the business meeting on October 6. Keep an eye out for more updates next month.
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