Register for the 2019 NAIA National Convention
April 11-15, West Palm Beach, Florida

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:
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NEW: ACT/SAT Score Requirement test

This is a reminder that effective May 1, 2019, a freshman must have an ACT score of 18 or an SAT score of 970 to use a test score as part of initial eligibility. The requirement is based on the date the test is taken. This means a ny test taken on or before April 30, 2019 requires an ACT score of 16 and SAT score of 860.  Any test taken May 1, 2019 or later requires an ACT score of 18 and SAT score of 970. Questions? Contact Legislative Services at 816.595.8180.

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NEW: Men's Volleyball Rules Modifications volley

As the men's volleyball season begins, it's a good time to review the Men's Volleyball NAIA Playing Rules Modifications and Warm-up Protocol.

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NEW: Evaluative Criteria Changes transfer
 
The Competitive Experience Committee voted to remove "transfer restrictions" from the evaluative criteria 's definition of "contracts," effective May 1, 2019. The new definition will be applicable to students seeking an eligibility decision for the fall 2019 term and later. Seasons of competition charged under past definitions will not be reevaluated.
 
Be on the lookout for more information in next week's Legislative Brief . Not subscribed to legislative rules education? Sign up here .

 
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NEW: Baseball Rules Q&A Available baseball

For a more detailed explanation and examples of the new baseball rules, check out the Baseball Rules Q&A. 



 
NEW: NAC Approves Recommendations for Marathon marathon

The National Administrative Council (NAC) approved the Marathon Exploration Work Group's proposed recommendations regarding the marathon event at the Outdoor Track & Field National Championships. The recommendations, which go into effect in 2019, serve to improve conditions for the overall health and safety of the student-athletes competing.

 
NEW: Title IX Webinar on Feb. 6 titleIX

As part of the ongoing Title IX: Connecting the Dots web series presented by the Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion committee, join Justin Lawrence, Title IX Administrator at Wayland Baptist University, on Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. CST to learn more about Demystifying Gender Equity and Athletic Compliance. To join the webinar, click here. The conference ID is 728-559-034. The first webinar is also available online. Questions? Contact Laura Simcox at 816.595.8000.
  
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NEW: Spring Sports Webinar webinar

If you missed it, the Spring Sports Webinar is now available online. It was part of the Coaches' Campaign and focuses specifically on issues related to spring sports.

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NEW: NAIA Grant Opportunity for Women Leaders women

The NAIA provides one tuition grant for an NAIA female administrator to attend the Women Leaders in College Sports Institute (previously NACWAA) for Administrative Advancement (IAA). To be considered for the NAIA grant, the grant application must be completed by Feb. 11, 2019. The grant covers $500 including all registration fees, lodging, and meal expenses for the selected NAIA member. (Travel is not included.) Additionally, an application must also be submitted directly to Women Leaders by the Feb. 11 deadline.
  
 
NEW: NAIA Volleyball Championship Spurs Local Economy economy

Sioux City, Iowa, the host of the NAIA 2018 Women's Volleyball National Championship, had an overall economic impact estimated at $10.7 million due to the four-day tournament and nearly 19,000 attendees.

  
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New Golf Rules and NAIA Hard Card golf
 
Effective January 1, 2019, the USGA adopted major changes to their playing rules, thus affecting NAIA golf competition and the NAIA Hard Card. The National Administrative Council Executive Committee approved an updated NAIA Golf Hard Card. For more information, visit the Men's or Women's Coaches' Corner webpages.