Award Deadlines
  • May 15: Begin accepting submissions for NAIA Daktronics Scholar-Athletes in NAIAHelp
  • June 15: NAIA National Awards nominations due to conference offices
  • June 30: Deadline for NAIA Daktronics Scholar-Athlete nominations and NAIA Scholar Team Award nominations
  • July 15: NAIA National Awards nominations and NAIA Hall of Fame nominations due to the NAIA National Office
COVID-19
The NAIA continues to update FAQs related to the impact of COVID-19 on:

Also, check out the student-athlete video highlighting those now on the front lines during this pandemic.
Rules
NEW: New Rules for Football and Women's Volleyball
The NAIA has adopted new sports playing rules for football and women’s volleyball for the 2020-21 season.

Championships
NEW: Men's and Women's Basketball Selection Committees Confirmed for 2020-21
2020-21 Men's Basketball Selection Committee

  • Kyle Blakenship, LSU-Shreveport 
  • Chad Briscoe, Grace College (Ind.)
  • Oliver Drake, Midland University (Neb.)
  • Stacy Hollowell, Loyola University (La.)
  • *Larry Holly, Retired Coach
  • Nigel Jenkins, Waldorf University (Iowa)
  • Chad LaCross, University of Saint Francis (Ind.)
  • *Danny Miles, Hall of Fame Coach
  • Justin Parnell, Oregon Tech 
  • *Gary Picone, Lewis-Clark State College (Idaho)
  • Jeff Sherman, Central Methodist University (Mo.)
  • *Kelly Wells, University of Pikeville (Ken.)

2020-21 Women's Basketball Selection Committee

  • Steve Brooks, University of St. Francis (Ill.)
  • Russ Davis, Vanguard University (Calif.)
  • Chad Folsom, Benedictine College (Kan.)
  • Katie Gearlds, Marian University (Ind.)
  • *Justin Glenn, Olivet Nazarene (Ill.)
  • Tim Hays, Southeastern University (Fla.)
  • Becky Mullis, College of the Ozarks (Mo.)
  • *Chris Nelson, Bethel University (Tenn.)
  • *Marcus Moeller, Mid-America Christian University (Okla.)
  • *Reagan Rossi, College of Idaho
  • *Meg Schebler, Association of Independent Institutions
  • *Corey Westra, Great Plains Athletic Conference
*At-large members
NEW: Facility Certification for Opening Rounds
Now is the time to get your facility certified to host a men’s and women’s basketball opening round. Click here to fill out the information. Certifications are good for five years. If you have any questions, please contact Nathan Docter at ndocter@naia.org.
Eligibility
NEW: Processing Begins for 2020-21 on May 1

Friday, May 1, marks the start of the eligibility center’s processing for the upcoming academic year. Students will begin receiving decisions for fall 2020 and your PlayNAIA Short List will now default to the 2020-21 academic year
 
Please note, we anticipate delays in eligibility processing this summer due to the impacts of COVID-19. Please encourage your student-athletes who need eligibility center decisions to register now.  

PlayNAIA New Member Webinar on May 7

The NAIA Eligibility Center is hosting a webinar for new members on Thursday, May 7 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (CT) to learn how to navigate the PlayNAIA process and website. Attendees will learn how students register, how to navigate student eligibility and use the NAIA Registrar Portal, and much more. Click here to register.
Sponsorships
NEW: PrestoSports and FROM NOW ON Announce Strategic Partnership
PrestoSports , the leading all-in-one sports technology platform in college athletics, and  From Now On , a leading provider of mobile apps in college athletics, announced a strategic partnership to advance fan and student engagement through mobile communication. Discover how you can deepen engagement with your mobile-first fans, drive revenue, and collect valuable insights with FrontRowX , the leading mobile app that integrates seamlessly with your PrestoSports website.
News
No Membership Dues Increase for 2020-21
The COP Executive Committee approved the recommendation to maintain the 2019-20 membership dues for 2020-21. While the COP originally approved a $300 dues increase for next year, it was decided that the NAIA should prioritize cost savings for our members due to the impact of COVID-19.
Winter Championship Apparel Available
Even though multiple winter championships were cancelled due to COVID-19, there is still an opportunity for coaches, student-athletes, and fans to purchase winter championship apparel . Fine Designs is offering a 10% discount with the code NAIA10.
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