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JUNE 1: One-stop-shop phone line - (816) 595-8304 - exclusively for members, goes live. More details below.
JUNE 1: Deadline to submit host bid for the following championships/invitationals: 2023-2024 football, 2023-2024 men’s soccer, 2024-2025 competitive cheer & dance, 2024 men’s golf, and 2024-2025 women’s beach volleyball invitational. More details below.
JUNE 14: Eligibility Center phone lines will be closed from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Central.
JUNE 15: Deadline to submit Champions of Character® Scorecard through NAIAHelp.
JUNE 28: Eligibility Center phone lines will be closed from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Central.
JULY 15: 2022-23 catastrophic insurance enrollment form and payment due. More information can be found here.
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NEW: New Hires at the National Office
Justin Gragg has been hired as the NAIA's director of officiating initiatives. Justin has extensive officiating experience with the NAIA and the KCAC and Heart of America Conferences. He is currently a football official with the Mountain West Conference. Justin has spent the last ten years with Short's Travel Management, the NAIA's official travel partner.
Ty Dean has been named the new student-athlete education & development coordinator. Ty was a student-athlete at Southern Oregon University (SOU) where he earned both his bachelors and masters degrees. He most recently has served as an administrator and assistant basketball coach at SOU.
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NEW: 50th Anniversary of Title IX - June Celebration
The NAIA is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Title IX this month. At the NAIA our goal is to make sure all members have a sense of belonging. This month we celebrate the diversity within our organization and equal opportunities for all. Enjoy our Title IX kick off video and our testimonials and resources.
Feel free to post your own stories highlighting women of the NAIA and tag us at @PlayNAIA. We are #NAIATogether.
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NEW: Efrem Duran Named "Working Together" Award Winner
Efrem Duran has been with the NAIA for almost six years, supporting the entire organization by showcasing our success through his video productions. Efrem manages nearly all of the NAIA's video needs including selection shows, championship highlights, member testimonials, convention content, and the ASA and RISE initiatives.
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The Impact of Junior Varsity Programs at NAIA Institutions
Approximately 33% of sport programs within the NAIA offered JV competition during the 2020-21 academic year. What was the impact of those programs on an institution’s net return and retention? How do programs with JV programs compare to those without?
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One-Stop-Shop Phone Line Exclusively for Members
In an effort to improve customer service for our members, the NAIA has revamped the membership phone line at (816) 595-8304. This will become a one-stop-shop phone line, exclusively for members, that allows callers to connect directly with three NAIA departments – the eligibility center, legislative services, and InCred. Existing phone lines for these departments will still be active for use. The new phone line will be active by June 1, 2022.
Non-member callers (i.e. parents, student-athletes) should use the following numbers to contact the eligibility center and InCred:
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EC: 816-595-8300
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InCred: 816-595-8390
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Champions of Character® Scorecard Available on NAIAHelp
Campus character liaisons can now log into naiahelp.org and begin entering data for submission of the AY2022 Champions of Character Scorecard. The Champions of Character Advisory Committee extended an institution’s ability to declare that the pandemic adversely impacted their ability to have off-campus service opportunities for another year. The deadline for Scorecard submission is June 15. Please contact Chesney Sallee with any questions.
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NEW: New EC Phone Hours
Beginning Tuesday, July 5, the eligibility center customer relations phone hours will change to 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. central time. In addition to the overall phone hour adjustment, the student phone line will be off from 12:30 p.m. Central to 1 p.m. Central, Monday through Friday. The membership will still be able to contact the membership phone line during that time.
NEW: June Cancellations
Cancellations occurred today, June 1, for students with 2021-22 PlayNAIA applications who were not yet in line for review. We encourage reapplication as soon as possible for those students who seek to compete in fall 2022.
EC Closed for Training Hours
Due to seasonal staff training needs, the EC will be unavailable to answer calls at the following times:
- June 14, 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Central
- June 28, 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Central
Phones will be answered between 2-5 p.m. on those dates.
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NEW: ECP Software Update
The NAIA's ECP software is currently being updated. Once completed, the certification process for the fall 2022 term will open. Legislative Services will notify members when the new process is available.
NEW: Outside Competitive Experience Form
The Outside Competitive Experience Form has been updated online to reflect the new legislation that went into effect May 1, 2022. The ECP updates will include the update to the Outside Competitive Experience form for certification.
NEW: Interpretations Library Resources
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NEW: National Champions Named in Golf, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track & Field, and Tennis
Congratulations to the following institutions who captured the red banner in a spring championship or invitational:
- Men's Golf: Keiser University (Fla.)
- Women's Golf: University of British Columbia
- Men's Lacrosse Invitational: Reinhardt University (Ga.)
- Women's Lacrosse: Benedictine University (Kan.)
- Men's Outdoor Track & Field: Life University (Ga.)
- Women's Outdoor Track & Field: University of British Columbia
- Men's Tennis: Georgia Gwinnett College
- Women's Tennis: Georgia Gwinnett College
Host an NAIA National Championship
National championship bids are due June 1, 2022 for the following sports:
- 2023-2024 Football National Championship
- 2023-2024 Men’s Soccer National Championship
- 2024-2025 Competitive Cheer & Dance
- 2024 Men’s Golf National Championship
- 2024-2025 Women’s Beach Volleyball Invitational
The deadline for 2024-25 men's wrestling national championship is July 1, 2022.
All information regarding bids can be found here.
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NEW: BoxOut Sports Webinar:
Thursday, June 9, 12:00-12:45pm ET
Calling all sports information directors: Join BoxOut Sports as we talk with Donnie Smith from Southeastern (Fla.) and Aja McCormick from Haskell Indian Nations (Kan.) as they discuss ways to navigate and delegate the increasing demand for social media content, all while keeping your brand strong. Register HERE to receive the link.
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NEW: College Ave Student Loans Webinar:
Wednesday, June 15, 6:30-7:30 p.m. ET
If you are looking to learn more about private student loan options join College Ave Student Loans, the official private student loan partner of the NAIA, so they can help educate you on fixed and variable rate loan options, managing payments, and other services they provide. Register HERE to receive the link.
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NEW: Yes! Athletics + Cutler Wellness Webinar: Thursday, June 16, 12-12:45 p.m. ET
As June marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX legislation, join us in a conversation about women athletes’ health in college sports. You will hear from: Betsy Cutler with Cutler Wellness Programs on the female triad, Deb North with Yes! Athletics on how the mental health of a woman athlete plays a part in her business, and Lauren Louive, former NAIA women’s wrestler at the University of Cumberlands (KY) and USA Olympic hopeful, on her journey and mental health as an athlete. Register HERE to receive the link.
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