Important Dates & Reminders
JUNE 14: Eligibility Center phone lines will be closed from 8:30 am. - 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 am. - 2 p.m. Central.

JULY 15: 2022-23 catastrophic insurance enrollment form and payment due. More information can be found here.
News
NEW: 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?
 
Check out our latest ROA research brief, JV Program Impact, to find our more. Questions? Contact Director of ROA Alan Grosbach.
NEW: Health & Safety Webinar Recording Available

The U.S. Council for Athlete's Health hosted a webinar last week on NAIA Health and Safety Practices: Planning for 2022-23. A recording of this webinar is now available online.
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.
Guide to New Bylaw Changes

Legislative Services has published a guide of the new bylaw changes and updates. Please visit the legislative services homepage to access the document, or the full document can be downloaded here.
 
Key components of the packet include:
  • Frequency of play start dates
  • Outside competitive experience criteria
  • Eligibility changes to the Progress Rule & Initial Eligibility
Open Positions on NAIA Committees

Several NAIA standing committees have open positions and are seeking interested candidates. Nominate yourself or someone else for openings on Competitive Experience Committee or the National Conduct and Ethics Committee. 
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.   
50th Anniversary of Title IX

Help us celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Title IX during the month of June by sharing an inspiration of yours - a time when a woman you admire leaned into her unique power, abilities and strength as a leader to create change and move the needle for all women. Feel free to reflect on your own moment as well! We will select moments to share during June. 
 
Steps to submit a moment by May 31:
  • Click here to access a form
  • Share a moment in 50 words or less
  • Include a relevant photo, if applicable

Feel free to also post your own stories too by sharing the voices of more women of the NAIA by tagging us at @PlayNAIA with your own institution's stories. We are #NAIATogether. 
Speaker Series Presentations Available Online

The inaugural year of the NAIA Partner Speaker Series featured campus and industry experts discussing issues vital to the student-athlete experience and campus initiatives. Each session was recorded and is available on the NAIA website.
Eligibility
NEW: 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.
 
NEW: Freshman Requirements Reminder
As a reminder, incoming freshmen who have graduated from a traditional high school, do not need to complete the test score or class rank tasks, if they graduated with a 2.30 GPA (on a 4.00 scale) or higher. 
 
Cancellations Occur June 1
On June 1, 2022, cancellations will occur for students with 2021-22 PlayNAIA applications who are not yet in line for review. Students whose applications are cancelled and need an eligibility decision in a subsequent term will need to have their NAIA school start a new application on their behalf. Please encourage your student-athletes to complete all active tasks as soon as possible.
Championships
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.
Partnerships
NEW: Cascade Collegiate Conference Invests in Hudl

CCC Commissioner Rob Cashell talks about the advantages of investing in Hudl and the wide range of benefits to conference members. Check out Hudl's latest blog entry highlighting these improvements.
NEW: NAIA Partners with College Ave Student Loans

College Ave Student Loans is now the Official Private Student Loan Provider of the NAIA. Learn more about their rates and features for NAIA students. 
NEW: National Student Clearinghouse Improves Transcript Receipt

Since the NAIA has partnered with the National Student Clearinghouse in 2021, we have seen a decrease in the time it takes to receive student’s transcripts to the NAIA Eligibility Center. For spring 2022, we saw a decrease of three days in time to receive domestic student transcripts compared to spring 2021 and a decrease of one day for international student transcripts. Learn more about the benefits of the National Student Clearinghouse.
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