NEW: Fall 2022 National Champions Crowned

Congratulations to the following teams on capturing a 2022 red banner:

• Men's Cross Country - Dordt University (Iowa)
• Women's Cross Country - Taylor University (Ind.)
• Men's Soccer - Bethel University (Ind.)
• Women's Soccer - Spring Arbor University (Mich.)
• Women's Volleyball - University of Jamestown (N.D.)

The 2022 NAIA Football National Championship will be played on December 17 in Durham, N.C.

NEW: National Office Hiring for Championships Manager

The NAIA national office is hiring a championship manager who will be responsible for the organization, oversight, and successful execution of assigned NAIA national championships and opening rounds. Click here to learn more.

NEW: Legislative Services - Did You Know?

Did you know that you can find more information about NAIA rule applications on The Attic? This interpretation library holds over 75 articles and interpretations of the NAIA bylaws. Articles are added regularly. Most recent articles include important mid-year certification reminders, repeat courses, mid-year eligibility for freshmen, and use of non-term credits for eligibility.

Questions? Contact Brenda White, Director of Legislative Services at legislative@naia.org.

NEW: ROA - Did You Know?

Did you know that softball has the highest overall retention rate of all NAIA sports at 75% in 2020-21? What’s the highest retaining sport on your campus? How does it compare to the national averages? Checkout out the ROA research brief – Do certain sports retain better than others? – and don’t forget to login to ROA Insights for the latest data.

Questions? Contact Director of ROA Alan Grosbach.

NEW: PlayNAIA Registration Fee Increase

In response to rising costs, PlayNAIA registration fees will increase in 2023 for two of the four student types. Eligibility center registration fees are, effective January 1, 2023:

Please see announcement email for more details.



November Eligibility Edge

Check out the latest issue of the Eligibility Edge, a newsletter dedicated exclusively to NAIA eligibility topics. For questions regarding newsletter distribution or to add someone to the email list before the October issue, please contact Jen Saab.

NEW: February is Black History Month

To celebrate Black History Month in February, the NAIA would like to highlight each of our HBCU schools. If you are an HBCU institution, please complete this form by December 16 to help us celebrate your institution's past, present and future. Contact Paige Salveter with any questions.

Senior Woman Leaders Lunch & Learn

The next lunch & learn for senior woman leaders will take place December 14 at 12pm Central. Betsy A. Cutler, M. Ed., President & CEO for the Cutler Wellness Program will talk about the importance of supporting mental health for both athletes and administrators. Learn more about the the Lunch & Learn Series, as well as the December 14th webinar here.

NEW: The Opendorse NAIA Marketplace has Officially Launched

The NAIA Marketplace on Opendorse officially launched on November 29. This is a customized marketplace exclusively for NAIA student-athletes, and the FIRST association-wide marketplace Opendorse has done for college athletics. Click here and check out how many student-athletes are benefitting from their NIL deals.

NEW: ABC Recap & ABCA Booth January 4-7

Midstream had the fantastic opportunity to sponsor Jesse Cole, the Keynote Speaker at The Athletic Business Conference in Orlando, November 17 and 18. With the NAIA’s very own Brett Iliff participating in the conference, we were inspired and motivated by Jesse’s Cole’s innovative path to evolving the Savannah Bananas into a wildly exciting baseball phenomenon, entertaining millions of fans each season. Much like Jesse Cole, Midstream Lighting is innovative and committed to excellence while providing a new approach to our industry. Next up -- call out to all NAIA baseball coaches! Stop by our booth at the ABCA Conference January 4-7 in Nashville.

NEW: Industry leaders Coming to BreakThrough Summit on Dec. 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Central

How long has it been since you attended a free event full of inspiring sessions? That’s exactly what BreakThrough Summit is: a one-day leadership development event designed to empower women in sport and their allies. Think industry leaders having impactful and interesting conversations that can directly impact and elevate you in your role. Learn more and register here!

NEW: Be Equipped for 2023 Travel

Is your athletic department prepared for the transportation needs of 2023 spring sports? Master’s Transportation is the Official Shuttle Bus Sales and Leasing Provider of the NAIA and we are ready to assist!

• Seasonal rental options
• Purchase new or used vehicles
• Refurbishing services
• Service and parts
• Nationwide locations and delivery!

To learn more, visit us online or give us a call today at 800.783.3613!