NAIA Members,
It is hard to believe it's been two weeks since the NAIA sent our first COVID-19 update. Since then, we went from hosting national championships as planned to the mass cancellation of springs sports and other association-wide events. It has been a whirlwind, to say the least.
As with any situation when decisions must be made quickly, there are a lot of resulting questions. To help members, we have created FAQs specific to
championships
, the
national convention
,
legislative/eligibility
,
and the
eligibility center
. We realize there are still more questions to be answered, but hope these are a good start and we will continue to expand the FAQs as more information becomes available. We will also post updates on the
COVID-19 web page
.
Dealing with COVID-19 has been the most significant challenge we have faced during my 21 years with the NAIA. I wish I could adequately convey the sadness and disappointment we felt in having to make some of these decisions. I also know those feelings pale in comparison to those experienced by our coaches and student-athletes.
These unprecedented times can create anxiety and stress, but they can also bring out the best in us in how we respond. Thank you to our many members who are dedicating significant time to helping us navigate this new and temporary landscape. Thank you to those individuals who are bringing important issues to our attention in an effort to help find resolution and please continue to
send questions
our way.
It is important that we are able to look back on this time and know we did all we could to ensure the safety of our community. I believe that we have.
While there are still many unknowns ahead, I know we will get through this difficult time together. The NAIA national office is committed to supporting you in every way we can so please don't hesitate to reach out to me, or any member of the staff.
Be well,
Jim Carr
President & CEO
