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Current Invoices
Invoicing for statistical products was emailed to athletics directors and sports information directors on August 28 and is due September 27, 2023.
September 30, 2023
Deadline to submit fall Daktronics Scholar-Athletes. Submissions can be made through SIDHelp.
October 1, 2023
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Deadline to submit Facility Certification if your institution would like to host an opening round for soccer or women's volleyball.
- The current term in PlayNAIA changes to spring 2024, student types (and therefore fees) may change.
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PlayNAIA cancelations occur for students with fall 2023 applications for fall sports who are not yet in line for review. (See the Eligibility Edge for more details.)
December 1, 2023
Deadline for year-end report data. Questions? Contact Director of ROA Alan Grosbach.
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2023 National Award Winners
The NAIA announced its national award winners on September 15. The awards include the association's highest individual honors and achievements of NAIA student-athletes, administrators and coaches. Additionally, the association announced the nine-member, 2022-23 NAIA Hall of Fame class.
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NAIA Launches The Deal, an NIL Podcast
The Deal is a podcast dedicated to helping student-athletes, athletic administrators, and coaches make the most of NIL opportunities. Sponsored by Opendorse, The Deal will discuss creating professional bios, building a personal brand, and maximizing earning potential, all without violating amateur status.
Interested in sharing your NIL story? Contact Paige Salveter or submit your NIL form today!
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University Business Ed Talk Now Available
Dr. Roger Drake, president of Central Methodist University, and Jim Carr, president and CEO of the NAIA, discussed the increasing value of athletics and its potential to support enrollment, student success, and financial sustainability on a recent University Business EdTalk. A recording of the talk is now available here.
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Tell Us Your Champions of Character® Stories
The Champions of Character program helps participants find the balance by keeping five core values –integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and servant leadership – at the heart of the athletics experience. Do you have a Champions of Character story to share? Upload a video or photo along with a caption for a chance to be featured on our social media pages and website!
Check out this student-athlete's video for some inspiration!
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Did You Know?
Did you know that approximately 28% of the difference in competitive success between NAIA athletics departments can be explained by the amount of money spent on those programs? We examine the relationship between sport expenses and competitive success in our latest research brief.
Questions? Contact Director of ROA Alan Grosbach.
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Allied Pixel - The Personal Touch: Personalized Recruiting Webinar
Join the Official Personalized Video Partner of the NAIA, Allied Pixel, on Thursday, September 28 at 12 p.m. CT/1 p.m. ET as they share how personalized videos can be created with data you may already have. utilizing this data has shown that a student can be five times more likely to enroll once they watch their personalized recruiting video.
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Calling All ADs: Potential NAIA Hotel Partner Survey
As we all know, travel is a significant budget expense for athletic departments. The NAIA is in the early stages of evaluating potential hotel partners to provide members great rates, accommodations and amenities. In order to find the best national hotel partner, we ask that one AD from each institution complete a brief survey. You should have received this survey today, or will receive it within the next 24 hours. This survey feedback will be extremely valuable in our conversations with potential partners as we negotiate potential discounts and benefits.
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Legislative Services has added two more PowerPoint presentations and quizzes to the Rules Education webpage. This page also includes the Interp Library and the 2023 Rules Updates and Recaps.
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MOAA & NAIA RISE Webinar
Topic: Learn How to Recruit & Retain International Students
When: Wednesday, September 27 at 11 a.m. CT
We will discuss the findings of five focus groups conducted with NAIA international student-athletes with input from athletics directors.
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Two New NAIA RISE Awards
Two new NAIA RISE awards have been added, beginning with the 2024 National Awards Day. They include:
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NAIA RISE Leader of the Year Award which will recognize an outstanding leader in the NAIA based on accomplishments in the areas of NAIA RISE and DEI.
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Female Trailblazer of the Year Award which will recognize a full-time, outstanding NAIA female leader who has made an exemplary impact in their current role.
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Eligibility Center New Hire
We are pleased to welcome Josh Smith back to the NAIA as the team lead of international eligibility. Josh previously served the NAIA for over six years in a variety of eligibility and international-related roles. He most recently worked at the University of Kansas as a program coordinator of engagement in the International Support Services department, where he expanded his knowledge of higher education and the international student experience. We are excited for Josh to serve our international student-athletes again.
September Eligibility Edge
Check out the most recent 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.
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