NAIA Announces Partnership with UTR Sports
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has signed a three-year partnership with UTR Sports as the Title Sponsor of the NAIA Men’s and Women’s National Tennis Championships.
UTR Sports, the creator behind the gold standard UTR Rating system, works to connect and grow the sports of tennis and pickleball with accurate global ratings, innovative software and events, and a global community centered around level-based play. More than 90 percent of U.S. college coaches are on the UTR Sports platform, and more than 30 high school state athletic associations have incorporated the UTR Rating into their programs.
“As a leader in the sport of tennis, UTR Sports is dedicated to providing the best experience to student-athletes and member institutions,” said NAIA President & CEO Jim Carr. “We are excited to partner with them to bring this passionate approach to our tennis national championships.”
As a title sponsor, UTR Sports will have an increased presence at the NAIA Men’s and Women’s Tennis National Championships, including the upcoming championships set to take place on May 13-17, 2025, at the Mobile Tennis Center in Mobile, Alabama.
“UTR Sports is thrilled to be the title sponsor of the NAIA National Championships in Mobile, Alabama,” said UTR Sports Vice President Chase Hodges. “We look forward to elevating NAIA tennis to assist NAIA student-athletes, coaches, and institutions. We are confident that this partnership with the NAIA will be a game-changer and are excited for the future of this relationship.”
The current agreement between the NAIA and UTR Sports runs through October 2027.
ABOUT NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS (NAIA)
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., is a governing body of small athletics programs that are dedicated to character-driven intercollegiate athletics. NAIA members provide more than 83,000 student-athletes with opportunities to play college sports, earn $1.3 billion in financial aid from NAIA institutions, and compete in 29 national championships. naia.org | @NAIA
ABOUT UTR SPORTS
The mission of UTR Sports is to connect and grow the sports of tennis and pickleball with accurate global ratings, innovative software and events, and a global community centered around level-based play. The UTR Sports Platform is anchored by our renowned ratings technology. UTR Sports provides the technology and solutions relevant and valuable to players, from recreational to professional, coaches, and organizers. UTR Sports is creating opportunities and pathways, including the UTR Pro Tennis Tour, for players from all over the world, in all stages of life, to find better matches and unlock a more fun, affordable, and flexible experience. To learn more, visit www.utrsports.com.