Association News
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Changes to NAIA Basketball, Swim and Dive Championship Formats Announced
January 15, 2021NAIA National Administrative Council and Council of Presidents make moves in response to COVID-19 pandemic -
Mentor Program Launched for New Member Institutions
January 12, 2021 -
NAIA Signs Agreement with FirstDown PlayBook
January 07, 2021Company to serve as official playbook of NAIA Football and NAIA Women’s Flag Football -
Women’s Lacrosse Championships Awarded to Lawrence Tech
November 11, 2020NAIA lands on Lawrence Technological University to host women’s lacrosse championships in 2022 and 2023 -
NAIA COP Votes to Not Charge Fall/Winter Student-Athletes Season of Competition
November 04, 2020Council of Presidents’ Executive Committee approves eligibility relief due to COVID-19 Pandemic -
NAIA and Conference Commissioners Announce Partnership
November 02, 2020R.I.S.E. Initiative and M.O.A.A. to offer guidance on career opportunities -
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Approved for River States Conference Membership
October 20, 2020Newest NAIA Member to join River States Conference -
NAIA Council of Presidents Votes to Approve Three New Members
October 06, 2020Vote at annual NAIA Fall Meetings welcomes two from NCAA ranks -
NAIA Passes Landmark Name, Image and Likeness Legislation
October 06, 2020NAIA becomes first college athletics association to allow student-athletes compensation for their name, image and likeness -
New Member Cycle Attracts Three Institutions
September 18, 2020 -
Bid for NAIA Women’s Beach Volleyball National Invitational Now Available
September 18, 2020NAIA opens bid process to potential hosts of women’s beach volleyball national invitational championship in 2022 and 2023 -
2020 NAIA National Awards Day Recipients Released
September 15, 2020All major honorees released on annual NAIA National Awards Day -
Bid for NAIA Men’s Volleyball Championship Now Available
August 28, 2020NAIA opens bid process to potential hosts of men’s volleyball national championship in 2022 and 2023 -
NAIA Fall National Championships Re-Scheduled Dates Announced
August 20, 2020NAIA National Administrative Council approves new dates/locations for fall championships -
Bid for NAIA Men’s Wrestling Championship Now Available
August 14, 2020NAIA opens bid process to potential hosts of men’s wrestling national championship in 2022 and 2023 -
NAIA Postpones Football Championship to Spring 2021
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Bid for NAIA Women’s Flag Football Finals Now Available
July 31, 2020NAIA opens bid process to potential hosts of the women’s flag football finals in 2021 -
NAIA Postpones Most Fall 2020 Championships to Spring 2021
July 28, 2020NAIA Council of Presidents votes to postpone cross country, soccer and women’s volleyball; decision on football expected Friday -
NAIA Relocates to New Downtown Location
July 23, 2020National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics leaves longstanding 1200 Grand location for larger space -
Collegiate Awards Extends Relationship with NAIA
July 21, 2020Collegiate Awards signs extension to remain ‘Official Awards Provider’ through summer of 2025 -
Bid for NAIA Men’s Lacrosse Invitational Now Available
July 15, 2020NAIA opens bid process to potential hosts of men’s lacrosse national invitational championships in 2022 and 2023 -
NAIA, Short’s Travel Sign Partnership Extension
July 15, 2020Short’s Travel Management to continue to serve as ‘Official Travel Partner’ through 2023 -
HomeTown Ticketing Signs Agreement to Partner with NAIA
July 09, 2020Ticketing partner to become ‘Official Ticketing Partner’ of NAIA -
Fall 2020 Guidelines and Recommendations
July 01, 2020The NAIA released the guidelines and recommendations for the fall 2020 athletics season. -
Bid for NAIA Women’s Lacrosse Championship Now Available
June 30, 2020NAIA opens bid process to potential hosts of women’s lacrosse national championships in 2022 and 2023 -
Unprecedented Growth Leads NAIA to Greenlight Women’s Flag Football to Emerging Sport Status
June 29, 2020Newest NAIA sport sees historic early interest -
Bill Snyder to Headline NAIA Champions of Character® Awards and Virtual Fundraiser
June 22, 2020Five individuals bestowed character award in virtual ceremony -
NAC and SIDA Meeting Summaries
June 14, 2020 -
NAIA Announces Multiple Changes in Championship Formats
June 11, 2020Format adjustments announced to improve championship experience for schools; student-athletes