June 11, 2008 The NAIA sports ticker is a reminder of upcoming deadlines and noteworthy items. The list is pulled from various departments at the national office and is part of the association's consistent and coordinated communications plan.  June

June    9-20 - American Red Cross / NAIA Youth Leadership Program (Washington, D.C.) 15 - Nomination deadline for Larry Lady Officiating Award (form) NEW 17-21 - National Athletic Trainers Association Convention (St. Louis, Mo.)  NEW 18 - NAIA-Athletic Trainers Association Annual Business Meeting (St. Louis, Mo.)  Quick Hits PLEASE NOTE: Year End Reports will be submitted to the National Office using a new online system. The online system will be operational by mid-June. In the interim, institutions may use the 2006-07 forms to begin preparations for submission of the 2007-08 reports. The NAIA will issue a notice with details and directions once the online system is available.      NAIA Sports Information Directors are encouraged to attend the NAIA-SIDA Workshop (June 28) held in conjunction with the CoSIDA Convention in Tampa, Fla. Click here for workshop schedule and registration. Click here to learn more about the NAIA student-athletes participating in the American Red Cross/NAIA Youth Leadership Program (Washington, D.C., June 9-20).     For a complete 2007-08 NAIA calendar click here.  For a complete 2007-08 NAIA legislative calendar click here.   The next installment of the NAIA sports ticker will be emailed on June 18, 2008.