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Greetings! Each fall the NAIA distributes the annual ADA Newsletter with general information about ADA committees, awards, deadlines meeting minutes, convention information and other updates. You are encouraged to browse through these highlights and "click through" the links for more detailed updates.
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2009-10 NAIA-Athletics Directors Association Officers and Standing Committees
Each ADA officer typically serves one-year terms in each position. Due to several vacated positions, the ADA voted to allow the 2008-09 officers to serve in their respective positions for two years instead of one, to create some continuity. Therefore current officer terms will run through the completion of the 2010 NACDA Convention.
Click here for a complete list of ADA officers and current ADA committee members. |
NAIA-ADA Secretary Nominations
Nomination forms for the next NAIA-ADA Secretary are being accepted until December 1. Fax to (816) 595-8200 or or emai rstein@naia.org.
Voting will take place in January. The elected individual takes office after the NAIA interim meetings at the 2010 NACDA Convention. |
NAIA-ADA Annual Business Meeting
The NAIA-ADA Annual Business Meeting will take place during the 2010 NAIA Annual Convention April 9-13, 2010 in Cincinnati, OH. The meeting will be chaired by ADA President, Bruce Parker from Carroll College. Suggestions for agenda items should be submitted to Bruce no later than March 15.
Click to see minutes from the 2009 ADA business meetings.
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NAIA-ADA Recognition
The 2008-09 Athletics Directors of the Year will be recognized during the 2010 NAIA National Convention. Conference/Independent honors will be presented at the ADA Business Meeting and the National AD of the Year Award will be presented at the Awards Banquet. Admission to the banquet is free to all NAIA Convention attendees. All honorees are strongly encouraged to attend these events to receive their honors.
The National AD of the Year is selected from the Conference/Independent ADs of the Year. Forms and nomination materials are submitted by conference commissions by July 1 each year. |
Tools for ADs
A list of frequently asked questions related to the new standards for NAIA institutions and conferences has been posted on the NAIA website.
Conduct in Competition Procedures: This manual includes conduct in competition standards and best practices for event management.
Professional Workshops: ADA professional development workshops will be held at the NAIA and NACDA conventions. Please send suggested topics to rstein@naia.org by October 15. |
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NAIAHelp.com
Important reminder! All athletic directors are responsible for managing their school roster information through www.NAIAHelp.com. Questions or suggestions for improving the site, contact Tony Bybee at tbybee@naia.org. |
NAIA/NCAA Discussions
Please visit the NAIA Membership Services web page see the most recent update regarding the discussions between the NAIA and the NCAA. This message was emailed to all presidents, conference commissioners, athletics directors, faculty athletics representatives, and sports information directors last month. |
Annual NAIA National ConventionThe 69th Annual NAIA National Convention is scheduled for April 9-13, 2010 at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza Cincinnati, Ohio. Complete registration materials and convention information will be mailed and posted on the NAIA convention website in November. Please remember to register and confirm hotel reservations early.
First time attendees are encouraged to attend the freshman orientation that overviews the NAIA council and committee structure as well as convention session tracks. |
Proposed Amendments - NAIA Constitution and Bylaws
Proposed amendments to the NAIA Constitution and Bylaws will be mailed to all Presidents by early March and posted on the NAIA convention web pages in early March, along with annual meeting procedures and other convention details.
Voting delegates will act upon the proposals at the NAIA Annual Meeting during the National Convention in April. |
| Registration of Voting Delegates - 2010 Annual Meeting
The 2010 NAIA Annual Meeting is tentatively set for Tuesday, April 13 at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza. Each active member institution is accorded one voting delegate appointed by the chief executive officer of the institution. Instructions will be sent to the CEOs, including a form to indicate who will be the voting delegate. Voting delegates must register prior to this meeting. Please check with your institutional chief executive officer regarding this matter. |
National OfficeSport Contacts
Kevin Dee: Men's D-I Basketball
Kristin Gillette: Women's Soccer, Women's D-II Basketball, Men's and Women's Golf Dennis Green: Football, Swimming & Diving, Women's D-I Basketball, Softball
Scott McClure: Men's Soccer, Men's D-II Basketball, Wrestling, Baseball
Ruth Stein: Cross Country, Volleyball, Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field
Lori Thomas: Tennis |
Dates to Remember
The NAIA website has a variety of links to help you keep track of important deadlines.
NAIA Calendar: month-by-month listing of important dates
Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athlete Recognition: Form and criteria can be found in the respective Coaches Manuals (online). Deadlines:
November 6 - fall sports
February 19 - winter sports
April 30 - spring sports
Scholar Team Award: Form and criteria can be found in the respective Coaches Manuals (online). All sports due June 30, 2010.
November 6 - fall sports
February 19 - swimming/diving, indoor track/field, wrestling
February 26 -basketball (both divisions)
April 29 - spring sports |
Reporting Results/Ratings
Reporting Results. All contest results (with exception of Swimming and Diving and Track and Field) must be reported to the NAIA scoreboard within 24 hours of completion in order to be eligible for team and/or individual weekly ratings and honors.
To be eligible for ratings, teams must submit race reports on time for each contest. Pursuant to the NAIA Policy and Procedures manual, NAC Section, if any 2 consecutive weeks, or a total of 4 weeks, are missed during the reporting period, the team is no longer eligible for ratings for the rest of the season, including the final rating which is used for at-large selection. |
Direct Qualification
Detailed information about individual sports and general administration can be found on the DQ FAQ page in the membership services section of the NAIA website. |
Hosting a National Championship Opening Round or Final Site
Visit the "Host a Championship" page on the NAIA website to access bid packets and host manuals online. Bids to host a national championship opening round for volleyball, men's soccer and women's soccer are due November 2. |
Membership Report
The Council of Presidents approved two membership applications in April 2009:
- Northern New Mexico College
- Truett-McConnell College - Georgia
Membership is effective August 1, 2009. The new members may be eligible for postseason play as early as August 1, 2009.
- Fisk University - Tennessee
- Southwestern College - Arizona
- Philander Smith College - Arkansas
- Walla Walla University - Washington
The total number of NAIA members for 2009-10 is 287 as of August 1, 2009. Four applications will be reviewed by the COP at their September 2009 meeting. |
Marketing and Sponsorships
For a complete list of NAIA Corporate Partners visit the NAIA website, and click on Corporate Partners. |
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Champions of Character Online Course
The online Character Driven Coaching course was recently launched at www.championsofcharacter.org. All NAIA coaches are required to complete this course by July 15, 2010.
Getting Started is Easy!
1. Go to the newly redesigned website at http://www.championsofcharacter.org/
2. Click on Character-Driven Coaching graphic
3. Click on "Create a New Account"
4. Log on using your email address and your password.
New to online learning?
- Be patient - it may take a few minutes for the course to load
- It's available 24 hours a day for your convenience
- It takes about two hours to complete
- Start when you're ready and set your own pace for completion
- If you take a break, log back on and pick up where you left off
- You'll be able to review any part of the course
- All coursework is accomplished online
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