NAIA Partners with JumpTV to Stream Live Video and Audio at the 2009 Avista-NAIA World Series
April 29, 2009
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) is proud to announce a partnership with its Digital Media Partner JumpTV to exclusively stream live video and audio of the 2009 Avista-NAIA World Series from May 22-29 in Lewiston, Idaho. These events can be ordered by clicking here. All events can be viewed for a per-day subscription fee of $6.95 or a Tournament fee of $23.95.
"The NAIA is pleased to partner again with JumpTV to stream the Avista-NAIA World Series. This is an exciting opportunity for NAIA fans across the country," said NAIA President and CEO Jim Carr. "This service allows the NAIA to broaden its fan base and bring new attention to the competition and quality of play going on in the NAIA."
The 53rd annual event is hosted by Lewis-Clark State (Idaho) College. In all, there are 19 games scheduled to be played from Harris Field in a double-elimination format. The 10-team bracket will be announced on Saturday, May 16.
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“With our leading technology, we pride ourselves in being able to connect fans to high profile tournaments and events. We are pleased to provide streaming services for the NAIA baseball championship for a third consecutive year and the continuation of our relationship with the NAIA,” said Chris Wagner, Executive Vice President and Co-Founder of NeuLion.
JumpTV, a business unit of NeuLion, provides services to over 200 collegiate and professional sports properties. Additionally, JumpTV provides services to over 200 international television channels in approximately 40 countries. JumpTV is one of the largest live streaming companies in the world, having streamed approximately 16,000 live sporting events in the 12 months ended August 31, 2008. According to ComScore, JumpTV consistently ranks as one of the top US Internet video sports sites as measured by traffic year-to-date in 2008 (minutes viewed).
JumpTV Inc. live video stream is available for the following 2009 NAIA spring national championships:
May 22-29, 2009 (19 games)
53rd Annual Avista-NAIA World Series – Harris Field, Lewiston, Idaho
About the NAIA
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, is the governing body for athletics programs at its nearly 300 colleges and universities throughout the United States and Canada. The long-held mission of the NAIA is to promote the education and development of well-rounded students and productive citizens through intercollegiate athletics. The Association offers equitable access and opportunities for participation in its 23 national championship events held annually throughout the country.
Today, the NAIA strengthens its commitment to student-athletes and strives to enrich their college experience by supporting academic achievement and character development. NAIA Champions of Character is the association's innovative flagship program designed to instill character values in student-athletes, coaches and youth in the communities it serves. To learn more visit www.NAIA.org.