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NAIA Membership Hub

The NAIA Membership hub is the central resource for member institutions and campus leaders. Here you’ll find tools, information, and services that support the governance, operation, and growth of small‑college athletics that connect members to the people, programs, and policies that move the NAIA forward.

ASSOCIATIONS, COUNCILS & RESOURCES

Our Associations, Councils, & Committees guide, govern, and strengthen the work of the NAIA on behalf of its members. Serving as a voice for conferences, institutions, and student-athletes, they provide strategic leadership and oversight to ensure NAIA governance remains member-driven, mission-focused, and responsive to college athletics.

NAIA Football Notebook: Week 7

Week 7 in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics brings a 43-game schedule with three matchups inside the Top 25, which mark the NAIA’s three featured games for Oct. 17. The KCAC will have one remaining unbeaten team after Friends (Kan.) visits McPherson (Kan.), St. Thomas (Fla.) hosts Keiser (Fla.) in a game with major […]

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NAIA Renews Partnership with Short’s Travel Management

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has renewed the partnership with Short’s Travel Management, extending the company’s designation as the Trusted Service Provider for Travel of the NAIA. Since 2017, Short’s has been a resource for NAIA members to coordinate travel. Through automated booking and travel support, Short’s helps coaches […]

16 Women’s Cross Country Teams Shift in Latest Coaches’ Top 25 Rating

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Dordt (Iowa) remains at No. 1 in the latest NAIA Women’s Cross Country Coaches’ Top 25 Rating with 18 of 20 first-place votes. The Defenders collected 559 points to hold off second-ranked College of Idaho (540) and third-ranked Milligan (Tenn.) (517). Cornerstone (Mich.) continues to sit at No. 4, while St. […]

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Madonna (Mich.), Haskell (Kan.) up Big in Third Regular-Season Men’s Cross Country Rating

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Madonna (Mich.) and Haskell (Kan.) shook up the Oct. 15 edition of the 2026 NAIA Men’s Cross Country Coaches’ Top 25, as Madonna vaulted 10 spots by winning the Ray Bullock Invitational at Taylor on Oct. 9, and Oct. 10, Haskell knocked off Saint Mary (Kan.) in western Kansas. Cumberlands (Ky.) […]

Dordt’s (Iowa) Joy Koole Named NAIA Women’s Cross Country Runner of the Week

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Joy Koole, a sophomore at Dordt (Iowa), was named this week’s NAIA Women’s Cross Country Runner of the Week for her efforts through Sunday, October 12. Koole competed in the Holiday Inn Express Classic and won the Gold Division race with a time of 21:51.56, in a field of 118 runners, […]

Caleb Greene of Milligan (Tenn.) Claims NAIA Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Week Honors

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Caleb Greene, a graduate student from Milligan (Tenn.), is this week’s NAIA Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Week for his efforts during the period ending on Sunday, October 11. Greene took part in the Royals Cross Country Challenge and placed sixth in the event over 247 runners across all divisions. […]

TMU’s Katherine Dyer Captures 2026-27’s First NAIA Women’s Swimmer/Diver of the Week Award

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Katherine Dyer of The Master’s (Calif.) snagged NAIA Women’s Swimming & Diving weekly recognition after an incredible showing at the Rodionoff Invite. Dyer claimed first place in all seven events she competed in and holds the top time in the NAIA in five different individual events. The junior captured four individual […]

SCAD’s Marwane Sebbate Named Season’s First NAIA Men’s Swimmer/Diver of the Week

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Marwane Sebbate of SCAD (Ga.) collected NAIA Men’s Swimming & Diving weekly recognition after a remarkable showing in the Bees double-dual meet against Milligan and Berry. Sebbate claimed first place in six of the seven events in which he competed and holds the top time in the NAIA in four different […]

Pair of Seahawks Collect Oct. 14 NAIA Golf Recognition

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Keiser (Fla.) claimed both NAIA Golfer of the Week designations on Oct. 14, as sophomore Herry Ji finished 1-under to claim women’s recognition, and senior Yann Ferrando put three rounds in the 60s to win the Jupiter Collegiate, earning the men’s nod in the second-to-last edition of NAIA golf awards for […]

Pair of Seahawks Collect Oct. 14 NAIA Golf Recognition

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Keiser (Fla.) claimed both NAIA Golfer of the Week designations on Oct. 14, as sophomore Herry Ji finished 1-under to claim women’s recognition, and senior Yann Ferrando put three rounds in the 60s to win the Jupiter Collegiate, earning the men’s nod in the second-to-last edition of NAIA golf awards for […]

MEMBER QUICK LINKS

Key Calendar Dates

Whether you’re looking for legislative proposal deadlines, opening round bid dates, or confirmation of awards nomination timelines, find all the key business-related dates for NAIA member schools in one convenient place.

Convention & Fall Meetings

Find out more about the yearly NAIA National Convention as well as our dates and locations for the upcoming Fall Meetings for NAIA leadership groups.

Return on Athletics® (ROA)

Do you know your institution’s financial return on its athletic programs? To find out how it's calculated or to uncover insights into your athletics department, click here to see how we can help fine-tune your ROA.

Champions of Character®

NAIA institutions proudly unite behind the Champions of Character® initiative, which helps student-athletes develop as individuals and as leaders both on the field and off. Throughout their time on campus, NAIA student-athletes learn, adopt and model the NAIA’s five core values. Click here to learn more about building Champions of Character®.

Legislative Services

NAIA Legislative Services is here to help member institutions and student-athletes confidently navigate the association’s bylaws, policies, and legislative processes. From guiding rule development to providing education and clarity, the team ensures members have the support they need to understand and follow NAIA governance.

The Right Way to Play® Headquarters

Ready to share your excitement and NAIA membership experience? The Right Way to Play® Headquarters is your one-stop-shop for advocacy assets and toolkits.

NAIA AWARDS

NAIA offers several different kinds of awards to the people that help make our organization run smoothly and efficiently. Whether you’re a student-athlete, a member institution administrator, a team, or looking to make it to our Hall of Fame, consult our official forms inventory of nomination procedures and annual deadlines to nominate the standout players or staff in your area.

If applicable, the National Office staff liaison for the award is noted. 

Path Forward Task Force

The purpose of the Path Forward Task Force is to gain an understanding of the threats and opportunities posed to the NAIA by the NCAA's recent actions and ensure that NAIA rules and policies codify and strengthen our identity as an education-based athletics association.

The Right Way to Play® Podcast is your front-row seat to the heart of college athletics the way it was meant to be. Showcasing voices and stories across the NAIA, you don't want to miss an episode!