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NAIA

Athletics Directors Association

Lead. Influence. Grow.

NAIA athletics directors play a vital role in shaping the student-athlete experience and the future of the association. Every NAIA athletics director is automatically a member of the Athletic Director Association (ADA), the official governance body that represents ADs across the NAIA. Through the ADA, athletics directors help guide policy, legislation, championships, and conference administration, ensuring their voices are reflected in association-wide decisions.

To further support professional growth, the ADA partners with NACDA to support the NAIA Athletic Directors Association (NAIA-ADA). Separate from the governance-focused ADA, the optional NAIA-ADA community membership through NACDA provides access to professional development, peer networking, leadership resources, and a dedicated mentoring program to help athletics directors thrive throughout their careers.

ADA Manuals & Guides

See the Athletic Trainers page for more information.

The NAIA championship information packets for upcoming championships during the 2026-27 academic year can be found below (Fall Championship Information will be posted October 1, Winter will be posted February 1, and Spring will be posted April 1).  Each final site championship packet will be linked as it becomes available. 

For questions regarding championship packets, please contact the Championship Sport Manager. 

 

Fall Championships

Dates Sport Championship Packet
November 20, 2026 Cross Country Championship Packet 
November 19-21, 2026 Men's Soccer First and Second Round First and Second Round Information
November 19-21, 2026 Women's Soccer First and Second Round First and Second Round Information
November 21, 2026 Women's Volleyball Opening Round Opening Round Information
Nov. 30 – Dec. 7, 2026 Men's Soccer Championship Packet
Nov. 30 – Dec. 7, 2026 Women's Soccer Championship Packet
December 2-8, 2026 Women's Volleyball Championship Packet
Nov. 21, 28, Dec. 5, 12, 2026 Football Championship Series Football Championship Series Information
December 19, 2026 Football National Championship  Championship Packet

 

Winter Championships

Dates Sport Championship Packet
March 4-6, 2027 Indoor Track & Field Championship Packet 
March 3-6, 2027 Swimming & Diving Championship Packet
March 4-6, 2027 Men's Wrestling Championship Packet
March 12-13, 2027 Women's Wrestling Championship Packet
March 12-13, 2027 Men's Basketball First & Second Round First and Second Round Information
March 12-13, 2027 Women's Basketball First & Second Round First and Second Round Information
March 18-23, 2027 Men's Basketball Championship Packet
March 18-23, 2027 Women's Basketball Championship Packet
March 24-27, 2027 Bowling Championship Packet 
March 26-27, 2027 Competitive Dance Championship Packet
March 26-27, 2027 Competitive Cheer Championship Packet

 

Spring Championships

Dates Sport Championship Packet
April 22-24, 2027 Women's Beach Volleyball Championship Packet 
Apr. 27 - May 1, 2027 Men's Volleyball Championship Packet
May 7-9, 2026 Women's Flag Football  Championship Packet
May 10-17, 2027 Men's and Women's Lacrosse Championship Packet
May 18-21, 2027 Men's Golf Championship Packet
May 25-28, 2026 Women's Golf Championship Packet
May 18-22, 2025 Men's and Women's Tennis Championship Packet
May 26-28, 2027 Outdoor Track and Field Championship Packet
May 17-20, 2027 Softball Opening Round Opening Round Information
May 27-June 2, 2027 Softball World Series Championship Packet
May 17-20, 2027 Baseball Opening Round Opening Round Information
May 28-June 5, 2027 Baseball World Series Championship Packet

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