Today’s NAIA is a melding of past and future – a proud history and a dynamic outlook for the years ahead.
The NAIA enjoys a proud history and bright future in intercollegiate athletics. It was the first collegiate athletic organization to offer national championship opportunities to student-athletes. The NAIA was also the first to allow historically black institutions in to membership and was the first to offer opportunities to women.
Currently, the NAIA offers 23 National Championship opportunities throughout the academic year. Teams have the right to play their way into the National Championships, qualifying via conferences and/or regions.
The fall sports season is comprised of Men's and Women's Cross Country, Football, Men's and Women's Soccer and Women's Volleyball.
The winter sports season includes Division I Men's and Women's Basketball, Division II Men's and Women's Basketball, Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving, Men's and Women's Indoor Track & Field, and Wrestling.
The spring sports season offers Baseball, Men's and Women's Golf, Softball, Men's and Women's Tennis, and Men's and Women's Outdoor Track & Field.
