Current Issues

Members often ask questions regarding the various rules, regulations and bylaws of the NAIA. We have compiled a series of explanations to help you understand these guidelines. They are categorized by topic, and some offer a section of frequently asked questions. Our hope is that they will help you understand the sometimes complex rules and regulations of the NAIA.

	Contact with Prospective Students	02.03.09
	Three-Term Semester Institutions	10.21.08
	24 Week Rule and Postseason	09.25.08
	Designation of Varsity and Junior Varsity Rosters	11.13.07
	Competition Against Teams Containing Prospects	08.22.06
	7 versus 7 Soccer Competition	07.07.06
	Competitive Experience and the United Kingdom	06.27.06
	24-36 Hour Rule and Progress Rule
	24 Week Rule
	Amateur Status Rules
	Changes to Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
	Competitive Experience (and required Gap Form)
	Freshman Eligibility Requirements
	Identification
	Institutional Health Insurance
	NAIA Recruiting Rules
	Processes for Requesting Exceptions
	Recertification for Carryover Sports
	Unattached Athlete
	Withdrawing from an Institution