NAIA Unveils 2006 National Convention Sponsors

OLATHE, Kan. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) is pleased to announce the 2006 NAIA National Convention Sponsors. The 2006 NAIA National Convention will be held April 6-10, 2006 at the Town and Country Resort and Convention Center in San Diego, California.

The National Research Center for College & University Admissions (NRCCUA) has committed to presenting sponsorship for the 2006 Convention. NRCCUA’s identity will be highlighted throughout the convention and expressed through name association; special promotions; signage; announcement at the NAIA Opening Luncheon; and will be complimentary convention exhibitors. NRCCUA is a leading non-profit educational research organization based in Lee’s Summit, Mo.

“NRCCUA values the NAIA and its membership and is proud to sponsor the Annual NAIA National Convention” says Larry Erenberger, Vice President, National Projects. “The NAIA Convention allows us access to important decision makers on campus and we have always had success at the NAIA Convention.”

NRCCUA is instrumental in aiding NAIA member institutions with their enrollment services. NRCCUA gathers information from nearly 5.5 million high school students through more than 45,000 teachers and guidance counselors in more than 94% of the country’s public and private secondary schools to link with nearly 1,800 member colleges and universities.

Other companies that have committed to sponsoring events at the NAIA National Convention include: FTS Fleet, the Official Fleet Provider of the NAIA, sponsor of the Athletics Directors Association Business Meeting; Wilson Sporting Goods, the Official Softball of the NAIA, sponsor of the Fellowship Breakfast and the Women in the NAIA Social; Mutual of Omaha, the Official Catastrophic Athletics Injury Insurance Carrier of the NAIA, sponsor of the Awards Banquet; and American Home Mortgage, the Preferred Mortgage Lender of the NAIA, sponsor of the Presidents Forum. All sponsors will receive benefits including Web site exposure, logos printed on convention materials, signage at each respective event, complimentary exhibit booth space and other promotional items throughout the convention.

Each year, the NAIA National Convention serves as the nearly 300 member college and university-sports organization’s most important gathering, and is an opportunity for all NAIA members, councils and committees to discuss new legislation, plan for the future and honor those who have excelled throughout the previous year. Attendees will include Presidents, Athletics Directors, Faculty Athletics Representatives, Registrars, Conference Commissioners and Campus Character Representatives of the NAIA. For more information on the NAIA National Convention, visit http://naia.collegesports.com/member-services/about/convention.htm.

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A leader in the development of student-athletes, the NAIA is committed to changing the culture of sport through Champions of Character. Founded in 1937, the NAIA continues to be a pioneer in implementing exceptional standards for academics, diversity, and character. Today, the NAIA sponsors 23 collegiate championships in 13 sports for its nearly 300 member institutions throughout the United States and Canada.