Expectations & Benefits
The official training and educational resource for NAIA officials
Starting with the 2014-15 season, officials in selected sports are required to participate in standardized NAIA and sport-specific training offered through the ArbiterSports platform.
Officials will have access to NAIA-specific training on conduct in competition, standardized training and NAIA rules modifications. NCAA training materials are included.
Expectations of all game officials• Mandatory participation in the sports listed • $50 annually for those NAIA officials already registered with ArbiterSports through NCAA officiating • $110- $125 annually (depends on sport) for officials who are not registered with Arbiter Sports/ NCAA • Brief test on NAIA expectations, rules modifications and NCAA rules • Recommendation for the lead official from each contest to report the conduct of coaches, student-athletes and fans • Recommendation for the lead official from each contest to report on the game management and hospitality of the host institution |
Benefits for game officials• Access to education and training components of ArbiterSports • Customized NAIA content including NAIA overview, conduct in competion and home team expectations. • NCAA educational materials • NAIA rule modifications by sport • Summary NAIA ejections and variances from NCAA rules • NAIA membership card for access to NAIA regular-season and conference tournament games in specific sports • Discounts with NAIA corporate partners • Opportunities to nominate coaches, officials and student-athletes for NAIA national awards • Nominate for NAIA National Championships |
Rules and Clarifications
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2021 & 2022 NCAA Baseball Major Rule Changes
Thursday, September 24, 2020 -
NCAA Baseball Interpretations/Clarifications - February 2020
Saturday, February 1, 2020 -
January 2020 Rule Interpretation and Clarifications
Thursday, January 16, 2020 -
2019-20 NCAA BASEBALL ONLINE UMPIRE RULES CLINIC
Tuesday, December 10, 2019 -
20-Second Action Rule Limits
Monday, September 30, 2019 -
NCAA Baseball Interpretations
Wednesday, January 16, 2019 -
Defensive and Offensive Charged Conferences - January 2019
Wednesday, January 16, 2019 -
2019 & 2020 NCAA Rule Changes Document with Answers from Randy Bruns, NCAA Secretary-Rules Editor
Wednesday, January 16, 2019 -
2019 -2020 Rule Changes
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
20-21 NCAA Bulletins
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2021 NCAA VIDEO REVIEW REGULATIONS
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Bat Information & Testing
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Bat Testing FAQ's
Friday, April 24, 2020 -
Bat Testing Video - How To
Monday, April 13, 2020 -
PROHIBITED BBCOR BASEBALL BATS UPDATED MARCH 9, 2020 BARREL COLOR NONCOMPLIANCE
Monday, March 9, 2020 -
DECERTIFICATION OF 33-INCH LOUISVILLE SLUGGER META BAT
Friday, February 21, 2020 -
Frequently Asked Questions Pertaining to Bat Testing and Contrasting Barrel
Friday, February 14, 2020 -
BBCOR Compliant Bat List (No White Barrel Allowed
Monday, November 26, 2018
19-20 NCAA Bulletins
18-19 NCAA Bulletins
17-18 NCAA BULLETINS
17-18 NCAA RULES/MECHANICS
16-17 NCAA Rules/Mechanics
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5/3/2017 - NCAA Baseball You Make the Call #2
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
16-17 NCAA Bulletins
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4/6/17 - CONFERENCE COORDINATOR – THE MAN IN THE MIDDLE
Thursday, April 6, 2017
15-16 NCAA Rules Info
15-16 NCAA Bulletins
14-15 NCAA Rules Information
14-15 NCAA Officiating Bulletins
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Clarification - Illegal Pitching Delivery Memorandum
Tuesday, April 21, 2015

NAIA Posts & Procedures
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NAIA Baseball Misconduct Penalties
Tuesday, November 24, 2020 -
NAIA Rule Modifications
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 -
NAIA Baseball Assignors by Conference/School
Tuesday, December 10, 2019 -
How to Wite an Ejection Report
Monday, December 9, 2019
Reporting
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Game Feedback
Friday, October 17, 2014 -
Ejections
Friday, October 17, 2014
Training Posts NAIA
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Twin Bill Thursday 5/14/2020
Thursday, May 14, 2020 -
Twin Bill Thursday 5/7/2020
Thursday, May 7, 2020 -
Twin Bill Thursday 4/30/2020
Thursday, April 30, 2020 -
Twin Bill Thursday 4/23/2020
Thursday, April 23, 2020 -
Twin Bill Thursday 4/16/2020
Thursday, April 16, 2020
NAIA Website
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NAIA.org
Friday, October 17, 2014
NAIA Training Requirements
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Expectations & Benefits
Monday, November 24, 2014
UMPIRE WELLNESS
Official NAIA Apparel
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Conference Officials Apparel
Monday, November 26, 2018
NAIA Travel Benefits
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Red Roof INN
Tuesday, March 1, 2016 -
Hilton Hotel Brands
Thursday, January 14, 2016 -
Motel 6'
Wednesday, January 13, 2016 -
Short's Travel Information
Thursday, February 26, 2015 -
Enterprise Rental Car Program
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 -
National Car Rental Program
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 -
Emerald Club Membership sign up.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Champions of Character
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Recognize a Student-Athlete with a Live 5 High 5!
Monday, November 24, 2014 -
NAIA character training
Monday, November 24, 2014
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
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Larry Lady Officiating Award
Monday, November 24, 2014 -
NAIA History & Facts
Monday, November 24, 2014
Previous Years Championship Crews
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2019 NAIA Baseball World Series Umpires - Lewiston, ID
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 -
2018 NAIA Baseball World Series Umpires
Monday, June 4, 2018 -
2017 NAIA World Series Umpires - Lewiston ID
Wednesday, May 24, 2017 -
2016 NAIA Baseball World Series Umpires - Lewiston, ID
Friday, June 3, 2016 -
2015 NAIA Baseball World Series Umpires
Friday, May 29, 2015