The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a voluntary organization of colleges and universities devoted to the development of young men and women as students and athletes. The NCAA offers 88 championships in 23 different sports; approximately 380,000 student-athletes participate annually in NCAA-sponsored sports. The NCAA provides an administrative structure for its 1,281 members in Divisions I, II, and III who are joined in their belief that athletics programs are an integral part of their educational mission.
Founded in 1906, the NCAA has grown dramatically in the past 50 years, with more than 600 new members since 1950. Today, the NCAA is a multifaceted organization. In addition to administering championships, the Association is involved in a wide range of programs and services. NCAA Corporate Champions and Corporate Partners
The NCAA:
- Promotes intercollegiate athletics through publications and special television programs.
- Conducts research as a way to find solutions to athletics problems.
- Compiles championship records and regular-season records and statistics in football, basketball, baseball, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, women's volleyball and softball.
- Administers insurance programs to cover student-athletes during competitions and travel.
- Promotes and participates in international sports planning and competition.
To find out more about the NCAA visit their Web site at http://www.ncaa.org or http://www.ncaa.com .
