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(01-22-2023 02:31 PM)DavidSt Wrote:  
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(01-22-2023 12:56 PM)DavidSt Wrote:  Carolina Christian College was formally named Winston-Salem Bible College until 2007. They recently started to add sports. They are a 4 year college in the USCAA. They just need to get TRACs and the regional to join the NCCAA and NAIA.

TRACS isn't good enough for full membership in the NAIA.

I said that they could be going for them both. They just need to get their Is and Ts to cross. If you read what I said, they need to get TRACs and the regional which is SACs, then they would be all set. It is no doubt that they have been around since 1945, but just recently added sports.

TRACS doesn't matter for NAIA. There's no evidence that they are even interested in pursuing SACS. So this is at best a VERY long term watch for the NAIA.
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RE: Conference Realignment for D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and USCAA 2020 and Beyond
(01-22-2023 12:54 PM)DavidSt Wrote:  
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(01-21-2023 11:38 AM)DavidSt Wrote:  
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(01-20-2023 10:29 PM)DavidSt Wrote:  Pacific Northwest Christian College Added Sports, Partners With NJCAA


Looks like region 18 which would give Snow another football team. Arizona schools must have rejected Community Christian College out of California since they are listed in region 18.

Even though credits from TRACS accredited schools are widely accepted now, PNWCC has an impressive list of schools with whom they have solid transfer agreements in place.

Yes, they have some of the area private schools like Northwest Nazarene, Corban, and Northwestern University, they also have state schools like Eastern Oregon, Lewis and Clark State, and Eastern Washington. Seems like the publics are typically slower to formalize transfer agreements with newer, smaller Christian colleges and take it on a case by case basis.

Also being in the Tri Cities is huge plus for this college. Easy to get to, nice climate, a fast growing area, easy and direct flights from anywhere in the West for students or athletic purposes. Nice city for a private Christian college.

Also, I’ve never found a definite answer on NJCAA requirements. They have accepted several members with non regional accreditation such as TRACS. I’m not sure if it’s on a case by case basis or automatic for them.


Yes, there are a lot of private schools listed. Arkansas Baptist was one of the several 4 year schools privates that are in NJCAA. I am going to see some more schools like Bismarck State to join NAIA soon. Now, NJCAA have a team in California and one in Washington.

I thought Arkansas Baptist moved to NAIA in 2020.

They are still listed as an NJCAA member on that site.

Looking at the NJCAA site now and Arkansas Baptist is nowhere to be found, including a search of members.
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(01-22-2023 02:33 PM)DavidSt Wrote:  Dakota State and Jamestown Got Site Visits From D2 NSIC

Another good DavidSt find! I didn’t know Dakota State was looking at D2 also.

I wonder what the unnamed conference Bellevue applied to was. I’m sure the GPAC has always been a firm no. Would it have been another, like the HAAC?

Overall, this is really sad news for the Upper Plains. Jamestown left for the GPAC and filled the GPAC schedule up for another week, not to mention Mount Marty (I believe) adding football which will seal it up further and likely have no out of conference games, Trinity Bible shut down football, which several members used to fill their schedule, Presentation is closing, Dakota State looking at D2.

It wasn’t long ago that South Dakota and North Dakota each had an NAIA conference of mostly in state schools. Now, they are out of schools between the 2 states.

Besides what I listed above, Huron U closed, Sioux Falls, SD Mines, Black Hills, U Mary have gone D2, and of course some of the former South Dakota intercollegiate conference have gone to the GPAC.

I think the NAIA switch from Districts to Conferences for nationals bids have driven at least some of the the change that has killed off certain regions.
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(01-22-2023 03:54 PM)AZcats Wrote:  
(01-22-2023 12:54 PM)DavidSt Wrote:  
(01-22-2023 09:24 AM)Usajags Wrote:  
(01-21-2023 11:38 AM)DavidSt Wrote:  
(01-20-2023 11:22 PM)Todor Wrote:  Even though credits from TRACS accredited schools are widely accepted now, PNWCC has an impressive list of schools with whom they have solid transfer agreements in place.

Yes, they have some of the area private schools like Northwest Nazarene, Corban, and Northwestern University, they also have state schools like Eastern Oregon, Lewis and Clark State, and Eastern Washington. Seems like the publics are typically slower to formalize transfer agreements with newer, smaller Christian colleges and take it on a case by case basis.

Also being in the Tri Cities is huge plus for this college. Easy to get to, nice climate, a fast growing area, easy and direct flights from anywhere in the West for students or athletic purposes. Nice city for a private Christian college.

Also, I’ve never found a definite answer on NJCAA requirements. They have accepted several members with non regional accreditation such as TRACS. I’m not sure if it’s on a case by case basis or automatic for them.


Yes, there are a lot of private schools listed. Arkansas Baptist was one of the several 4 year schools privates that are in NJCAA. I am going to see some more schools like Bismarck State to join NAIA soon. Now, NJCAA have a team in California and one in Washington.

I thought Arkansas Baptist moved to NAIA in 2020.

They are still listed as an NJCAA member on that site.

Looking at the NJCAA site now and Arkansas Baptist is nowhere to be found, including a search of members.

Arkansas Baptist is a member of the NAIA now

https://abcbuffaloes.com/news/2021/5/17/...rship.aspx
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(01-22-2023 03:48 PM)teamvsn Wrote:  
(01-22-2023 02:31 PM)DavidSt Wrote:  
(01-22-2023 01:35 PM)teamvsn Wrote:  
(01-22-2023 12:56 PM)DavidSt Wrote:  Carolina Christian College was formally named Winston-Salem Bible College until 2007. They recently started to add sports. They are a 4 year college in the USCAA. They just need to get TRACs and the regional to join the NCCAA and NAIA.

TRACS isn't good enough for full membership in the NAIA.

I said that they could be going for them both. They just need to get their Is and Ts to cross. If you read what I said, they need to get TRACs and the regional which is SACs, then they would be all set. It is no doubt that they have been around since 1945, but just recently added sports.

TRACS doesn't matter for NAIA. There's no evidence that they are even interested in pursuing SACS. So this is at best a VERY long term watch for the NAIA.

So for NAIA, you must have SACS accreditation???
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(01-23-2023 01:01 AM)DawgNBama Wrote:  
(01-22-2023 03:48 PM)teamvsn Wrote:  
(01-22-2023 02:31 PM)DavidSt Wrote:  
(01-22-2023 01:35 PM)teamvsn Wrote:  
(01-22-2023 12:56 PM)DavidSt Wrote:  Carolina Christian College was formally named Winston-Salem Bible College until 2007. They recently started to add sports. They are a 4 year college in the USCAA. They just need to get TRACs and the regional to join the NCCAA and NAIA.

TRACS isn't good enough for full membership in the NAIA.

I said that they could be going for them both. They just need to get their Is and Ts to cross. If you read what I said, they need to get TRACs and the regional which is SACs, then they would be all set. It is no doubt that they have been around since 1945, but just recently added sports.

TRACS doesn't matter for NAIA. There's no evidence that they are even interested in pursuing SACS. So this is at best a VERY long term watch for the NAIA.

So for NAIA, you must have SACS accreditation???

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(01-23-2023 01:01 AM)DawgNBama Wrote:  
(01-22-2023 03:48 PM)teamvsn Wrote:  
(01-22-2023 02:31 PM)DavidSt Wrote:  
(01-22-2023 01:35 PM)teamvsn Wrote:  
(01-22-2023 12:56 PM)DavidSt Wrote:  Carolina Christian College was formally named Winston-Salem Bible College until 2007. They recently started to add sports. They are a 4 year college in the USCAA. They just need to get TRACs and the regional to join the NCCAA and NAIA.

TRACS isn't good enough for full membership in the NAIA.

I said that they could be going for them both. They just need to get their Is and Ts to cross. If you read what I said, they need to get TRACs and the regional which is SACs, then they would be all set. It is no doubt that they have been around since 1945, but just recently added sports.

TRACS doesn't matter for NAIA. There's no evidence that they are even interested in pursuing SACS. So this is at best a VERY long term watch for the NAIA.

So for NAIA, you must have SACS accreditation???

Like the NCAA, a school must have regional accreditation. As DavidST said, that’s SACS for this school.
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(01-23-2023 12:13 AM)Bobcats30 Wrote:  
(01-22-2023 03:54 PM)AZcats Wrote:  
(01-22-2023 12:54 PM)DavidSt Wrote:  
(01-22-2023 09:24 AM)Usajags Wrote:  
(01-21-2023 11:38 AM)DavidSt Wrote:  Yes, there are a lot of private schools listed. Arkansas Baptist was one of the several 4 year schools privates that are in NJCAA. I am going to see some more schools like Bismarck State to join NAIA soon. Now, NJCAA have a team in California and one in Washington.

I thought Arkansas Baptist moved to NAIA in 2020.

They are still listed as an NJCAA member on that site.

Looking at the NJCAA site now and Arkansas Baptist is nowhere to be found, including a search of members.

Arkansas Baptist is a member of the NAIA now

https://abcbuffaloes.com/news/2021/5/17/...rship.aspx

Yes, as I said above Arkansas Baptist joined the NAIA in 2021. They are no longer a NJCAA member and not listed as such on the NJCAA site.
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(01-23-2023 01:38 AM)teamvsn Wrote:  
(01-23-2023 01:01 AM)DawgNBama Wrote:  
(01-22-2023 03:48 PM)teamvsn Wrote:  
(01-22-2023 02:31 PM)DavidSt Wrote:  
(01-22-2023 01:35 PM)teamvsn Wrote:  TRACS isn't good enough for full membership in the NAIA.

I said that they could be going for them both. They just need to get their Is and Ts to cross. If you read what I said, they need to get TRACs and the regional which is SACs, then they would be all set. It is no doubt that they have been around since 1945, but just recently added sports.

TRACS doesn't matter for NAIA. There's no evidence that they are even interested in pursuing SACS. So this is at best a VERY long term watch for the NAIA.

So for NAIA, you must have SACS accreditation???

Like the NCAA, a school must have regional accreditation. As DavidST said, that’s SACS for this school.

That's cool. Reason I was asking is that I have been wanting to see Pensacola Christian College in the NAIA, but they don't have SACS accreditation, and don't want it. They are located in Florida and only have TRACS accreditation. So, no NAIA for them, I suppose.
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(01-23-2023 07:38 PM)DawgNBama Wrote:  
(01-23-2023 01:38 AM)teamvsn Wrote:  
(01-23-2023 01:01 AM)DawgNBama Wrote:  
(01-22-2023 03:48 PM)teamvsn Wrote:  
(01-22-2023 02:31 PM)DavidSt Wrote:  I said that they could be going for them both. They just need to get their Is and Ts to cross. If you read what I said, they need to get TRACs and the regional which is SACs, then they would be all set. It is no doubt that they have been around since 1945, but just recently added sports.

TRACS doesn't matter for NAIA. There's no evidence that they are even interested in pursuing SACS. So this is at best a VERY long term watch for the NAIA.

So for NAIA, you must have SACS accreditation???

Like the NCAA, a school must have regional accreditation. As DavidST said, that’s SACS for this school.

That's cool. Reason I was asking is that I have been wanting to see Pensacola Christian College in the NAIA, but they don't have SACS accreditation, and don't want it. They are located in Florida and only have TRACS accreditation. So, no NAIA for them, I suppose.

Until the last few years, I would have said that PCC will probably not be seeking regional accreditation anytime soon.

However, I was quite certain the same stood true for Bob Jones, and all of a sudden they are regionally accredited and in the NCAA.

I was absolutely shocked at that change at BJU, so I wouldn’t rule anything out. Pensacola Christian has an amazing gym for a school competing in low level athletics. Better than a fair number of D1 facilities I can think of.

https://static.pcci.edu/pcc/CampusVirtualTour/#node18

Incidentally, PCC used to have more sports and compete a little harder. They used to have a heck of a wrestling program.
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Two big announcements coming today (01-26).

2:00ET - Conference Carolinas (https://www.conferencecarolinasdn.com/)

2:30ET - Chowan (http://conferencecarolinasdn.com/cuhawks)
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(01-26-2023 01:39 PM)AZcats Wrote:  Two big announcements coming today (01-26).

2:00ET - Conference Carolinas (https://www.conferencecarolinasdn.com/)

2:30ET - Chowan (http://conferencecarolinasdn.com/cuhawks)

Shorter joining Conference Carolina’s, and football returning to the conferences sports offerings.
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Lincoln University just joined the GLVC as a full time member. With another western school added its putting UINDY in a tight spot
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Looks like some musical chairs in D2. Interesting.

The GSC press release:

Gulf South Conference Adds Two Football Affiliate Members

The Gulf South Conference partners with Chowan University and Erskine College as affiliate members for football. The forward-thinking collaboration led by the GSC provides a football home for both institutions in advance of plans by Conference Carolinas to sponsor football in 2025.
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Current football-only affiliate member North Greenville will extend their relationship with the GSC through the 2024 season. As part of Conference Carolinas' strategy to launch football, Shorter University has accepted an invitation to join the conference after next season. The institution will compete as an independent for the 2024 football season, with Shorter's other sports competing in Conference Carolinas. The GSC football schedule will feature nine teams for a total of eight games in both 2023 and 2024.

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(01-26-2023 02:09 PM)Todor Wrote:  
(01-26-2023 01:39 PM)AZcats Wrote:  Two big announcements coming today (01-26).

2:00ET - Conference Carolinas (https://www.conferencecarolinasdn.com/)

2:30ET - Chowan (http://conferencecarolinasdn.com/cuhawks)

Shorter joining Conference Carolina’s, and football returning to the conferences sports offerings.


Shorter was in Gulf South Conference. This is putting pressure on Gulf South Conference for football.

You do wonder because they lost North Greenville and Shorter that the 6 remaining members might want to look at D1 for football and the ASUN or Southland for membership? They lost Florida Tech a couple years back.

Belmont Abbey was looking to be adding football. With this announcement? Do you think they would now pull the trigger? UNC-Pembroke is still a threat to leap to D1.
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(01-26-2023 02:32 PM)Illinoisking91 Wrote:  Lincoln University just joined the GLVC as a full time member. With another western school added its putting UINDY in a tight spot

Lincoln University Changing Conference
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(01-26-2023 03:14 PM)DavidSt Wrote:  
(01-26-2023 02:09 PM)Todor Wrote:  
(01-26-2023 01:39 PM)AZcats Wrote:  Two big announcements coming today (01-26).

2:00ET - Conference Carolinas (https://www.conferencecarolinasdn.com/)

2:30ET - Chowan (http://conferencecarolinasdn.com/cuhawks)

Shorter joining Conference Carolina’s, and football returning to the conferences sports offerings.


Shorter was in Gulf South Conference. This is putting pressure on Gulf South Conference for football.

You do wonder because they lost North Greenville and Shorter that the 6 remaining members might want to look at D1 for football and the ASUN or Southland for membership? They lost Florida Tech a couple years back.

Belmont Abbey was looking to be adding football. With this announcement? Do you think they would now pull the trigger? UNC-Pembroke is still a threat to leap to D1.

In 2025, the GSC and Coastal Carolinas will both have 6 teams. Looks like the GSC is helping this effort these next couple of years which will surely result in a scheduling alliance moving forward as both will need it.
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Legit question but how many d2 schools are looking at jumping to d1?
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(01-26-2023 03:14 PM)DavidSt Wrote:  
(01-26-2023 02:09 PM)Todor Wrote:  
(01-26-2023 01:39 PM)AZcats Wrote:  Two big announcements coming today (01-26).

2:00ET - Conference Carolinas (https://www.conferencecarolinasdn.com/)

2:30ET - Chowan (http://conferencecarolinasdn.com/cuhawks)

Shorter joining Conference Carolina’s, and football returning to the conferences sports offerings.


Shorter was in Gulf South Conference. This is putting pressure on Gulf South Conference for football.

You do wonder because they lost North Greenville and Shorter that the 6 remaining members might want to look at D1 for football and the ASUN or Southland for membership? They lost Florida Tech a couple years back.

Belmont Abbey was looking to be adding football. With this announcement? Do you think they would now pull the trigger? UNC-Pembroke is still a threat to leap to D1.

Had no idea that CC had that many schools that offered football.
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