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THIS IS THE NCAA

The NCAA annually administers 81 championships in 22 sports for both men and women. More than 21,000 student-athletes compete annually for the coveted title of "National Collegiate Champion." They represent America's colleges and universities from the largest state institutions to small private and church-affiliated colleges.

The National Collegiate Athletic Association is the organization through which the nation's colleges and universities speak and act on athletics matters at the national level. It is a voluntary association of more than 1,100 senior colleges and universities, conferences and organizations that have joined to address concerns of a regional or national scope and to provide for the sound administration of intercollegiate athletics. As varied as these groups are, they share an abiding belief that they want their athletics programs to be an integral part of their educational mission.

Founded in 1906, the NCAA has grown dramatically in the past 40 years, with more than 700 new members joining since 1950.

The NCAA today is a multifaceted organization. In addition to administering championships, the Association is involved in a wide range of programs and services. We would like to tell you more about them. Just call us at 317-917-6222 and ask for Public Information, or write to: NCAA, P.O. Box 6222, Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-6222. Thank you for your interest in the NCAA.