Welcome to the NCCAA: National Christian College Athletic Association

NCCAA Annual Convention

May 29-31, 2008

Hilton Greenville & Towers

45 W. Orchard Park Drive

Greenville, SC 29615

864-232-4747

2008 Convention Information:

Sponsorship Opportunities (downloads PDF file)

NCCAA Home

Convention Brochure (downloads PDF file)

Registration Procedure & Expenses

Registration: [back to top]

Each member is required to have a voting delegate at the event. Pre-register online, mail or fax your registration form to the NCCAA by May 15 (one person per registration). Total fees should be remitted with registration. Checks should be made payable to NCCAA and note Convention Registration. If you wish to pay by credit card (American Express, MasterCard or Visa), please call the NCCAA National Office (864-250-1199).

Fees: [back to top]

Registration: A registration fee of $150 per person is due with each registration. Registration includes five meals and all sessions. (register online)

Hotel rooms: A special NCCAA rate is available at $105, single or double occupancy, is available through May 15. (see below)

Additional Activities/Costs: All fees must be included with registration fees.

Hall of Fame Dinner for spouse: $40
Hall of Fame Dinner for other guests: $100 per person
Spouse Meal Package: If your spouse joins you for the convention and would like to be part of the five meal package, the cost is $110 which includes the Hall of Fame Banquet.
Area Attractions: On your own. Visit www.greenvillecvb.com. The National Office staff will be happy to give suggestions.
Golf Outing: $65. Thursday, May 29, 12:30 at Verdae Greens Golf Course. The annual golf outing has become a highlight of the convention because it lends itself to great fellowship and friendly competition. Lunch is included.
Vendor Registration: $500 (includes convention registration and five-meal package to promote networking). Limited space available. Vendors receive an 8'x10' space, skirted table and two chairs. Exhibits must be set-up by 9:30 a.m. on Friday, May 30 and a $50 refund will be given for all booths still up at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 31. Tear down begins at 3:00 p.m. Vendors will be given three minutes during “Breakfast with Partners” to highlight their business/products.

Hotel Reservations [back to top]

All hotel reservations should be made directly with Hilton Greenville (864-232-4747 or through the Hilton Greenville online website). Reservations should be made by May 15 and will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis and based on availability of rooms. The guest room rate for the NCCAA Convention is $105 (single or double occupancy).

Transportation [back to top]

Ground: Shuttle service is available from the Greenville/Spartanburg Airport to the Hilton Greenville by calling 864-232-4747. Rental service is available at the airport.

Air: Greenville/Spartanburg Airport

Directions:

From Charlotte (100 miles): Billy Graham Parkway to I-85 S to exit 51 (I-385N). Take 2nd exit (Haywood Rd.) Turn right at light and turn left at first light (West Orchard Park Rd.).

GSP Airport (9 miles): Take I-85 S to exit 51(I-385N). Take 2nd exit (Haywood Rd.) Turn right at light and turn left at first light (West Orchard Park Rd.).

From Atlanta (150 miles): Take I-85 N to exit 51(I-385N). Take 2nd exit (Haywood Rd.) Turn right at light and turn left at first light (West Orchard Park Rd.).

Reimbursement Policy [back to top]

National Sport Chairs: The NCCAA will reimburse for air and ground transportation. To be eligible for reimbursement, individuals must be in attendance for all required meetings and airfare must be based upon a 21-day advance fare. Thursday and Friday nights’ lodging and meals during travel, beginning with Thursday dinner, will also be covered. National Sport Chairs are responsible for the Convention registration fee of $150 as well as any social activities (golf, tours, etc.).

Regional Chairs: The NCCAA will cover meals, beginning with Thursday dinner, plus Friday and Saturday nights' lodging. Regions are responsible for reimbursement for transportation. Regional Chairs are responsible for the convention registration fee of $150 and any social activities (golf, tours, etc.).

2008 Convention Schedule (updated 5/7/08) [back to top]

Wednesday, May 28

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Board Executive Committee Boardroom

3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Committees: Administration, Advancement, Finance

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Board Dinner

Thursday, May 29

8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Full Board Meeting Boardroom

12:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Convention Registration Lobby

12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Golf Outing, Verdae Greens Golf Course
Free Time Verdae Greens

7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Welcome Dinner
Featuring Christian Comedian, Dennis Swanberg Spartanburg/Anderson

Friday, May 30

7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Convention Registration Lobby

7:45 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. Breakfast with Partners Spartanburg/Anderson

9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. State of the Association
Paul Berry, Membership President
Dan Wood, Executive Director Oconee/Pickens/Laurens

9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Caucus on Issues Oconee/Pickens/Laurens

10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Education Session I
Leadership Development (Division I & II)
Frank Reich, Former NFL QB Oconee/Pickens/Laurens

11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch (on your own)

1:00 p.m. - 1:55 p.m.
Education Session II
Submitting Compliance Documents (Division II)
Duane Aagaard, Southeastern University

Recruiting/Retaining the Non-Christian Student-Athlete (Division I)
Dr. Mike Fratzke, Indiana Wesleyan University
Oconee/Pickens
Laurens

2:05 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Education Session III
Balancing Dual Affiliation (Division II)
Dan Wood, Executive Director

Maximizing Dual Affiliation (Division I)
Paul Berry, Dr. Matt Hill, Bob White, NCCAA Officers Oconee/Picken
Laurens

3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Refreshment Break

sponsored by IGNITE INTERNATIONAL

3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
National Administrative Council (NAC) Meeting
Conducting Quality Events
Region Meeting Format

Sport/Region Issues
Oconee/Pickens

6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Reception

sponsored by NCCAA National Office
Spartanburg

7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Hall of Fame Banquet
sponsored by TPSN.TV Oconee/Pickens/Laurens

Saturday, May 31

8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Legacy Breakfast
Panel featuring former NCCAA Leadership:
Norm Wilhelmi, Steve Morley, E.C. Haskell,

Dr. Barry May, Rob Miller
sponsored by SCORE International
Oconee/Pickens/Laurens

9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Region Meetings TBA

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sport Lunches

sponsored by Chick-fil-A
Spartanburg - DI
Anderson - DII

1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Praise Fellowship Oconee/Pickens

1:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Refreshment Break
sponsored by Masters Transportation

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Annual Business Meeting Oconee/Pickens

Please schedule departure flights accordingly:

Greenville/Spartanburg Airport: 5:00 p.m. or later

Atlanta Airport: 6:45 or later

Charlotte Airport: 6:15 or later