Question about Naia rules and regulations

Nope, not possible. I've been in similar "circumstances". No team, no race, no matter how fast you are.

Alan

runningart2004 wrote:

Nope, not possible. I've been in similar "circumstances". No team, no race, no matter how fast you are.

Alan

Alan...so it is not possible at all..the thing is that i could run for my schools team it is just out of respect for myself that i dont..i am just looking for loopholes so i can still run.. i mean i am a decent runner..26:20..but as a result of my personal beleifs i wont run as a part of the current team.

This ain't the court room. No loopholes to speak of. If you're not on the school's team then you can't run. If a team goes to regionals that team sends in a list of names. If you're not one of those names representing your school then you can't run. It's the same way in high school, D1, D2, D3, NAIA, JUCO, etc. It's the same way in just about every sport at every level.

Alan

naia question wrote:

i mean i am a decent runner..26:20..but as a result of my personal beleifs i wont run as a part of the current team.

You must be from one of those horrible NAIA regions (NE or South?). 26:20 as a PR won't do crap at nationals. That's the only problem with the NAIA. Some regions are good enough to produce several NCAA DI level teams and individuals, and some regions can't even produce good high school quality talent.

What could "out of respect for myself" possibly mean? It sounds like you are a quitter to me so why run? What BS- Get it straight with the coach, if he is breaking the law go to the university president, if that doesn't work transfer becasue you wouldn't want a degree from the place anyway.

It's a team sport. It's not about you dude. I bet you had problems with your high school coach and your little league coach.

hey dude, it's real simple:

from:

http://www.naia.org/xc/coachescorner/faq.html

you can read it for yourself dude. now do some real research before having others do it for you!

How does a team/individual qualify for Nationals?

A- The national championship field is limited to 28 teams for men and 28 teams for women. All teams will have the opportunity to qualify for nationals through region meets. Each region will receive one automatic berth to the national championships for men and for women. There will be 14 women’s at-large births and 14 men’s at-large berths. Institutions receiving at-large berths must be ranked on the final rating prior to the regional meet or have beaten a ranked team at their regional meet. Regional meet results weigh heavier on the at-large selection process than does the final rating. Individuals must qualify through regional competition. Each region may qualify up to 5 individuals.

Is there a MINIMUM number of races required to qualify for nationals?

A - Yes. Institutions receiving at-large berths MUST run at least (4) four collegiate races prior to the regional meet (November 8, 2003).

Weak Region wrote:

You must be from one of those horrible NAIA regions (NE or South?). 26:20 as a PR won't do crap at nationals. That's the only problem with the NAIA. Some regions are good enough to produce several NCAA DI level teams and individuals, and some regions can't even produce good high school quality talent.[/quote]

Dude, what are you tlaking about? 26:20 would be good enough for 67th place at nats. What region would that not quailify in, may be last years dac-10.

I have taken my reasons to the School President but until thigns are resolved i cant talk about it on here and there is no garantee what will happen which is why i am asking about interpetations.. I have read this, but from the wording, it does not say one has to be on a team to qualify individualy, which is why i have asked for others interpretations on this matter..I am sorry if i was unclear in my postings...Thanks to all of those who have replied...just trying to get a grasp on the rules