Note: The NCAA has updated information for the August 22 and September 19 webinars and is asking all interested participants to PREREGISTER to ensure that everyone interested will be able to participate.
FOR NCAA DIVISION III CoSIDA MEMBERS
The NCAA Division III SAAC and Special Olympics partnership officially launched on August 1, 2011, along with http://www.ncaa.org/d3specialolympics - a new, interactive website offering tools and resources for campus implementation.
Visit this site to:
· DISCOVER an event planning guide and Special Olympics contact information per state
· DEVELOP strategic messaging and share photos, videos and stories at d3specialolympics@ncaa.org
· DEDICATE your student-athletes and staff to this partnership
The August 22nd and September 19th Webinars
The NCAA national office will host two free webinars to share best practices, walk-thru the site and provide guidelines for the initiative. We encourage conference commissioners, athletics directors, athletic communications/sports information directors, SAAC advisors and SAAC presidents participate in one of the two webinars:
Monday, August 22 from 10:45 - 11:30 am (EASTERN)
To Register: Please contact Kat Krtnick, NCAA Assistant Communications Director (kkrtnick@ncaa.org)
Monday, September 19 from 1:15 - 2 p.m. (EASTERN)
To Register: Please contact Kat Krtnick, NCAA Assistant Communications Director (kkrtnick@ncaa.org)
Registration is limited to the first 124 participants. Once you RSVP, Kat will send you a link and meeting maker. Please forward this information on to anyone applicable in your respective athletic department or conference office
QUESTIONS?
Questions can be directed to Kat Krtnick, NCAA Assistant Director of Communications.