National Christian College Athletic Association

The National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) is an association of approximately 100 Christian universities, colleges, and Bible colleges in the United States and Canada which see collegiate sports primarily as an opportunity for Christian fellowship and ministry. The national headquarters is located in Greenville, South Carolina.

History

The NCCAA was formed in 1968, in part as a reaction against the perceived increasing corruption of "big time" college sports. Its purpose is to give Christian schools and universities, especially smaller ones, a chance to compete in an atmosphere of shared values, where the primary emphasis is on fair play and clean competition. Member institutions are also free to affiliate with the Association of Christian College Athletics and the much larger National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and National Collegiate Athletic Association as well, and many have done so.

President's Cup

Each year, the college with the most total points - based on performance in the NCCAA national championships - is awarded the President's Cup. The current holder is Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU has won 3 of the 8 cups), which won five national titles during the 2007-2008 season.

Divisions and Regions

The NCCAA currently consists of two divisions, Division I, which is predominantly four-year Christian liberal arts universities and colleges, and Division II, which is primarily Bible colleges and smaller four-year Christian colleges. The divisions are further subdivided into eight geographic regions.

Victory Bowl

The Victory Bowl is the championship football game between schools that sponsor football and are members of the NCCAA and did not qualify for either the NCAA or NAIA playoffs.