Members eligible to join the NJCAA shall consist of two year colleges and institutions accredited by the appropriate state and/or regional accrediting agency. As members, they shall be entitled to all the privileges and obligations of the Constitution, By-laws and executive regulations of the Association. All new member inquiries should be directed to Wayne Baker or Lorna Brizzie.

Membership in the NJCAA entitles you to, but is not limited to, the following benefits:

• Two subscriptions to JUCO Review
  1 for the President of the College
  1 for the Athletic Director
  

• Two NJCAA Handbook & Casebooks
  1 for the President of the College
  1 for the Athletic Director
  

• One of each NJCAA Sport Guide
  1 of each NJCAA Sport Guide Published for each sport in which
  the school participates
  

• One Membership Certificate
  Sent to the Athletic Director
  

• Two copies of the Minute Book from each year's Annual Meeting
  1 for the President of the College
  1 for the Athletic Director
  

• One subscription to the NJCAA Service Bureau
  Sent weekly to the Athletic Director; includes all press
  releases, information, etc., that are distributed from the
  National Office.
  

• Administration materials
  A supply of all forms necessary to fulfill the requirements
  of NJCAA membership.
  

• Awards and Recognition from the National Office
  Presented to student-athletes and administrators; includes
  All-American, Academic All-American, All-Region and All-
  Tournament, Coach of the Year Awards, Service Awards, Loyalty Cup Award.
  

• National Championships
  Opportunity for student-athletes to participate in structured conferences, Regional Tournaments, and National Championships, providing increased exposure and publicity.
  

• Affiliation with other National Organizations
  The NJCAA has nationwide exposure and support with several National Organizations--the United States Olympic Committee, American Association of Community and Junior Colleges, Women's Sports Foundation, USA Basketball, Track/Field, and Swimming, to name a few. These affiliations allow each member college to voice their opinion on issues that concern athletic programs nationwide.
  

• Monitoring of Eligibility
  The National Office will monitor and record eligibility of student-athletes and provide accurate documentation of all rulings made.
  

• Letter of Intent (LOI)/Scholarship Agreement Form(SAF) Program
  This program allows for colleges to add prestige and security to their athletic teams by signing top recruits to National Letters of Intent and Scholarships.
  

All of the benefits mentioned above are provided to each college upon receipt of dues. Additional copies of items or additional subscriptions are available to members upon request and fee assessment.

If a college sponsors both a men's and women's program, they are required to join in both divisions. Membership benefits are received by the college for each division joined.

The NJCAA currently is comprised of approximately 530 two-year institutions participating in 15 men's and 13 women's sports. There are 50 National Championships sponsored throughout the United States for men and women, not to mention 9 football bowl games!

The most important aspect of the NJCAA is that of a service organization--designed and directed to serve the wishes and needs of its membership and to promote athletics at the junior college level.

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