National Club Baseball Association

The National Club Baseball Association (NCBA) is the national body that governs club baseball at colleges and universities in the United States. Club teams are different from varsity teams in that the school doesn't completely sponsor the teams' expenses and the teams are not eligible to play in the NCAA's College World Series.

The NCBA was founded in 2000 to provide a national structure for the existing club teams. It structures the conferences, runs the NCBA College World Series (its national championship series), gathers playing statistics, assists teams in fundraising, and arranges for discounts on baseball clothing and equipment.

The NCBA operates as a for profit LLC with a sole proprietorship in the name of Greg "Sandy" Sanderson as President. Profit has increased at a steady rate since the inception of the league in 2000 with team membership increasing in each year. Many club sport governing bodies operate as non-profit groups in order to return the most benefit to member teams. League dues for the NCBA are $1,490 per season per team.

The two types of institutions that field club teams are schools that can't sponsor NCAA varsity baseball (often due to Title IX restrictions) and schools that do have a varsity team, but also have enough demand to field a second team.

The 2011 NCBA World Series was held in Columbus, Georgia at Golden Park from May 27th - June 2nd.

Final 2011 Top 5 Rankings 1. East Carolina University 2. Florida State University 3. UC - Santa Barbara 4. Texas Tech University 5. University of Iowa

Teams

The NCBA currently is divided into two divisions named Division I and II respectively. There are a few schools that have two teams (one in each division).

Division I

Great Lakes Conference

East Division

School	Mascot	Location
University of Dayton	Flyers	Dayton, OH
Miami University	Redhawks	Oxford, OH
Bowling Green State University	Falcons	Bowling Green, OH
Ohio State University	Buckeyes	Columbus, OH
Ohio University	Bobcats	Athens, OH
University of Cincinnati	Bearcats	Cincinnati, OH

North Division

School	Mascot	Location
University of Michigan	Wolverines	Ann Arbor, MI
Michigan State University	Spartans	East Lansing, MI
Central Michigan University	Chippewas	Mount Pleasant, MI
Northwood University	Timberwolves	Midland, MI
Western Michigan University	Broncos	Kalamazoo, MI
Ferris State University	Bulldogs	Big Rapids, MI

South Division

School	Mascot	Location
Indiana University	Hoosiers	Bloomington, IN
University of Illinois	Fighting Illini	Champaign, IL
Illinois State University	Redbirds	Normal, IL
Loyola University - Chicago	Ramblers	Chicago, IL
Ball State University	Cardinals	Muncie, IN

West Division

School	Mascot	Location
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee	Panthers	Milwaukee, WI
University of Wisconsin - Madison	Badgers	Madison, WI
Marquette University	Golden Eagles	Milwaukee, WI
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire	Bluegolds	Eau Claire, WI
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater	Warhawks	Whitewater, WI
Northwestern University	Wildcats	Evanston, IL

Gulf Coast Conference

South Division

School	Mascot	Location
Texas A&M University	Aggies	College Station, TX
University of Texas - San Antonio	Roadrunners	San Antonio, TX
University of Texas	Longhorns	Austin, TX
San Antonio College	Rangers	San Antonio, TX

North Division

School	Mascot	Location
Texas Tech University	Red Raiders	Lubbock, TX
University of Texas	Longhorns	Austin, TX
Baylor University	Bears	Waco, TX
University of North Texas	Mean Green	Denton, TX
Southern Methodist University	Mustangs	Dallas, TX

East Division

School	Mascot	Location
Sam Houston State University	Bearkats	Huntsville, TX
Lone Star College - Kingwood	Coyotes	Houston, TX
Lone Star College - Montgomery	Mavericks	Conroe, TX

Mid Atlantic Conference

North Division

School	Mascot	Location
James Madison University	Dukes	Harrisonburg, VA
University of Maryland	Terrapins	College Park, MD
Virginia Tech University	Hokies	Blacksburg, VA
University of Virginia	Cavaliers	Charlottesville, VA
Towson University	Tigers	Towson, MD
George Washington University	Colonials	Washington DC

South Division

School	Mascot	Location
East Carolina University	Pirates	Greenville, NC
Elon University	Phoenix	Elon, NC
North Carolina State University	Wolfpack	Raleigh, NC
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill	Tarheels	Chapel Hill, NC
University of North Carolina - Charlotte	49ers	Charlotte, NC
Wake Forest University	Colonials	Winston-Salem, NC

Mid America Conference

North Division

School	Mascot	Location
Iowa State University	Cyclones	Ames, IA
Minnesota State University - Mankato	Mavericks	Mankato, MN
University of Iowa	Hawkeyes	Iowa City, IA
University of Northern Iowa	Panthers	Cedar Falls, IA
University of South Dakota	Coyotes	Vermillion, SD

South Division

School	Mascot	Location
Kansas State University	Wildcats	Manhattan, KS
University of Kansas	Jayhawks	Lawrence, KS
University of Missouri	Tigers	Columbia, MS
University of Nebraska	Cornhuskers	Lincoln, NE

West Division

School	Mascot	Location
Colorado State University	Rams	Fort Collins, CO
University of Colorado	Buffaloes	Boulder, CO
University of Northern Colorado	Bears	Greeley, CO

North Atlantic Conference

East Division

School	Mascot	Location
University of Delaware	Blue Hens	Newark, DE
Drexel University	Dragons	Philadelphia, PA
Lafayette College	Leopards	Easton, PA
Rutgers University	Scarlet Knights	New Brunswick, NJ

North Division

School	Mascot	Location
University of Massachusetts	Minutemen	Amherst, MA
SUNY Cortland	Red Dragons	Cortland, NY
University of Connecticut	Huskies	Storrs, CT
Cornell University	Big Red	Ithaca, NY
SUNY Albany	Great Danes	Albany, NY
Syracuse University	Orange	Syracuse, NY

West Division

School	Mascot	Location
Kent State University	Golden Flashes	Kent, OH
Penn State University	Nittany Lions	State College, PA
SUNY Buffalo	Bulls	Buffalo, NY
University of Pittsburgh	Panthers	Pittsburgh, PA

Northern Pacific Conference

East Division

School	Mascot	Location
Utah State University	Aggies	Logan, UT
University of Montana	Grizzlies	Missoula, MT
Idaho State University	Bengals	Pocatello, ID
University of Utah	Utes	Salt Lake City, UT
Boise State University	Broncos	Boise, ID
Weber State University	Wildcats	Ogden, UT
Montana State University	Bobcats	Bozeman, MT

West Division

School	Mascot	Location
Seattle University	Redhawks	Seattle, WA
Western Washington University	Vikings	Bellingham, WA
Central Oregon Community College	Bobcats	Bend, OR
University of Oregon	Ducks	Eugene, OR
Eastern Washington University	Eagles	Cheney, WA

South Atlantic Conference

East Division

School	Mascot	Location
Clemson University	Tigers	Clemson, SC
University of Georgia	Bulldogs	Athens, GA
Coastal Carolina University	Chanticleers	Conway, SC
Georgia Southern University	Eagles	Statesboro, GA
Georgia Institute of Technology	Yellow Jackets	Atlanta, GA
Macon State University	Blue Storm	Macon, GA

South Division

School	Mascot	Location
Florida State University	Seminoles	Tallahassee, FL
University of Central Florida	Golden Knights	Orlando, FL
University of Florida	Gators	Gainesville, FL
University of Miami	Hurricanes	Coral Gables, FL
Florida Institute of Technology	Panthers	Melbourne, FL
Florida International University	Golden Panthers	Miami, FL

West Division

School	Mascot	Location
Appalachian State University	Mountaineers	Boone, NC
University of Kentucky	Wildcats	Lexington, KY
University of Tennessee	Volunteers	Knoxville, TN
Vanderbilt University	Commodores	Nashville, TN

Southern Pacific Conference

East Division

School	Mascot	Location
University of Arizona	Wildcats	Tuscon, AZ
Arizona State University	Sun Devils	Tempe, AZ
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University	Eagles	Prescott, AZ

North Division

School	Mascot	Location
University of California - Davis	Aggies	Davis, CA
Stanford University	Cardinal	Palo Alto, CA
University of California - Berkeley	Bears	Berkeley, CA
Humboldt State University	Lumberjacks	Arcata, CA
University of Nevada	Wolfpack	Reno, NV

South Division

School	Mascot	Location
University of California - San Diego	Tritons	San Diego, CA
University of California - Los Angeles	Bruins	Los Angeles, CA
California State University - Long Beach	Dirtbags	Long Beach, CA
University of San Diego	Toreros	San Diego, CA
University of Southern California	Trojans	Los Angeles, CA
Loyola Marymount University	Lions	Los Angeles, CA

West Division

School	Mascot	Location
University of California - Santa Barbara	Gauchos	Santa Barbara, CA
California Polytechnic State University	Mustangs	San Luis Obispo, CA
University of California - Santa Cruz	Banana Slugs	Santa Cruz, CA
University of California - Merced	Golden Bobcats	Merced, CA
University of Antelope Valley	Pioneers	Lancaster, CA

Division II

note: list is not complete

District I

North Division

School	Mascot	Location
SUNY Binghamton	Bearcats	Binghamton, NY
SUNY Oswego	Lakers	Oswego, NY
Hartwick College	Hawks	Oneonta, NY
Alfred University	Saxons	Alfred, NY
SUNY Geneseo	Mudcats	Geneseo, NY
Niagara University	Purple Eagles	Lewiston, NY

South Division

School	Mascot	Location
Penn State University	Nittany Lions	State College, PA
West Virginia University	Mountaineers	Morgantown, WV
Saint Francis University	Red Storm	Loretto, PA
California University of Pennsylvania	Vulcans	California, PA
Robert Morris University	Colonials	Pittsburgh, PA
Carnegie Mellon University	Tartars	Pittsburgh, PA

District II

North Division

School	Mascot	Location
Northeastern University	Huskies	Boston, MA
Fordham University	Rams	New York City, NY
Sacred Heart University	Pioneers	Fairfield, CT
Monroe College	Mustangs	Bronx, NY
SUNY New Paltz	Hawks	New Paltz, NY
Babson College	Beavers	Wellesley, MA

South Division

School	Mascot	Location
Hofstra University	Pride	Hempstead, NY
Rider University	Broncos	Lawrenceville, NJ
The College of New Jersey	Lions	Ewing, NJ
New York University	Bobcats	New York City, NY
University of Pennsylvania	Quakers	Philadelphia, PA
Montclair State University	Red Hawks	Montclair, NJ

District VI

School	Mascot	Location
University of Central Missouri	Mules	Warrensburg, MO
Pulaski Technical College	Diamonds	North Little Rock, AR
Southeast Missouri State University	Redhawks	Cape Girardeau, MO
Missouri State University	Bears	Springfield, MO

District VII

School	Mascot	Location
Texas A&M University - Galveston	Aggies	Galveston, TX
University of Houston - Downtown	Gators	Houston, TX
Rice University	Owls	Houston, TX
Texas A&M University - Corps of Cadets	Aggies	College Station, TX

NCBA World Series Champions

D1

• 2001 - University of Texas Longhorns
• 2002 - Texas A&M University Aggies
• 2003 - Weber State University Wildcats
• 2004 - Colorado State University Rams
• 2005 - Colorado State University Rams
• 2006 - Colorado State University Rams
• 2007 - University of North Carolina Tar Heels
• 2008 - Colorado State University Rams
• 2009 - Colorado State University Rams
• 2010 - Colorado State University Rams
• 2011 - East Carolina University Pirates

D2

• 2008 - University of Kentucky Wildcats
• 2009 - University of Kentucky Wildcats
• 2010 - Northeastern University Huskies
• 2011 - Penn State University Nittany Lions

See also

• Baseball awards#U.S. college baseball

External links

• NCBA website