• 2008 NAIA Division I Men's Basketball National Championship
    Dates: March 19-25, 2008
    Location: Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City
  Learn more in the official tournament site!

Other Sporting Events

• March 29, 2008: Olathe Marathon Learn more here - or contact us for more information.  Learn more about the archived 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, or 2003 events.
• Check our Calendar of Festivals & Events for other events (sporting & more) in Olathe.
• Visit Olathe District Schools; find out what's happening with school sports.
• Visit our hometown NAIA University, MidAmerica Nazarene University, for information on its sporting activities.

Champions of Character

• The NAIA views sports as a vehicle for character development for all student-athletes, and celebrates competition with character throughout the tournament.

• The NAIA has launched its Champions of Character initiative, which promotes respect, integrity, responsibility, servant leadership and sportsmanship among student-athletes and youth who are involved in sports.

• The NAIA offers 23 championships in 13 sports. As part of the Champions of Character initiative, members of competing teams at each championship participate in a local community program.

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