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The Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States (later the National Collegiate Athletic Association) is established to set rules for college sports in the United States.
The Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States was founded, later becoming the NCAA to govern U.S. college sports.
On March 31, 1906, university representatives met to form the Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States (IAAUS). Their goal was to standardize rules and improve safety in college football, a sport plagued by violence and fatalities. The association introduced measures such as the forward pass, neutral zones, and official oversight to reduce injuries. In 1910, the IAAUS was renamed the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), setting the foundation for modern college athletics. Over time, the NCAA expanded its role to regulate championships, eligibility, and academic standards across various sports. Its formation marked a crucial shift towards organized and safer intercollegiate competition. Today, the NCAA is a major governing body overseeing thousands of student-athletes and universities.
1906
National Collegiate Athletic Association
college sports in the United States