The Northern 10 Athletic Conference issued the following open letter from League Commissioner Michael Reinhart stating intent to expand the league from its current eight teams to 12.

The Northern 10 Athletic Conference (N10) is pleased to announce a significant development within our confederation of schools. In alignment with our strategic goals to enhance competitive play and strengthen community relationships, we are exploring opportunities to expand our

league from 8 schools to potentially 12 schools competing in two divisional alignments. This expansion presents a valuable opportunity for growth and collaboration, and we invite your institution to explore the potential benefits of joining our conference.

N10 League Expansion Discovery Initiative

The purpose of this initiative is to engage with schools that may be interested in becoming part of our expanded league. We believe your institution could contribute significantly to our conference and benefit from the opportunities this expansion affords.

Key Benefits of Joining the N10:

  1. Enhanced Competitive Environment: Membership in the N10 will place your institution within a dynamic and competitive framework, fostering athletic excellence and providing your student-athletes with diverse and challenging opponents.
  2. Strengthened Community Engagement: The N10 values robust community connections and local support. Joining our conference will integrate your school into a network that emphasizes school spirit and regional pride, offering meaningful interactions with neighboring institutions.
  3. Access to Resources and Collaboration: As a member of the N10, your school will gain access to a range of resources, including networking opportunities with other member schools, the exchange of best practices, and participation in collaborative initiatives designed to enhance overall athletic programs.
  4. Efficient Scheduling with Divisional Structure: The forthcoming expansion will introduce a divisional structure, which will streamline scheduling and ease travel demands. This structure supports the development of rivalries and provides a clear path to divisional championships.

Next Steps:

We invite you to consider the advantages of joining our expanded conference. To explore this opportunity further, please contact me at the information listed below with a formal letter expressing your interest in possibly joining our conference by January 30, 2025. Once we have

reached the deadline of January 30, we intend to reach out to interested schools to discuss scheduling informational meetings before delivering formal invitations to join the conference. The Northern 10 Athletic Conference is poised for a promising future, and we are excited about the

prospect of including new schools in our league. This expansion is a pivotal moment for our conference, and we are confident it will bring substantial benefits to all participating institutions.

Thank you for considering this opportunity. We look forward to the possibility of collaborating to advance the goals of high school athletics.