The launch of this new NCSA website has gone through several stages, culminating in the decision that a "clean start" was critical to maintaining an accurate database. A "clean start" means that almost all data will be entered new by the clubs or the league.

NCSA had been attempting to update and improve its existing program during the Fall 2007 - Spring 2008 seasons. The old site utilized a now out-dated programming language. Initially, the problem faced was difficulty integrating upgrades into this old program language. NCSA database activity is constant – the public sees the game season as the active component, but club-league interaction for standings, fines, and registration is year round. NCSA attempted to convert live data during particular weeks that permitted non-access, but unsuccessfully. Then, in late Spring 2008, a virus hit our system twice knocking it out for several days. The interim fix was expensive, but kept us running – with our fingers crossed that we could endure another virus hacking attack.

The NCSA Board, with recommendations from our computer consultants, determined that the only viable option was to rewrite all programming code with a more robust database and improved functionality – as well as to utilize a new, accurate database. From August through now, we have worked to replicate and improve not only the look but also the processes of the new site. Much of the functional improvement is behind the scenes, only seen by... more