Indoor Track & Field National Championships
NAIA Championship Host Manual & Style Guide
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Event Name: |
NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championship |
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Seeking Site For: |
2029, 2030, & 2031 |
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Bid Deadline: |
June 1, 2027 |
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Bid Packet |
Will be available August 1, 2026 |
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Rights Fee: |
$11,500.00 (Minimum) |
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Dates: |
March 1-3, 2029; February 28-March 2, 2030; February 27-March 1, 2031 |
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Days of the Week: |
Thursday - Saturday |
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Number of Teams: |
Approximately 100 Men's and 100 Women's teams |
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Estimated Number |
1,200 Participants |
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Facility Requirements: |
300-meter flat track, 8 lanes with appropriate surfacing; or 200-meter, 6 or 8 lane straight away and 6 lane turns with appropriate surfacing. Separate horizontal jumps and runway, pole vault runway, high jump area with same surface as track. Throwing area must have protective cage and barriers. PA system, award staging area and games committee staging area. Finish Lynx Timing System and electronic scoreboard. Seating outside the track area to accommodate at least 3,000 fans and athletes. Separate warm-up and training area if possible. |
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Hotel Requirements: |
Centralized properties that can accommodate several meetings and a banquet for 1,250 people. |
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Average Length of Stay: |
4 nights |
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Room Block Needed: |
600-650 rooms on peak |
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Room Rate: |
The price range is $99-$135,regardless room occupancy |
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Hotel Pre-Registration: |
Participants will be responsible for making reservations and paying for rooms directly with the hotel |
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Contact: |
Samantha Walker, Championship Sport Manager |
Event History:
2025-26: Alachua County Sports and Events Center at Celebration Pointe; Gainesville, Fla.
2022-24: Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex; Brookings, S.D.
2021: Ruth Donohoe First Dakota Fieldhouse; Yankton, S.D.
2019-20: Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex; Brookings, S.D.
2018: Robert W. Plaster Center; Pittsburg, Kan.
2016-17: Mini Dome, Johnson City; Tenn.
2011-15: GaReatTrack and Field Complex; Geneva, Ohio
2001-10: Mini Dome; Johnson City, Tenn.
1995-00: Devaney Center; Lincoln, Neb.
