Event Name:

NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship

Seeking Site For:

2014 & 2015

Bid Deadline:

June 1, 2013

Rights Fee:

Time of Year:

Late November/Early December

Days of the Week:

Monday - Saturday

Number of Teams:

16 team single-elimination format

Estimated Number
of Participants & Fans:

Participants - 400
Staff/Fans - 5,000 (approx.)

Facility Requirements:

A stadium type facility with lights, seating capacity of 1000 minimum and a playing surface of Championship quality (natural grass or sport turf).  The field of play shall be rectangular, the width of which shall not be more than 75 yards or less than 70 yards and the length shall not be more than 120 yards or less than 115 yards.  The optimal dimensions are 75 yards wide by 120 yards in length.  A back-up/alternate Championship field is also required.  Must have a warm-up field located near game field. Four practice fields must be located within close proximity to championship venue and housing.

Hotel Requirements:

Centralized property capable of accommodating several meetings and an opening banquet for at least 700 people and a banquet for at least 150 people for the four semi-final teams.

Average Length of Stay:

4-5 nights

Room Block Needed:

200

Room Rate:

The price range is $70 - $90, no matter room occupancy

Hotel Pre-Registration:

Contact:

Jason Ford, Men's Soccer Sport Manager

816-595-8112
jford@naia.org