Cross Country National Championships
National Championship Host Manual | Host Requirements | Site Survey & Bid Form
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Event Name: |
NAIA Men's and Women's Cross Country National Championships |
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Seeking Site For: |
2015-2016 |
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Bid Deadline: |
June 1, 2014 |
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Rights Fee: |
$3,000.00 (Minimum) |
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Time of Year: |
Saturday prior to Thanksgiving |
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Days of the Week: |
Saturday (course should be available Friday for the participants) |
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Number of Teams: |
32 men's teams/32 women's teams (7 runners per team), plus 5-7 individual qualifiers for men and women in each conference. |
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Estimated Number |
Approximately 320 runners per gender |
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Facility Requirements: |
A well-kept cross country course that has a 5K women's course and an 8K men's course with 4-6 finish line chutes and automatic timing equipment. (Chutes not required if chip timing is used). Must be able to accomodate championship awards ceremony (approx. 1000) at or near the course. |
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Hotel Requirements: |
One headquarters hotel within 15 minutes of the course. Meeting room space for at least 150. Overflow/alternate housing (2-4 hotels) for participants and fans is also requested. |
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Average Length of Stay: |
2-3 nights |
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Room Block Needed: |
500-550 |
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Room Rate: |
The recommended price range is $70 - $90, no matter room occupancy. |
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Hotel Pre-Registration: |
Participants will be responsible for making reservations and paying for rooms directly with the hotel on the approved housing list from the Host. |
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Contact: |
Dustin Wilke, Cross Country Manager |
Event History:
2009-12: Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, Cascade Collegiate Conference & Concordia University-Portland
2007-08: Dr. Wayne E. Dannehl Cross Country Course, Kenosha Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
2003-06: E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park, Greater Louisville Sports Commission
25 years: Dr. Wayne E. Dannehl Cross Country Course, University of Wisconsin, Parkside
