Wrestling National Championships
National Championship Host Manual | Host Requirements | Site Survey & Bid Form
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Event Name: |
NAIA Wrestling National Championship |
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Seeking Site For: |
2016-2017 |
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Bid Deadline: |
September 1, 2014 |
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Rights Fee: |
$5,000.00 (Minimum) |
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Time of Year: |
1st weekend in March |
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Days of the Week: |
Friday - Saturday |
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Number of Teams: |
32 man bracket @ 10 weight classes, double elimination |
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Estimated Number |
200-250 Athletes |
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Facility Requirements: |
Ability to hold (6) mats (minimum) simultaneously. Head table, warm-up area, weigh-in room, dressing rooms, training rooms, (4) digital scales, (6) score clocks (3- or 4-sided), award platform, PA system, media area, concession area and ticket sales area. Minimum seating capacity of 3,000. |
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Hotel Requirements: |
Centralized property capable of accommodating several meetings and a banquet for 400-500 people. |
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Average Length of Stay: |
4-5 nights |
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Room Block Needed: |
225-250 |
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Room Rate: |
The price range is $70 - $90, regardless of 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: |
Jason Ford, Wrestling Sporting Manager |
Event History:
2012-13: Jacobson Event Center, Des Moines, IA, Hotel - Marriott
2011: US Cellular Center, Cedar Rapids, IA, Hotel - Crown Plaza
2009-10: Abe Lemons Arena, Oklahoma City University
2005-08: Tyson Events Center, Sioux City, IA, Hotel - Marina Inn
2004: Swarthout Fieldhouse, Great Falls, MT
2002-03: Bison Fieldhouse, Great Falls, MT, Hotel - Holiday Inn
1999-01: Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO
