Event Name:

NAIA Women's Division I Basketball National Championship

Seeking Site For:

2015-2016

Bid Deadline:

September 1, 2013

Rights Fee:

Time of Year:

Mid March

Days of the Week:

Wednesday - Tuesday 

Number of Teams:

32 team single-elimination format, 18-20 in traveling party

Estimated Number
of Participants & Fans:

600-700 players, coaches, & staff
25,000 fans

Facility Requirements:

Arena style facility available for 31 games; having seating capacity of approximately 4000-6000. Official court measuring 94 feet by 50 feet, wood floor, standards, and goals with nets on rectangular glass backboards.  An electronic scoreboard, shot clocks, game clocks on each end of the court and sound system.  Facility must have training room, 5 locker rooms/dressing rooms for team/official use. Several practice sites must be available throughout the championship.

Hotel Requirements:

Centralized property(s) capable of accommodating several meetings and a banquet for 600-700 people.

Average Length of Stay:

4 nights 

Room Block Needed:

350

Room Rate:

The price range is $70-$90, regardless of  room occupancy

Hotel Pre-Registration:

Contact:

Jamie Adams, Women's Division I Basketball Sport Manager
816-595-8129
JAdams@NAIA.org