Event Name:

NAIA Football National Championship

Seeking Site For:

2014 and 2015

Bid Deadline:

June 1, 2013

Rights Fee/Team Travel:

Time of Year:

Mid December

Days of the Week:

Thursday - Saturday

Number of Teams:

2

Estimated Number
of Participants & Fans:

2 teams (60-75 players, coaches and trainers each)
3000 - 8000 fans

Facility Requirements:

A stadium type facility with a seating capacity of 5000 minimum and a synthetic playing surface.  The field width shall be 80 yards and the length shall be 120 yards. The facility must contain an elevated press box that can house between 50 and 75 people with electric power and phone lines, while being able to accommodate television staging and talent, as well as an Instant Replay System.  This press box must have closed off coaches' rooms, PA system and controls to electronic scoreboard.  The facility must have platforms for TV cameras on the same side as the press box.  Camera platforms should ideally be located between the 35 and 40 yard lines on both sides of the 50 yard line.  Goal post must be collegiate and/or professional in dimensions.

Practice facilities must be available for the two days prior to the championship that contain the same playing surface as the championship game field.  This is preferable but not mandatory.

Hotel Requirements:

Centralized properties capable of accommodating several meetings and a banquet for 300-400 people

Average Length of Stay:

4 nights

Room Block Needed:

200 per night divided between 3 hotels

Room Rate:

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

Hotel Pre-Registration:

Contact:

Austin Bennett, Football Sport Manager
816-595-8109
abennett@naia.org