Event Name:

NAIA Women'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:

400 Participants
5,000 Staff/Fans (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 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 warm-up field located near game field.  Four practice fields must be located within close proximity to championship venue and housing.

Hotel Requirements:

Centralized properties capable of accommodating several meetings , an opening banquet for 600 and a final four banquet for 150-200 people.  Teams can be housed at several properties.

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:

Eric Olson, Women's Soccer Sport Manager 
816-595-8143
eolson@naia.org