Swimming & Diving National Championship

NAIA Championship Host Manual & Style Guide 

Event Name:

NAIA Swimming & Diving National Championship

Seeking Site For:

2029-2030

Bid Deadline:

June 1, 2027

Bid Packet

Complete bid packets can be sent to Fred Aubuchon

Rights Fee:

$7,000.00

Dates:

February 28 - March 3, 2029
March 6-9, 2030

Days of the Week:

Wednesday - Saturday

Number of Teams:

26-30 (Men's and Women's)

Estimated Number
of Participants & Fans:

325 athletes
1000 fans

Facility Requirements:

Starting Depth = no less than 4ft

Number of lanes = 8 lanes preferred, 6-foot [1.83m] lanes

Standard length = 75ft, 1in; 25m, 2.54cm; or 50m, 2.54cm

Diving Boards = 1m and 3m

Practice/Warm-Up & Diving Pool Required

Hotel Requirements:

Meeting Rooms, Banquet Room or access to one in town

Average Length of Stay:

4-5 nights

Room Block Needed:

No fewer than 200 rooms

Room Rate:

The price range is $110-$140, regardless of room occupancy

Hotel Pre-Registration:

Participants will be responsible for making reservations and paying for rooms directly with the hotel

Contact:

Fred Aubuchon, Championship Sport Manager
816-595-8339
faubuchon@naia.org 


Event History:

2025-26: Elkhart Aquatics Center, Elkhart, Ind.
2015-24: Columbus Aquatics Center, Columbus, Ga.
2012-14: Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma City, Okla.
2009-11: St. Peters Rec-Plex, Lindenwood University, Mo.
2007-08: Palo Alto Natatorium, San Antonio Convention & Visitors Beareau, San Antonio, Texas
2005-06: St. Peters Rec-Plex, Lindenwood University, Mo.
2003-04: Lawrence Indoor Aquatics Center, Lawrence, Kan.
1999-02: Simon Fraser Aquatics Center, Simon Fraser University, B.C.