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NAIA

SOFTBALL

OPENING ROUND

Manuals & Forms

Opening Round Host Manual

Softball Facility Certification Form

Certified Opening Round Facilities

Opening Round Bid Form

Event Name: NAIA Softball World Series Opening Round Tournaments
Sites: Seeking 10 Sites
Bid Deadline: Opening Round Bid Form by April 15, 2026
Site Selection Date: May 1, 2026
Bid Fee: $10,000.00 (Minimum)
Facility Requirements:

The facility must meet all requirements outlined in the Facility Certification Standards. 

Facility must have submitted, and been approved as an NAIA softball “certified” facility by the January 15, 2026 deadline.

Additionally, priority is then given to sites who have a host site within close proximity to a school who is highly ranked in the coaches pool at the time of selection.

Contact Bruce Tate, Championship Sport Manager
816.595.8196
btate@naia.org