MEN’S AND WOMEN’S SOCCER BID FORM
2013 National Championship Opening Round
HOST SITE QUESTIONNAIRE AND OFFICIAL BID
The NAIA Men’s and Women’s National Championship consists of a field of 32 teams. The 32 teams will play in 16 national championship opening round
at the site of participating institutions. If there is a final site host team; they will receive an opening round bye and the championship field will consist of
a field of 31 teams. The remaining 30 teams will play in 15 national championship opening rounds at the site of participating institutions. Winners of
the national championship opening round games advance to a 16-team final site tournament. All competition will be single-elimination format.
The following questionnaire and official bid solicits information from member institutions interested in hosting an NAIA Soccer National Championship
Opening Round. Please complete this form and return to the NAIA national office by November 1.
The Men’s and Women’s Soccer Selection Committee will determine game sites based on the following criteria collectively:
1. Minimum seating capacity of 500.
2. Exclusive availability of the facility for practice and competition. The facility must be exclusively available for two teams’ practice and
competition during the following times:
a. Day before game (Friday): from noon to 5 p.m., minimum of 1 ½ hours of practice for each team.
b. Day of competition (Saturday): one hour of practice for the two teams.
c. Practices must end at least 1 ½ hours before the start of the game.
3. Separate locker rooms of comparable quality for each participating team.
4. Minimum guarantee of $4,000.00.
5. NEW FOR 2013-14 – Per NCAA Rules the field of play shall be rectangular, the width of which shall not be more than 75 yards or less than
70 yards and shall not exceed the length. The length shall not be more than 120 yards or less than 115 yards. Note: the optimum size is 75
yards by 120 yards. Facilities in use before 1995 need only to be rectangular the width of which shall not exceed the length.
6. Quality hotel near the facility.
7. Institutions may use an off-campus facility providing that the facility is within 20 miles of the main campus and prior approval has been
obtained from the NAIA.
8. Canadian schools must host all components of the event on the U.S. side of the border, due to constraints associated with obtaining travel
documents within the timeframe that opening round site selection occurs. The minimum guarantee requirements will be applied to
Canadian host teams in the same manner as other top seeded teams.
If the 1-10 seeds bid at least $4,000 for the opening round and meet all other requirements, they will host their Soccer National Championship Opening
Round game. Seeding is based on the final modified RPI scores. Host sites are expected to uphold the terms and conditions specified in the Opening
Round Host Manual and Questionnaire form.
For questions relative to the completion of this bid or about the NAIA Soccer National Championship in general, please contact:
Men’s Soccer: Jason Ford, [email protected] Women’s Soccer: Eric Olson, [email protected]
NAIA National Office, 1200 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone: (816) 595-8000, FAX: (816) 595-8200
Please return a copy of this completed form no later than November 1 to:
NAIA National Office:
Men’s Soccer
Attn: Jason Ford
1200 Grand Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 595-8200 fax
[email protected]
Women’s Soccer
Attn: Eric Olson
1200 Grand Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 595-8200 fax
[email protected]
Please keep a copy of this for your institution's files.
NAIA National Office • 1200 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64106 • 816.595.8000
Opening Round Bid Form / 2013
MEN’S AND WOMEN’S SOCCER BID FORM
DESIGNATION OF BID AND GUARANTEE
This official bid is submitted to host a 2013 NAIA Soccer National Championship Opening Round game.
Submitting Institution:
Bid Guarantee:
Estimated Expenses:
Estimated Income:
Rate for OfficialsSport:
$
$
$
R1/R2:
$
Lines:
$
Men’s Soccer
Women’s Soccer
STATEMENT/ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF EVENT POLICY:
The official name of the event shall be the NAIA Soccer National Championship Opening Round and must be conducted under the direct control and
supervision of the NAIA and the NAIA’s designated site supervisor. The host site coordinator will work with the NAIA National Office sport manager in
organizing and conducting the championship. Failure to meet the criteria specified in the host manual and survey/bid forms will impact an institution’s
future hosting opportunities in this and other sports.
In submitting this bid, the prospective host site agrees to the following NAIA policies by initialing on the line provided in front of each section:
A.
To indemnify fully and save harmless the NAIA, its officers, agents and employees of and from any and all claims, demands and causes of
action, including cost of attorney's fees arising out of anything done or purported to have been done by the host or any of its agents.
B.
To provide the NAIA Department of Championships with a copy of the insurance certificate verifying they are insured for the facility
in which any games of the championship are being played. Insurance certificate should provide spectator liability at a minimum of
$1,000,000.00 and related insurance for the facility and name the NAIA as an “additionally-insured’ party.
C.
Corporations with business interests beyond the local area of the opening round championship site shall not be solicited for financial
support without the prior approval of the NAIA.
D.
Alcoholic beverages and tobacco products of any form shall not be advertised, sold, disbursed or brought into the site of the opening round
championship event.
E.
To honor all NAIA membership cards, passes and credentials for admittance to the event.
F.
The NAIA shall be responsible for any and all negotiations for radio and television rights in consultation with the host, and such rights shall
be designated as event income.
G.
The sale of promotional items denoting "NAIA" or approved complimentary items given to officials and volunteers (i.e., t-shirts, caps, etc.)
shall be marketed, sold and/or purchased only by or through an authorized licensee of the NAIA.
H.
The name, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and initials, NAIA, logo, and other NAIA symbols and insignia are the registered
and exclusive property of the Association. As a host site for the NAIA National Championship opening round, the host institution is
awarded all rights and privileges in using the NAIA name, initials and marks to promote and market the Championship. Such use is
restricted in the following areas, which require written approval by the NAIA:
(a.) Commercial Sales: Any product featuring the NAIA name or marks and being sold prior to or after the opening round.
(b.) Promotional Items: Any product featuring the NAIA name or marks which is given to fans, coaches or athletes before,
during or after the opening round.
National championship merchandise featuring the NAIA name or marks for commercial sale will be available online through the NAIA
website. Instructions will be provided by the NAIA on how to purchase apparel online.
I.
The host will organize a pre-game celebration for participating student-athletes from both teams and game officials. Opening round
celebrations should consist of a minimum of a meal function, presentation of Champions of Character awards as well as certificates of
participation. This can be in the form of a dinner, breakfast or a social for both participating teams, and may be held the evening before or
the day of the championship game. Twenty-one tickets are provided to each institution, as well as complimentary tickets for officials and
the NAIA site supervisor.
J.
Ticket price for admission into the championship opening round will not exceed $8 for adults and $5 for students/youth.
NAIA National Office • 1200 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64106 • 816.595.8000
Opening Round Bid Form / 2013
MEN’S AND WOMEN’S SOCCER BID FORM
INSTITUTIONAL DATA
Athletic Department Mailing Address:
Telephone Number:
President/CEO:
Athletics Director:
Soccer Coach:
Game Day Site Supervisor:
Site Supervisor Email:
Does the Institution Employ a Certified Athletic Trainer?
Yes
No
Does the Institution Employ a Full-Time Sports Information Director?
Yes
No
Please List any Special Plans or Events that will Enhance this Opening Round Game if your Bid is Selected
Are you interested in receiving information about merchandise sales from Fine Designs?
Yes
Title:
No
COMMUNITY
Name of City:
Name of Closest Major Airport:
Major Airlines Serving Airport:
Distance from Airport to Campus:
HOTEL
Designated Hotel:
Distance from Airport to Housing:
Team Rate:
Fan Rate:
Distance from Housing to Campus:
$
$
/night
/night
FACILITY
Name of Facility:
Number of Fields:
Seating Capacity:
Type of Playing Surface:
Field Dimensions:
Does the Field Meet NCAA Regulations? (70 x 115 minimum)
Does the Facility Have an Electronic Scoreboard?
Does the Facility Have a designated Press Area (Press Box or Press Row)
Will the Institution Have Live Statistics hosted by DakStats?
Is There Video/Webstreaming Capability?
Is There a Parking Lot Close to the Facility?
Does the Facility Have Home/Visiting Locker Rooms Available?
Proposed Game Time:
Additional Site Data Which Would be Helpful:
Grass
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Field Turf
Other:
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
ATTENDANCE AND TICKET SALES
Average Home Game Attendance this Season:
Largest Single Home Game Attendance this Season:
vs.
Estimated Attendance if Hosting Opening Round Game:
We, the undersigned, have read and understand the financial and administrative commitment to hosting an opening round game.
President/ Chief Executive Officer
Director of Athletics
AD Telephone Number
AD Email Address
Date
NAIA National Office • 1200 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64106 • 816.595.8000
Opening Round Bid Form / 2013