Event Name: |
NAIA Football National Championship
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Number of Teams: |
2 team, 57 people in traveling party
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Estimated Number
Of Participants & Fans: |
2 teams (60-75 players, coaches and trainers each)
3000 – 8000 fans
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Facility Requirements: |
A stadium type facility with a seating capacity of 5000 minimum and a playing surface of natural grass, preferred, but artificial turf/sports turf acceptable. 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. 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.
A practice facility must be available for the two days prior to the championship that contains 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.
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Room Block Needed: |
200 per night divided between 3 hotels.
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Room Rate: |
The price range is $70 - $90, no matter room occupancy. |
Hotel Pre-Registration: |
The NAIA will be responsible for making team, officials, media and staffing reservations, team hotel assignments and arrangements for paying for rooms with the hotel.
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Contact: |
Dennis Green, Football Administrator
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