Swimming & Diving National Championship

NAIA Championship Host Manual & Style Guide 

Event Name:

NAIA Swimming & Diving National Championship

Seeking Site For:

2027-2028

Bid Deadline:

June 1, 2025

Bid Packet

Bid packet will be posted August 2024

Rights Fee:

$5,500.00

Dates:

March 3-6, 2027; March 1-4, 2028

Days of the Week:

Wednesday - Saturday

Number of Teams:

26-28 (Men's and Women's)

Estimated Number
of Participants & Fans:

325 athletes
900 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:

Banquet Room and Meeting Rooms

Average Length of Stay:

4-5 nights

Room Block Needed:

No fewer than 200 rooms

Room Rate:

The price range is $90-$115, 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:

2015-24: Columbus Aquatic 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.