Indoor Track & Field National Championships

NAIA Championship Host Manual & Style Guide 

Event Name:

NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championship

Seeking Site For:

2027 & 2028

Bid Deadline:

June 1, 2025

Bid Packet

Bid packets will be posted August 2024

Rights Fee:

$10,000.00 (Minimum)

Dates:

March 4-6, 2027; March 2-4, 2028

Days of the Week:

Thursday - Saturday 

Number of Teams:

Approximately 100 Men's and 100 Women's teams

Estimated Number
of Participants & Fans:

1,200 Participants
3,000 Fans

Facility Requirements:

300-meter flat track, 8 lanes with appropriate surfacing; or 200-meter, 6 or 8 lane straight away and 6 lane turns with appropriate surfacing.  Separate horizontal jumps and runway, pole vault runway, high jump area with same surface as track.  Throwing area must have protective cage and barriers.  PA system, award staging area and games committee staging area.  Finish Lynx Timing System and electronic scoreboard.  Seating outside the track area to accommodate at least 3,000 fans and athletes.  Separate warm-up and training area if possible. 

Hotel Requirements:

Centralized properties that can accommodate several meetings and a banquet for 1,250 people.

Average Length of Stay:

 4 nights

Room Block Needed:

600-650 rooms on peak

Room Rate:

The price range is $99-$135,regardless room occupancy 

Hotel Pre-Registration:

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

Contact:

Samantha Walker, Championship Sport Manager
816-595-8156
swalker@naia.org


Event History:

2022-24: Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex; Brookings, S.D.
2021: Ruth Donohoe First Dakota Fieldhouse; Yankton, S.D.
2019-20: Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex; Brookings, S.D.
2018: Robert W. Plaster Center; Pittsburg, Kan.
2016-17: Mini Dome, Johnson City; Tenn.
2011-15: GaReatTrack and Field Complex; Geneva, Ohio
2001-10: Mini Dome; Johnson City, Tenn.
1995-00: Devaney Center; Lincoln, Neb.