Women's Beach Volleyball National Invitational

National Championship Host Manual & Style Guide  

Event Name:

NAIA Women's Beach Volleyball National Invitational

Seeking Site For:

2026 & 2027

Bid Deadline:

June 1, 2025

Bid Packet:

Bid Packets will be posted August 2024. 

Rights Fee:

$2,500

Dates:

April 23-25, 2026

April 22-24, 2027

Days of the Week:

Thursday-Saturday

Number of Teams/Format:

Six Team - The format of the tournament will include one day of pool play taking place on Thursday. Teams will then be re-seeded into a 6-team single elimination bracket taking place Friday and Saturday.

Estimated Number
of Participants & Fans:

150 players, coaches, & staff
500-1,000 fans over the duration

Facility Requirements:

The facility shall include all facilities and equipment necessary for beach volleyball; including standards and nets for one court, adequate spectator seating of 500, lights, electronic scoreboards, press box area, concession stands, rest rooms, meeting rooms, box office, parking lots, sound systems, signs, etc.

Hotel Requirements:

Centralized property(s) capable of accommodating several meetings and an opening event for at least 150 people.

Average Length of Stay:

3-4 nights 

Room Block Needed:

100

Room Rate:

The price range is $119-$139, regardless of room occupancy

Hotel Pre-Registration:

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

Contact:

Marc Burchard, Associate Director of Championships 
816-595-8153
mburchard@naia.org