Quick Facts
48th Annual NAIA Men's Soccer
Embry-Riddle Soccer Stadium
National Championship
Presented by 4E
Daytona Beach, Florida
Hosted by Embry-Riddle University
November 15-21, 2006
Saturday, November 11, 2006
Dates of Championship: (All times Eastern)
First Round (Day 1)
Wednesday, November 15th - 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m, 4:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
Second Round (Days 2-3)
Thursday, November 16th - 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m, 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m.
Friday, November 17th - 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m.
Quarterfinals
Saturday, November 18th - 12 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
Semifinals
Monday, November 20th - 6 p.m., 8 p.m.
Championship Match
Tuesday, November 21st - 7 p.m.
Format:
Seeded, 20-team, single elimination tournament. Seeding and game times will be decided by the NAIA-MSCA Selection & Seeding Committee.
Qualification:
20-team national championship, 13-14 region berths and 5-7 at-larges (1 host berth if they do not qualify through the region championship). Note: Region X Champion must qualify through the Region IX tournament. If the Region X representative wins the Region IX tournament, Region IX will still receive an automatic berth.
Important Instructions for Qualifiers:
- Contact the national office to report your results immediately
- Speak with Scott McClure regarding national championship details
- Contact Anthony Travel Inc. at 866-284-6242 immediately upon qualifying for assistance with air and ground travel needs for best fares
Official Party:
The official party for men's soccer is 22 (a team may dress 24 players in uniform). Teams will receive 22 complimentary banquet tickets. Additional tickets must be purchased at team registration or prior to the banquet.
Credentials:
Six credentials in addition to the official party are available for support personnel, totaling a maximum of 30 individuals in the credentialed party.
Team Arrival:
Teams should arrive in Daytona Beach prior to noon on Tuesday, November 14th for check-in and to register with the NAIA Championship Games Committee.
Opening Banquet:
Tuesday, November 14th at 6 p.m. at Daytona International Speedway. 22 complimentary tickets will be given to teams and tournament personnel. All teams are required to attend the opening banquet and must complete banquet form. Download Team Banquet Form (.pdf). Additional tickets are available at $25 each, but are very limited. Contact Julie Guilliams for tickets at (386) 323-5022 or email guilliaj@erau.edu. Guests wishing to attend the banquet can download and complete Guest Banquet Ticket Request Form (.pdf) and fax to Embry-Riddle Athletics at (386) 323-5002, remember these are not guaranteed tickets, you will go on a waiting list.
Download Team Banquet Form (word document 2.0 MB)
Download Guest Banquet Form (word document 2.0 MB)
Team Travel:
Contact Anthony Travel at (866) ATI-NAIA Anthony Travel Fax: (214) 363-1180
Final Four Luncheon:
Sunday, November 19 at 1 p.m. at Daytona 500 Club at Daytona International Speedway
NAIA Event Administrator:
Scott McClure (smcclure@naia.org), (913) 791-0044 ext. 132
Tournament Director:
John Phillips (john.phillips@erau.edu), 386.323.5020
Team Housing:
Bahama House
2001 S. Atlantic Ave.
Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118
Phone: 800.571.2001
Fax: 913.397.9559
General Manager: Brian Lansberry
Sales: Janice Griffin
Rate: $95.00/night
Best Western - Aku Tiki
2225 S. Atlantic Ave.
Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118
Phone: 800.571.2001
Fax: 913.829.8165
General Manager: Dale Carpenter
Sales: Karen Lindley
Rate: $95.00/night
Perry's Ocean-Edge Resort
2209 S. Atlantic Ave.
Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118
Phone: 888.465.3938
Fax: 386.255.0540
General Manager: Peter Coleman
Sales: Lisa Mischle
Rate: $95.00/night
Fan Housing:
Courtyard by Marriott
1605 Richard Petty Blvd.
Richard Petty Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Phone: 386.255.3388
Sales: Abby Baker
Fan Rate: $89.00/night
