Quick Facts
Quick Facts
25th Annual NAIA Women's Soccer
National Championship
Embry-Riddle Soccer Stadium
Daytona Beach, Florida
Hosted by Embry-Riddle University
December 1-6, 2008
Postseason National Championship Qualifying Tournament Deadline:
Saturday, November 15, 2008
National Championship Selection, Seeding and Opening Round Matchups Set: November 16
National Championship Opening Round Play: November 22 (campus sites nationwide)
Dates of Championship: (All times Eastern)
Second Round (Days 1-2)
Monday, December 1 - 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m, 4:30 p.m., 8 p.m.
Tuesday, December 2 - 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m, 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m.
Quarterfinals
Wednesday, December 3 - 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m, 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m.
Semifinals
Friday, December 5 - 5 p.m., 7 p.m.
Championship Match
Saturday, December - 6 p.m.
Format:
Thirty teams will compete at the Opening Round matches. The tournament concludes with the 15 opening round winners joining host Embry-Riddle at the final site in Daytona, Fla. for all remaining rounds.
Important Instructions for Qualifiers:
- Contact the national office to report your results immediately
- Speak with Kristin Knopick 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 women's soccer is 22 (a team may dress 24 players in uniform). Teams will receive 24complimentary 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:
It is MANDATORY for teams to arrive in Daytona Beach between noon and 1 p.m. on Sunday, November 30th for check-in and to register with the NAIA Championship Games Committee.