2003 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship Handbook

HANDBOOK CHAMPIONSHIP SOCCER MEN’S 2003 DIVISIONI

SOCCER THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 6222 Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-6222 317/917-6222 www.ncaa.org August 2003

Edited By: Crissy Schluep, Assistant Director of Communications.

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Introduction...... 5 Soccer Championship Information Important Dates ...... 6 General Administration ...... 7 Dates and Sites...... 7 Sports Committees ...... 9 Annual Forms...... 10 Determination of Competing Institutions ...... 11 Championship Structure ...... 11 Championship Selection...... 11 Automatic Qualifiers...... 13 Certification of Eligibility/Availability ...... 14 Pairings ...... 14 Instructions to Participants ...... 15 All-Tournament Team...... 15 Audio Coversage (Radio and Internet)...... 15 Awards...... 18 Ball ...... 19 Ball Persons and Rotation ...... 19 Banquet ...... 19 Cheerleaders, Mascots, Bands and Banners ...... 19 Conference Call ...... 20 Drug Testing...... 20 Lodging...... 20 Media Arrangements ...... 21 Meetings ...... 22 National Anthem ...... 22 NCAA Online Web site ...... 22 News, Media, Press Conference and Satellite Feeds...... 23 Official Traveling Party ...... 24 Officials...... 24 Player Introductions...... 26 Practice...... 26 Pregame Schedule...... 26 Programs ...... 26 Radio ...... 29 Rules ...... 29 Squad Size and Team Benches...... 29

3 Starting Times...... 29 Suspended Games ...... 30 Television...... 30 Television Rights and Footage Licensing...... 30 Tickets ...... 33 Uniforms...... 33 Videotapes, Films and Still Photographs ...... 34 Mandatory Tape Exchange...... 35 Web site...... 35 Appendixes A. Division I Men’s Bracket...... 36 B. Pregame Schedule...... 37 C. Pregame Timing Sheet ...... 38 D. Division I Men’s Regions...... 40 E. Automatic-Qualifying Conferences...... 41 F. Future Championship Dates ...... 45 G. Pregame Coaches Meeting Agenda ...... 46 H. 2003 Site Selection Criteria ...... 51 I. Facility Evaluation Form ...... 53 J. Facility Evaluation Grading Form...... 61 K. Regional Advisory Committees...... 64 [Note: For all references to bylaws, see the 2003-04 NCAA Division I Manual.]

4 Introduction

During the 2003-04 academic year, the Association will sponsor 88 national championships, of which 41 are for men, 44 are for women, and three are for both men and women. Among the men’s championships, three are National Collegiate Championships, 13 are Division I championships, 12 are Division II championships and 13 are Division III championships. Among the women’s championships, five are National Collegiate Championships, 12 are Division I championships, 13 are Division II championships and 14 are Division III championships. The combined men’s and women’s championships are National Collegiate Championships. A championships handbook is produced for each NCAA championship and posted on the NCAA Online Web site (www.ncaa.org). How to Use This Publication. The handbook is divided into four sections: (1) General Administration; (2) Determination of Competing Institutions; (3) Instructions to Participants; and (4) General Championship Information. The first three sections pertain only to the respective sport, while the fourth deals with NCAA policies applicable to all 88 championships. [Note: Some policies listed in the general section have been revised by individual sports committees. The revision(s) will appear in the sport-specific section of the handbook.] Each topic included in the handbook is referenced to other applicable areas in the handbook or in the NCAA Manuals, where appropriate. For example, if you wish to know about regional advisory committees, the basic information for that particular sport would be included in an appendix. However, as referenced under the heading “Regional Advisory Committees,” more information concerning general NCAA policy governing regional advisory committees can be found later in the handbook and in the NCAA Manuals.

5 Men’s Soccer Championships Information Important Dates

Monday, October 6—Facilities questionnaires available on the NCAA Web site. Monday, October 20—Deadline for returning facilities questionnaire if interested in hosting preliminary-round competition. Wednesday, October 22—Proposed budget forms available online at the NCAA Web site for those institutions returning facilities questionnaire. Monday, November 10—Deadline for submitting proposed budgets. Monday, November 17—Selection and notification of teams participating in the championship. Friday or Saturday, November 21 or 22—First-round games. Wednesday, November 26—Second-round games. Saturday or Sunday, November 29 or 30—Third-round games. Sunday, December 7—Deadline for quarterfinal games to be completed. Friday and Sunday, December 12 and 14—Men’s College Cup.

6 General Administration

Dates and Sites [Reference: Bylaw 31.1.3 in the NCAA Division I Manual.] General Requirements. The Division I Men’s Soccer Committee shall

approve the dates and game times of all preliminary-round games Championships Information according to the chart listed below (the committee must approve any deviation from these times in advance): 1st Weekend (1st Round) Friday Between 6 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday Between noon and 7:30 p.m. Midweek (2nd Round) Wednesday Between 1 and 7 p.m. 2nd Weekend (3rd Round) Saturday 7 or 7:30 p.m.* Sunday Between noon and 1 p.m.** 3rd Weekend (Quarterfinals) Friday Between 6 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday Between noon and 7:30 p.m. Sunday Between noon and 1 p.m. *May play on Saturday at 7 or 7:30 p.m. only if the opponent is within driving distance (i.e., 300 miles). **Must play at noon or 1 p.m. on Sunday (if the opponent must travel by air or if the host institution prefers to play on Sunday even if its opponent is within driving distance). If there is a change from the date and starting time an institution sub- mits with its bid, the recommended change must be communicated to the regional advisory committee chair prior to 6 p.m. Eastern time on Sunday, the weekend prior to each round of the NCAA championship. A competing institution that cannot charge admission at its home facility, cannot establish a barrier to separate the spectators from the field of play or that does not have a field that meets minimum size requirements (65 x 110 yards) may not serve as host. Preference will be given to grass fields 70 x 115 yards and larger. Institutions serving as hosts for preliminary round games or the semifinals and finals must charge admission. All rounds of the championship, except the Men’s College Cup, will be conducted on the campus of one of the participating institutions. Third-place games will not be conducted. An evaluation will be made of institutional facilities to determine if they are acceptable for championship play. Selection of host sites will be based partly upon the quality of the playing facility. A facility evaluation form will be made available online at the NCAA’s Web site to the directors of athletics of all institutions and will be one of the tools used

7 in making this determination. Institutions interested in hosting are to Future Sites return the form by the indicated deadline to the NCAA national office 2004—Men’s College Cup—December 10 and 12, Home Depot and send a copy to their regional advisory committee chair. Center, Carson, California. Institutions submitting proposed budgets for preliminary rounds 2005—Men’s College Cup—December 9 and 11, SAS Soccer must have played the majority of their home games at the site listed on Stadium, Cary, North Carolina. the facility evaluation form. Institutions with inadequate playing sur- Guarantee. The Division I Men’s Soccer Committee has established a faces (e.g., inadequate artificial surface, minimum dimensions, etc.) may minimum 75-percent guarantee (based on the average income and dis- request a waiver of the policy. Institutions with artificial turf that are bursements for the previous three years’ championships) for serving requesting a waiver should submit two proposed budgets for each as host institution for each round of competition. Estimated gross round of competition in which it is interested in hosting: one for its arti- receipts may not be more than the maximum seating capacity times ficial-turf site and one for an alternate site with natural grass, in case the the maximum ticket price. Championships Information scenario develops that it may be paired with another institution that has 75 Percent Guarantee (at least 75 percent of net receipts artificial turf. If the opponent has no objection, the game could be must equal the amounts listed below) played on artificial turf. It is the responsibility of the regional chair to First $ 5,000 speak with both institutions regarding this situation (if it presents itself) Second Round $ 5,000 before the committee’s Sunday night conference call to select subse- Third Round $ 7,500 quent-round sites. For purposes of this guideline, “artificial turf” means Quarterfinal Round $10,000 that an institution has played more than 50 percent of its home games [Reference: Administration and Management in the Division I General on artificial turf. Section, and Bylaws 31.1.1 and 31.1.2 in the NCAA Division I Manual.] Site Selection. For the Division I men’s championship, the site selection criteria is as follows (see Appendixes G, H and I): Sports Committees 45 percent (1) Facility— The NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Championship is under the con- Quality of field surface (60 percent) trol, direction and supervision of the NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Evaluation of facility (30 percent) Committee. Current members of the committee are: Game management (10 percent) Jeff Cupps, Virginia Commonwealth University, chair 47 percent (2) Committee ranking Chaka Daley, Providence College 8 percent (3) Attendance history and potential Brian “Rudy” Fuller, University of Pennsylvania Terry Lynn Gawlik, University of Wisconsin, Madison Note:For preliminary-round sites, a team seeded in the top 16 will automati- Rick Greenspan, U.S. Military Academy cally be selected as a site, unless the institution did not submit a bid to host or Earl Koberlein, Stanford University its field is unplayable. If a game involves two seeded teams, the higher seed Paul Krumpe, Loyola Marymount University will host, unless the institution did not submit a bid to host or its field is Tom McIntosh, University of Tulsa unplayable. Noreen Morris, Conference USA Dates Jay Vidovich, Wake Forest University For additional information about the NCAA men’s soccer champi- First Round—Friday or Saturday, November 21 or 22. onship, contact: Second Round—Wednesday, November 26. Third Round—Saturday or Sunday, November 29 or 30. Division I Quarterfinal Round—Must be played not later than Sunday, Tom Jacobs Jeff Cupps December 7. Director of Championships Senior Associate Athletics Director Men’s College Cup—Friday and Sunday, December 12 and 14, with NCAA Virginia Commonwealth University the semifinalists meeting at Columbus Crew Stadium, Columbus, P.O. Box 6222 1200 W. Broad Street Ohio. Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-6222 Richmond, Virginia 23284-3013 Phone: 317/917-6222 Phone: 804/828-2255 Fax: 317/917-6826 Fax: 804/828-7526 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] 8 9 Annual Forms Expense Reimbursement Form. Expense forms with instructions will be available on the NCAA Online Web site in the championships administration section (www.ncaa.org/champadmin). Once the championship is completed, participating institutions should submit forms to NCAA Travel Department ([email protected]), 317/917-6757. [Reference: Official Traveling Party, Transportation, Expense Forms and Per Diem in the Division I General Section, and Bylaw 31.4.6 in the NCAA Division I Manual.] Proposed Budget Form. Institutions being considered for selection to the soccer championship will be notified that proposed budget forms are available online at the NCAA’s Web site before the championship. Institutions interested in bidding for any round(s) of competition should complete the forms and send them back to the championships staff liaison at the NCAA national office. Pertinent dates for the forms are as follows: Available Online from NCAA October 22 Due date at NCAA November 10 Failure to follow the prescribed procedures and meet the proposed budgets deadline will eliminate your institution from consideration as host. [Reference: Budgets in the Division I General Section.] Financial Report Form. A financial report, which is now part of the proposed budget form, from each championship site must be submitted to the NCAA not later than 60 days after the conclusion of the competition. Failure to submit the report within 60 days will result in financial penalties. Host institutions will be sent the forms before the championship. [Reference: Bylaw 31.4 in the NCAA Division I Manual.]

10 Appendix C. ing thegeographicalboundariesofeachregioniscontainedin graphical proximitywitheachother. in thebracket.Theremaining32teamswillbepairedaccordingtogeo- large basis.Thecommitteewillidentifythetop16teamsandseedthem matic qualification.Theremaining25teamswillbeselectedonanat- elimination tournament.Twenty-threeconferenceswillreceiveauto- national office. that takeplaceonceaninstitution’s schedulehasbeensubmittedtothe regional advisorycommittee chairshouldbeinformedofanychanges The NCAAnationaloffice (attn:TomJacobs)andtherespective poses, unlessthegameisbeing countedasascrimmageorexhibition. those withadifferentopponent)shallbeconsideredforselection pur- be consideredforselectionpurposes.Rescheduledgames (including games willnotcountinaninstitution’swon-lostrecord, nor willthey be consideredforselectionpurposes.Scrimmagesand/or exhibition Countable Games. regional chairoftheresultseachregular-seasongame. tution interestedinpostseasoncompetitioninformthe appropriate information oneachteamintheirregion,itisimperativethat eachinsti- uled tobetelevisedliveat4:30p.m.Easterntime,ESPNEWS). possible, allselectionswillbemadebyNovember17(tentatively sched- members serveonanat-largebasis. of theadvisorycommitteesintheirrespectiveregions.Theothertwo 10 members.Eightofthememberscommitteeserveaschairs the DivisionIMen’sSoccerCommittee.Thecommitteehas Manual.] [Reference: Bylaws31.01.2,31.01.3and31.3intheNCAADivisionI Championship Selection Championship Structure A championshipbracketcanbefoundinAppendixA.mapshow- The DivisionImen’schampionshipprovidesfora48-team,single- So thatthechairsofadvisorycommitteeswillhave complete The committeewillconductanin-personselectionmeeting. Insofaras Teams shallbeselectedfortheDivisionImen’schampionshipsby Determination ofCompeting All gamesplayedonaninstitution’sscheduleshall Institutions 11

Championships Information Selection Criteria. The committee will select teams for the champi- Result Location Opponent’s RPI Rank Bonus/Penalty onships based on the following factors (not in preferential order): Tie Home 161-200 Penalty Primary factors: Loss Away 126-160 Penalty Won-lost record. Loss Neutral 126-160 Penalty Strength of schedule. Loss Home 126-160 Penalty Opponents’ strength of schedule. Loss Away 161-200 Penalty Loss Neutral 161-200 Penalty Adjusted RPI. Recommendations from regional advisory committees. Loss Home 161-200 Penalty Non-conference RPI. Automatic Qualifiers

Secondary factors: Championships Information [Reference: Bylaws 31.3.4 and 31.3.5 in the NCAA Division I Manual.] Head-to-head competition. Results vs. common opponents. Conferences granted automatic qualification for the 2003 champi- Injured/unavailable student-athletes. onship are: America East Conference It should be noted that a team will not be penalized for the first non- Atlantic Coast Conference Division I game on a team’s schedule, but any subsequent non- Atlantic Soccer Conference Division I games will receive the maximum penalty points. All games, Atlantic Sun Conference however, are reported in an institution’s won-lost-tied record. Also, the Atlantic 10 Conference following bonus/penalty scale is used in calculating the adjusted RPI. Big East Conference Complete RPI information will be released to all conferences and Big South Conference independent institutions three times per year: following selections, fol- Big Ten Conference lowing the championship and following the annual committee meet- Big West Conference ing. Colonial Athletic Association Conference USA Note: Media and/or coaches polls are not factors in the selection process. Horizon League Result Location Opponent’s RPI Rank Bonus/Penalty Ivy Group Win Away 1-40 Bonus Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Win Neutral 1-40 Bonus Mid-American Conference Win Home 1-40 Bonus Mid-Continent Conference Win Away 41-75 Bonus Missouri Valley Conference Win Neutral 41-75 Bonus Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Northeast Conference Win Home 41-75 Bonus Pacific-10 Conference Tie Away 1-40 Bonus Patriot League Tie Neutral 1-40 Bonus Southern Conference Tie Home 1-40 Bonus West Coast Conference Tie Away 41-75 Bonus Tie Neutral 41-75 Bonus Tie Home 41-75 Bonus Tie Away 126-160 Penalty Tie Neutral 126-160 Penalty Tie Home 126-160 Penalty Tie Away 161-200 Penalty Tie Neutral 161-200 Penalty

12 13 Certification of Eligibility/Availability [Reference: Certification of Eligibility/Availability in the Division I General Section and Bylaws 3.2.4, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 in the NCAA Division I Manual.] Only student-athletes eligible under Bylaws 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 may compete in NCAA championships. In accordance with Bylaw 3.2.4, member institutions are required to certify the eligibility of their student-athletes before the beginning of each academic year and to with- hold ineligible student-athletes from all intercollegiate competition. Member institutions are reminded to notify the NCAA national office before the selection date for each championship of any student-athlete who may have participated in regular-season competition but subse- quently is determined to be ineligible or unavailable for NCAA championship competition. For the Division I men’s soccer championship, the championship liaison must be notified before November 14. Pairings [Reference: Bylaw 31.1.3 in the NCAA Division I Manual.] The pairings for all games shall be established by the Division I Men’s Soccer Committee. Seeding as well as geographical location will be used in making pairings for first-, second-, third-round and quarterfinal games. For pairings in those rounds of championship competition that involve interregional play, refer to the championship bracket in Appendix A. 1. The top 16 teams identified by the committee will be seeded into the bracket. 2. The remaining 32 teams will be paired according to geographical proximity with each other.

14 Instructions to Participants

All-Tournament Team The all-tournament team selection committee for the Men’s College Cup will be composed of sports information representatives of the four participating schools and selected media. The ballot will be distributed before the championship game and can include any player that played Championships Information in either semifinals or finals. The all-tournament team will consist of 11 players (irrespective of position). Of the 11, two players will be named the most outstanding offensive and defensive players. Audio Coverage (Radio and Internet) [Reference: Radio (see pages in sports-specific handbooks).] In accordance with the NCAA’s agreement with CBS, Westwood One owns the exclusive national radio rights to all 88 NCAA championships. If Westwood One exercises its right to nationally broadcast an NCAA championship event via radio, then each official university or college radio station will be the only stations granted the right to broadcast a separate signal. These stations must contact Westwood One or the Westwood One designee in order to obtain the broadcast rights. All contact information to obtain the rights will be provided on the NCAA Web site. 1. A rights fee will be charged for commercial broadcasts and rebroadcasts of any NCAA championship round/game(s). The rights fee will be waived for non-commercial, university-funded, student-run radio stations. 2. No exclusive rights shall be granted, except in those instances when a competing institution shall request such rights for a station or network that contracted for exclusive coverage of the institution’s regular-season games. Such exclusive rights then shall be restricted to the markets where exclusivity existed during the regular-season games. In the instance that two universities or col- leges have radio stations in the same market, then exclusive rights shall not be granted in that market. 3. The university or college station of each competing institution, or the station designated by that institution as its official station, shall be guaranteed broadcast space. Applications from other stations will be referred to the on-site media coordinator/host sports information director and space will be made available as the facilities permit. The NCAA reserves the right to deny radio stations the right to broadcast NCAA championship events.

15 4. All stations broadcasting any round/game of an NCAA champi- *This information should be forwarded to your radio rights holder. onship shall be required to submit a completed radio agreement Originating university networks will receive a different NCAA Radio (see Appendix A of the Division I General Section) to Westwood Agreement for the Division I Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships. One or its designee The radio agreement must be fully complet- D. Divisions II and III championships ed and submitted by fax in advance of the round/game that a sta- Originating commercial station - $50 tion wishes to broadcast. A form shall be turned in for each All affiliates joining a network - $15 (per station) round/game that a station wishes to broadcast. Additional Internet streaming fee - $50 Westwood One or its designee will authorize the form and submit Commercial Internet-only fee - $50 it to the on-site media coordinator/host sports information director. Note: A rights fee will be waived for any non-commercial, university-funded, Facilities may not be reserved until the on-site media coordina- student-run radio station. tor/host sports information director has received an authorized Championships Information radio agreement from Westwood One or its designee. On-site The rights fee will be waived for an Internet-only broadcast if there personnel from the radio station also should retain a signed copy are no commercials, sponsored elements or underwriting spots within of the radio agreement for reference. the broadcast itself. In addition, there cannot be any advertising on the 5. All originating stations will be invoiced for rights fees associated audio player itself. The inclusion of any of the before-mentioned items with these broadcasts. A fee also will be charged for each affiliate will result in a rights fee for an Internet-only broadcast. station of the network. Stations will be charged for each At the conclusion of each championship, Westwood One or its designee will round/game of the championship that it broadcasts. invoice rights fees, except for the Division I Men’s and Women’s Basketball If the originating station or any station within the network intends Championships. All rights fees will be collected in advance for those events. to stream the broadcast over the Internet via their station’s Web 6. A participating or host institution shall make no additional charge site or any other third-party Web site, then an additional fee will or receive any additional consideration for the rights accorded be charged. hereunder to the originating station(s) or network. Note: The station streaming the broadcast is required to supply a link back to 7. Association policy governing acceptable advertisers and advertis- the official NCAA Championships Web site, ncaasports.com. ing copy for broadcasts of NCAA championships prohibits the following: alcoholic beverages (except for malt beverages, beer and The per-game radio and per-game Internet rights fees are as follows: wine as listed hereafter), cigarettes and other tobacco products, A. Division I championships (excluding men’s and women’s bas- professional sports organizations or personnel (except as speci- ketball) fied hereafter), and organizations or individuals promoting gam- Originating commercial station - $75 bling. Bona fide political advertisements are acceptable on All affiliates joining a network - $25 (per station) broadcasts of NCAA championships. Additional Internet streaming fee - $75 Advertising of malt beverages, beer and wine shall not exceed Commercial Internet-only fee Ð $75 more than 60 seconds per hour of any broadcast. B. *Division I Men’s Basketball Championship Advertisements featuring active professional athletes from the Originating commercial station - $600 sport for which an NCAA broadcast is being produced shall be All affiliates joining a network - $150 (per station) prohibited. Advertisements featuring active professional athletes Non-commercial station that feeds a commercial station - in other sports may not exceed more than 30 seconds per hour of $250 any broadcast. Parties representing the NCAA in advertising Additional Internet streaming fee - $100 sales or involved in advertising sales for NCAA broadcasts shall Commercial Internet-only fee - $100 take every reasonable step to discourage the use by advertisers C. *Division I Women’s Basketball Championship of active professional athletes from sports regulated by the Originating commercial station - $150 NCAA, informing the advertisers of the NCAA’s desire that such All affiliates joining a network - $50 (per station) professional athletes not be used. Every potential sponsor shall Non-Commercial originating station that feeds a commercial be advised of the terms of this provision prior to contracting with station - $100 such sponsor. Advertisements in broadcasts that contain refer- Additional Internet Streaming fee - $75 ences to the games, personnel (except as noted above), broad- Commercial Internet-only fee - $75 casts, or other activities of professional sports organizations are not acceptable. 16 17 Nontherapeutic drugs and, generally, other drug and patent medi- Ball cine advertisements are prohibited; however, analgesics, cold remedies, antacids and athletic training aids that are in general The Brine NCAA championship soccer ball will be used in all NCAA use are acceptable. Institutional advertising by pharmaceutical tournament games. These balls will be sent by the manufacturer to the firms also is acceptable. tournament manager at the host institution for each round of competi- 8. No commercial may relate, directly or indirectly, the advertising tion. The host institution is responsible for “breaking in” the game balls company or the advertised product to the participating institutions before each tournament game. or their student-athletes, or the Association itself, unless prior writ- The game balls may be distributed after the games by giving them to ten approval has been granted by the NCAA president. the participating schools, using them as promotional give-aways during 9. Westwood One and the NCAA reserve the right of final approval the game or by donating them to a local youth group. for all advertising in any championship. Ball Persons and Rotation Championships Information 10. Any station that does not broadcast a game of a championship, after contracting for such space and rights, shall be required to The host institution must arrange for a minimum of four ball persons. pay a forfeiture fee of 50 percent of the initial rights fee for that These ball persons must be at least 10 years of age. A six-ball rotation particular championship. will be used for all rounds of the championship. One ball will be in 11. Only the NCAA Radio Network banner may be displayed at the play. One ball will be on each sideline of each half of the field (four balls championship site. total) and one ball will be at the scorer’s table. 12. The commercial format used by radio stations shall conform to acceptable broadcast standards to ensure a quality broadcast. Banquet 13. Non-rights holding radio stations/networks may report on the A championship banquet will be arranged by the host institution for events of the championship at any time (other than on a live basis the night before the semifinals of the Men’s College Cup. It is recom- from courtside, playing field, etc.) for broadcast within the frame- mended that men wear a coat and tie. work of general and sports newscasts. Only a station/network that has purchased rights from the NCAA may air a live descrip- Cheerleaders, Mascots, Bands and Banners tion of any competition. Cheerleaders and/or spirit team members, not to exceed 12 in num- 14. Non-rights holding radio stations/networks shall not be allowed to ber, plus the mascot shall be admitted, if in uniform, via the gate list fur- originate any ancillary programming (e.g., call-in shows) from the nished to the host institution by the competing institution’s director of arena, playing field, etc., during the championship. athletics; all other institutional representatives will be admitted only 15. This policy only applies to the 2003-04 championships and is upon presentation of a ticket. A maximum of 12 cheerleaders and/or subject to change next season. spirit team members shall be allowed on the field during the progress 16. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact of the game. The cheerleaders shall be seated on the apron of the play- Greg Weitekamp at the NCAA national office (phone: 317/917- ing area designated by the tournament manager. 6265; e-mail: [email protected]). Band members, not to exceed 25 in number, who are in uniform and Awards performing at the championship will not be charged admission to the [Reference: Awards in the Division I General Section, and Bylaw 31.1.12 of competition, except at the Men’s College Cup. Bands, or any compo- the NCAA Division I Manual.] nent thereof, are allowed to play during timeouts, between games, and before and after the competition. Participation awards will be presented to a maximum of 18 (squad size) Division I student-athletes participating in preliminary-round All cheerleading squads must conform to the guidelines set by the competition. These awards will be sent to the institution’s director of American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Advisors athletics after the conclusion of the competition. Trophies will be pre- (AACCA). Neither the NCAA nor the host institution shall be responsi- sented to the teams that participate at the Men’s College Cup, and ble for supervising or monitoring routines performed by cheerleaders at members of those teams will receive individual awards. championship events. Except as noted in this section, supervision of cheerleading squads, their activities, yells and stunts are solely the par- The following will be presented at the finals site: ticipating institution’s responsibility. The participating institution shall Four trophies. Twenty-four watches are awarded to the champi- ensure that the squad has sufficient training, supervision and equip- onship team, and 24 individual mini-trophies to the runner-up and ment for any and all routines its squad may choose to perform. semifinalists. 18 19 Tournament managers must inform participating institutions if the host 2. Use the rooms for persons accompanying the official traveling facility has more stringent requirements. If so, the director of athletics at party. The competing institution is responsible for the first night’s each institution must apprise his or her cheerleading squad of such room charges even if it fails to utilize those rooms. If an institution requirements and ensure compliance. fails to make satisfactory arrangements for use of rooms with the The use of trampolines, stunts more than two persons high, “basket hotel, full charges for the rooms will be billed to the institution. tosses” and cheerleader flips are not permitted. Tournament managers The director of athletics of the host institution is to be advised of the must inform participants if the host facility has more stringent restric- plans of each institution sufficiently in advance of the competition. tions, which shall be applied. If necessary, the director of athletics at Media Arrangements each institution shall be asked to apprise the appropriate individuals of this policy and ensure their cooperation. [Reference: Publicity and Program Material in the Division I General

The display of banners is subject to the approval of the games com- Section.] Championships Information mittee. Media Credentials. The NCAA shall control the issuance of media cre- Conference Call dentials for each of its championships. Subject to limitations of space, media credentials shall be assigned in accordance with the following A conference call will be conducted at 1 p.m. Eastern time Monday, priorities: (1) campus media certified by the director of athletics December 8, to review the administration of the Men’s College Cup. and/or sports information director of each participating and host institution, (2) certified media from the immediate locale of the Drug Testing championship or the immediate locale of the competing teams, and (3) [Reference: Drug Testing in the Division I General Section, and Bylaws other certified media. 18.4.1.5 and 31.2.3 in the NCAA Division I Manual.] Credentials will not be issued to representatives of any organization Student-athletes who compete in this championship may be subject- that regularly publishes, broadcasts or otherwise promotes the advertised to drug tests in accordance with NCAA Bylaws 18.4.1.5 and 31.2.3, ing of “tout sheets” or “tip sheets” or other advertising designed to and may be determined to be ineligible as a result thereof. Only stu- encourage gambling on college sports events. In addition, credentials dent-athletes who have consented in writing to such testing are initially will not be issued to representatives of telephone reporting services and eligible for this championship; and thereafter, student-athletes who are professional sports organizations. tested shall remain eligible only if they test negative. Other conditions for obtaining media credentials may be implement- Lodging ed, based on the circumstances at the championship site. These conditions must be approved before the competition by the respective nation- The host institution shall make reservations for the competing teams al office staff liaison. in all rounds of competition and advise them of the arrangements. In Microphones. making these arrangements, the host institution shall select a property The placement of microphones on a team coach or in for the visiting team that is in an appropriate area (i.e., close proximity team huddles and bench areas is prohibited at all NCAA champi- to the competition site) and is at a fair and reasonable market room rate onships. that allows the visiting team to cover the costs of meals and lodging Post-competition Interviews. Immediately after a 10-minute cooling- with its per diem reimbursement ($100 per day for each member of the off period (e.g., 10 minutes after a competing team enters its dressing official travel party). Each competing institution is obligated to confirm room), an interview area will open to all certified members of the news or cancel the accommodations. The selection of a host institution may media; any coach and student-athletes requested by the media will be be dependent on availability and quality of rooms for participating available for interviews. If a team or individual is participating in an institutions. awards ceremony, the cooling-off period will begin immediately after An institution is not obligated to stay at the designated property; the presentation. For all games other than the national championship however, it is responsible for canceling its reservations and then secur- game, the order of teams being interviewed at the postgame news con- ing its own accommodations. If an institution prefers to stay in another ference shall be winning team followed by losing team. For the hotel, it must: national championship game, this order shall be reversed. 1. Obtain a release for the rooms from the hotel manager; or

20 21 Regardless of regular-season radio or television contract(s), the coach News, Media, Press Conferences and is obligated to the entire covering media during the championship and Satellite Feeds must report to the interview room immediately after the 10-minute cooling-off period. The coach cannot delay a post-competition interview Press Conferences and Interviews with the covering media to conduct a program for a single newspaper, Feeds. At selected championships, the NCAA will provide audio and radio or television reporter unless requested to remain for a short inter- video feeds of the news conferences and game “ambiance” audio to view (not to exceed four minutes) by the television entity that has been radio network announce positions. The selected championships are granted television rights by NCAA Productions. Division I men’s ice hockey, Division I softball, College World Series, Coaches cannot make themselves available to selected media represen- Division I women’s basketball regionals, Women’s Final Four, and all tatives before the conclusion of the 10-minute cooling-off period. They rounds of Division I men’s basketball. may, however, open their dressing rooms and/or report to the inter- Natural audio. For the Men’s and Women’s Final Four, Division I Championships Information view area before the cooling-off period ends, and make themselves women’s basketball regionals and the College World Series, the available to all media representatives staffing the championship. NCAA will provide feeds of crowd noise (international sound) and Should a coach permit one media agency to enter the dressing room audio from post-game news conferences to designated radio broad- before the 10-minute cooling-off period has ended, the dressing room cast locations. shall be opened to all other media representatives desiring access to Special requests. the area. The NCAA championships have an “open locker room poli- Requests for interviews with student-athletes who cy,” which is administered by the media coordinator on site. are not involved in the scheduled news conferences should be made through the on-site media coordinator and the institution’s sports Meetings information contact. [Reference: Misconduct in the Division I General Section, and Bylaws 31.2.3 Uplink of news conferences. When possible, all news press confer- and 31.1.10 in the NCAA Division I Manual.] ences will be uplinked live by the NCAA. The satellite coordinates of the press conferences will be posted on the official NCAA A mandatory meeting of the head coaches and institutional adminis- Championships Web site, ncaasports.com. The coordinates will trators (it is required that each institution include an administrator in its include the downlink frequency and a trouble number. official travel party and that this person be someone other than the sports information contact) of the competing teams, officials and games Video/audio distribution area. For selected championships, an adja- committee shall be held before each tournament session to review play- cent room will be set with a sufficient number of tables to accommo- ing rules, pregame meeting agenda and any other administrative mat- date an electronic pool feed of the video and audio. The NCAA will ters that may be necessary. The chair of the games committee shall con- provide video/audio outputs and audio-only outputs (mult boxes). duct a pregame meeting to acquaint the head coaches of the competing These mult boxes will receive the origination from the video and teams with the provisions of Bylaw 31.1.8, which prescribes conditions audio systems of the news conferences. The NCAA may provide under which a student-athlete or representative of an institution may be spare audio and video cables to assist attending media representatives disqualified from further participation in the competition for reasons of who do not have the proper equipment. Also, for Division I men’s misconduct. and women’s basketball, and Division I men’s ice hockey, the NCAA may provide an audio-only mult box near courtside or in the press See Appendix F for an agenda of the coaches meeting. box for radio rights holders to receive news conference audio. NCAA Online Web site For all other championships, news media may videotape press conferences from the designated camera area and utilize the audio-only NCAA member institutions may use the NCAA Online Web site mult box for press conference audio. (www.ncaa.org or www.ncaasports.com) to obtain information about the Division I Men’s Soccer Championship. News Feeds and Game Recording Satellite coordinates. Satellite coordinates for selected championship National Anthem highlight news feeds will be posted on the official NCAA The national anthem shall be played before each tournament session. Championships Web site, ncaasports.com, in a timely fashion. The coordinates will be available in Eastern Standard Time and will include downlink and audio frequencies, and a trouble number.

22 23 Taped video and audio highlights. For selected championships, the committee. For the Division I men’s championship, an official is NCAA will record the event and edit a highlight package for news required to work a minimum of 10 regular-season Division I men’s organizations. This highlight package will be uplinked to a designat- games in order to be eligible to work any round(s) of the champi- ed satellite and will be available to national and local media. Unless onship. For Division I men’s games, the referee will not be assigned to otherwise approved by the NCAA, this footage may not exceed three a game if it involves an institution he or she attended, was or is an minutes and may be aired only on a regularly scheduled “news pro- employee of, or if any of his/her relatives have any of these affilia- gram” that is aired within 72 hours of the game and is devoted exclu- tions. sively to general news and/or sports news. Sports entertainment pro- Alternate Official. For preliminary-round games, the regional advisory grams do not qualify under this provision, however, regularly sched- committee chairs shall be responsible for obtaining an alternate official uled coaches’ shows do qualify. Any footage or audio material used beyond the three-minute news limit or past the 72-hour restriction from the local area to assist at the scorer’s table, facilitate player substi- may be done only with NCAA prior approval. News organizations tution and, at the discretion of the referee (in accordance with the Championships Information must provide a graphic indicating footage is courtesy “NCAA.” NCAA Men’s and Women’s Soccer Rules), replace a field official in the event of injury. This official shall receive $80 per session and ground Team film/videotape. Where applicable, each participating team may transportation expenses of 32 cents per mile round trip. use its one “limited access” credential for one cameraperson to film or videotape its respective games(s). The team representative is not per- System. The diagonal system of control (three officials) will be used to mitted to have an assistant during filming/videotaping and is only officiate all division tournament games. Officials are to dress alike and permitted to tape its own team’s game(s). At times, the NCAA or its should wear shirts of which the color is in contrast to the colors worn designate may be able to provide an institution with a free VHS tape by the competing teams. of the “dirty” game feed of its games. When possible, the tape will be Uniform Patch. Game officials shall wear an NCAA patch on their uni- available for retrieval from the site supervisor during each team’s forms or jackets while officiating in NCAA tournament play. No other respective postgame news conference. patches will be permitted. Thirty-minute rule. For championships where exclusive television Dressing Room. Only the game officials assigned to a tournament rights have been given (CBS or ESPN), no television station other than contest, designated representatives of the soccer committee and the the NCAA broadcast partner may broadcast live reports from the site tournament director will be permitted in the officials’ dressing room of the competition from 30 minutes prior to the game until the televis- before, during or after a game. ing network has left the air. The site of competition includes the arena Fees. or stadium proper, concourses or hallways, and the interview, work- Fees shall be as follows per game: referee—$180, assistant refer- ing press and locker rooms. All videotape cameras and recorders ees—$135; alternate officials—$80. Flat fee for officials assigned to the must be removed from the site of competition. Men’s College Cup—$450. Expense Reimbursement. All three officials in first-, second-, third- Official Traveling Party and quarterfinal-round games shall receive ground transportation [Reference: Per Diem and Transportation in the Division I General Section.] expenses based on 32 cents per mile. Officials for Men’s College Cup games only may be reimbursed for air travel, not to exceed jet coach Transportation and per diem expenses will be provided for an official air fare. If an official must fly, travel arrangements must be made traveling party of 24 individuals. The per diem is $100. through the NCAA travel service at Short’s Travel, 866/655-9215. Officials Hotel expenses (excluding incidentals) for officials required to stay overnight at the championship site shall be paid by the host institution Selection of Officials. Officials for preliminary-round Division I men’s and later reimbursed by the NCAA. Officials will receive $30 per diem games shall be appointed by the men’s soccer committee using a com- for meals and incidentals on each day of the championships, begin- prehensive list based on input from the regional advisory committees, ning with the day of arrival and ending with the day of departure. conferences and the National Intercollegiate Soccer Officials Officials not required to remain overnight at the site also shall receive Association. Officials for preliminary rounds must be within driving $30 per diem. Alternate officials receive $30 per diem and an $80 game distance of the host site (Note: the committee does have an exception fee unless that official substitutes for one of the game officials. Then, for the referee only for quarterfinal games, if warranted). Officials for the alternate receives the fee of the replaced official. all Men’s College Cup games shall be appointed by the men’s soccer

24 25 Policies. A sports committee or games committee may not require 1. Send NCAA advertising guidelines as needed. membership in any specific officials association as a prerequisite for 2. Contact the appropriate sports information director to obtain the selection to officiate in an NCAA meet or tournament. Officials shall required team information. be selected and assigned by the sports committee or games committee, 3. Handle vending and distribution of the programs. A representa- which shall ensure that officials adhere to the Association’s policies tive of Host Communications will contact the championship host relating to gambling activities and drug and alcohol use. Furthermore, with additional information. officials must conduct themselves in a manner befitting intercollegiate As soon as a team is selected for the championship, the sports infor- athletics. Failure to do so may result in termination of the officiating mation director of that institution should rush appropriate information assignment. to Brad Johnson, Host Communications, Inc., 904 N. Broadway, Player Introductions Lexington, Kentucky 40505 (phone 859/226-4536; fax: 859/226-4575;

email: [email protected]) Championships Information It is recommended that the following format be used in NCAA tour- Appropriate information would include: media guides, roster nament games: (including name, position, uniform numbers, class, hometown, etc.), Teams and officials line up on the touch line and walk out together to season record (including game scores in order played), statistics, a team midfield (all in a single row). As people are introduced, they take one picture and a brief summary of the team’ s season. step forward and acknowledge the crowd. At the Men’s College Cup, Questions regarding championship programs should be directed to all student-athletes within the bench limitation of 24 individuals shall Lisa Turner, manager of special events at the NCAA national office be announced. For all preliminary-round games, just the starters shall (317/917-6838, [email protected]), or Brad Johnson. be announced. NCAA souvenir programs are divided into three categories: individ- Practice ual programs, preliminary programs and program guides. The opposing team shall be allowed at least a one-hour practice on Preliminary rounds (first round, quarterfinals and semifinals) shall the day before the game on the field on which their game will be played receive preliminary programs while the Men’s College Cup site will (weather permitting). The host institution shall make its best effort to receive an individual program. provide the one-hour practice session at a time requested by the visiting Preliminary Programs: Preliminary programs include specific team team. The NCAA regional chair, in consultation with host institution, information, NCAA informational pages and sport and division spe- has final approval over the practice schedule. cific features. The program may include NCAA champion and/or partner ads and non-competing national ads, as well as black and Pregame Schedule white sport specific ads. For the men’s championships, host institutions should follow the These programs will be comprehensive and include all teams for all pregame schedule listed in Appendix B. preliminary rounds per sport and division. Programs Individual Programs: All souvenir championship individual programs will include the following five complimentary pages: [Reference: Advertising in the Division I General Section, and Bylaw Two black-and-white editorial pages on the host’s choice of the fol- 31.1.14.1 in the NCAA Division I Manual.] lowing topics: host institution, host city and host facility. In the event Host Communications, Inc. will be responsible for all program pro- that more than one institution or agency acts as host for a champi- duction including layout and design, advertising, printing, vending and onship, each additional host will receive one editorial page. distribution to the championship sites. All items will be reviewed and Two complimentary black-and-white advertising pages, which allow approved by the NCAA. The championship host does not need to the host institution the opportunity to provide contributors to the cham- include expenses or revenues for programs in the proposed champi- pionship with limited advertising space. The contributor may be given onship budget. a page in the program (or a portion of the page) as part of its contribu- Host Communications will work with the championship host to tor package. However, the ad may not use any NCAA marks, includ- determine if a local advertising representative should be hired to sell ing the championship name or logo, in its design. The complimentary ads for the specific program. Some programs will not include local ads. pages may not be used for host institution-related advertising (i.e., vol- In addition, Host Communications will: leyball camp, season basketball tickets).

26 27 One patron’s page to recognize individuals and/or companies for Radio their contributions to support the championship. This page may not use [Reference: Advertising in the Division I General Section.] any NCAA marks, including the championship logo or mention the name of the championship. In addition, it may not include the logos of The NCAA’s broadcast partners (CBS, ESPN and Host contributing companies. Acceptable terminology would be something Communications) retain all rights to the television broadcast or like the following: “The University of ______would like to cablecast, Internet or radio broadcast of NCAA championships. For thank the following specific questions regarding policies governing the broadcast of cham- people and corporations for their generous contributions to the local pionships, please check www.ncaa.org or contact any member of the organizing committee:” NCAA broadcasting and media integration staff at the national office The host institution is responsible for providing this information to (317/917-6222).

Host Communications. The use of the complimentary advertising Rules Championships Information pages is subject to NCAA approval. [Reference: Bylaw 31.1.6 in the NCAA Division I Manual.] If space is available for additional color advertisements and the host wants to utilize color pages for its complimentary ads, the host or Per NCAA Bylaw 17.32, member institutions shall conduct all of their advertiser must pay the difference between the cost of a color full-page intercollegiate competition in accordance with the playing rules of the ad and a black-and-white full-page ad. Association in all sports for which the NCAA develops playing rules. Individual programs include specific team information, NCAA infor- For those sports where the Association follows rules developed by mational pages and sport and division specific features. The program other governing bodies and modified by the governing sports commit- may include NCAA champion and/or partner ads and non-competing tee, the adopted playing rules shall be used. The governing sports com- national ads. Host Communications will work with the host institution mittee will not consider any results for selection purposes not played in to determine if a local advertising representative should be hired to sell accordance with the NCAA rules books, or those rules adopted by an ads for a specific program. NCAA advertising guidelines will be sent outside organization. by Host Communications as needed. The NCAA Men’s and Women’s Soccer Rules shall be followed to the All program pages are subject to NCAA approval. Guidelines are letter. subject to NCAA changes. Squad Size and Team Benches Reporting of Scores. The sports information director of the host insti- [Reference: Bylaw 31.1.5 in the NCAA Division I Manual.] tution, or an appointed representative, is responsible for reporting all tournament results promptly to the press wire services, www.ncaas- An institution may designate any combination of 24 individuals to ports.com and regional news outlets. A standardized box score form take the field for pregame warm-up and be seated in the team bench for soccer will be sent in advance to the institutions serving as hosts to area. The 24 individuals may not be interchangeable once designated at these games. the pregame meeting. Eighteen student-athletes are to be designated eli- Regular-Season Men’s Championships Requirements. As the season gible for play and must be designated 15 minutes prior to game time. progresses, institutions desiring to participate in the tournament and Starting Times having records that would indicate they are under consideration for selection are requested to send promotional material to the NCAA The Division I Men’s Soccer Committee shall approve the dates and national office and the chair of their regional advisory committee. game times of all preliminary-round games according to the chart listed The host institutions shall be responsible for a general promotional below (the committee must approve any deviation from these times in campaign designed to highlight and increase interest in soccer competi- advance): tion in their respective districts. They shall channel information to their 1st Weekend (1st Round) Friday Between 6 and 7:30 p.m. regional news outlets as well as other designated outlets such as those Saturday Between noon and 7:30 p.m. at the site of the finals. Midweek (2nd Round) Wednesday Between 1 and 7 p.m. Releases should report up-to-date won-lost records of leading teams, 2nd Weekend (3rd Round) Saturday 7 or 7:30 p.m.* selection and playoff plans, and data on outstanding players. Districts’ publicity representatives will be the sports information directors of the Sunday Between noon and 1 p.m.** institutions or the chairs of the respective advisory committees. 28 29 3rd Weekend (Quarterfinals) Friday Between 6 and 7:30 p.m. Television rights to NCAA championships include live coverage, Saturday Between noon and 7:30 p.m. tape-delayed coverage and postevent footage use. All game action, Sunday Between noon and 1 p.m. practice footage, press conferences, one-on-one interviews shot by local *May play on Saturday at 7 or 7:30 p.m. only if the opponent is within dri- ENGs and any other footage shot inside the arena or stadium venue is ving distance (i.e., 300 miles). owned by the NCAA. **Must play at noon or 1 p.m. on Sunday (if the opponent must travel by air Bidding procedure. In order to obtain rights for local telecasts, the or if the host institution prefers to play on Sunday even if its opponent is production entity or station televising the event must submit a formal within driving distance). bid letter. Rights for a championship may be obtained at any point during the year; however, the NCAA does guarantee that it will take If there is a change from the date and starting time an institution sub- early offers to obtain rights to NCAA championship events. If local mits with its bid, the recommended change must be communicated to rights have not been granted by the time the championship field has Championships Information the regional advisory committee chair prior to 6 p.m. Eastern time on been announced, then open bidding will commence. All rights must Sunday, the weekend prior to each round of the NCAA championship. be obtained 48 hours prior to the championship. If more than one enti- Suspended Games ty is interested in obtaining the rights for a specific event, the NCAA takes the following considerations into account when determining In the case of inclement weather or other factors leading the referee to which one will receive the rights: suspend a game, the officials, games committee and coaches shall refer Financial package; to the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Soccer Rules. Coverage area (how many households the entity delivers); If a game is suspended or postponed, it will be the decision of the Relationship with university or school (e.g., the entity produced 10 games committee and the referee to determine if the game can be con- regular-season games and 10 baseball coaches shows during tinued that day. If conditions dictate that the game cannot be complet- the regular season); ed, the NCAA representative and tournament manager shall contact: Prior bidding in current championship (this factor will apply only to Tom Jacobs (office: 317/917-6222, ext. 6502; cellular: 317/966-6450). later-round competition); and Only after contacting Mr. Jacobs may a game be suspended until the Production quality (e.g., number of cameras, production truck specs, following day. For NCAA championship competition, a game must be graphics). played for the full 90 minutes (as opposed to 70 minutes for the regular Blackout policy. The NCAA will need to seek permission from the season) to be considered a complete game. host school athletics director and/or the NCAA championships staff Television so the ticket sales are not affected due to a live local broadcast. The NCAA does not implement local blackouts for NCAA championships; The NCAA’s broadcast partners (CBS, ESPN and Host however, a “silent” blackout may be implemented until 24 hours Communications) retain all rights to the television broadcast or cable- before the start of the televised championship event for regions within cast, Internet or radio broadcast of NCAA championships. For specific a 50-mile radius of the event. A “silent” blackout restricts the televi- questions regarding policies governing the broadcast of championships, sion station from announcing that it has obtained the rights or promot- please check www.ncaa.org or contact any member of the NCAA ing the broadcast on any medium (e.g., newspapers, television, radio, broadcasting and media integration staff at the national office (317/917- Internet.). If the “silent” blackout is broken, the NCAA maintains the 6222). right to cancel the broadcast. The blackout policy does not apply to CBS or ESPN telecasts. Television Rights and Footage Licensing Footage licensing. The NCAA owns the exclusive rights to all NCAA The NCAA owns the television rights to all of its 88 championship championship footage. Any television station or network may use up events. The NCAA does not own the rights to any regular-season or to three minutes of NCAA championship footage for a regularly conference tournament collegiate athletic footage. In addition, the scheduled news program for 72 hours after the conclusion of NCAA does not own the rights to any Division I-A football footage. the championship contest. After the 72-hour window has expired, no Please contact the appropriate conference office to obtain regular-sea- entity may use NCAA footage without express written consent from son, conference tournament or Division I-A football footage. the NCAA. The NCAA will license footage for commercial purposes (e.g., television show, special newscast within the 72-hour window,

30 31 regularly scheduled newscast outside the 72-hour window, advertise- Note: CBS maintained its right to sell local rights to its 65 championships. ment, Web site) at a negotiable rate. Please keep in mind that footage Contact CBS to obtain the rights of one of these championships. The rights must be licensed for any highlight video or athletics hall of fame not owned by CBS or activated by ESPN may be obtained through the exhibit an institution produces that includes NCAA championship NCAA. Contact Greg Weitekamp, associate director of broadcasting and footage. Please report any unauthorized use of footage within your Internet (phone: 317/917-6265; e-mail: [email protected]) if you are local market to Greg Weitekamp, associate director of broadcasting interested in obtaining those rights. and Internet, at the NCAA national office (phone: 317/917-6265; e- mail: [email protected]). National rights. CBS and ESPN are the primary rights holders for all Footage requests. The NCAA will fulfill a footage request for any 88 NCAA championship events. institution that is requesting footage. A complimentary VHS copy of a Tickets

championship event will be provided to an institution that participates Championships Information in an NCAA championship contest in that particular year upon [Reference: Tickets in the Division I General Section, and Bylaw 31.1.13 in request. Institutions will be charged for any other format requested the NCAA Division I Manual.] (Beta, DVC-Pro, DV Cam, etc.). Costs associated with such a request There are no minimum ticket prices. However, complimentary tickets include tape stock and dubbing time. Tape stock prices vary depend- are not permitted. ing on length of the tape. Dubbing is 25 cents per minute for anything under 1,000 minutes and 15 cents per minute for anything over 1,000 For the Division I championship, 250 public general admission tickets minutes. To obtain footage, please fill out the NCAA footage request shall be reserved for the visiting institution(s). Any unsold tickets must form (Appendix B in the Division I General Section) and return to be reported or returned to the host institution 24 hours in advance of Greg Weitekamp via fax at 317/917-6856. Please allow seven to 10 the game or first session. Host institutions will be asked to submit a days for your request to be completed. ticket manifest listing the exact number and type of tickets sold. It is rec- Home videos. NCAA Productions, in conjunction with CBS Sports, ommended that these seats be placed behind the visiting team bench. produces and sells Men’s Final Four (1968 to present), Women’s Final Children two years old and younger may be admitted free of charge (if Four (1984 to present) and College World Series (1981 to present) facility policy allows) if accompanied by a ticketed adult. home videos. Single copies of these videos may be ordered through Uniforms ncaasports.com. If you are interested in purchasing bulk orders or proposing a consignment deal to purchase and resell these videos, [Reference: Bylaw 12.5.4 in the NCAA Division I Manual.] please contact Greg Weitekamp (phone: 317/917-6265; e-mail: gweit- Competing teams shall have both light- and dark-colored jerseys and [email protected]). light- and dark-colored stockings available. The home team shall have International rights. NCAA championships events are televised on its choice of uniform color (either light or dark) and the visiting team both a live and tape-delayed basis around the world. Sales, imple- shall wear a uniform in contrast with that of the home team. For the mentation of contracts and invoicing of international rights for select- semifinals and final, the games committee will determine the home ed championships are handled by the NCAA national office. ESPN teams. and CBS own worldwide rights for the other championship events. Student-athletes competing in the soccer championship shall wear There is a breakdown of international rights holders. If you have the official uniform of their institution in competition and related cere- questions regarding where championship events air around the world or are interested in obtaining international rights, please contact Greg monies. This applies to warm-ups as well as competitive uniforms. Weitekamp (phone: 317/917-6265; e-mail: [email protected]). Logos. An institution’s official uniform and all other items of apparel Local rights. If CBS and/or ESPN do not activate their rights to any (e.g., socks, headbands, T-shirts, wristbands, visors or hats, and tow- els) that are worn by student-athletes in competition may bear a single round in NCAA championship competition, the NCAA has the right 1 to sell these rights for local syndication. A rights fee will be charged manufacturer’s or distributor’s normal trademark, not to exceed 2 /4 for these events. Local campus and/or non-commercial television sta- square inches, including any additional material (e.g., patch) sur- tions may have the rights fee waived. Any station selling commer- rounding the normal trademark or logo. The logo or trademark must cials, selling or airing billboards, sponsors, in-game graphic sponsors, be contained within a four-sided geometrical figure (i.e., rectangle, underwriters or phone pledges must pay the NCAA a minimum of square or parallelogram). $300 per game for rights fees. Rights fees may vary from championship to championship. 32 33 In addition, an institution’s official uniform cannot bear a design ele- games in case any game needs to be reviewed because of potential mis- ment similar to the manufacturer’s that is in addition to another logo or conduct situations. that is contrary to the size restriction. Mandatory Tape Exchange A student-athlete representing an institution in intercollegiate competition is limited to wearing apparel items that include only the logo (not A mandatory tape exchange has been implemented, beginning with to exceed 21/4 square inches) of an apparel manufacturer or distributor. third-round opponents. For the third round, tapes of second round The student-athlete may not wear any apparel that identifies another games shall be exchanged by opponents when the visiting team arrives entity other than the student-athlete’s institution. at the site of the home team. For the quarterfinals and semifinals, the These restrictions apply to all apparel worn by student-athletes dur- tape must be received by 5 p.m. Eastern time on the Tuesday prior to ing the conduct of competition, which includes any pregame or the next round of competition. For all rounds, host sites must tape each postgame activities. game (for the committee and for the visiting team), unless the visiting Championships Information This bylaw will be strictly enforced at all NCAA championships and team is taping its own game. In this case, the host would be required to the names of individuals and institutions that are not in compliance just tape the game for the committee. Any institution that does not fol- with this bylaw shall be forwarded to the NCAA enforcement staff. low the procedures for sending a copy of its tape to its opponent may be subject to a financial penalty (up to a maximum of $300). Division I—Additional requirements. The logo restriction on student- athletes’ apparel set forth in 12.5.4 shall apply during NCAA champi- Web site onships to all personnel (e.g., coaches, trainers, managers) who are on the team bench or competition area for practices and games or who par- The NCAA’s broadcast partners (CBS, ESPN and Host ticipate in news conferences. Please note that those contracts between Communications) retain all rights to the television broadcast or cable- institutions and apparel manufacturers or distributors that include logo cast, Internet or radio broadcast of NCAA championships. For specific specifications may be honored, provided such contracts were in effect questions regarding policies governing the broadcast of championships, prior to August 11, 1998. Also, the logo restriction on student-athletes’ please check www.ncaa.org or contact any member of the NCAA apparel as set forth in 12.5.4 shall apply to commercial logos on uni- broadcasting and media integration staff at the national office (317/917- forms worn by band members, cheerleaders, dance team members and 6222). the institution’s mascot during NCAA championship events. Videotapes, Films and Still Photographs [Reference: Bylaw 31.6.4.3 in the NCAA Division I Manual.] The videotaping or filming of an opponent’s game is not permitted without prior approval of the participating teams. If in-person scouting occurs, the individual(s) shall pay the regular admission price. Institutions are permitted to videotape championship competition by their teams or their individual student-athletes for archival, coaching or instructional purposes. Each institution is permitted to use one camera and may videotape only that portion of the competition in which it participates. The videotapes may not be used for any commercial purposes. An institutional representative shall contact the event coordinator at the host site to arrange for camera space at that site. The host institution shall provide a comparable location for both competing teams. Further, host institutions for all rounds of competition are required to videotape the game (from the time when pregame introductions take place until the time teams exit the field following the game). The committee is implementing this policy so there is complete footage of all

34 35 Appendix A Appendix B Division I Men’s Bracket Pregame Schedule The following schedule should be used for preliminary-round games during the Division I Men’s Soccer Championship.

First Round Second Round Third Round Quarterfinals Game Clock Activity Completed on Completed by Completed by Completed by November 21 or 22 November 26 November 29 or 30 December 7 60:00* Teams may begin warm-up. 20:00 Captains and officials meet. *Begin clock 60 minutes prior to game starting time. 15:00 Game rosters submitted and exchanged. 10:00 Teams clear field. Public address welcome. Introduction of officials, coaches and players. Semifinals 1. Officials. (In center circle) Columbus Crew Stadium Columbus, Ohio December 12 2. Visiting team nonstarters, followed by starters. 5 or 8 p.m. ET (All to midfield, in front of bench) 3. Home team nonstarters, followed by starters. (All to midfield, in front of bench) National anthem. Semifinals 0:00 Game begins. Columbus Crew Stadium Columbus, Ohio December 14 NATIONAL 45:00 Kick-off ¥ First half 2 p.m. ET CHAMPION Halftime 15:00 Start immediately as teams exit field. 0:00/45:00 Kick-off ¥ Second half Overtime Procedure 5:00 Intermission following regulation time. Semifinals 10:00 First overtime period (sudden victory). Columbus Crew Stadium Columbus, Ohio 2:00 Intermission. December 12 5 or 8 p.m. ET 10:00 Second overtime period (sudden victory). 5:00 Intermission. Penalty Kick Procedure Appendixes 36 37 National Championship - Sunday, December 14 - 2:07 p.m. ET Appendix C (Live on ESPN—4:30 p.m. ET) Pregame Timing Sheet TIME OF DAY GAME CLOCK DESCRIPTION 2:37 p.m. 60:00 Teams May Begin Warm-Up. Semifinal #1-Friday, December 12-5:07 p.m. ET (Will air live—5 p.m. ET on ESPN2) 3:17 p.m. 20:00 Captains and Officials Meet. TIME OF DAY GAME CLOCK DESCRIPTION 3:23 p.m. 14:00 Teams to sideline or corner. 3:07 p.m. 60:00 Teams May Begin Warm-Up. 3:25 p.m. 12:00 Teams proceed together midfield. 3:47 p.m. 20:00 Captains and Officials Meet. 3:26 p.m. 11:00 National Anthem. 3:53 p.m. 14:00 Teams to sideline or corner. 3:28:30 p.m. 8:30 National Anthem ends. 3:55 p.m. 12:00 Teams proceed together to 3:29 p.m. 8:00 Team introductions. midfield. 3:34 p.m. 3:00 Team introductions 3:56 p.m. 11:00 National Anthem. end/final preparation. 3:58:30 p.m. 8:30 National Anthem ends. 3:37 p.m. 0:00 Game begins when TV 3:59 p.m. 8:00 Team introductions gives OK. 4:04 p.m. 3:00 Team introductions TV TIMEOUT POLICY: end/final preparation. ESPN2 will take one 2-minute break per half of each game. This 4:07 p.m. 0:00 Game begins when TV gives OK. break will occur after the clock reads 23:00 left in the half at the first appropriate dead-ball situation. It will come at the referee’s discretion Semifinal # 2-Friday, December 13 and typically occurs on a goal kick or throw-in near midfield. (Will air at 4:30 p.m. ET, Saturday, December 13 on ESPN2) TIME OF DAY GAME CLOCK DESCRIPTION ______46:00 Teams May Begin Warm-Up ______20:00 Captains and Officials Meet. ______6:00 Teams to sideline or corner. ______5:00 Teams proceed together to midfield (introductions begin). ______0:00 Game begins when TV gives OK. TV TIMEOUT POLICY: ESPN2 will take one 2-minute break per half of each game. This break will occur after the clock reads 23:00 left in the half at the first appropriate dead-ball situation. It will come at the referee’s discretion and typically occurs on a goal kick or throw-in near midfield. Appendixes 38 39 Appendix D Appendix E Automatic-Qualifying Conferences AMERICA EAST CONFERENCE MA RI ME University of Albany Univesity of Maryland, Baltimore CT

NH Binghamton University County

VT Boston University University of New Hampshire University of Hartford Northeastern University South Atlantic Middle Atlantic DE

NJ University of Maine, Orono Stony Brook University University of Vermont VA MD NY New England

PA ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NC

SC Clemson University University of North Carolina, WV Duke University Chapel Hill FL University of Maryland, North Carolina State University OH

New York College Park University of Virginia GA

KY Wake Forest University TN South MI IN AL ATLANTIC SOCCER CONFERENCE

MS Adelphi University Howard University Florida International University Oneonta University

Great Lakes Hartwick College Philadelphia University IL WI ATLANTIC SUN CONFERENCE Belmont University Georgia State University LA AR Campbell University Jacksonville University MO IA MN University of Central Florida Lipcomb University OK Florida Atlantic University Mercer University Division I Men s Regions

Midwest Gardner-Webb University Stetson University

KS ATLANTIC 10 CONFERENCE ND SD NE TX University of Dayton University of Rhode Island Duquesne University University of Richmond Fordham University St. Bonaventure University

CO George Washington University St. Joseph’s University NM La Salle University Temple University University of Massachusetts, Xavier University WY

HI Amherst UT AZ MT BIG EAST CONFERENCE

ID Boston College St. John’s University (New York) University of Connecticut Seton Hall University Georgetown University Syracuse University WA NV University of Notre Dame Villanova University AK OR University of Pittsburgh Virginia Polytechnic Institute Far West

CA Providence College and State University Rutgers, The State University West Virginia University

of New Jersey, New Brunswick Appendixes 40 41 BIG SOUTH CONFERENCE METRO ATLANTIC ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Birmingham Southern College Radford University Canisius College Marist College Coastal Carolina University Virginia Military Institute Fairfield University Niagara University High Point University Winthrop University Iona College Rider University Liberty University Loyola College (Maryland) Siena College University of North Carolina, Manhattan College St. Peter’s College Asheville BIG TEN CONFERENCE MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE Indiana University, Bloomington Ohio State University University of Michigan Pennsylvania State University University of Akron University of Kentucky Michigan State University University of Wisconsin, Madison Bowling Green State University Marshall University Northwestern University University at Buffalo, the State Northern Illinois University University of New York Western Michigan University BIG WEST CONFERENCE California Polytechnic State University of California, Irvine MID-CONTINENT CONFERENCE Unviersity, San Luis Obispo University of California, Riverside Centenary College Oakland University California State University, Fullerton University of California, Santa Indiana University-Purdue Oral Roberts University California State University, Barbara University at Indianapolis Valparaiso University Northridge University of Missouri-Kansas City Western Illinois University COLONIAL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION University of Delaware University of North Carolina, MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE Drexel University Wilmington Bradley University Southwest Missouri State George Mason University Old Dominion University Creighton University University Hofstra University Towson University Drake University University of Tulsa James Madison University Virginia Commonwealth University Eastern Illinois University Vanderbilt University College of William and Mary University of Evansville Western Kentucky University Southern Methodist University CONFERENCE USA University of Alabama Marquette University MOUNTAIN PACIFIC SPORTS FEDERATION at Birmingham University of Memphis University of Cincinnati University of North Carolina, California State University, San Diego State University DePaul University Charlotte Sacramento San Jose State University East Carolina University Saint Louis University University of Denver U.S. Air Force Academy University of Louisville University of South Florida University of Nevada, Las Vegas University of New Mexico HORIZON LEAGUE Butler University University of Wisconsin, NORTHEAST CONFERENCE Cleveland State University Green Bay Central Connecticut State Mount St. Mary’s College University of Detroit Mercy University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee University Quinnipiac University University of Illinois at Chicago Wright State University Fairleigh Dickinson University, Robert Morris College Loyola University (Illinois) Metropolitan Campus Sacred Heart University Long Island University- St. Francis College (New York) IVY GROUP Brooklyn Campus St. Francis University Brown University Harvard University Monmouth University (Pennsylvania) Columbia University University of Pennsylvania Cornell University Princeton University Dartmouth College Yale University Appendixes 42 43 PACIFIC-10 CONFERENCE Appendix F University of California, Berkley Oregon State University University of California, Los Stanford University Future Championship Dates Angeles University of Washington Fresno State University First Second Third Quarterfinal Round Round Round Round Semifinals and Final PATRIOT LEAGUE (Fri. or Sat.) (Wed.) (Sat. or Sun.) (Completed by) (Fri. and Sun.) American University Lafayette College 2004 Nov. 19 or 20 Nov. 24 Nov. 27 or 28 Dec. 5 Dec. 10 & 12 Bucknell University Lehigh University 2005 Nov. 18 or 19 Nov. 23 Nov. 26 or 27 Dec. 4 Dec. 9 & 11 Colgate University U.S. Military Academy 2006 Nov. 17 or 18 Nov. 22 Nov. 25 or 26 Dec. 3 Dec. 8 & 10 College of the Holy Cross U.S. Naval Academy SOUTHERN CONFERENCE Games to be completed by the dates listed. Dates subject to change. Appalachian State University Davidson College College of Charleston Furman University (South Carolina) Georgia Southern University The Citadel University of North Carolina, Elon University Greensboro

WEST COAST CONFERENCE Gonzaga University University of San Diego Loyola Marymount University University of San Francisco University of Portland Santa Clara University St. Mary’s College (California) Appendixes 44 45 Television timeouts will occur at the first opportunity following Appendix G the 23rd minute of each half. Pregame Coaches Meeting Agenda 6. Exchange five signed team roster forms, including correct jersey The chair of the games committee will conduct a meeting at least numbers. At the Men’s College Cup, all four teams are required two hours before the coin toss involving the respective directors of to submit one roster at the Thursday night meeting that lists all athletics or designees, sports information directors, competing head eligible student-athletes that are on site (whether or not they will coaches, game officials and, if applicable, the drug-testing crew chief. be part of the 18 submitted for the game). On Friday and Sunday, After introductions have been made, the chair of the games com- five rosters are required. The list of 24 individuals must be sub- mittee or host director of athletics may have remarks. Be sure all items mitted upon arrival at the stadium. The 18 student-athletes eligible for competition and the 11 starters must be designated no listed below are reviewed. later than 15 minutes prior to game time. Bench personnel must 1. Identify the games committee, which generally includes mem- be indicated in accordance with the following provisions. (See bers of the NCAA men’s soccer committee in attendance and/or NCAA Men’s and Women’s Soccer Rule 3-2.) representatives of the participating institutions. Inform the indi- a. List the head coach, assistant coach(es), team trainer(s), man- viduals attending the meeting that the games committee is ager(s) and others. responsible for the supervision and conduct of the event, and that the event will be conducted in accordance with NCAA poli- b. (1) Extra players not in uniform should not be permitted on cies and procedures. the bench unless they are counted in the team bench limit. 2. Drug-testing. (2) In Division I, only 18 players may be designated to participate. Other players within the travel-party limit of 24 may 3. The games committee chair shall review the provisions of NCAA sit in the team bench area in uniform but not participate. Bylaws 31.1.1.2 and 31.1.10, which prescribe conditions under Twenty-four credentials will be issued to the official travel which a student-athlete or representative of an institution may party for each team (on a day-by-day basis). A maximum be disqualified from further participation in the competition due of 16 additional credentials may be issued (not good for to misconduct. Refer to the Division I General Section. admittance) to take care of administrative staff, additional The games committee chair may wish to emphasize that as rep- student-athletes, etc. As part of these 16 credentials, non resentatives of the NCAA, teams selected for championship play student-athletes will be issued a VIP credential (access to are expected to conduct themselves appropriately. The referees locker room, media dining, press conferences and field- will follow NCAA Men’s and Women’s Soccer Rules to the letter. post game only). Student-athletes will be issued temporary It is the duty of the referees to control the game, and coaches and field credentials (access to locker room and field-post game players are expected to accept the referees’ judgment decisions. only). Schools are required to complete the form in the participants’ manual that lists all individuals who are to The attitude of the players should be to try to win the game with- receive a credential. in the framework of protection and spirit of fair play that are provided within the rules. c. The team doctor is not included in the bench personnel limit. 4. Security personnel. d. Copies are provided to: a. Protection for equipment and warm-ups before and after the 1. Opposing team. game, and at halftime shall be provided. 2. Alternate official (without the listing of cautions and/or ejection). b. The prevention of alcohol use on the field and in the stands 3. Public address announcer. shall be assured. 4. Official scorer. 5. Television (when applicable). Review appropriate procedures: 5. NCAA representative. The teams should be brought to the touch line. The referee and the fourth official should be positioned at the touch line at mid- Note: The roster of the official travel party (24 individuals with any field. The assistant referees should hold their respective positions. combination of student-athletes and other personnel) must be submit- The timeout is 90 seconds in duration. With 15 seconds left, the ted at the coaches’ meeting. The roster of the 18 student-athletes eligible to participate in the contest, along with the 11 starters, must be horn should be sounded to get the players back into position. submitted at least 15 minutes prior to game time. Appendixes 46 47 For preliminary-round games, copies of the roster containing this 11. Injuries. information may be submitted to the official scorer. At the Men’s a. Only the trainer(s) and/or coach of an injured player may College Cup, these copies may be submitted to the team representa- enter the field when summoned by the referee. There shall be tive from the Division I Men’s Soccer Committee. no coaching by the coach while he or she is on the field. 7. Confirm team uniform colors and designate home team (deter- b. An injured player shall be removed from the field safely but mine in advance whenever possible). as quickly as possible (see NCAA Men’s and Women’s Soccer a. Determine team uniform colors. Rule 3-5-b). b. Check jersey numbers of all players. c. Review medical procedures. c. Be sure team uniform colors contrast with each other and 12. Define when and where the warm-up will occur. Warm-up is not with referee uniforms. Also, be sure multicolored uniforms do to be taken behind goals if another game is in progress. not conflict with referees’ uniforms. 13. Review pregame schedule. d. Adherence to the NCAA team uniform policy (see logos, page 14. Determine how teams will enter the field, line up and be present- 26) will be in effect. ed during pregame ceremonies. Refer to procedures outlined in 8. Balls. Appendix B and review with the public-address announcer. a. The Brine NCAA championship ball will be used during the 15. Logo policy. championships. 16. Officials assignments. b. The game balls will be donated to local youth groups at the 17. Determine halftime arrangements with regard to the length of conclusion of the contest. the interval. For televised games, the length shall be 15 minutes. c. At the semifinals and final, the middle referee for each game Also, determine if teams will retire to the locker rooms or anoth- will receive a game ball. er location. d. In Division I, six balls shall be used per game—one in play, 18. Postgame. one in each half of the field on each side, and one at the scor- a. Remind coaches that, according to NCAA interview policies, er’s table. they must make themselves available to the media 10 minutes 9. Ball persons. It is recommended that at least six ball persons after the game. (minimum of four) be provided by the host institution and that b. Secure bench area during awards ceremony, if applicable. these ball persons be at least 10 years of age. Refer to Rule 6-5 of c. If applicable, explain awards ceremony format and responsi- the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Soccer Rules. bilities (including appropriate attire). 10. Scorers and timers. d. If applicable, each school must submit names of those receiv- a. One scorer from each team is to be at the timer’s table during ing awards. the game. e. Review awards script. b. Rosters are to be obtained by the scorers in the locker room f. Postgame apparel. before the game. 19. YES Clinic autograph session. c. Rosters are to be given to press box personnel and the 20. The following items should be reviewed with the game officials announcer as early as possible but not later than 15 minutes during the pregame meeting: before the game. a. Inspection of equipment and facilities (field, goal areas, coach- d. Scorers are to keep a record of the number of players who ing boxes, etc.). participate in the game (18 maximum from each team). b. Determine official timer (scoreboard or referee). e. A back-up time piece will be available. c. Yellow and red card system. f. Official NCAA box score forms and roster forms will be used. d. Substitutes are to report to the scorers’ table and remain there g. A horn shall be used to designate substitutions. until permission is received from the referee to enter the field of play. Appendixes 48 49 e. Assistant referees must notify teams three minutes before the end of the halftime interval. Appendix H f. NCAA patches are to be worn over the left breast on the uni- 2003 Site Selection Criteria form. No other patches will be permitted. 1. Facility. 45% g. Handling of rules interpretations requested by head coaches using the facility grading form, (e.g., encroachment). 100 possible points x 45% h. Refer to NCAA Men’s and Women’s Soccer Rules 7-1-b and 7- 2. Committee ranking. 47% 1-c regarding overtime procedures. Referees are to take photo- No. 1 = 47 points copies of this procedure with them to the games. 2= 46 i. Fourth officials’ duties. 3= 45 21. All-tournament team. 4 = 44 5= 43 6= 42 7= 41 8= 40 9= 32 10 = 31 11 = 30 12 = 29 13 = 28 14 = 27 15 = 26 16 = 25 17 = 21 18 = 20 19 = 19 20 = 18 21 = 17 22 = 16 23 = 15 24 = 14 25 = 13 26 = 12 27 = 11 28 = 10 29 = 9 30 = 8 31 = 7 32 = 6 33 = 5 34 = 4 35 = 3 36 = 2 37 = 1 38 = 0 Appendixes 50 51 39 = 0 40 = 0 Appendix I 41 = 0 FACILITY EVALUATION FORM 42 = 0 43 = 0 44 = 0 45 = 0 ______46 = 0 (Institution) 47 = 0 Return to your Regional Advisory Committee Chair and the NCAA national 48 = 0 office by October 20, 2003. 3. Attendance history and potential. 8% CRITERIA FOR SERVING AS HOST IN THE 2003 NATIONAL COL- Take the average of the average of all previous LEGIATE DIVISION I MEN’S SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP IS OUT- years for a specific round (going back to the first LINED IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP HANDBOOK (SEE GENERAL year of the 32-team bracket) with the current REQUIREMENTS FOR MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIPS). year’s projection and use the following formula: ______First Round: Rank teams out of the 32 that sub- All institutions under consideration for selection and interested in host- mitted a bid to host based on the procedure ing championships competition should complete this form in its entirety described above and multiply by a factor of .25 to assist the committee in evaluating potential sites. Failure to com- (e.g., team rated best for attendance plete and return this material by the appropriate deadline will jeop- history/potential receive 32 points x .25 = 8 ardize your institution’s chances to serve as host. points). Second Round: Rank teams out of the 32 that If you are interested in hosting championship competition, please indi- submitted a bid to host based on the procedure cate as follows and return the form as instructed. described above multiply by a factor of .25 (e.g., team rated best for attendance history/potential 1. Not interested in serving as host. ______receive 32 points x .25 = 8 points). 2. Interested in serving as host for the following rounds (circle one or Third Round: Use the same procedure with any more): of the 16 teams that submitted a bid to host with .5 as the multiplier (e.g., team rated best for 1st 2nd 3rd Quarterfinals attendance history/potential receives 16 points x .5 = 8 points). Give preferred dates and times for the circled rounds (see page 7 Quarterfinal Round: Use the same procedure of the championship handbook): ______with any of the eight teams that submitted a bid to ______host with 1.0 as the multiplier (e.g., team rated best for attendance history/potential receives 8 What other major campus events are occurring at these dates and points x 1.0 = 8 points). times? TOTAL 100% ______

______Appendixes 52 53 The Division I Men’s Soccer Committee will evaluate the following fac- If yes, please contact the regional advisory committee chair in tors in determining sites for Division I competition: your region.

Committee Ranking 47% e. Weather permitting, can the visiting team practice on your Facility 45% game facility prior to the game? Yes______No______Field Surface 60% Facility 30% If yes, give dates and times for practice: ______Game Management 10% Attendance History & Potential 8% f. Fencing/Walls (check one): Note: For the Division I championship, the following fiscal guidelines have been approved: ____(1) The entire facility is enclosed by a fence or wall and the playing surface is also enclosed. 75% Guarantee ____(2) The entire facility is enclosed by a fence or wall First-round $ 5,000 and the playing surface is not enclosed. Second-round $ 5,000 ____ (3) Neither the entire facility or playing surface are Third-round $ 7,500 entirely enclosed by a fence or wall. Quarterfinal Round $10,000 This form will evaluate the quality and availability of the facility and ____(4) Other (explain) ______other necessary accommodations. ______The quality of facility will be graded by the Division I Men’s Soccer Committee according to the attached form. (Do not complete the ______attached facility evaluation grading form; it is for the committee’s use and for your information.) Note: Describe the type of barrier to separate playing surface from spectators. (A barrier must be established for tournament games.) 1. EVALUATION OF FACILITY g. Are your field dimensions at least 65 yards wide and 110 a. Is your submitted facility available for the championship yards long? dates as outlined in the handbook? Yes_____ No______Yes______No______2. QUALITY OF FIELD SURFACE b. Name of facility: ______a. Playing surface and condition: Is the facility on campus? Yes______No______Grass: ______Type: ______c. Number of home games played at this facility during the 2002 season: ______Artificial Surface: ______Type: ______

Number of home games played during the 2003 season: Condition: Excellent Good Average Below Average ______d. If your facility has an artificial surface do you wish to b. If surface is grass, please answer the following: request a waiver and play at another site? Yes______No______(1) Does the field have a built-in irrigation system? Yes______No______Appendixes 54 55 (2) Does the field have a drainage system? a. Seating — state the number of seats utilized in the facility Yes______No______during the regular season: ______

If yes, please explain: ______Can additional seating be added? Yes ______No______Do you have additional room capacity? Yes ______(3) What is the composition of the sub-grade (i.e., clay, No______sand, etc.)? ______b. Do you charge for admission during the regular season? ______Yes______No______

c. Dimensions: c. Best home crowd during the 2003 regular season played in this facility: Please give the exact dimensions utilized on your game facility during the regular season: ______X ______Total attendance: ______THE FIELD DIMENSIONS LISTED ABOVE ARE THE (Paid ______Unpaid______) FIELD DIMENSIONS THAT WILL BE REQUIRED FOR NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION IF YOUR INSTI- Total Receipts ______TUTION IS SELECTED TO HOST A PRELIMINARY- ROUND GAME. d. Do you have a press box? Yes______No______If yes: d. Is the soccer field centered to the main grandstand? Yes______No______(1) Is the press box enclosed? If no, explain: ______Yes______No______

e. Is the playing field clear (at least 6 feet) of any obstruc- (2) Is the press box heated? tions (fencing/walls, tracks, permanent fixtures, etc.) near Yes______No______the corners, endlines and touchlines? Yes______No______(3) What is the capacity? ______

If no, explain: ______(4) Are phone lines and power available to the working press? f. Will your game field be used during the week of the Yes_____ No_____ scheduled rounds for practice, games or other events? Yes______No______(5) Can radio broadcast be accommodated? Yes______No______If yes, please explain: ______e. Do you have an electric scoreboard? 3. ATTENDANCE CAPACITY AND QUALITY OF ANCILLARY Yes______No______If yes: FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES (1) What is the size of the scoreboard? ___ x ___ Appendixes 56 57 (2) Where is the scoreboard located? ______b. Can your institution secure accommodations (hotel/motel) (3) If no scoreboard is available, are you willing to rent for the visiting team, game officials and NCAA officials? one? Yes______No______Yes_____ No_____ If yes, explain: ______f. How many parking spaces are available within 500 yards ______of the field? c. Is your institution accessible by air travel? g. Are teams rooms available in the stadium? Yes______No______Yes______No______If yes, explain: ______If no, is a facility available for halftime use? ______Yes______No______5. WEATHER PATTERNS If no, explain: ______a. Please list the average daily temperature (a low and a high) in your town/city for the last three weeks in h. Is there a public address system? November (use a 5-year history pattern): Yes______No______Low ______High ______

i. Are public restrooms available in the facility? b. Please list the average monthly precipitation level in your Yes______No______town/city for the month of November (use a 5-year history pattern): ______If no, are restrooms available elsewhere? Yes______No______INCLUDE A DIAGRAM OF YOUR FACILITY. INDICATE SEATING, ENTRANCES, RESTROOMS, CONCESSIONS, PRESS BOX, PARK- If yes, explain: ______ING AND TEAM ROOMS. PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE FACILITY ______SHOULD ALSO BE INCLUDED. Please forward this form to your REGIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE j. Will concession stands be available? CHAIR (refer to the championships handbook) by October 20, 2003. Yes______No______Additionally, a copy must be sent to: Thomas A. Jacobs, NCAA, P.O. Box 6222, Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-6222, fax 317/917-6826. If yes, explain: ______INSTITUTION: ______

4. GAME MANAGEMENT

a. Can your institution provide field security? Yes______No______

If yes, explain: ______Appendixes 58 59 PERSON SUBMITTING FORM Appendix J TITLE: ______DATE: ______FACILITY EVALUATION GRADING FORM

DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS: (Complete for each institution under consideration to host.) ______Print Name Phone Number INSTITUTION ______

______NAME OF FACILITY ______Signature Fax Number DATE OF FACILITY EVALUATION ______

______REGION ______E-Mail REGIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIR ______

HEAD SOCCER COACH: EVALUATION OF FACILITY (30 points) ______1. Permanent Seating (10 points possible) ______Print Name Phone Number a. minimum of 2,000 seats 10 pts. ______b. minimum of 1,500 seats 8 pts. Signature Fax Number c. minimum of 1,000 seats 6 pts. d. minimum of 500 seats 4 pts. ______e. less than 500 seats 2 pts. E-Mail 2. Security Barriers (4 points possible) ______a. permanent barriers surrounding facility and field 4 pts. b. permanent barrier surrounding facility only 3 pts. c. permanent barrier surrounding field only 3 pts. d. no permanent barriers at facility 0 pts. 3. Press Box (4 points possible) ______a. permanent structure, enclosed with phone lines, 4 pts. broadcast radio capability, PA system b. permanent structure enclosed with PA system 3 pts. c. platform with tent cover 2 pts. 4. Scoreboard (4 points possible) a. permanent with clock 4 pts. b. permanent scoreboard 3 pts. c. portable scoreboard 2 pts. Appendixes 60 61 5. Locker Room/Meeting Room (4 points possible) ______GAME MANAGEMENT (10 points) a. facilities available at field 4 pts. 1. Field Security and Ushers (4 points possible) ______b. facilities in adjacent building (within 200 yards) 3 pts. c. tent available at field 2 pts. a. professional staffing only (campus security & local police) 4 pts. 6. Restrooms (4 points possible) b. professional staff assisted by student workers 3 pts. a. restrooms at facility 4 pts. c. athletics department staffing with students 2 pts. b. portable units at facility 3 pts. 2. Hotel Availability (3 points possible) ______c. restrooms at adjacent building (within 200 yards) 2 pts. a. numerous facilities within 5 miles 3 pts. QUALITY OF FIELD SURFACE (60 points) b. numerous facilities within 10 miles 2 pts. c. facilities available 1 pts. 1. Field Size (18 points possible) ______3. Airport Accessibility (2 points possible) ______a. 75 x 120 or larger 18 pts. a. airport within 20 minutes of campus 2 pts. b. 70 x 120 or larger 15 pts. b. airport within 45 minutes of campus 1 pts. 75 x 115 or larger 4. Concessions at Facility (2 points) ______c. 70 x 115 or larger 12 pts. TOTAL ______WEATHER PATTERNS d. 70 x 110 or larger 9 pts. Average November temperature ______e. Less than “d”. 0 pts. Average November rainfall ______2. Field Surface (18 points possible) ______a. excellent natural grass surface 18 pts. b. good natural grass surface 15 pts. c. excellent artificial surface that is 12 pts. natural grass-like in quality d. adequate natural grass surface 9 pts. e. Less than adequate natural grass 0 pts. or artificial surface 3. Field Crown (6 points possible) ______a. no crown 6 pts. b. moderate crown 3 pts. c. prominent crown 0 pts 4. Drainage (10 points possible) ______a. excellent drainage 10 pts. b. good drainage 6 pts. c. fair drainage 2 pts. 5. ONLY SOCCER LINES ON FIELD (8 points) ______Appendixes 62 63 New York Appendix K Rick Greenspan, U.S. Military Academy, chair Fernando Barboto, Iona College Regional Advisory Committees Mike Doherty, Colgate University Dave Masur, St. John’s University (New York) [References: Regional Advisory Committees in the Division I General Section and Bylaws 21.4.1.5 and 21.6.1.1 in the NCAA Division I Manual.] Jim McElderry, Fordham University Sports committees shall appoint an advisory committee in each of South their respective regions to assist in the evaluation of teams throughout Jay Vidovich, Wake Forest University, chair the season. Members of the 2003 regional advisory committees are: Doug Allison, Furman University Far West Elmar Bolowich, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Paul Krumpe, Loyola Marymount University, chair John Tart, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Barry Barto, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Bob Winch, University of Central Florida Terry Davila, California State University, Northridge South Atlantic Kevin Grimes, University of California, Berkeley Earl Koberlein, Stanford University Jeff Cupps, Virginia Commonwealth University, chair Sasho Cirovski, University of Maryland, College Park Great Lakes Alan Dawson, Old Dominion University Terry Lynn Gawlik, University of Wisconsin, Madison, chair Tony Colavecchia, University of Louisville Shawn Docking, Coastal Carolina University Tim Lenahan, Northwestern University George Lidster, George Washington Univesity Mel Mahler, Bowling Green State University Mark Mettrick, Loyola College (Maryland) Dave Schureck, University of Dayton Middle Atlantic Brian “Rudy” Fuller, University of Pennsylvania, chair Wade Jean, Duquesne University Dean Koski, Lehigh University Seth Roland, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Metropolitan Campus Eric Zillmer, Drexel University Greg Wilson, Philadelphia University Midwest Tom McIntosh, University of Tulsa, chair Craig Blazer, DePaul University Dan Donigan, Saint Louis University Sean Holmes, Drake University Eric Johnson, Western Illinois University Noreen Morris, Conference-USA New England Chaka Daley, Providence College, chair Jeff Cook, Dartmouth College Julie Raynor, America East Conference Ray Reid, University of Connecticut Ed Matz, Northeastern University Appendixes 64 65