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HOST OPERATIONS MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS No. SECTION PAGE 1. Introduction 1 2. NCAA Committee and Staff 3 3. Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Products 4 4. Americans with Disabilities Act 4 5. Artificial Noisemakers 4 6. Awards 4 7. Broadcasting/Internet 8 8. Championship Marketing 9 9. Championship Merchandise/Licensing 13 10. Championship Presentation/Fan Engagement 14 11. Commercialism/Contributors 17 12. Competition Site Requirements 23 13. Drug Testing 26 14. Equipment and Facility Specifications 28 15. Financial Administration 32 16. Insurance 34 17. Lodging 34 18. Media Services 35 19. Medical Procedures 45 20. Meet Management 48 21. Neutrality 55 22. Officials 55 23. Programs 56 24. Safety and Security 57 25. Tickets 59 26. Transportation 62 27. Volunteers 62 APPENDIXES A. Awards Presenter Information B. List of Shipments C. Sample Schedules D. Ticket Back Language E. Volunteer Waiver of Liability F. Championship Live Statistics G. Championship WebStream Guide Section 1 – Introduction This manual outlines the responsibilities of an institution/conference hosting this round of an NCAA championship. It is essential that each host institution/conference staff become familiar with the information and policies included in this manual. The NCAA considers this hosting opportunity a partnership between the host institution/conference, competition site, committee and the NCAA. The primary objective of each individual involved in the administration of the championship shall be to provide a memorable championship experience for each participating student-athlete, coach, institutional staff member and tournament attendee. Definitions Championship: Postseason competition conducted by the NCAA in a particular sport, in which eligible student-athletes and teams of active member institutions compete to determine the division champion (or National Collegiate champion in sports that do not have a separate division championship) in that sport. Governing Sports Committee: The NCAA membership committee responsible for developing policies and procedures governing the administration and conduct of the championship under its jurisdiction, subject to the approval of the applicable division’s governance structure and the requirements, standards and conditions prescribed by NCAA Bylaw 31. Host Institution/Conference: An active NCAA member institution and/or conference selected to serve as host for a championship. The host shall administer the finances of an NCAA championship in accordance with the institutional/conference championship budget, as submitted during the selection process and approved by the governing sports committee. Local Organizing Committee: A local organization formed in the city where a member institution/conference proposes to host an NCAA championship, to provide to the NCAA services and assistance in connection with the various activities related to the championship. The host institution/conference must be a part of the leadership of the LOC. NCAA Championships Administrator: The staff member(s) representing the NCAA championships and alliances staff assigned to serve as administrator(s) for a championship. Role of Host Institution/Conference The support, commitment and involvement of the host institution/conference, its key staff members and local media are essential elements in hosting a successful NCAA championship. The host institution/conference is the local entity responsible for making arrangements for the competition. By submitting a bid, each host institution/conference has agreed to provide services and assistance in connection with the various activities related to the championship. The responsibilities of the host institution/conference are defined herein. The games management, media and marketing activities associated with the competition are to be administered and approved by the NCAA staff on behalf of the governing sport committee. The host institution/conference will work in collaboration with the NCAA staff to ensure that the mission of the championship is preserved. The NCAA believes that the most successful host institutions/conferences are those that emphasize service, communication, promotion and marketing of the event, and fiscal responsibility. 1 Role of Governing Sports Committee The NCAA’s core purpose, values and envisioned future provide the framework for all actions in the committee’s administration of the championship and its stewardship of the game. Within the framework and spirit of its charge, the governing sports committee will balance the principle of student- athlete well-being with its efforts to maximize exposure for intercollegiate athletics and revenues from the championship through policies and activities that are subject to the final authority of the NCAA Division I Board of Directors Role of NCAA The NCAA championships and alliances staff, working in conjunction with the NCAA sport committees and other NCAA groups, will lead the planning efforts, management and execution of all NCAA championships and events. The NCAA will oversee all aspects of the championship and its related activities, including facility operations and space allocations, hotel accommodations, media and team operations, hospitality functions and social events, in- and out-of- venue entertainment, fan and sponsor events, television programming, youth events, as well as many other aspects. The NCAA will work closely with the host institution/conference, competition venue and local organizing committee to ensure that the championship provides a positive and rewarding experience for student- athletes and fans. 2 Section 2 – NCAA Committee and Staff NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Committee Ms. Katie Cameron Mr. Joe Dykstra Head Swimming and Diving Coach Head Swimming and Diving Coach Bryant University University of Utah Business: 401-232-6828 Business: 801-581-5480 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Mr. Brad Erickson Ms. Josephine Harrington Head Swimming Coach Senior Associate Director of Athletics South Dakota State University American University Business: 605-688-6527 Business: 202-885-3006 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Ms. Devon Hendricks, chair Ms. Daniella Irle Assistant Athletics Director Deputy Director of Athletics/SWA University of Texas at Austin University of North Dakota Business: 512-471-9276 Business: 701-777-4036 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Mr. Dan Laak, Diving Representative Mr. Roland McDonald, Diving Representative Head Diving Coach Head Diving Coach University of Georgia San Diego State University Business: 706-296-2824 Business: 703-969-7714 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Ms. Traci Murphy Ms. Mary Ellen Wydan Associate Athletics Director/SWA Assistant Athletics Director - Compliance Canisius College La Salle University Business: 318-342-5381 Business: 215-951-1991 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] NCAA Staff – Operations Carol A. Reep Mary Berdo Women’s Swimming and Diving Men’s Swimming and Diving Phone: 317-917-6678 Phone: 317-917-6555 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Robin Hale Keith Willard Women’s Swimming and Diving Men’s Swimming and Diving Phone: 317-917-6624 Phone: 317-917-6767 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] NCAA RULES Ben Brownlee Brian Gordon NCAA Secretary Rules-Editor Phone: 317-917-6944 Phone: 518-944-3941 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] 3 Section 3 – Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Products Alcoholic beverages shall not be advertised, sold or otherwise made available for public consumption at any championship event sponsored by or administered by the NCAA, unless otherwise approved by the NCAA, nor shall any such beverages be brought to the site during the championship (from the time access to the competition site or area is available to spectators, until all patrons have left). Tobacco products shall not be advertised, sold or dispensed at any championship event sponsored by or administered by the NCAA. Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the venue. Section 4 – Americans with Disabilities Act The Americans with Disabilities Act requires that public establishments offer equal access and services to people who are physically and mentally challenged. The NCAA will rely on the host institution/conference to confirm compliance with the Act by the various facilities hosting NCAA championship events. The host institution/conference is responsible for determining if the competition site will be in compliance as of the dates of the championship. If the host institution/conference becomes aware that a competition site hosting an NCAA championship event will not be in compliance, it shall immediately notify the NCAA national office staff member with responsibility for the event in order to discuss the issue. Section 5 – Artificial Noisemakers Artificial Noisemakers Artificial noisemakers of any kind including but not limited to, air horns, electronic instruments, inflatable noisemakers, etc. are not permissible. Facility personnel are responsible for confiscating prohibited items at the entrance points or removing such items from the facility. Megaphones may be used for voice amplification, but they shall not be used as a distraction. Section 6 – Awards Champions Locker Room Program The NCAA has partnered with select NCAA licensees to celebrate the national champions of each of the 90 NCAA Championships. Each team champion shall receive a national champions