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Jul 6, 2010 9:58:07 AM

Division I institutions and conferences interested in hosting preliminary-round games of the 2012 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship have the opportunity to submit bids in July. 

Sixteen sites will be selected to host first- and second-round games, and four sites will be selected to host regional competition in 2012. 

"We encourage all Division I member institutions and conferences to take advantage of this opportunity to serve as host for the Division I Women's Basketball Championship in 2012," said Jane Meyer, chair of the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Committee and senior associate director of athletics at Iowa. "Whether you have had a past history or are a potential first-time host, the committee is looking for basketball communities that will support the championship and enable it to maintain a strong position."

The Division I Women's Basketball Committee began the bid process by e-mailing each Division I institution and conference earlier this month describing the process and corresponding deadlines.

Interested parties must submit a Declaration of Intent to Bid form by July 23. The form is not a "commitment" to bid but an indication that the institution or conference may have an interest in bidding.

On July 28, the NCAA women's basketball staff will conduct a pre-bid informational teleconference with the prospective hosts.

Complete bid information is due by 5 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, September 1. 

The Division I Women's Basketball Committee will review materials and submit site recommendations to the Division I Championships/Sports Management Cabinet in mid-October. Institutions and conferences will be notified of the decision after Cabinet approval.