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The CIAA Misses One of Its Shining Stars

The CIAA Misses One of Its Shining Stars All-American, Coach, Friend Antonio Pettigrew 1967-2010 The CIAA deeply regrets the passing of one of its most touted track and field stars, Antonio Pettigrew. St. Augustine’s College Graduate (1993) 10-Time All America performer... Read more

Winston-Salem State Gains Membership Approval

NCAA and CIAA Board of Directors Grant Division II and Conference Membership, Respectively Hampton, VA… The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Board of Directors, have granted Winston-Salem State University full... Read more

CIAA Supports the Community

HAMPTON, VA (July 27, 2010) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), Lowe’s and participating member institutions have partnered with the Habitat for Humanity organization over the past two years to provide families in need with homes. In 2008, a local family in... Read more

CIAA Student-Athletes Named to Pre-Season Division II All-American Team

Hampton, V.A. (July 12, 2010) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is proud to recognize five student-athletes who were named to Lindy’s Pre-season Division II All-American Team. The CIAA honorees include Elizabeth City State University defensive lineman... Read more

Get Your Tickets TODAY!

Get your tickets TODAY for the 2011 CIAA Tournament: BUY TICKETS 2011 CIAA Tournament February 28 - March 5, 2011 Charlotte, NC at the Time Warner Cable Arena Read more

CIAA Commissioner featured in NCAA Champion Magazine

Commissioner Leon G. Kerry of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association is featured in the "Faces of the NCAA" section of the just released, Spring 2010 Issue of NCAA Champion Magazine. The piece highlights Kerry's contributions to the push for diversity in intercollegiate athletics and... Read more

2010 CIAA Post Tournament Survey

Dear CIAA Alumni & Fans, Now that the 2010 CIAA Tournament is over we would like to hear from you about your Tournament experience. Below is a link to the 2010 CIAA Post Tournament Survey.  Please click the link and fill out the survey. It will take you approximately 10 -15 minutes to... Read more

65th Annual CIAA Tournament Returns to Charlotte

HAMPTON, VA (February 10, 2010) - The 65 th annual Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament will take place February 23 through February 27 in Charlotte, N.C.  The five-day Tournament returns for its fifth year in the Queen City with... Read more

CIAA Announces 2010 John B. McLendon Hall of Fame Class

CIAA Announces 2010 John B. McLendon Hall of Fame Class   HAMPTON, VA – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) welcomes six individuals and one relay team as its 2010 class for induction into the John B. McLendon, Jr. Hall of Fame.  The honorees will... Read more

VOTE NOW: Lowe's Senior Class Award - CIAA Division

Fans can now vote for the Lowe's Senior Class Award - CIAA Division!   Make sure you vote for your favorite senior male & female basketball player for this year's award.  Voting will be open until February 11.  This will mark the second year that the award has... Read more

Lodging & Dining

Within walking distance of the Charlotte Bobcats Arena, Charlotte's center city has over 150 restaurants, entertainment and arts venues and 4,100 hotel rooms to suit all tastes and budgets. Visit these two links for more details:

Transportation

Charlotte's brand-new LYNX light all line makes Uptown more accessible than ever! Pair that with the free Gold Rush shuttle, and you've got great ways to get where the action is without using your car.

Click here for more info about Charlotte's transit system.

Parking

Growing cities have growing pains, and Charlotte is no exception! Take a few minutes to plan ahead for your parking needs. Plenty of parking is available within blocks of the Charlotte Bobcats Arena as are free shuttles via the Gold Rush!

Click here for more info about Center City parking.