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Lower, Premium & Upper Level Tickets Available

To order lower, premium and upper level seating for the 2010 CIAA Tournament check out the links below: 2010 Ticket Request Form - Lower & Upper Level Seats 2010 Ticket Request Form - Premium Seats 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

Vending Information

Looking for vending opportunities at the 2010 CIAA Tournament? Check out the 2010 CIAA Tournament Vendor Form for all of the information you need to know about securing a vendor booth at this great event or visit,  http://www.ciaatournament.org/page/vending See you at the 2010... Read more

Happy Holidays!

The CIAA and its member institutions would like you wish you a very special holiday season and a Happy New Year! Read more

Lowe's Senior CLASS Award - CIAA Division

HAMPTON, VA (December 10, 2009) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA announces the finalists for the second annual CIAA Division of the highly recognized Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award program.  An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in... Read more

2009 Big Apple Classic

2009 Big Apple Classic Set for Dec 4-5 at Madison Square Garden Event Showcases Southern HBCU Hoops Action to New York Community   (New York, NY)  - The southern traditions of Historically Black Colleges and Universities will return to the New York metro area on Dec. 4-5 as... Read more

CIAA Contemplates Possibility of Three-way Ties

Hampton, VA –  The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is experiencing one of the most football exciting seasons in recent years. Along with the bevy of outstanding teams in the league, comes the possibility of ties and the need to utilize tiebreakers. The following... Read more

CIAA Football Preview - Week Nine

Hampton, VA – In 2000, the CIAA brought back its Championship Game after a ten-year hiatus. The CIAA played the first conference football championship game in 1970, and discontinued it in 1990. This year, the conference is celebrating a decade of success of the CIAA Football Championship... Read more

CIAA Board of Directors Vote to Re-Admit WSSU

Hampton, V.A. (October 2, 2009) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association’s (CIAA) Board of Directors voted today to reinstate Winston Salem State University (WSSU) as a member of the Division II Conference.  There is a rich history shared between the Conference and... 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.

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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!

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