CIAA Community Involvement

Buy Tickets

Tickets for all seven games are on sale now! Keep an eye out for special promotions and ticket deals leading up to the tournament. Through Feb. 28, students can get $10 off general admission single-game tickets using the code STUDENT. Purchase your tickets today.

Book Your Discounted Hotel Room

Take a staycation with a discounted downtown hotel room exclusive for CIAA fans. This special rate is dependent upon availability, so don’t wait!

Volunteer During Tournament Week

Sign up to welcome athletes, coaches, families and alumni from all up and down the east coast. Volunteer shifts are available at dozens of different locations throughout Baltimore and all volunteers registering for two or more shifts will receive official CIAA uniform swag. Check back for the official volunteer registration link. 

One way to volunteer is to table at local hotels and answer visitor questions.

Take Advantage of Training Resources

Join Visit Baltimore’s Warm Welcome program to get access to social inclusion training materials, and help us create a welcoming environment for all CIAA athletes and attendees. There’s also Charm City Certified, a course that teaches local tourism basics to elevate our destination and propel your career forward. Baltimore residents and tourism stakeholders who complete the training program may be eligible for discounts or special offers at participating businesses and attractions throughout the city.

Become a Fan Fest Vendor

Check out the Vendor Village request portal. As an exhibitor, you have the opportunity to sell your goods, services and distribute information from one of the largest attended venues during CIAA Week! For any questions or inquiries, please contact [email protected].

Become a Local Contributor

Learn how your company or institution can be part of this exciting event and support the CIAA scholarship fund, get in touch to discuss opportunities.

Anjelica Butcher
Local Contributor Coordinator
202-815-4792
[email protected]

Join the BOP Pass and Black-Owned Business Directory

Don’t miss the opportunity to have your business featured in the BOP Pass and Black-Owned Business Directory! More than 1000 fans registered for the mobile pass and directory during the 2025 tournament. Complete this form to have your business featured.

Get the Word Out

An examples of a social graphics from the 2025 toolkit. 

Help us get the word out about the CIAA Tournament in Baltimore! Our comprehensive social toolkit includes imagery and caption suggestions to help you advertise different aspects of the tournament, as well as free printable signage tohang in your business. While the 2026 toolkit is not yet available, we encourage you to follow Visit Baltimore and the CIAA and reshare our posts across your social channels!

Host an Event

If you would like to host an event during CIAA in Baltimore, please click the links below for important information:

• Event permit FAQ
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Event permit rules and regulations
• Step by step processes
• Application for related promoter event
• Licensed security vendors
• Promoters Meeting Recording
• Baltimore Liquor License Board
• Visit Baltimore event submission

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CIAA Inquiries/ Event Inquiries

Sonjie DeCaires
Visit Baltimore CIAA Event Consultant
[email protected]
410-659-8361

Local Baltimore Information

Bon Whiting
Senior Project Manager
[email protected]
410-659-7136

David McGinnis
Chief Inspector 
Board of Liquor License Commissioners
[email protected] 
410-396-4377

Staci Russell
Assistant Executive Secretary
Board of Liquor License Commissioners
[email protected]
410-396-4383

Michelle Abbott-Cole
Operations Officer III
Department of Transportation
[email protected]
410-396-1916