CIAA Community Involvement
The CIAA Men's and Women's basketball tournament returns to Baltimore February 25 – March 1, 2025!
Visit Baltimore is committed to supporting and promoting the small and minority-owned businesses that make Charm City a distinctive destination. During the CIAA Basketball Tournament, there are many opportunities to showcase dining, retail, attractions, museums and nightlife across our many neighborhoods and Main Streets. Find out how you can help make this week a success, including promoting your business, hosting an event or volunteering your time.
How to Get Involved
Ways for local residents and business owners to get in on the action!
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. Sign up for shifts here.
Buy Tickets and Plan Your CIAA Experience
Buy your tickets for all seven games now! Plan your tournament experience with basketball, social events, educational seminars, Fan Fest and more happening all week long.
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].
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.
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 800 fans registered for the mobile pass and directory during the 2023 tournament. Complete this form to have your business featured.
Become a Local Contributor
Learn how your company or institution can be part of this exciting event, get in touch to discuss opportunities:
Anjelica Butcher
Local Contributor Coordinator
202-815-4792
[email protected]
Get the word out
Help us get the word out about the CIAA Tournament in Baltimore! Follow Visit Baltimore and the CIAA and amplify the message across your social channels using this toolkit.
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!
Event Promoters
Resources for hosting an event during the CIAA Tournament.
If you would like to host an event during CIAA in Baltimore, please click the links below for important information:
2024 Tournament Recap
We are pleased to recap the success of the 2024 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament in Baltimore.
Key Contacts
Who to reach out to when you need more information.
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
John Chrissomallis
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
Plan Your Tournament Experience
Basketball, social events, educational seminars, step shows, Fan Fest and more happening all week long!