The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), the nation’s oldest historically black athletic conference, in partnership with Visit Baltimore, is hosting its first-ever virtual tournament week experience. The CIAA Virtual Vibe: Tournament Edition will feature a Baltimore-themed interactive virtual platform that will help welcome fans to ‘Charm City’ while showcasing a host of events, including several that serve as cornerstones of tournament week. The tournament will resume in-person, in Baltimore for 2022 through 2023.
Register for 2021
Access to the CIAA Virtual Vibe is free, but registration is required. Register now to take part in this unique virtual experience as the conference transitions (virtually) to the new host city of Baltimore, are encouraged to register early as space is limited.
Baltimore Virtual Events
CIAA Baltimore 2021 Welcome Reception
The 2021 Welcome Reception will have a different look and feel than we anticipated, however, this virtual experience will still have the same energy and charm to welcome guests to Baltimore. Featuring celebrity hosts and DJ’s, attendees will learn about Baltimore’s flair, music, and talent. Each hour will be filled with exciting content, greetings from city officials, and acknowledgement of local contributors dedicated to helping raise funds for the CIAA Student-Athletes.
Preserving the Whole You: Mental Health Series
- Ways to improve community wellness.
- Eradicating stigmas associated with Mental Wellness.
- Initiatives that address disparities to improve health outcomes.
- Health professionals creating trust within the African-American Communities.
- “Coaches are not therapists” and what signs to be aware of to help students and families.
COVID: The Next Chapter
Local Contributors
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Book Your 2022 CIAA Tournament Trip
There are so many exciting things to do in Baltimore while you are here for the tournament:
- Check out Visit Baltimore’s BoP Pass!
- Looking for a room? Make sure you book your housing package now to take advantage of all there is to do in Baltimore. Click here to view the hotel map.
- Need tickets to the game? Click here for 2021 CIAA Tournament Tickets.
- For more information about the CIAA Tournament, visit The CIAA Website
Inquiries
Visit Baltimore – CIAA Inquiries/ Event Inquiries
Sonjie DeCaires
Visit Baltimore CIAA Event Consultant
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (410) 659-8361
Visit Baltimore – Local Baltimore Information
Aurelia Welsh
Senior Director of Sales & Special Events
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (410) 659-7017
Thomas Akras
Deputy Executive Secretary
Board of Liquor License Commissioners
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (410) 396-4385
Staci Russell
Assistant Executive Secretary
Board of Liquor License Commissioners
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 410-396-4383
Michelle Abbott-Cole
Operations Officer III
Department of Transportation
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (410) 396-1916