The CIAA organization has officially confirmed the CIAA tournament leaving Charlotte after the contract ends in 2020. The new location for the tournament will be in Baltimore, Maryland in 2021.

Commissioner Comments Regarding CIAA Tournament Leaving Charlotte

“This is an exciting time for the CIAA as we have an opportunity to bring the basketball tournament to a new market, moving it closer to many of our northern institutions who have travelled to Charlotte for more than a decade,” said CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams. “We are incredibly thankful for our partnership between the CIAA, the City of Charlotte and the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA). Charlotte is still our home, we are still headquartered here. We have built life-long friendships with our partners and the community that goes beyond the tournament. We plan to continue this great relationship.” – CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams

This decision has come as a shock to many, and not so much to others. They felt that Charlotte didn’t give the tournament enough love, given the high hotel prices, etc. On social media, many patrons are saying that this is a BIG mistake, and that the environment and excitement that the CIAA tournament created in Charlotte can’t be duplicated. Especially in Baltimore.

Eight of the 13 CIAA schools are located in North Carolina, so it’s pretty weird that they would choose Baltimore. Additionally, the Baltimore weather kin February is terrible! What were they thinking?

Only time will tell if this will be a good or bad decision. Many feel that it was a huge mistake. But one thing is for sure, the CIAA tournament fans are shocked at the decision, and most aren’t optimistic regarding the new location decision.

However, wherever the tournament ends up, TourneyParties.com will always be your #1 source for CIAA tournament weekend parties and events.

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