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Is CIAA Weekend for the Old Heads?

Is the crowd for CIAA weekend starting to get older? In past years, the gap between younger to older attendees seemed to get smaller, but some feel the CIAA weekend event has started to become of a mature crowd event. In our opinion, with all of the celebrities in town that cater to the younger… Read More »

Are you already planning for CIAA Weekend 2016?

Recently, we’ve noticed an increase in our mailing list subscribers. This posed the question as to how early in advance do people start planning for the 2016 CIAA weekend parties and events festivities? Are you an early planner, or do you typically wait until the last minute to make plans? Or suggestion to would be… Read More »

Ritz-Carlton to pay refunds for CIAA service charge

As you likely already know, the Ritz Carlton, Charlotte charged CIAA Party attendees a surcharge for servicing them during the 2015 CIAA Weekend. Yesterday, the Ritz Carlton, Charlotte agreed to refund all of the fees that were charged during that weekend. Additionally, they have agreed to make a donation of $75,000 to the CIAA organization.… Read More »

2016 CIAA Weekend Parties or Concerts?

Would you rather go to a club featuring a celebrity, or attend a concert featuring multiple celebrities during 2016 CIAA Tournament Weekend? Last year, there were the option of both, and it seems attendees were split across the two. Would the experience we better if it was one large festival type of an event similar… Read More »

CIAA Tournament Weekend Game Attendance Declining?

Why has CIAA basketball attendance been decreasing over the years? It seems as though the tournament has turned into more of a party/reunion, rather than the initial purpose of supporting our HBCU athletics. Do you feel it will change during the 2016 CIAA weekend tournament, or do you think game attendance will continue to decline… Read More »

CIAA Weekend Crowd Getting Younger?

Have you noticed that the CIAA Tournament Weekend crowd has been changing over the years? I recall my father (now 65) attending the CIAA tournament weekend for parties back in 2006, and it seems like the crowd has been getting younger and younger over the years. What are your thoughts about it? Is the event… Read More »

Best CIAA Weekend Year?

What was the best CIAA weekend year in your opinion? Many people have varying experiences while they attended CIAA weekend throughout the years. Some say it’s gotten better, and some say the event is losing it’s allure. What is your perspective?

Party Bus? Yes or No?

Did you rent a party bus during the 2015 CIAA week tournament? Do you plan on renting a party bus during the 2016 CIAA week tournament? We all know that is best not to drink and drive, but what are the other benefits of renting a party bus during CIAA Tournament Week?

What’s your type?

Let’s be honest. During the CIAA tournament weekend, the majority of people are looking for a “jump-off”. Define what a good “jump off” is, and if you’ve had any bad jump off’s in the past during the CIAA weekend. Let’s go!

Best CIAA Week Venues

Everyone knows that during CIAA week, there are hundreds of venue locations to choose from. But, what is the best venue in the city? A lot of variables can go into determining a great venue. The capacity, the décor, the locations, the food, the drinks, the sound system, etc. We ask you the question, what… Read More »