Date: Feb 24 - Feb 29,2009 Place: Charlotte, North Carolina What Happens When You Mix In The Ultimate Sporting Event With The Ultimate College Weekend Experience?You get a weekend where 200,000 participants take over a city and make it the largest party capitol in the country. You have a duty to make sure that you party with us in Charlotte for the CIAA Tournament Weekend. What exactly is CIAA Tournament Weekend About? The CIAA stands for Intercollegiate Athletic Association. The Tournament returns to Charlotte, North Carolina Feb. 24 - 28, 2009 and is one of the largest and financially successful basketball tournaments in the United States. The annual tournament showcases athletic competition in men's and women's basketball during five days of play culminating with the championship game. Be prepared for an all out assault of activites and celebrity parties that will occur all weekend You do not want to miss all the excitement as over 181,000 make there way to Charlotte, North Carolina for the largest party get together in the country. Over 181,000 fans attended the 2008 CIAA tournament. As the fan base continues to grow, so does the roster of notables that can be seen at the tournament and affiliated events. The CIAA tournament has welcomed Steve Harvey (syndicated radio program), Sean Combs (a.k.a. P. Diddy, recording and apparel mogul), Earvin "Magic" Johnson (NBA Hall of Fame and entrepreneur), Jurnee Smollett, Morris Chestnut, Idris Elba (major motion picture actors), Bow Wow, Tiffany Evans, CeCe Winans, Ruben Studdard, Raheem DeVaughan and Chrisette Michele (all recording artists) as guests. The 2009 tournament is expected to produce an equally impressive list of celebrity attendees CIAA Tournament Weekend in Charlotte, North Carolina - Feb 24 - Feb 29,2009 Click Here To Make Your Reservation -- Charlotte, NC Hotels What happens at the CIAA Tournament...Is It all just about basketball? There are all types of parties, activities, concerts, staged events and so much more that happen all weekend. In addition to basketball, fans have the opportunity to attend numerous events surrounding the tournament. The variety of activities is astounding. The CIAA tournament provides the backdrop for celebrity hosted after parties, spirited student step shows, the CIAA Fan Experience, concerts, a show stopping education, networking opportunities with business professionals, reunions with alumni and the chance to meet and mingle with old friends. How Much Does It Cost To Attend? Most of your cost will come down to getting a place to stay and getting around. Hotels typically raise prices during the weekend to meet the high demand. Depending on how close you want to be towards that action sets the standards on the pricing. Black Beach Week has placed the lowest priced hotels online so you can pick and choose what you need. CIAA Tournament Weekend in Charlotte, North Carolina - Feb 24 - Feb 29,2009 Click Here To Make Your Reservation -- Charlotte, NC Hotels Reserve Your CAR OR SUV In 60 Seconds in Charlotte, North Carolina - Feb 24 - Feb 29,2009 Click Here To Make Your Reservation -- Charlotte, North Carolina CAR OR SUV How can I find out more information on parties, hotels, past experiences, discount flights and get all my questions answered? Only one way to find out all the inside information. Just make sure you join the exclusive Black Beach Week Newsletter. |