Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
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Established	1912
Members	10
Sports fielded	14 (7 men's, 7 women's)
Region	South Atlantic States
States	3 - Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina
Headquarters	Hampton, Virginia
Locations

The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is a college athletic conference made up of historically black colleges in the southeastern United States. It participates in the NCAA's Division II. Its annual basketball tournament is one of the most successful events in the nation. The CIAA Basketball Tournament is the third most attended athletic event in collegiate sports after the Atlantic Coast Conference and Big East tournaments; and is the first NCAA Division II conference to have its tournament televised as part of Championship Week on ESPN. Overall attendance at official CIAA events topped 165,000 people in 2007 – up from about 155,000 for last year’s event. Several of the teams have claimed national championships in their respective sports. Virginia Union University has claimed the National Championship in Basketball (Division II) in 1980, 1992 and 2005. Virginia Union was also the national runner-up in 2006. St. Augustine's College is also a national power in the sport of Track and Field. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The South Atlantic States form one of the nine divisions within the United States that are formally recognized by that countrys census bureau. ... Official language(s) None (English, de facto) Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Largest metro area Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area Area  Ranked 42nd  - Total 12,407 sq mi (32,133 km²)  - Width 101 miles (145 km)  - Length 249 miles (400 km)  - % water 21  - Latitude 37° 53′ N to 39° 43′ N... This article is about the U.S. state. ... Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Largest metro area Charlotte metro area Area  Ranked 28th  - Total 53,865 sq mi (139,509 km²)  - Width 150 miles (240 km)  - Length 560[1] miles (900 km)  - % water 9. ... Motto: Americas First Location in the State of Virginia Coordinates: County Independent City Mayor Ross Kearney II Area    - City 352. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 520 pixelsFull resolution (1513 × 983 pixel, file size: 75 KB, MIME type: image/png) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... This is a list of athletic conferences of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). ... In the United States, Historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) are colleges or universities that were established before 1964 with the intention of serving the African American community. ... NCAA redirects here. ... Division II (or DII) is an intermediate-level division of competition in the National Collegiate Athletic Association. ... The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) is a collegiate athletic league in the United States. ... The Big East Conference is a collegiate athletics conference consisting of thirteen universities, mostly in the northeastern United States: Boston College (scheduled to leave in 2005) University of Connecticut (UConn) Georgetown University (Plays Division I-AA football in the Patriot League) University of Notre Dame (Plays Division I-A football... ESPN, formerly an acronym for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is an American cable television network dedicated to broadcasting and producing sports-related programming 24 hours a day. ...

History

The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association is the oldest African-American athletic conference in the United States. Founded in 1912 on the campus of Hampton Institute (now Hampton University), the CIAA embodies a history rich in tradition, which epitomizes the fortitude of its 10 colleges and universities. When the conference was founded, it was originally known as the Colored Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Its founding fathers were Allen Washington and C.H. Williams of Hampton Institute; Ernest J. Marshall of Howard University; George Johnson of Lincoln University, PA ; W.E. Atkins, Charles Frasher and H.P. Hargrave of Shaw University; and J.W. Barco and J.W. Pierce of Virginia Union University. The conference’s football legacy dates back to 1892. That year Livingstone College and Johnson C. Smith University (then Biddle University) played in the first football game between two African-American colleges. The athleticism and sportsmanship the teams exhibited on that rainy afternoon set the standard for the CIAA’s member institutions: Bowie State University, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, Johnson C. Smith University, Livingstone College, St. Augustine's College, St. Paul’s College, Shaw University, Virginia State University, and Virginia Union University. 1912 (MCMXII) was a leap year starting on Monday in the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Tuesday in the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Hampton University (formerly Hampton Institute) is an American University located in Hampton, Virginia. ... Hampton University is a historically black university located in Hampton, Virginia. ... Howard University is a university located in Washington, D.C., USA. A historically black university, Howard was established in 1867 by congressional order and named for Oliver O. Howard. ... Lincoln University in Pennsylvania is a four-year university on 350 acres in southern Chester County and a Center for Graduate Studies in Philadelphia. ... Shaw University is a historically black college located in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. Recently it won a 5-year grant with University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill to create a Partnership for the Elimination of Health Disparities for minorities, which adds to its research capacity. ... Virginia Union University (VUU) is a historically black university located in Richmond, Virginia. ... Year 1892 (MDCCCXCII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a leap year starting on Wednesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Bowie State University (Bowie State), located on 338½ acres (1. ... Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) is an institution of higher learning located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, in the United States. ... Fayetteville State University is a four-year university located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. ... Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) is a private, co-ed, four-year liberal arts institution of higher learning located in the heart of Charlotte, North Carolina; it is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. ... Livingstone College is a private, historically black, four-year college in Salisbury, North Carolina. ... External link St. ... Saint Pauls College is a private, historically black college in Lawrenceville, Virginia, USA. Saint Paul’s College is a four-year, private, coed, liberal arts institute affiliated with the Episcopal Church. ... Shaw University is a historically black college located in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. Recently it won a 5-year grant with University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill to create a Partnership for the Elimination of Health Disparities for minorities, which adds to its research capacity. ... Virginia State University is an historically black university located in Ettrick, Virginia (near Petersburg, in the Richmond area), and was founded on March 6, 1882. ... Virginia Union University (VUU) is a historically black university located in Richmond, Virginia. ...

Lincoln University, PA, a charter member of the CIAA is adding a varsity football team and looking to reclassify their athletic program to NCAA Division II from NCAA Division III and is currently seeking re-admission into the CIAA. Chowan University will join the CIAA in 2008 for Football only. Lincoln University in Pennsylvania is a four-year university on 350 acres in southern Chester County and a Center for Graduate Studies in Philadelphia. ... Chowan University is a small private university of about 900 students located in Murfreesboro, North Carolina. ...

Sports

The CIAA is divided into Eastern and Western Divisions in all of the sports except track and field/cross country and baseball, and sponsors 16 annual championships.

Member schools

Fayetteville State University is a four-year university located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. ... Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) is a private, co-ed, four-year liberal arts institution of higher learning located in the heart of Charlotte, North Carolina; it is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. ... Livingstone College is a private, historically black, four-year college in Salisbury, North Carolina. ... For other schools/colleges of the same name, see St. ... Shaw University is a historically black college located in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. Recently it won a 5-year grant with University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill to create a Partnership for the Elimination of Health Disparities for minorities, which adds to its research capacity. ... Bowie State University (Bowie State), located on 338½ acres (1. ... Motto: Growth, Unity and Progress Location of Bowie in the State of Maryland Coordinates: Country United States State Maryland County Prince Georges County Established 1916  - Mayor G. Frederick Robinson Area    - City 41. ... Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) is an institution of higher learning located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, in the United States. ... Nickname: Location in Pasquotank and Camden counties in the state of North Carolina Coordinates: Country United States State North Carolina Counties Pasquotank and Camden Government  - Mayor Rev. ... Fayetteville State University is a four-year university located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. ... Nickname: Location of Fayetteville, North Carolina Coordinates: , Country State County Cumberland Settled 1762 Government  - Mayor Anthony G. Chavonne  - City Manager Dale E. Iman Area  - Total 60. ... Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) is a private, co-ed, four-year liberal arts institution of higher learning located in the heart of Charlotte, North Carolina; it is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. ... Charlotte redirects here. ... Livingstone College is a private, historically black, four-year college in Salisbury, North Carolina. ... Image:Dtsalisbury1. ... For other schools/colleges of the same name, see St. ... For other uses of this name, see Raleigh. ... Saint Pauls College is a private, historically black college in Lawrenceville, Virginia, USA. Saint Paul’s College is a four-year, private, coed, liberal arts institute affiliated with the Episcopal Church. ... Lawrenceville is a town in Brunswick County, Virginia, United States. ... Shaw University is a historically black college located in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. Recently it won a 5-year grant with University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill to create a Partnership for the Elimination of Health Disparities for minorities, which adds to its research capacity. ... For other uses of this name, see Raleigh. ... Virginia State University is an historically black university located in Ettrick, Virginia (near Petersburg, in the Richmond area), and was founded on March 6, 1882. ... Nickname: Location in the State of Virginia Coordinates: , Country United States State Virginia County Independent city Founded December 17, 1748 Government  - Mayor Annie M. Mickens Area  - City  23. ... Virginia Union University (VUU) is a historically black university located in Richmond, Virginia. ... Nickname: Motto: Sic Itur Ad Astra (Thus do we reach the stars) Location in the Commonwealth of Virginia Coordinates: , Country State Government  - Mayor L. Douglas Wilder (I) Area  - City 62. ...

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• Saint Augustine's football program was gone for nearly three decades before it was reinstated in 2002.
• Saint Paul's College's football program was disbanded after the 1987 season. In 2002 it was revived for 3 seasons until its 2005 reestablishment of it football program in NCAA play.
• Shaw University had their football program reinstated in 2003 after 24 years without one.

Basketball Tournament

The CIAA annual Basketball Tournament has established itself as 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 six days of play culminating with the championship game.

The CIAA has produced several of the finest players to grace the hardwood in collegiate and professional sports. The list includes NBA greats Earl "The Pearl" Monroe, Earl Lloyd, Sam Jones, Al Attles, Charles Oakley, Rick Mahorn and Ben Wallace. The accomplishments of these former student athletes are one of the thousands of great stories about the CIAA.

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.

Over 165,000 fans attend the 2007 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), Vivica Fox (major motion picture actress), LL Cool J, Fantasia Bareno, Mario, Ruben Studdard and Patti LaBelle (all recording artists) as guests. The 2008 tournament is expected to produce an equally impressive list of celebrity attendees.

Increased national TV coverage and corporate partner support have contributed to the rapid growth of the CIAA tournament. Attendance for the tournament games has tripled since 1999 and the 2008 tournament is expected to generate over $2 million in scholarship funds for member colleges and universities - another one of the thousands of great stories the CIAA is proud to share.

Associate Members

• Chowan University - Football Affiliate starting in 2008
• Lincoln University of Pennsylvania - Football Affiliate starting in 2008

Former members

• Lincoln University
• Virginia Seminary
• North Carolina Central University

Lincoln University in Pennsylvania is a four-year University located on 350 acres in southern Chester County. ...

Current members of Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

• Delaware State University
• Hampton University
• Howard University
• University of Maryland Eastern Shore
• Morgan State University
• Norfolk State University
• North Carolina A&T State University
• Winston-Salem State University

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Current members of West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

• Bluefield State College
• West Virginia State University

The West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC) is a college athletic conference which operates entirely within the U.S. state of West Virginia. ... Bluefield State College is an historically black college located in Bluefield, West Virginia. ... West Virginia State University is a historically black (though now over 90 percent white) public college in Institute, West Virginia, an unincorporated suburb of Charleston, West Virginia. ...

Cheerleading

The CIAA cheering squads practice Stomp 'N Shake that incorporates voice, gymnastics, and dance. Over the past few decades, S-N-S has evolved into a more technical style, priding itself of precision, accuracy, and creativity. Included in this style are the techniques of up-stomp, up-step, down-stomp, kick, side-kick, roll, roll-break, power-arms, slpaz-hand, clasp, blade, and the infamous shakes(car-wash shake, single shake, double shake, hit-shake, and jiggle-pop).

SQUADS

• Bowie State University - Cheerleaders
• Elizabeth City State University - Dee-Lite Cheerleaders
• Fayetteville State University - Cheer Phi Smoov Cheerleaders
• Johnson C. Smith University - Luv-A-Bull Cheerleaders
• Livingstone College - Cheerleaders
• St. Augustine's College - BlueChip Cheerleaders
• St. Paul's College - Finesse Cheerleaders
• Shaw University - Chi Chi Cheerleaders
• Virginia State University - Woo Woo Cheerleaders
• Virginia Union University - Rah Rah Cheerleaders

Conference Facilities

R.L. Vaughn Center is a 5,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. ... The Irwin Belk Complex is a multi-use 4,500 seat stadium on the campus of Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) in Biddleville, Charlotte,North Carolina. ... Broughton High School, officially titled Needham B. Broughton High School, is one of the flagship schools of the Wake County Public School System. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

External links

• Official Web site of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association