Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following announcement on Nov. 3
The top football teams from the North and South Divisions of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®), the nation’s oldest historically black athletic conference, will face off on Saturday, November 13 at 1:00 p.m. ET when the conference hosts the 2021 CIAA Football Championship game at Salem Stadium in Salem, VA.
Bowie State University currently sports an 8-1 record (6-0 in conference, 4-0 in North Division) with one week remaining in the regular season. Fayetteville State University enters the final week with a 7-1 overall record this season (6-0 in conference, 4-0 in South Division).
Appearing in the conference championship game for the fourth straight year, the Broncos will be looking to avenge losses to Bowie State in the last two championship games, including a 23-7 loss in 2019, with the hope of securing their fourth CIAA Championship (last one in 2009). The Bulldogs look to win their third straight conference crown, and third overall CIAA title, as they look to remain unbeaten against Division II competition.BSU and FSU didn’t face each other in regular season play this year.
The battle for conference supremacy is among the festivities being held in Virginia’s Blue Ridge, which was also home to the 2021 CIAA Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Championship on October 28 at Green Hill Park.
Family-friendly activities during the football finale include – a free Fan Zone featuring sponsor activations and interactive events such as the simulated racing tournament, powered by Metro Esports and Logitech, with prizing and giveaways. Marching bands and cheerleading squads will also be a part of this year’s championship experience.
Players from both teams will take part in community outreach programs in the Salem area the day before the game. Virginia's Blue Ridge and the city of Salem will host team luncheons where all-conference selections from both championship participants will receive recognition.
Advance general admission tickets to the Football Championship are $15 while advance reserved tickets are $25. Both are available now at Ticketmaster.com. Special rates for students with school IDs will be available the day of the event for $10. Admission for children ages 7 and under is free. Tickets are also available at the Salem Civic Center Box Office (Monday - Friday: 8 am - 5 pm).
Parking is free and fans are encouraged to begin their tailgating festivities at 9:00 a.m. with gates opening at 12 noon.
The championship game will be available on the CIAA Sports Network as a pay-per-view option for $9.95 and will also be broadcast nationally on Aspire TV.
Media interested in covering the 2021 football championship can request credentials HERE or by visiting the CIAA Football Championship landing page.
Due to limited media space and COVID-19 concerns, all media requests may not be honored. Masks will be required inside all authorized press areas. Additionally, all media personnel will be required to show a negative COVID PCR test at media check-in that was administered within 72 hours of Saturday’s kickoff (1 p.m.), regardless of vaccination status.
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