National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association
AbbreviationNIRSA
FormationFebruary 22, 1950 (1950-02-22)[1]
Legal statusAssociation
Purposebuilding intramural/recreational sports and fitness programs and services
HeadquartersCorvallis, Oregon,
United States
Membership
700 schools/institutions, conferences, or other associations
President
Bill Crockett
Websitenirsa.net

The National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) is an organization which regulates various sports through the collegiate systems across the United States and Canada . NIRSA serves students who play at the university varsity or club level in athletic sports, but do not participate in the NCAA, NAIA or other sports affiliates.

In addition to providing resources for Campus Recreation Programs through conferences, workshops and symposiums, NIRSA is the host of the National Championship Series events, which offers regional and national extramural tournaments in the sports of Flag Football, Basketball, Soccer and Tennis.

History

Dr. William Wasson founded NIRSA in 1950 when he presented his study on intramural programs entitled "A Comparative Study of Intramural Programs in Negro Colleges.[2]" This led to the formation of the National Intramural Association (NIA), NIRSA's original title.[2]

Core competencies

NIRSA has eight confirmed core competencies: programming, philosophy and theory, personal and professional qualities, legal liabilities and risk management, human resources management, facility management, planning and design, business management, and research and evaluation.[3] The competencies help professionals to attain new skills, and plan, assess, and refine programs.[4]

Member Network[5]

2023-24 member network
NamePosition School
Greg DurhamMember Network Chair Georgia Institute of Technology
Lexi Morrissey NIRSA Student Leader University of Central Florida
Scott Flickinger Region 1 Rep Cornell University
Hannah Williams Region 1 Student Leader Towson University
Brooke Turner Region 2 Rep University of Alabama
Christain Ramirez Region 1 Student Leader University of Central Florida
Chris Crume Region 3 Rep Denison University
Faith Nelson Region 3 Student Leader The Ohio State University
Armando Espinoza Region 4 Rep Kansas State University
Yadira Soto Region 4 Student Leader Texas State University
TJ Hill Region 5 Rep Colorado State
Heath Howard Region 5 Student Leader University of Nebraska
Ryan Kirchner Region 6 Rep University of Utah
Kayla Irlbeck Region 6 Student Leader Utah State University
Megan Locker Canadian Rep Brock University
Jack Parry Canadian Student Leader Brock University
Dexter Shorter Board Liaison Penn State University
David Davenport Past Presidents Rep Austin Peay State University

Professional development

NIRSA provides a variety of professional development and educational opportunities for members including their Annual Campus Recreation and Wellness Expo.[6]

Championship Series

The NIRSA Championship Series gives participants of collegiate recreational sports, also known as "club sports", an opportunity to compete and connect with skilled peers from other schools.[7]

Current offered sports

References

  1. ↑ "History". 14 May 2020.
  2. 1 2 Granholm, Cory. "History". NIRSA. Retrieved 2020-02-11.
  3. ↑ Kelly, Michael (10 January 2020). "Core Competencies". NIRSA. Retrieved 2020-02-11.
  4. ↑ Stier, William F.; Schneider, Robert C.; Kampf, Stephen; Gaskins, Brady P. (2010). "Job Satisfaction for Campus Recreation Professionals within NIRSA Institutions". Recreational Sports Journal. 34 (2): 78–94. doi:10.1123/rsj.34.2.78. hdl:20.500.12648/2489. ISSN 1558-8661. S2CID 166758199.
  5. ↑ Communications, NIRSA (2023-05-24). "Member Network". NIRSA. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  6. ↑ Granholm, Cory. "Grow". NIRSA. Retrieved 2020-02-11.
  7. ↑ "NIRSA Championship Series". NIRSA Play. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
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