National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association
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| Abbreviation | NIRSA |
|---|---|
| Formation | February 22, 1950[1] |
| Legal status | Association |
| Purpose | building intramural/recreational sports and fitness programs and services |
| Headquarters | Corvallis, Oregon, United States |
Membership | 700 schools/institutions, conferences, or other associations |
President | Bill Crockett |
| Website | nirsa.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[edit]
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[edit]
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][edit]
| Name | Position | School |
|---|---|---|
| Greg Durham | Member 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 |
| Christian Ramirez | Region 1 Student Leader | University of Central Florida |
| Chris Crume | Region 3 Rep | Denison University |
| Faith Nelson | Region 3 Student Leader | 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[edit]
NIRSA provides a variety of professional development and educational opportunities for members including their Annual Campus Recreation and Wellness Expo.[6]
Championship Series[edit]
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[edit]
- National soccer championships
- National flag football championships
- UTSA tennis on campus
- National basketball championships
References[edit]
- ^ "History". 14 May 2020.
- ^ a b Granholm, Cory. "History". NIRSA. Retrieved 2020-02-11.
- ^ Kelly, Michael (10 January 2020). "Core Competencies". NIRSA. Retrieved 2020-02-11.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Communications, NIRSA (2023-05-24). "Member Network". NIRSA. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
- ^ Granholm, Cory. "Grow". NIRSA. Retrieved 2020-02-11.
- ^ "NIRSA Championship Series". NIRSA Play. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
