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, USports 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." This led to the formation of the National Intramural Association (NIA), NIRSA's original title.
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. The competencies help professionals to attain new skills, and plan, assess, and refine programs.
Leadership Groups Source:
+ 2024-25 Board of Directors Name PositionSchool Erin Patchett PresidentColorado State UniversityLashica ThomasPresident DesigneeColumbus State UniversityAndre LovePresident ElectOhio State UniversityAbby WhaleyAt Large DirectorPurdue UniversityKevin MartinAt Large DirectorTexas A&M Univ, Corpus ChristiDexter ShorterAt Large DirectorPenn State UniversityNicole OlmedaAnnual DirectorUniv. Texas-AustinRachael FinleyAnnual DirectorRachael Finley Coaching and ConsultingPam WattsSecretaryNIRSA Executive Director
+ 2024-25 Member Network Name PositionSchool Brooke Turner Member Network ChairUniversity of AlabamaJaclyn KirkoStudent LeaderWest Virginia UniversityScott FlickingerRegion 1 RepCornell UniversityPhoebe KurniawanRegion 1 Student LeaderRowan UniversityMarty DempsyRegion 2 RepUniversity of FloridaFauz AdeyinkaRegion 2 Student LeaderClemson UniversityChris CrumeRegion 3 RepDenison UniversityRiley FeinerRegion 3 Student LeaderOhio State UniversityArmando EspinozaRegion 4 RepKansas State UniversityKayla PolcanoRegion 4 Student LeaderOklahoma State UniversityTJ HillRegion 5 RepColorado StateOwen WoodmanRegion 5 Student LeaderUniversity of Colorado BoulderRyan KirchnerRegion 6 RepUniversity of UtahMichaela RichmanRegion 6 Student LeaderUniversity of Nevada Las VegasMegan LockerCanadian RepBrock UniversityJack ParryCanadian Student LeaderBrock UniversityDexter ShorterBoard LiaisonPenn State UniversityDavid DavenportPast Presidents RepAustin 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.
Championship Series The NIRSA Championship Series gives American participants of collegiate recreational sports, also known as "club sports", an opportunity to compete and connect with skilled peers from other schools.
Current offered sports
National soccer championships National flag football championships UTSA tennis on campus National basketball championships
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