National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association

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National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association
AbbreviationNIRSA
FormationFebruary 22, 1950 (1950-02-22) [1]
Legal statusAssociation
Purposebuilding 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.

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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
NamePositionSchool
Greg DurhamMember Network Chair Georgia Institute of Technology
Lexi MorrisseyNIRSA Student Leader University of Central Florida
Scott FlickingerRegion 1 Rep Cornell University
Hannah WilliamsRegion 1 Student Leader Towson University
Brooke TurnerRegion 2 Rep University of Alabama
Christian RamirezRegion 1 Student LeaderUniversity of Central Florida
Chris CrumeRegion 3 Rep Denison University
Faith NelsonRegion 3 Student Leader Ohio State University
Armando EspinozaRegion 4 Rep Kansas State University
Yadira SotoRegion 4 Student Leader Texas State University
TJ HillRegion 5 Rep Colorado State
Heath HowardRegion 5 Student Leader University of Nebraska
Ryan KirchnerRegion 6 Rep University of Utah
Kayla IrlbeckRegion 6 Student Leader Utah State University
Megan LockerCanadian Rep Brock University
Jack ParryCanadian Student LeaderBrock University
Dexter ShorterBoard Liaison Penn State University
David DavenportPast 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

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References

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