Welcome to NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate RecreationCory Granholm2025-09-02T10:52:43-07:00

NIRSA: More than 4,500 members

who improve the world through collegiate recreation

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NIRSA Believes

we believe

participation in campus recreation programming can make our global community healthier

What is NIRSA? | What is Collegiate Recreation?

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we are leaders in collegiate recreation

strengthening our members to strengthen our cause

we grow

Professional development events help our members keep up-to-date with best practices and certifications.

we discover

We use exclusive benchmarking, assessments, and data sets to help and promote the profession.

we connect

Our members connect with each other by sharing conversations, files, and experiences.

we lead

With 1,850 volunteer opportunities, we have a fit for you. Help us lead the profession!

we play

The NIRSA Championship Series hosts annual national tournaments and dozens of regionals.

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