Eleven sites have been selected to serve as regional hosts for the 2016 NIRSA Championship Series flag football season. It may not officially kick off until the fall, but now is still the perfect time to start planning how your institution can get in the NIRSA Championship Series game! Mark the following dates for the regional tournaments:
- October 21–23, University of Arkansas
- October 28–30, University of Iowa
- November 4–6, University of Florida
- November 4–6, University of North Carolina – Wilmington
- November 4–6, University of Nebraska – Lincoln
- November 11–13, Springfield College
- November 11–13, Grand Valley State University
- November 11–13, University of Texas Dallas
- November 11–13, Arizona State University
- November 18–20, University of Maryland
- November 18–20, Western Kentucky University
- December 3–4, University of Southern Mississippi
We are also excited to announce that for the fourth year in a row, the University of West Florida will host the NIRSA National Flag Football Championships! The national tournament will take place from January 6–8. You won’t want to miss the action as students from across the nation battle it out for the title of National Champion!
The NIRSA Championship Series continues to uphold values such as participation and inclusivity and, as stated in the Sportsmanship Statement, “is committed to holding tournaments in a safe environment free from bullying.” With three of the regional tournaments—University of Florida, University of Maryland, and University of Nebraska – Lincoln—featuring a Special Olympics division, there will definitely be something for everyone.
Mark Comer—Chair of the Flag Football Work Team and Assistant Director of Competitive Sports at the University of Baltimore—is looking forward to chairing the work team and working with an exceptional and diverse group of NIRSA professionals from across the country. He reminds members that “the regional flag football tournaments are a great way to get involved with NIRSA. Look for the staff applications, which are set to open on Monday, August 1 and are available to student and professional members.” You can find the application link as well as information about volunteering with the NIRSA Championship Series on the NIRSA website.
- For more information, please contact NIRSA Director of National Sport Programs, Valerie McCutchan.
Valerie McCutchan is currently the Director of National Sports Programs at NIRSA.
