News and updates related to the NIRSA Annual Conference.

Host an independent social at NIRSA 2016!

By Sierra Smith

The long-standing tradition of independent socials is an important part of the NIRSA Annual Conference experience. Independent socials provide attendees with a unique opportunity to network and socialize in smaller, more personalized groups as they connect over common backgrounds and interests. NIRSA’s dynamic, member-driven culture makes these events a popular part of […]

By NIRSA Communications|2016-10-28T23:59:24-07:00November 19, 2015|Categories: Conference, Professional Development|Tags: , |

Mark your calendar—registration for NIRSA 2016 opens soon!

By Kristen Gleason

Every year, the NIRSA Annual Conference & Recreational Sports Expo brings over 2,000 NIRSA student and professional members together for the express purpose of advancing the profession. Attendees have the opportunity to grow their professional skills by attending a wide variety of educational sessions, networking with colleagues at social events, and connecting with […]

By NIRSA Communications|2016-10-29T00:00:04-07:00October 29, 2015|Categories: Conference|Tags: , , |

Amazing preconference opportunities coming to NIRSA 2016!

By Mary Callender

Get excited NIRSA members—the 2016 NIRSA Annual Conference & Recreational Sports Expo takes place at the Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee, FL from April 3–6! The NIRSA Annual Conference is a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with fellow NIRSA members, listen to great speakers, and attend amazing educational sessions. It’s the premier professional […]

The deadline to submit a poster presentation or fitness forum proposal for NIRSA 2016 is around the corner!

By Mary Callender

Are you interested in presenting at the 2016 NIRSA Annual Conference & Recreational Sports Expo in Kissimmee, FL from April 3–6? You’re in luck! The Conference Program Committee is still accepting both poster presentation and fitness forum presentations until Wednesday, October 21!

Poster presentations

The Program Committee is dedicated to finding a […]

By NIRSA Communications|2016-10-23T20:49:54-07:00October 2, 2015|Categories: Conference|Tags: |

Clint Smith and Dennis Snow will be the keynote speakers at NIRSA 2016

By Cara McFadden, 2016 Program Chair and Demond Pryor, 2016 Program Chair-Elect

The Program Committee for the 2016 NIRSA Annual Conference & Recreational Sports Expo—which is being held at the Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee, Florida from April 3–6—is excited to announce that Clint Smith and Dennis Snow will be the conference keynote speakers! […]

By NIRSA Communications|2016-10-29T00:01:02-07:00September 24, 2015|Categories: Conference|Tags: , |

NIRSA 2016 is shaping up

By Mary Callender

The 2016 NIRSA Annual Conference & Recreational Sports Exposition at the Gaylord Palms in Florida will be here before you know it. Although registration isn’t set to open until December 1, you can see that the major elements of conference are starting to take their places in the conference overview schedule.

A […]

NIRSA 2015 couldn’t have happened without you!

By John Raskauskas

The 2015 NIRSA Annual Conference & Recreational Sports Expo in Grapevine, Texas was a fantastic experience for everyone involved. NIRSA members enjoyed wonderful educational sessions, listened to inspiring speakers, and had the chance to marvel at the latest fitness equipment in the Expo Hall.

Behind the scenes, a tremendous amount of work […]

By NIRSA Communications|2016-10-23T20:52:01-07:00July 8, 2015|Categories: Conference|Tags: , |

Help the educational sessions at NIRSA 2016 shine!

By John Raskauskas

The 2016 NIRSA Annual Conference & Recreational Sports Expo is taking place in Kissimmee, Florida from April 3–6, and the Association needs your help to build a strong core of education content!

Consider sharing your knowledge with your peers by submitting a presentation proposal for the 2016 Annual Conference by August 12. […]

By NIRSA Communications|2016-10-29T00:02:22-07:00July 2, 2015|Categories: Conference|Tags: , |

NIRSA 2015 photos are now available!

By Cory Granholm

Whether you were saying “cheese” with colleagues, looking introspective at an ed session, or racing armadillos, relive the memories from Grapevine, Texas!

Photos from the 2015 NIRSA Annual Conference & Recreational Sports Expo are now available for viewing, downloading, purchasing, and tagging at Pictage.com. These photos are only available for a limited […]

By NIRSA Communications|2016-10-23T20:52:45-07:00May 12, 2015|Categories: Conference|Tags: |
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