News and updates related to sports clubs, tournaments, officiating, or rules sets.
NIRSA and the International Cricket Council (ICC) have partnered to advance the sport of cricket in North America. Together, NIRSA and the ICC will create a campaign that will organize intramural and club cricket opportunities on campuses across the USA.
NIRSA Championship Series flag football has started up once again. Following the regional tournaments, the NIRSA National Flag Football Championships will take place in Pensacola, Florida from January 6–8.
Whether you’re a student or campus rec professional, the Championship Series offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional growth. There are currently a wide variety of staff positions available with the NIRSA Championship Series.
Help us continue the tradition of dedicating the NIRSA Flag Football Rules Book to a person who has played a pivotal role in the development of flag football.
NIRSA used a live-stream lottery drawing to decide which teams would participate in the 2016 NIRSA National Soccer Championships Open Division.
NIRSA will continue to use a lottery-style selection process—which was first implemented in 2014 —for Open-Division registration. On October 4 at 11:00am EST, a three-hour window for registration will open.
Having championed the phrase “It’s more than competition,” the NIRSA Championship Series produces events known not only for their outstanding student athlete performance but also for the development opportunities they provide student officials and professional staff.
NIRSA and Human Kinetics will continue to produce and sell flag football materials—including the Rules Book and Officials’ Manual, clinician kit, and online course—but have discontinued the program to offer clinician kits in other sports.
Registration for the Club Basketball Conference is already open on the NIRSA Championship Series IMLeagues page and will remain open through October 3.
A recent Special Olympics meting brought together sports leaders from across North America. NIRSA was pleased to be among a small number of Special Olympics partners that were also invited.
