How Will You Celebrate February 22?
Celebrate Rec Day on your campus or at your company; and, honor NIRSA’s origins with our Founders Day of Giving.
Honor the Past. Support the Future.
On NIRSA’s Founders Day of Giving we remember the vision set in motion by Dr. William Wasson and his esteemed colleagues during the first NIRSA Conference in 1950. We invite NIRSA members to honor that legacy by donating to the NIRSA Foundation to support the future of collegiate recreation.
Donations for 2026 will be matched up to $5,000!
Thank you to CENTERS, Moody Nolan, and NIRSA’s Anonymous Donor Circle for providing a $5,000 match for 2026 Founders Day donations!
Celebrate Campus Recreation
Celebrated every February 22, NIRSA Recreational Sports & Fitness Day—also known as Rec Day—began in 1999 to mark the 50th anniversary of NIRSA. What started as NIRSA Day has grown into a day for colleges, companies, and associations across North America to bring the mission of NIRSA to life and pay tribute to its rich history.
Join the Movement
Rec Day celebrations happen on or around February 22, but the date is yours to choose! Whether it’s a day before, a day after, or even a whole week-long celebration, we love seeing how you make it your own.
Grab Your Swag
Order customized Rec Day shirts, water bottles, bags, and more, personalized with your school or company name, and your colors.
Make it Official
Download the latest logo files in multiple formats, including easy to edit vector versions, perfect for customizing with your colors.
Tell the NIRSA Story
Download and display a poster that tells the story of NIRSA’s founding when Dr. William Wasson and 19 other intramural professionals from 11 Historically Black Colleges and Universities came together to form the Association on February 22, 1950.
