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NIRSA Region V Conference

Sioux Falls, SD • November 2–4, 2026

Become a Presenter at NIRSA Region V

The 2026 Region V Conference is heading to Sioux Falls this fall!

Join colleagues from across Region V for a few days of professional development, networking, connection, and fun as we come together to learn, share ideas, and celebrate campus recreation.

  • Premier Professional (Individual and Institution Member) $199
  • Professional (Individual or Institution Member) $229
  • Professional Nonmember $249
  • Premier Student (Individual and Institution Member) $114
  • Student (Individual or Institution Member) $124
  • Student Nonmember $140

Preconference Activities

All preconference activities are on
Monday, November 2, 2026

1:00pm-5:00pm
With Transportation: $25
Self-Transportation: No Cost

Get a behind-the-scenes look at recreation and wellness facilities at South Dakota State University.

This guided tour will showcase SDSU’s Miller Wellness Center, including multi-use courts, indoor track, and fitness spaces. Attendees will also visit the newly renovated First Bank & Trust Arena, home to the basketball and volleyball programs. Finally, attendees will get to visit Dana J Dykhouse Stadium, the Frank J. Kurtenbach Family Wrestling Center, and the Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex.

What to expect:

  • Tour of the Miller Wellness Center
  • First Bank & Trust Arena
  • Frank J Kurtenbach Family Wrestling Center
  • Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex

Getting There: Vans will be available to provide transportation for attendees to the tour. The campus is approximately a 45-minute drive from the conference hotel.

Prefer to make your own way there?

Attendees may also provide their own transportation and meet the group at the campus at no additional cost. Please select the no-cost transportation option when registering if you plan to drive yourself.

Please wear comfortable, weather-appropriate attire and shoes suitable for walking around campus.

3:00pm–5:00pm
No additional cost

Get a behind-the-scenes look at recreation and wellness facilities at Augustana University, our Region V Conference host site.

This guided tour will showcase Augustana’s recently renovated Elmen Center, including multi-use courts, indoor track, fitness spaces, and aquatics facilities. Attendees will also visit the Midco Arena, home to hockey and figure skating programs, and learn about Augustana’s intramural and club sports, outdoor recreation opportunities, and student employment programs.

What to expect:

  • Tour of the Elmen Center and fitness & aquatics facilities
  • Visit to Midco Arena
  • Overview of intramural and club sports
  • Augustana Outdoor Program and adventure opportunities
  • Insight into student employment within Recreation Services
  • Visit to campus outdoor recreation spaces

Getting There: Attendees are responsible for transportation to Augustana University. The campus is approximately an 8-minute drive from the conference hotel. Please wear comfortable, weather-appropriate attire and shoes suitable for walking around campus.


Overview Schedule

Monday, November 2

1:00pm-5:00pmSDSU Facilities Tour
3:00pm-5:00pmAugie Facilities Tour
4:00pm-7:00pmRegistration Open
6:00pm-7:00pmWelcome Reception & Dinner

Tuesday, November 3

7:45am-9:00amDecision Maker’s Breakfast (& attendee continental breakfast)
9:00am-9:50amOpening Session & Keynote
10:00am-11:50amEd Sessions
11:50am-2:00pmExpo/Lunch
2:00pm-4:50pmEd Sessions
6:30pm-10:00pmAll-Conference Social

Wednesday, November 4

7:45am-9:00amContinental Breakfast
9:00am-11:50amEd Sessions
11:50am-12:30pmClosing Reception & Lunch

Hotel & Travel

Holiday Inn Sioux Falls-City Centre

100 West 8th Street • Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA, 57104

Conference Leadership

  • Logan Haak, Augustana University, Conference Chair
  • Lauren Brown, Region V Representative

Program Committee

  • Tayler Davis, Creighton University, Co-Chair
  • Andrea Swett, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Co-Chair
  • Aimeé Coke, University of Nebraska at Omaha
  • Nick Donahue, North Hennepin Community College
  • Brendan Kayne, Colorado State University
  • Jay Mahoney, University of Denver
  • Tom White, University of Minnesota Duluth

Host Committee

  • Hunter Rud, Augustana University, Chair
  • Marisa Brunk, University of Nebraska at Kearney
  • Courtney Forrette, South Dakota State University
  • Connor Singhisen, University of South Dakota
  • Andrew Winscot, University of Nebraska at Kearney

Sponsorship

  • Chad Vossekuil, South Dakota State University, Chair
  • Logan Haak, Augustana University

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