NIRSA Recreation Facilities Institute attendees may choose between educational sessions focused on design/construction or management operations. In addition to the top-notch educational sessions, facility tours are included for some of the area’s top recreational facilities. The on-campus tours are designed to complement the educational sessions and the networking opportunities with recreational sports managers, recreational program directors, and architects from across North America.

NIRSA is partnering with Athletic Business to produce the NIRSA Facilities Institute integrated as part of the AB Show. We believe this partnership will increase the quality and quantity of educational session offerings, increase exposure of the NIRSA brand with nonmembers, as well as decrease the scheduling conflicts of exhibitors and sponsors between NIRSA events and the AB show.

Athletic Business not only partners with NIRSA, but also the Medical Fitness Association, NAYS Youth Sports Congress, and the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education! Attendees can attend any session at the show regardless of association membership.

2024 NIRSA Tracks:

• Risk Management/Programming
• Facility Planning and Design
• Wellness

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NIRSA has some great sessions planned for you! Did you know that all attendees at the 2024 NIRSA Recreation Facilities Institute, presented by Mondo in partnership with Athletic Business can attend any session at the event regardless of association membership? While there are over twenty NIRSA-focused sessions, attendees are free to attend any session that’s on the schedule! We’re thrilled to highlight some of the top sessions that will take place at this amazing event!

Tuesday, November 19

9:00am–4:00pm: You won’t want to miss out on some incredible facility tours! This year, there are two different tour options. Tour A keeps you in the heart of New Orleans and takes you to Tulane University, home of former NIRSA President Wendy Windsor! This tour will also feature a second location which will be announced soon. Tour B will take you to Tiger Country where you’ll get to tour Louisiana State University, home of former NIRSA President Laurie Braden! Following the tour of LSU, attendees will have the opportunity to check out Southern University and A&M College which houses the Horace Wesley Moody, Sr. Intramural Sports Complex! For those unfamiliar with NIRSA history, Horace Moody, Sr. was in attendance at the February 22, 1950 meeting that resulted in the founding of the National Intramural Association which is known today as NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation. Horace Moody, Sr. was a recipient of the NIRSA Honor Award and was a mentor and friend to many in the NIRSA community. More information regarding tours is available on the AB Show website. There are only 50 available spots for each tour.

Cost: $65/tour

Wednesday, November 20-Friday, November 22

Don’t miss out on the fantastic networking opportunities that will be available at this event! Plan to attend the Industry Party, a free social for attendees that will feature music, dancing, food, and beverages. The party takes place on Wednesday November 20 at Generations Hall from 8:00pm –11:00pm!

You’ll definitely want to take advantage of the extensive array of educational sessions the event will showcase! Explore the full list of sessions to figure out which ones best fit your needs! Don’t forget, you can choose to attend any session—even if they don’t have the NIRSA tag!

Of course, make sure you attend the expo, which will run from Wednesday November 20–Thursday, November 21; the expo is a great opportunity to connect with NIRSA associate members as well as with other companies who can support the needs of your facilities and programs. Make sure you don’t forget to stop by the NIRSA booth too!

After your time at the event, you’ll return to your campus with fresh ideas, new perspectives, numerous connections, and valuable knowledge. If you haven’t already signed up for the NIRSA Facilities Institute and AB Show, register today!

Learn more about the official hotels for this event and book your room today!

The NIRSA Foundation is offering one scholarship to cover registration for the 2024 NIRSA Recreation Facilities Institute. NIRSA membership is required to be eligible for a scholarship. Anyone already registered for the 2024 NIRSA Recreation Facilities Institute is still eligible to apply, and reimbursements or account credits will be provided if necessary.

Scholarship applications are now closed. Scholarship applicants will be notified of their status by November 1, 2024.