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NIRSA: More than 4,500 members

who improve the world through collegiate recreation

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we believe

participation in campus recreation programming can make our global community healthier

What is NIRSA? | What is Collegiate Recreation?

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we are leaders in collegiate recreation

strengthening our members to strengthen our cause

we grow

Professional development events help our members keep up-to-date with best practices and certifications.

we discover

We use exclusive benchmarking, assessments, and data sets to help and promote the profession.

we connect

Our members connect with each other by sharing conversations, files, and experiences.

we lead

With 1,850 volunteer opportunities, we have a fit for you. Help us lead the profession!

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The NIRSA Championship Series hosts annual national tournaments and dozens of regionals.

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Register today for the 2019 NIRSA Triventure, presented by Mondo

By Nick Zumbrun|2019-06-19T12:05:57-07:00June 19, 2019|

Federal and state policy and legislative updates

By Erin O’Sullivan|2019-06-25T06:36:00-07:00June 17, 2019|

Concussion management top of mind for campus rec

By NIRSA Communications|2019-06-13T14:05:04-07:00June 13, 2019|

Federal and state policy and legislative updates

By Erin O’Sullivan|2019-06-24T15:21:13-07:00June 10, 2019|

The newest NIRSA Flag & Touch Football Rules Book is now available

By Jeff Feldhaus|2019-06-07T13:36:53-07:00June 7, 2019|

Nutrition education at Sam Houston State University

By Nazifa Islam|2019-06-05T07:45:31-07:00June 5, 2019|

From fitness instructors to health coaches to wellness ambassadors

By Brian Luu|2019-06-05T07:37:11-07:00June 5, 2019|

Additional associations endorse health and wellbeing in higher education

By Erin O’Sullivan|2019-06-04T12:33:18-07:00June 4, 2019|

Conference Updates

Propose an educational session for NIRSA 2020 in Phoenix

By David Peters|2019-05-16T15:34:39-07:00May 16, 2019|

Member Spotlight

Nutrition education at Sam Houston State University

By Nazifa Islam|2019-06-05T07:45:31-07:00June 5, 2019|

NIRSA Foundation

Foundation Board comes together for orientation and spring meetings

By Kelley Hungerford|2019-06-03T16:13:41-07:00June 3, 2019|

Calling all generations in campus rec: Boomers, Xers, Millennials, and Gen Z

2019-06-04T12:13:18-07:00By Leah Hall Dorothy|

The journey of adjourning

2019-04-08T10:33:46-07:00By Caroline Ciell, NIRSA Student Leader|

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