Coronavirus Updates and Resources for Campus Recreation

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This page will be updated as information is made available. We encourage all NIRSA Members to continue posting questions and ideas in NIRSA Connect.

Last update:
August 25, 2021

Latest Updates

State of Campus Recreation related to the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 Survey Results: A look back at Spring 2021 and a look forward to Fall 2021 [Requires NIRSA Membership]
In May of 2021, NIRSA surveyed campus recreation directors across North America to understand what had occurred in the winter/spring 2021 term and get a sense of what they’re anticipating for summer and fall 2021.

Note: This resource is only available for NIRSA Members

State of Campus Recreation related to the COVID-19 pandemic

Survey Results: Fall 2020 – State of Campus Recreation related to the COVID-19 pandemic [Requires NIRSA Membership]
Between December 10, 2020 and January 6, 2021, NIRSA conducted a survey of campus recreation department leaders to learn what occurred over the fall 2020 term regarding campus recreation programming, staffing, and revenue in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Note: This resource is only available for NIRSA Members

American Red Cross: “Considerations for Aquatics Facilities and Lifeguarding”
On May 21, 2020 The American Red Cross released this document to provide guidance on the operation of aquatic facilities, education of lifeguards, lifeguarding rescues and resuscitation, and delivery of American Red Cross courses in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

ACHA Guidelines: Considerations for Reopening Institutions of Higher Education in the COVID-19 Era
On May 7, ACHA issued these guidelines to address the administrative, medical, mental health, health promotion/well-being, and campus-wide considerations in reopening college campuses as the COVID-19 pandemic abates. Campus recreation is specially called out among the “key campus areas.”

Campus Recreation Fiscal Impacts due to COVID-19

Survey Results: Campus Recreation Fiscal Impacts due to COVID-19
On April 15-17, NIRSA conducted a survey of campus recreation department leaders to ascertain the fiscal impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Campus Recreation Response to Covid-19

Survey Results: Campus Recreation Response to Covid-19
On April 1-3, NIRSA conducted a survey of campus recreation department lead staff related to the disruption of higher education caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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NIRSA Event Updates

  • 2020 Collegiate Marketing Institute is rescheduled.

  • 2020 NIRSA School for Mid‑Level Professionals is cancelled.

  • 2020 NIRSA Annual Conference in Phoenix, AZ is cancelled.
    Read the full announcement from the NIRSA Board of Directors.

  • 2020 USTA TOC National Tennis in Orlando, FL is cancelled.

  • 2020 NIRSA Basketball Tournament in Wichita, KS is cancelled.
NIRSA Reopening Considerations
NIRSA Ideas in Motion Virtual Roundtable Series

Upcoming Resources

  • NIRSA Ideas in Motion: virtual peer-to-peer roundtables covering a broad selection of topics.

    • Aquatics Roundtable
    • Associate Director’s Roundtable
    • Director’s Roundtable
    • Employee Wellbeing
    • Esports
    • Facilities Roundtable:
    • Fitness Roundtable
    • IM Roundtable
    • Small Programs Roundtable
    • Student Experience
    • Student Professional Development

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