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Recreation 101 Virtual Courses

Coming in Summer 2025
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About the Recreation 101 Virtual Courses

NIRSA is committed to creating professional pathways through in-depth explorations of functional areas across collegiate recreation. Complementing available resources such as the Campus Recreation Essentials series, the Recreation 101 Virtual Course series gives NIRSA members the opportunity to establish a core, introductory knowledge base tied to specific content domains.

The Recreation 101 Virtual Courses are fully online, asynchronous experiences so participants can take them whenever they like and at their own pace. Each of them is anchored by approximately four hours of on-demand video content designed and taught by experts in each functional area. These courses are designed to be evergreen and will be reviewed and updated periodically to showcase current best practices in the profession.

In 2024 NIRSA will be launching:

  • Introduction to Collegiate Intramural Sports 101
  • Introduction to Collegiate Sport Clubs 101
  • Introduction to Collegiate Recreation Officiating 101
  • Introduction to Collegiate Esports 101

Proposals

The deadline to submit a proposal is Friday, May 19, 2023!

Details coming soon!

Presentation proposals should align with NIRSA’s eight core competencies and should cover topics related to esports and gaming.

NIRSA professional and student members who present will receive $100 off of their registration! You don’t want to miss out on this fantastic chance to share your knowledge! Submit a presentation proposal by the Friday, May 12 deadline for all submissions!

Registration

Registration Opens: Monday, April 24

Recordings will be included with paid registration for approximately 2 months after the event ends.

Register on or before Monday, July 17, 2023 for best pricing

Recordings will be included with paid registration for approximately 2 months after the event ends.

Schedule

Please check back soon for the full conference schedule!

Pre-Conference Activities

The deadline to register for all preconference activities in Monday, May 8! Registration is first-come-first-served.

Esports Facility Tour at Champlain College

Tuesday, July 11 from 2:00pm-3:30pm
Cost: $25 per person*

Take advantage of this opportunity to visit one of the first higher education institutions in Vermont to offer esports at a varsity level. This institution was the first in Vermont to offer a fully dedicated facility to esports. Not only is this facility used for varsity and club esports, but it’s also home to work study and intern positions for broadcasting, promotion, content creation, and more!

*Please note space is extremely limited! Maximum capacity is 20, minimum participation is 10. If the activity fails to reach the minimum, those who sign up will receive a refund.

Waterfront Paddle Sports

Tuesday, July 11 from 2:00pm-3:30pm
Cost: $45 per person*

Enjoy the Vermont summer while paddling either a kayak or paddleboard on the beautiful and picturesque Lake Champlain!

*Please note space is extremely limited! Maximum capacity is 20, minimum participation is 10. If the activity fails to reach the minimum, those who sign up will receive a refund.

Pickleball at the University of Vermont

Tuesday, July 11 from 4:00pm-6:00pm
Cost: Free*

Come and play one of the hottest and fastest growing sports in the country! Whether you are a seasoned pickleball player or a beginner, this will be a fun time. There will be a rules briefing before play as well as a rules posterboard to reference.

*Please note, due to limited space, maximum capacity is 24.

Contact

Additional 101 courses will be developed to expand this roster, please let us know what you would like to see in the future!