Tournament hosts are the backbone of the NIRSA Championship Series, creating unforgettable experiences for student-athletes, officials, and volunteers. Hosting is a chance to spotlight your campus, empower student leadership, and play a vital role in the success of the Series. Join a passionate community of changemakers and help shape the future of collegiate sport.
- Economic Impact: Generate revenue and visibility for your local area.
- Professional Development: Provide leadership and event management experience for staff and students.
- Campus & Community Exposure: Highlight your institution’s facilities and community partnerships.
To facilitate a successful hosting experience, NIRSA provides:
- A Tournament Operations Manual with best practices and planning tools.
- Budget templates outlining staffing ratios and expenditure guidelines.
- A suggested entry fee model to support financial sustainability and consistency across tournaments.
Requirements
- Current NIRSA institutional membership is required to host NIRSA Championship Series tournaments
Time Commitment
Hosting a NIRSA Championship Series National Basketball Championships …
Financial Responsibilities
- Host sites are responsible for the $400 entry fee for each division winner advancing to the NIRSA National Championships
- Optional travel stipends may be provided for: Top official (amount set by host) and/or Division winners (amount set by host)
- All host sites should obtain free or discounted field/court space for the tournament
- All tournament expenses should be covered by team entry fees. Hosts may set their own entry fee, provided NIRSA guidelines are followed