Championship Series
More than just competition: compete, coordinate, officiate, and connect with skilled peers from other schools.
Basketball
Hit the court with NIRSA. Regional and national championship tournaments take place annually.
Flag Football
Don’t fumble this opportunity! Compete in regional and national championship tournaments
Pickleball
Paddles up! Compete in regional qualifiers and national championship tournaments in partnership with the Association for Pickleball Players, USA Pickleball and Selkirk Collegiate series.
Soccer
NIRSA for the assist! Regional and national championship tournaments should be your school’s goal! League play can get you prepped.
Tennis
Advantage NIRSA: In partnership with the USTA, members can compete in recreational tennis championships at the local sectional level, and national level.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering for The Series can be a bridge—connecting you to the networks, opportunities, and experiences that shape your professional journey.
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Presentation Proposals for the NIRSA Recreation Facilities Institute
Status: OpenThe NIRSA Recreation Facilities Institute presented by Mondo in partnership with Athletic Business is taking place November 17-19, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. Presentation proposals are now being accepted for two dedicated campus recreation tracks: We’re looking for engaging presenters and facilitators who can share practical…
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NIRSA Board of Directors
Status: ClosedHow to Get Involved The Nominations & Appointments Committee recruits nominees, reviews applications and supporting materials, and determines the slate of candidates for the At-Large Director and Presidential Track positions on the NIRSA Board of Directors. Initial application forms will be available…
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Research Grant Program
Status: ClosedThe NIRSA Foundation proudly supports the NIRSA Research Grant Program. Grant Eligibility Applicants are not required to be individual NIRSA members, however all research must be conducted at or for a NIRSA member institution. Applications from students must be supported…
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Scholarships for the NIRSA Recreation Facilities Institute
Status: ClosedThe NIRSA Foundation is offering one professional scholarship to cover registration for the 2026 NIRSA Recreation Facilities Institute. NIRSA membership is required to be eligible for a scholarship. Scholarship application will close on Monday, March 30, 2026. Applicants will be…
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NIRSA Student Leadership Team elections
Status: ClosedAll student members may vote for the NIRSA Student Leader and for a Regional Student Leader from the member’s region. Membership must be current as of 11:00am Eastern / 8:00am Pacific on March 2 to receive a ballot.
Unified Sports
Everyone can play! Unified Sports joins people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team.
Officials Development
Earn your stripes. NIRSA’s sports officials development opportunities raise the bar for sports officials training.
Ways to Get involved
Volunteer for Tournament
Volunteer time and talent create lasting experiences for students.
Register Your Team
Teams from institutional member schools qualify for registration discounts.
Host a Tournament
Every great tournament begins with a great host!
Historical Records
Thousands of students and hundreds of volunteers make each season of the NIRSA Championship Series unforgettable.