Developing the Future of Officiating
The NIRSA Championship Series is committed to delivering a premier championship experience led by qualified experts in a safe and inclusive environment. Through Championship Series officials training, student officials develop both their knowledge of the sport and their personal growth. With the support of mentors and other skilled staff, NIRSA student officials grow into the qualified experts we strive to provide.
NIRSA Championship Series Officials Opportunities
Basketball Officials Positions
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2027 National Flag Football Tournament Student Official
Status: OpenApply to serve as a 2027 NIRSA Flag Football National Tournament official.
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2027 National Basketball Tournament Student Official
Status: Opening SoonApply to serve as a 2027 NIRSA Basketball National Tournament official.
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Host a NIRSA Championship Series Regional Basketball Championships
Status: Opening SoonHosting a Regional Basketball Championships tournament is a chance to spotlight your campus, empower student leadership, and play a vital role in the success of the Series.
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NIRSA Champ Series Basketball Work Team
Status: Opening SoonThe Basketball Work Team leads the charge in recruiting, selecting, and supporting regional and national basketball tournaments within the NIRSA Championship Series.
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National Basketball Championships Competition Committee
Status: Opening SoonThe NIRSA Championship Series National Basketball Championships Competition Committee helps to support premier championship experiences delivered by qualified experts within a safe and inclusive environment.
Flag Football Officials Positions
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2027 National Flag Football Tournament Student Official
Status: OpenApply to serve as a 2027 NIRSA Flag Football National Tournament official.
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2027 National Basketball Tournament Student Official
Status: Opening SoonApply to serve as a 2027 NIRSA Basketball National Tournament official.
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2026 Regional Flag Football Tournament Official – Texas A&M–Corpus Christi
Status: ClosedApply to serve as a 2026 Regional Flag Football tournament official.
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Flag & Touch Football Rules Book Dedication Nominations
Status: ClosedYear in and year out, the NIRSA Flag & Touch Football Rules Book & Officials’ Manual is one of the Association’s most popular publications. This book has become the standard for campus recreation programs across North America, and beyond. Currently in its…
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2026 Regional Flag Football Tournament Official – University of Maryland
Status: ClosedApply to serve as a 2026 Regional Flag Football tournament official.
Pickleball Officials Positions
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2027 National Flag Football Tournament Student Official
Status: OpenApply to serve as a 2027 NIRSA Flag Football National Tournament official.
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2027 National Basketball Tournament Student Official
Status: Opening SoonApply to serve as a 2027 NIRSA Basketball National Tournament official.
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2026 Regional Flag Football Tournament Official – Texas A&M–Corpus Christi
Status: ClosedApply to serve as a 2026 Regional Flag Football tournament official.
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2026 Regional Flag Football Tournament Official – University of Maryland
Status: ClosedApply to serve as a 2026 Regional Flag Football tournament official.
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2026 Regional Flag Football Tournament Official – UMass Amherst
Status: ClosedApply to serve as a 2026 Regional Flag Football tournament official.
Soccer Officials Positions
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2027 National Flag Football Tournament Student Official
Status: OpenApply to serve as a 2027 NIRSA Flag Football National Tournament official.
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2027 National Basketball Tournament Student Official
Status: Opening SoonApply to serve as a 2027 NIRSA Basketball National Tournament official.
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NIRSA Champ Series Soccer Work Team
Status: Opening SoonThe NIRSA Championship Series Soccer Work Team supports all aspects of collegiate club soccer including regional and national tournaments by providing a premier championship experience. Their yearly goals and charges enhance soccer for club participants, officials, volunteers, spectators and all…
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2026 Regional Flag Football Tournament Official – Texas A&M–Corpus Christi
Status: ClosedApply to serve as a 2026 Regional Flag Football tournament official.
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2026 Regional Flag Football Tournament Official – University of Maryland
Status: ClosedApply to serve as a 2026 Regional Flag Football tournament official.
Special Olympics USA Games
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2027 National Flag Football Tournament Student Official
Status: OpenApply to serve as a 2027 NIRSA Flag Football National Tournament official.
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2027 National Basketball Tournament Student Official
Status: Opening SoonApply to serve as a 2027 NIRSA Basketball National Tournament official.
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2026 Regional Flag Football Tournament Official – Texas A&M–Corpus Christi
Status: ClosedApply to serve as a 2026 Regional Flag Football tournament official.
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2026 Regional Flag Football Tournament Official – University of Maryland
Status: ClosedApply to serve as a 2026 Regional Flag Football tournament official.
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2026 Regional Flag Football Tournament Official – UMass Amherst
Status: ClosedApply to serve as a 2026 Regional Flag Football tournament official.
Additional Opportunities
Volunteer
Host a Tournament
Work Team Positions
Support Student Officials
Student Officials Fundraising Committee
Established in 2015 in support of student officials development at the NIRSA Service Corporation Championship Series Flag Football and Basketball tournaments. This volunteer committee raises money in support of student officials development opportunities as determined by the NIRSA Service Corporation. Expand your fundraising experience while supporting your passion and the future of student officials development by volunteering.
Donate to Officials Development
Support student officials development with a gift to the NIRSA Foundation. Gifts support lodging, stipends, meals, and on-site transportation for student officials and their NIRSA volunteer evaluators at NIRSA Flag Football and Basketball Championships.