What started as 11 schools convening about intramural activity on February 22, 1950 has become a worldwide phenomenon supporting the belief that recreational sports on campus matter. This original meeting established the National Intramural Association which would eventually become NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation.
Whether you’re observing National Recreational Sports & Fitness Day on the official date, February 22, or inviting students to your rec center all week long, we want to hear about it! […]
National Recreational Sports & Fitness Day, or Rec Day, is a celebration of NIRSA’s founding date—February 22, 1950. Every year, the Rec Day festivities grow as NIRSA members continue to find new and exciting ways to celebrate the occasion, and the rich tradition of collegiate recreation, on their campuses. Whether it’s hosting a Zumba […]
