Esports represents one of the fastest growing recreational activities on college campuses. The webinar presents results from recent research focused on the lifestyle and wellbeing of esports participants at the collegiate level, aiming at providing valuable information to help guide better practices for campus recreation administrators.

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, university campuses began to close or move into virtual operations to attempt to prevent the spread of the virus around the United States, pausing all co-curricular learning opportunities at the campuses, including club sports for the estimated 2 million students who participate in these programs annually. This study, funded by a NIRSA Research Grant, attempts to determine the impact that the pandemic had on club sports participation and operations, both in the 2020-2021 academic year when campuses were first learning to operate with the virus, and over the full four academic year period from 2019-2020 to 2022-2023. The study collected data from club sports departments at 107 institutions nationwide. Attendees will take away lessons for club sports, collegiate recreation, and student affairs professionals for future events and crises that disrupt normal operations, including severe weather, violence and terrorist acts, and mass illness, including insuring that students feel safe while participating in the immediate aftermath of a disruption, and not being concerned about temporarily suspending operations to respond to the crisis.

Esports 101 is an introductory-level, online course intended for campus recreation professionals looking to gain essential knowledge of esports programming, administration, and operations at colleges and universities.

Sport Clubs 101 is an introductory-level, online course designed for campus recreation professionals looking to gain essential knowledge of club sports governance, risk management, and program operations at colleges and universities.

Recreation Officiating 101 is an introductory-level, online course designed for campus recreation professionals looking to gain an introductory understanding of recreation officiating program management in a university setting.

Intramural Sports 101 is an introductory-level, online course aimed at campus recreation professionals seeking a fundamental overview of intramural sports program operations within a college or university environment.

Written by four experts with over 63 combined years of experience, Campus Recreation Essentials: Intramurals provides a framework to design and create an effective intramurals program that meets the needs of campus and community participants. From budgeting to policymaking to designing play structures to assessment, this resource is a valuable addition to any rec department library. Written by Amanda Alpert, Jonathan Johnston, Ashley Lax and Kevin D. Martin.

From facility support, coaching development, and education programs to social and competitive play on college and university campuses, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) provides comprehensive support for collegiate tennis across the United States. Join our upcoming webinar to learn more about these resources and how to utilize tennis to inspire healthier people and communities everywhere.

Reimagine your recreation spaces. This webinar dives into the trends and challenges of managing recreational spaces, showcasing how RecRe's technology optimizes utilization and engagement across different recreation settings. Explore streamlined inventory management for traditional gyms, dedicated esports arenas, and even remote outpost sporting fields. Learn how RecRe tackles real-world issues like equipment loss and student accountability, boosting efficiency and user satisfaction in both established and emerging recreational domains. Get ready for an interactive session packed with expert insights and practical tips to transform your own space into a dynamic recreation hub.

Campus Recreation Essentials: Sport Clubs provides a comprehensive look at the administration of a club sports program, from start to finish, for a campus of any size. With guidance on staffing, policies, assessment, funding and more, readers can gain knowledge and confidence in beginning a sport club program or strengthening existing programming. Written by Adam O. Burke, Sheena R. Harvey, Andy Main, Domonique Sak, and Laura Thomas.