Recreation 101 Virtual Courses | New Lineup in 2025 | Online

The Recreation 101 Virtual Courses give NIRSA members the opportunity to establish a core, introductory knowledge base tied to specific content domains. NIRSA will launch Student Development, Outdoor Programs, Facilities, and Fitness in 2025. The debut lineup, released in 2024, covers Intramurals, Sport Clubs, Officiating, and Esports.

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Intramural & Club Sports Institute | June 24-26, 2025 | Kansas City, MO

Specializing in education and networking for intramural and club sport professionals, the Institute offers educational tracks in intramurals, club sports, and middle-management. Presented by Fusion. Registration is now open!

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NIRSA Recreation Facilities Institute, presented by MONDO | November 5-8, 2025 | San Diego, CA

The NIRSA Recreation Facilities Institute, presented by Mondo and in partnership with Athletic Business, provides in-depth information on planning, constructing, renovating, and operating recreation sports facilities. Since demand for recreation sports facilities continues to increase, recreation professionals need to stay on the forefront of trends and best practices. Registration is now open!

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NIRSA/ACUI Collegiate Marketing Institute | December 3-5, 2025 | Oklahoma City, OK

The Collegiate Marketing Institute joins campus recreation, college union, and student activities professionals to share best practices and trends in campus marketing! This event unites people in sharing lessons in how to tackle the challenges of being a successful marketing professional in today’s competitive higher education industry.

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NIRSA School for Early Career Professionals | December 9-11, 2025 | Dallas, TX

The NIRSA School is designed to amplify the capabilities of newer campus recreation professionals. Join a select group of peers for a deep-dive program taught by senior administrators — while cultivating a lifelong camaraderie with fellow attendees. The NIRSA School for Early Career Professionals hones the skills and mindset to influence positive growth on your organization and team.

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Emerging Recreational Sports Leadership (ERSL) Conference | February 19-21, 2026 | Dallas, TX

With educational programming, opportunities for mentorship, and a platform for career networking, the Emerging Recreational Sports Leadership conference empowers young minority students with the skills and knowledge that lay the foundation to building meaningful careers in the field of collegiate recreation. This unique conference encourages diversity in our association in an effort to better reflect the populations and demographics that NIRSA members serve.

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