Join NIRSA Ideas in Motion Virtual Roundtables! These live, unrecorded discussions are a space for collegiate recreation professionals to connect, share ideas, and tackle challenges together. Held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, topics rotate to keep conversations timely and relevant. Join live—engage, share, and grow.

Calling all go-getters and game-changers! Learn about volunteering with NIRSA, the NIRSA Foundation, and the NIRSA Championship Series! Join us to explore opportunities to shape the 2026-2027 leadership year. Learn about the time commitments, workload, and—most importantly—the rewarding experiences that come with being part of these dynamic teams. Your next adventure in leadership starts here, don’t miss it!

Join NIRSA Ideas in Motion Virtual Roundtables! These live, unrecorded discussions are a space for collegiate recreation professionals to connect, share ideas, and tackle challenges together. Held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, topics rotate to keep conversations timely and relevant. Join live—engage, share, and grow.

Be part of NIRSA’s Ideas in Motion Virtual Roundtables on Marketing & Outreach (formerly the Marketing Collective Roundtable)! These live, unrecorded sessions offer a collaborative space to swap best practices, discover what’s working at other institutions, and deepen our shared understanding of the ever-evolving marketing landscape. Together, we’ll explore challenges, spark new ideas, and elevate the way we tell our stories.

Join Ideas in Motion for a virtual roundtable for early career professionals to explore the importance of data collection, learn how to interpret and apply insights effectively, and ensure that your data aligns with departmental objectives and goals.

Join NIRSA Ideas in Motion Virtual Roundtables! These live, unrecorded discussions are a space for collegiate recreation professionals to connect, share ideas, and tackle challenges together. Held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, topics rotate to keep conversations timely and relevant. Join live—engage, share, and grow.

Esports can be a varsity-style sport and a social magnet at the same time. In this webinar we unpack what works on real campuses. Our team has visited dozens of campuses across the country in the last few years and seen sports and esports spaces in all shapes and sizes. We will share what works, what does not, and why, including when to invest in competitive arenas, when a casual drop-in lounge wins, and how to keep both active after hours.

Learning Outcomes

As a result of attending this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Distinguish competitive versus casual esports spaces and when each drives the most engagement.
• Apply space utilization tactics that keep rooms active after hours with self-service gear access.
• Build a phased plan that starts small, measures demand, and scales with partners across campus.

The NIRSA Mentor Match Program most recently was a component of the Career Development Committee until that group was dissolved. For a little more than a year it has functioned as a responsibility of the Membership Engagement Coordinator with some volunteer help. This program has provided an extraordinary free professional development opportunity for many students and professionals at multiple levels with a wide variety of experiences but is vastly underutilized by members of NIRSA. The purpose of this Association Information session is to enlighten members about the program, why they should participate, how the program works, benefits realized, and how they can contribute to the program. We will explore ideas for promotion, networking, recruitment, and techniques to enhance the experience for those involved. A variety of presenters with diverse backgrounds and experiences will share their takeaways and insights while we gather valuable feedback and suggestions from participants.

Make the most of your NIRSA 2026 Conference experience by diving into this all-in-one guide for Awards! If you're thinking about applying, this session will help you navigate every step with confidence. We’ll walk through application requirements, deadlines, and FAQs, and share helpful tips and insights from past award recipients about what made their experience so impactful. Learn how to put your best foot forward, avoid common missteps, and hear what stood out in successful applications. We’ll also open the floor for your questions—so bring your curiosity and get ready to feel informed, inspired, and ready to celebrate excellence in campus recreation!

The Association of Pickleball Players (APP), USA Pickleball, and Selkirk are collaborating with NIRSA to grow pickleball at the collegiate level nationwide. Together, the organizations will deliver a robust competition platform – The APP Selkirk Collegiate Series, a NIRSA Championship Series event – as well as national exposure opportunities for programs and players, two grant programs, and educational resources. The APP also offers professional development opportunities for NIRSA members throughout the year across a variety of disciplines: operations, tournament management, officiating, marketing, and more. 

This session will educate NIRSA members on how the APP and USA Pickleball can help grow pickleball on your campus, whether that be starting a program from scratch or helping your existing program thrive, and provide professional enrichment opportunities for NIRSA members.

Learning Outcomes

As a result of participating in this program, learners will be able to:

• Understand the state of college pickleball and how the sport can enhance the health and well-being of your students.
• Understand how your school can compete in regional and national pickleball competitions.
• Know how to unlock funding and access education and resources needed to help your program thrive – or get off the ground.