NIRSA Club Basketball

• Registration opens June 11 and remains open until October 14
• Clubs can register and show interest without financial commitment
• There must be at least six teams for a conference to form. Once formed, clubs will be contacted
• Clubs in formed conferences have until November 16 to arrange payment options (see Conference Fees)
• All registration takes place at www.IMLeagues.com/nirsa

• One-way travel limited to 4-6 hours for conference play
• All officiating and athletic training fees will be included in conference dues
• Paid entry into one NIRSA Regional Basketball Tournament of the club’s choice
• Two opportunities to win paid team entry into the NIRSA National Basketball Championship
  • Win a NIRSA Club Basketball Conference
  • Win a NIRSA Regional Basketball Tournament
• Dedicated NIRSA professionals with relevant club management experience
• Guaranteed 6-10 Conference games
  • Total games determined by conference size
• All contests will be scheduled by your Conference Commissioner
• Minimal administrative duties for Club Captains
• No additional hidden fees to play

• Clubs are committing to three weekends of play for the Club Basketball Conference: Two club basketball events and one NIRSA Regional tournament
• All play starts in the Spring and must be completed before March 30, so Conference Champions can be determined for Nationals
• If club teams miss a weekend of play, your Conference Commissioner will attempt to reschedule but a makeup weekend of play is not guaranteed
• Conference standings will determine a Conference Champion at the conclusion of conference play
  • Conference Champions will receive paid team entry into the NIRSA National Basketball Championship

The NIRSA Club Basketball Conference dues are $1,150 per club per season. Dues can be pay in one sum due November 16 or be broken into three payments of $383.34, due November 16, January 16 and February 16.

Your team will receive:

• Guaranteed 6-10 Conference games
• All officiating fees covered
• Athletic Training fees covered (Note: May need to supply own tape or wrap)
• One NIRSA Regional Basketball Tournament entry of the club’s choice
  • Teams will receive 3 games minimum
• Conference Champions get paid team entry into the NIRSA National Basketball Championship

Where do your dues go?
NIRSA wants to be as transparent as possible with the students and professionals who participate in NIRSA Championship Series events. The following is a cost estimate of the NIRSA Club Basketball Conference per club:

• $460 for entry into two NIRSA Club Basketball Conference events
  • Covers three person officiating costs
  • Covers licensed Athletic Trainer costs for entire event
  • Covers game site staff and additional costs
• $325 for team entry into one NIRSA Regional Basketball Tournament
• $60 for Conference Champion award and recognition
• $115 towards Conference Champion team entry into the NIRSA National Basketball Championship
• $190 for liability insurance to provide coverage for schools that host Club Basketball Conference Events

Eligibility standards will remain consistent with current NIRSA Championship Series eligibility guidelines. All standards must be met and maintained for students to participate throughout the season. Teams are required to submit a player verification form prior to the start of Conference competition.

Positive Sporting Behavior Statement

The NIRSA Championship Series believes good sporting behavior is an integral component of intercollegiate competition. Please read the complete Positive Sporting Behavior Statement.

Student officials are a critical component of the NIRSA Championship Series. The integrity of the current student development format will continue to be upheld with the NIRSA Club Basketball Conference. Student officials will be used for Conference play. All games will be played using the three person officiating system to ensure the same level of quality that is expected at NIRSA Regional and National Basketball Championships.

NIRSA Championship Series is looking for Club Basketball hosts this season! If your interested please apply

NIRSA Club Basketball Work Team

Chair: DJ Netherly, Cal Poly-Pomona
Vice Chair: Jasmine Randolph, James Madison University

Conference Commissioners:

• Jordan German, Texas Tech
• Tinsey Dejon, DePaul University
• Emily Ohlson, Temple University
• Nick Sandona, University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh
• Joseph Miller, Louisiana State University
• Troy Maddox, The University of West Alabama
• Emily Walker, Florida Southern University
• David Mann, Kennesaw State University
• Nick White, Cal Poly SLO
• Tylar Tidwell, University of Nevada – Reno

NIRSA Club Basketball Work Team Q&A

The NIRSA Club Basketball Work Team will be holding a Q&A on September 27th and October 13th at 8pm. This will be held virtually via Zoom. The link to the meeting is HERE.