NIRSA Championship Series

NIRSA Championship Series

Dedicated to providing experiential learning through sport

Group of four basketball staff at scoring table
Group of four tennis staff wtih badges
Basketball official holding ball on court while teams line up for free throw shot
Group of two soccer staff
Four soccer staff in orange sweatshirts, smiling a camera
Tennis staff on court announcing through microphone
Back of flag football official on outside field calling a play
Group photo of three staff on a field
Group photo of four staff
Group of flag football officials, in a group huddle

Volunteer, Officiate, or Play

Let’s Celebrate Those Within the Championship Series

I want to celebrate all of those people who made it possible for me to develop to where I am today as a flag football official. It all started with my Intramural Sports Coordinator and Director who gave me the opportunity to officiate at a NIRSA tournament.

Jake Harvanchik, Oklahoma State University / California State University Fullerton, Flag Football Official

I think it has been AWESOME to see the accomplishments Unified has had throughout the Series. Unified can be found at Flag Football, Basketball, Soccer and Esports and has been growing each year! Seeing the expansion of Unified on college campuses is very special. 

Brittany Mueller (she/her), Florida State University

I feel seen, appreciated, and valued for my work on the Champ Series, we truly are one big NIRSA family there.

Amber Mateer (they/them)

I’d like to celebrate the Social Justice Work Team with the NIRSA Championship Series. These volunteers are doing such impactful work through research and planning of social justice activities, resources, and guides so that regional and national tournament hosts can facilitate meaningful discussions and training sessions for the volunteers. 

Max Miller, Swarthmore College Assistant Athletic Director for Recreation, Wellness, & Physical Education

Our Principles

To ensure the integrity of the Series, staff and volunteers will:

  • Foster a culture that promotes positive participant experiences
  • manage operational resources responsibly
  • Faciliate and encourage student and professional development opportunities
  • Assess, evaluate, and implement standards of excellence
  • lead with open and honest communication

The Series provides premier championship experiences delivered by dedicated NIRSA volunteers within a safe and inclusive environment

The promise emphasizes the importance of creating meaningful experiences for all participants – players, coaches, spectators, officials, volunteers, staff, and stakeholders.

Our Promise

Our Priorities

Focus strategically on the participant experience

Communicate the impact of involvement 

Engage and retain volunteers

Meet the Executive Team

Nicole Jackson

Director of National Sport Programs, NIRSA, She/Her 

Lauren Carlson 

Coordinator of National Sport Programs, NIRSA, She/Her 

Stephanie Calhoun 

Series Executive Chair, Assistant Director: Recreation Facilities, Georgia Southern University, She/Her

Nikki Vance

Series Executive Vice Chair, Coordinator for Intramural Sports & Youth Camps, University of Oregon, She/Her 

 

Greg Durham

Series Executive 2nd Vice Chair, Director of Partnerships and Programs, Georgia Institute of Technology, He/Him 

How to Get Involved with the Champ Series

Thank you to our sponsor

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NIRSA’s Exclusive Officiating Platform Provider for NIRSA’s Championship Series

Need more information?

Questions about the NIRSA Championship Series can be directed to:

NIRSA Director of National Sport Programs, Nicole Jackson