NIRSA Foundation

We’re teeing up NIRSA’s 75th anniversary in FORE-LANDO!

This member-favorite fundraising event for the Foundation generates friendships, connections, and fun competition. Network with NIRSA professionals, students, sponsors, and exhibitors while supporting the future of campus recreation!

Space is limited to 144 golfers so register early as this event will fill up quickly!

• Wednesday, April 23, 2025
  Celebration Golf Club in Orlando, Florida
• Shotgun start at 8:00am
  Four-person scramble
• Registration includes transportation to and from the golf course, golf cart rental, access to a coffee bar, post-tournament lunch, and a gift bag.
• The bus will leave the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center at 6:30am. Buses will start returning to the Gaylord Palms once the tournament lunch has concluded at approximately 3:00pm.

• Preregistration is required!Early bird rates available through February 1, 2025
  $250 per player/$1,000 per teamFull registration rates take effect February 2, 2025
  $295 per player/$1,180 per team

  Registration will open on Wednesday, December 4, 2024!

Think you’ve got what it takes to be crowned the ultimate pickleball champion? Join us for The Big Dill NIRSA Foundation Pickleball Tournament. Matches will be played in pools of five, with the top team from each pool advancing to glory. Spots are limited to just 40 dynamic duos—so grab your partner and secure your spot before it’s too late. Don’t miss this chance to show off your skills, support the NIRSA Foundation, and have a dill-lightful time!

• Thursday, April 24-Friday, April 25
  Gaylord Palms Expo Hall
• Games will be scheduled during Expo Hall hours
• Matches will be played in pools of five with the top team in each pool advancing
• The tournament is limited to 40 Pickleball teams of two
• $25 per person / $50 per team
  Funds raised benefit the NIRSA Foundation
• Registration: Coming soon!

Don’t miss out on your chance to take home the Golden Pickle + other prizes!

New for 2025, the NIRSA Foundation is refreshing its annual apparel sale and will stock only premium apparel and swag items in Orlando at NIRSA 2025. The Premium Swag Pop-Up Shop will be located near the Foundation Table and will feature a variety of apparel from popular brands including—but not limited to!—Nike, Under Armour, Columbia, and Adidas. Items from these brands sell out every year, so be prepared to drop by the pop-up shop early and make your purchases quickly!

To donate premium items from your campus, please reach out to NIRSA Foundation Board members Dave DeAngelo, Senior Associate Director of Facilities at The Ohio State University, and Brian Smith, Senior Director Campus Recreation at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Best sellers have included sweatshirts, jackets, quality T-shirts, water bottles, bags, backpacks, hats, and water bottles!

The Foundation is requesting that all event T-shirts now be donated to the T-shirt Exchange.

The NIRSA Foundation offers scholarships for students and professionals to attend the 2025 NIRSA Conference and Campus Rec Expo in Orlando.