National NIRSA Day began on February 22, 1999 during the 50th anniversary of NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation.
This day soon evolved from a birthday celebration to something much larger: a day for all colleges and institutions across the United States to actualize the mission of our Association.
Now every February 22 is both a celebration of NIRSA’s history as well as a reflection on the values that keep us moving forward.
It’s not uncommon to hear universities refer to February 22 as either “NIRSA Day” or “Recreational Sports & Fitness Day” (Rec Day for short). No matter what you call it, the important thing is to celebrate it!
