Tennessee Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (TIRSA) Workshop
TIRSA Dates: January 30-31, 2025
NIRSA is a leader in higher education and the advocate for the advancement of recreation, sport, and wellness by providing educational and developmental opportunities, generating and sharing knowledge, and promoting networking and growth for our members. The Tennessee Intramural Recreational Sports Association (TIRSA) Workshop provides an opportunity for leaders in collegiate recreation throughout Tennessee to come together to participate in activities fostering development, networking, and celebrating our history. Austin Peay State University is excited to host TIRSA Thursday, January 30, and Friday, January 31, 2025.
This year’s theme is “Play It Forward,” emphasizing the role of recreation in shaping future leaders, promoting wellness and building a strong sense of community.
Registrations
TIRSA Workshop Registration is open. We will also be offering students the ability to stay at the Foy Center overnight on Jan. 30, for FREE!
Presentations
Presentation Proposals are open! Get your proposal in by Wednesday January 1.
Contact Mac Murchison, murchisonm@apsu.edu, with any questions about presentations or the proposal form. Staff will be in touch with applicants by January 6.
Sponsorships
Interested in being a sponsor? Fill out the Sponsorship Form below! Contact Lauren Smiley, smileyl@apsu.edu, with any questions.
Thank you to our Sponsors! We couldn't have this workshop without you!
TIRSA Schedule
Thursday January 30, 2025
- Check-in: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
- Location: Foy Fitness & Recreation Center
- TIRSA Social at 6:00 p.m.
- Details coming soon
- Students registered for the Overnight Experience must be back to the Foy Center no later than 10 p.m.
Friday January 31, 2025
- 6:00 a.m. - Early Morning Workout
- 7:00 a.m. - Check-in Opens
- 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Welcome
- 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sessions
- Sessions & Lunch
- Full Schedule coming soon
Travel Information
Lodging
- DoubleTree by Hilton Clarksville Riverview
- 50 College Street, Clarksville, Tennessee, 37040
- Phone: 931-919-5044
- TIRSA Room Block: $129 per night
- Book your room over the phone at 615-671-4628 or online at https://group.doubletree.com/a410qp
- Must book room no later than January 14, 2025
- Check-in: 4 p.m. » Check-out: 11 a.m.
- Breakfast included
- Students can camp out for free at the Foy Fitness & Recreation Center! (see below)
Driving Directions
- Physical Address of the Foy Fitness & Recreation Center
- 451 Marion St. Clarksville, TN 37040
- APSU Parking Map
- Parking information coming soon
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From Nashville
- Take I-24 W to Clarksville to Exit 4
- Turn left onto US 79 (Wilma Rudolph Blvd)
- Wilma Rudolph Blvd becomes College Street
- APSU will be on the right
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From Memphis
- Take I-40 E (North-East) approximately 140 miles
- Take the Exit 143
- Turn left on TN-13 approximately 53 miles (TN-13/TN-48)
- Turn left onto US- 41A Bypass (Riverside Dr.) to Clarksville
- Turn Right onto College Street
- APSU will be on the left
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From Knoxville
- Take I-40 W to Nashville
- Take I-24 W to Clarksville
- Take Exit 4 (US79) (SR-13)
- Turn left onto US 79 (Wilma Rudolph Blvd)
- Wilma Rudolph Blvd becomes College Street
- APSU will be on the right
Overnight Experience
Students attending TIRSA can stay at the Foy Center overnight for free! We'll have a complete indoor camping experience with tents (if wanted), ghost stories and games.
- While the Foy Center has some sleeping bags, quantities are limited. Students should bring their own sleeping bag, blanket and pillow.
- The Foy Center has showers, restrooms and changing stalls available.
- All belongings can be stored in a locked closet while students are not in the facility.
- Guests should note that the Foy Center will open at 6 a.m. Friday Jan. 31.
Register for the overnight experience when completing your TIRSA registration. Registration for the Overnight Experience will stay open until we reach capacity or January 20, whichever comes first.
