Tennessee Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (TIRSA) Workshop

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!

Register Today

Presentations

Presentation Proposals are open! Get your proposal in by Sunday December 15.

Contact Mac Murchison, murchisonm@apsu.edu, with any questions about presentations or the proposal form. Staff will be in touch with applicants by Dec. 20

Presentation Proposal

Sponsorships

Interested in being a sponsor? Fill out the Sponsorship Form below! Contact Lauren Smiley, smileyl@apsu.edu, with any questions. 

Sponsorship Form

TIRSA Schedule

Thursday January 30, 2025

• Check-in: 12:00 - 4:00 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

• Hotel info coming soon
• Students can camp out for free at the Foy Fitness & Recreation Center!
  • Students can sign up for the APSU Overnight Experience when registering for TIRSA. 

Driving Directions

• Physical Address of the Foy Fitness & Recreation Center
  • 451 Marion St. Clarksville, TN 37040
• APSU Parking Map
  • Parking information coming soon

• 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

• 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

• 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