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. **Please register by Jan. 20 to allow us to finalize numbers** We will also be offering students the ability to stay at the Foy Center overnight on Jan. 30, for FREE!
Sponsorships
Thank you to our Sponsors! We couldn't have this workshop without you!
Connecting to APSU WIFI
- Choose APSU-Guest and click Connect
- When the browser opens, Click on "Need an Account? Click Here"
- You will be prompted to enter your Name, Phone Number, Email
- You will have access for 24 hours. If you need access longer than 24 hours, you will need to repeat these steps the next time you connect.
TIRSA Schedule
Thursday January 30, 2025
- Check-in: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
- Location: Foy Fitness & Recreation Center
- Games & Activities: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
- Facility Tour: Meet at the Foy Center front lobby by Govs Outdoors. Tours given as requested
- Yard Games: Cornhole, Pickleball, SpikeBall, Kan Jam, and more! Gym Court B
- 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.: FREE Aerial Silks Drop-in Class, beginner friendly! Gym Court C
- TIRSA Social at 6:00 p.m.
- Trivia Night at Blackhorse Pub & Brewery Tap Room
- 132 Franklin St. Clarksville, TN 37040 (0.2 miles from DoubleTree Hotel, approx. a 5 minute walk)
- Winning team (up to 6 people) will receive prizes donated by
- Students registered for the Overnight Experience must be back to the Foy Center no later than 10 p.m.
- Trivia Night at Blackhorse Pub & Brewery Tap Room
Friday January 31, 2025
- 6:00 - 6:45 a.m. - Early Morning Workout (Functional Training Room-FTR)
- 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. - Check-in & Breakfast (Gym Court A)
- Continental breakfast includes oatmeal with toppings, granola, yogurt, fresh fruit, bacon, coffee and tea
- 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Welcome (Gym Court A)
- 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - State Meeting (Gym Court A)
- 9:40 - 10:30 a.m. - Session 1
- 10:40 - 11:30 a.m. - Session 2
- 11:40 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Session 3
- 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. - Lunch (Gym Court A)
- 1:30 - 2:15 p.m. - Meet the Sponsors (Gym Court A) & Open Rec Activities
- Open Rec Activities: Teq Ball, Crate Stacking, Aerial Silks, Giant Jenga, and more
- 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Sponsor Showcase
- Open Rec Activities: Teq Ball, Crate Stacking, Aerial Silks, Giant Jenga, and more
- 2:25 - 3:10 p.m. - Session 4
- 3:15 - 3:30 p.m. - Closing (Gym Court A)
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Dunks & Dinks: Programming for Both the Campus & Local Community
- Location: Studio A, Foy 214
- Presenter: Barrett Belote & Peyton Wolfe, UT Martin
- Description: Enhancing Programs through Campus and Community Involvement: Join us to learn how UT Martin organized four pickleball tournaments and an extramural basketball tournament for both the local and campus communities. In this session, we will discuss how to we created and executed the tournaments, what we learned, and how we can improve.
- Learning Outcomes: Tips for running successful tournaments Minimizing and maximizing tournament expenses Engaging community and other universities to provide more opportunities for current students Quality equals max potential and retention
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GO Outside
- Location: Cycling Studio
- Presenter: Abigail Vela, APSU
- Description: Backpacking combines hiking with overnight camping, offering students a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in nature while building resilience, self-reliance, and teamwork. This proposal outlines a structured backpacking program for higher education students to promote wellness, outdoor skills, and environmental stewardship.
- Learning Outcomes: Students will develop practical outdoor skills such as navigation, resource management, and environmental stewardship, enhancing their confidence and self-reliance. Additionally, participants will build resilience, teamwork, and leadership abilities through shared experiences in challenging, natural settings.
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Marketing Roundtable
- Location: Studio B, Foy 215
- Presenter: Anja Shelton, APSU
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Navigating the Changes Between Student and Professional
- Location: Foy Wellness Ed Room, Foy 202
- Presenter: Bella Wills, APSU
- Description: We will be talking about knowing what you bring to the table, finding your leadership style, and ways to make sure you are taking care of yourself during the transition.
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Find Your Fit: Encouraging and Empowering the Gym-Anxious College Student
- Location: Cycling Studio
- Presenter: Emerald Lacy & Lauren Smiley, APSU
- Description: This session delves into the common reasons students may feel anxious about using recreation facilities and how these barriers can impact their wellness journey. Discover strategies for creating inclusive, welcoming spaces that encourage engagement, build confidence, and help students feel a true sense of belonging in your recreation center.
- Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to 1) recognize common reasons students may feel anxious about entering recreation centers and how it affects their ability to engage and 2) learn practical approaches to create welcoming and inclusive environments that foster student engagement and a sense of belonging.
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Using Qualtrics: The Campus Recreation & Wellness Benchmark Assessment
- Location: Wellness Ed Room, Foy 202
- Presenter: Sean Basso, UT Knoxville
- Description: How to use Qualtrics to quickly & efficiently collect data via the Campus Recreation & Wellness Benchmark (CRWB) Survey.
- Learning Outcomes: Attendees will: 1) gain familiarity with the questions included on the CRWB survey; 2) learn how to import select-questions using QSF files; 3) observe how to distribute the CRWB by using highly-personalized emails through Qualtrics
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Learning in the Absence of Consequence: A Bikepacking Story
- Location: Studio A, Foy 214
- Presenter: Mac Murchison, APSU
- Description: This presentation will address how risk tolerance and decision making can be affected when the consequences of a poor decision do not actually precipitate.
- Learning Outcomes: Learning outcomes include the experiential learning cycle and a more critical application of the debriefing stage; 1) the ability to debrief solo-adventures, 2) the ability to accurately assess decisions irrespective of their consequences. Other outcomes include the role of ego in decision-making and some basic outdoor risk management skills.
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Risk Management Roundtable
- Location: Studio B, Foy 215
- Presenter: Trey Knight, UT Knoxville
- Description: Gather with colleagues from programs and operations to discuss how campus recreation professional can work to limit liability and prioritize patron safety.
- Learning Outcomes: Understand premise liability and negligence. Understand what options we have to protect the organization and the team against liability.
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Proactive Outreach: Inclusive Marketing Practices in Campus Recreation
- Location: Wellness Ed Room, Foy 202
- Presenter: Eric Harrell, UT Knoxville
- Description: Provide a comprehensive overview of inclusive marketing practices used within campus recreation at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Emphasize the importance of inclusive representation, campus resources, and accessibility practices for campus recreation marketing efforts. Opportunity for session attendees to share their successes.
- Learning Outcomes: Attendees will determine/identify practical ideas and techniques for implementing inclusive marketing strategies into their campus recreation efforts. - Attendees will be able to empower and engage student employees to facilitate inclusive marketing strategies within campus recreation.
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Burnout to Brilliance: Rediscovering Joy at Work
- Location: Studio A, Foy 214
- Presenter: Anja Shelton & Lauren Smiley, APSU
- Description: Explore strategies to overcome burnout and reignite your passion for work. This session focuses on practical tools to manage stress, find balance, and cultivate a renewed sense of purpose and joy in your professional life. Reconnect with what inspires you and transform burnout into brilliance!
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Sponsor Spotlight with DSE Rec
- Location: Cycling Studio
- Presenter: Beth Keith, DSE
- Description: Serving the recreation industry since 2007, DSE has provided tailored software solutions to schools of all sizes across the country. Designed by recreation professionals, DSE offers user-friendly software backed by fast and attentive customer support to help you boost user engagement. Discover more about this robust software suite and how it can be tailored to meet your needs.
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Introducing Clifton Strengths: Unlock Your Potential
- Location: Foy Wellness Ed Room, Foy 202
- Presenter: Alexandra Wills, APSU
- Description: Learn what your unique strengths mean, how they show up in daily life, and how our campus embraces a strengths-based culture. This session is perfect for anyone new to Clifton Strengths and ready to unlock their potential!
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Fireside Chat with David & Sean
- Location: Studio B, Foy 215
- Presenter: Sean Basso, UT Knoxville & David Davenport, APSU
- Description: Join us for an interactive fireside chat where your questions shape the conversation! We’ll discuss topics related to NIRSA participation, answer your questions, and share insights to keep the discussion engaging and dynamic.
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Differences Between Classroom & Real World in Climbing
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Fitness Roundtable
- Location: Studio A, Foy 214
- Presenter: Emerald Lacy, APSU
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Intramural & Sport Club Roundtable
- Location: Gym Court A
- Presenter: Kahlia Flowers, APSU
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 19, 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
- 425 Marion St. Clarksville, TN 37040
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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
Parking
- APSU Parking Map
- TIRSA attendees should park in Lot 6, off of Drane St. directly behind the Foy Center. First 3 rows closest to the Foy Center will be reserved for TIRSA, however, the entire lot is available for parking.
- Overflow parking is available in the Pettus Park lot off of Farris St. (at the end of Drane St.).
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.
