Preconference Activities

networking opportunity

Facility Tours & Trips

Join colleagues and meet new friends on these Pacific Northwest adventures

Sold Out! Eugene Facilities Tour – University of Oregon Student Rec Center and Hayward Field

March 29, 2022: Leaves at 7:15am and returns at 3:30pm

Attendees will travel to the University of Oregon to tour the Student Rec Center, visit Hayward Field*, home of the 2022 World Athletics Track and Field Championships, and enjoy lunch in historic McArthur Court.

* The Hayward Field tour will include access to the Hayward Hall exhibit area, the tower observation deck, and the concourse. For the safety of track athletes, access to the indoor practice areas is prohibited.

**Please note that this tour has a maximum capacity of 45 people. Registration is first-come-first-served.

Sold Out! Portland Facilities Tour – University of Portland, Portland State University, and Providence Park

March 29, 2022: Leaves at 8:15am and returns at 3:30pm

Attendees will tour the award-winning Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center at the University of Portland and the Rec Center at Portland State University, followed by a tour of Providence Park, home of the Portland Timbers, 2015 MLS Champions, and Portland Thorns, 2017 NWSL Champions.

*Please note that this tour has a maximum capacity of 45 people. Registration is first-come-first-served.

Sold Out! Multnomah Falls Day Hike

Join fellow NIRSA colleagues on an unforgettable trip to the Columbia River Gorge. Attendees will be guided through a 5.4 mile moderately difficult hike with 1,600 feet of elevation gain, passing five waterfalls and providing multiple views of historic Multnomah Falls. Box lunches and snacks will be provided. Trip runs rain or shine and attendees should be prepared to hike in wet and muddy conditions on a variety of terrains. Destination is subject to change to a new location requiring equivalent activity levels if the weather dictates.