Every year, Recreational Sports & Fitness Day is held on February 22. Ohio State University and the University of Michigan are known as the forerunners of recreational sports in the United States. NIRSA (National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association) established Recreational Sports & Fitness Day to commemorate the association’s founding and celebrate “the positive benefits of recreational sports, fitness, and wellness.”
History
Ohio State University and the University of Michigan founded intramural sports departments focused on friendly sports between students in 1913.
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Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | February 22 | Thursday |
| 2025 | February 22 | Saturday |
| 2026 | February 22 | Sunday |
| 2027 | February 22 | Monday |
| 2028 | February 22 | Tuesday |
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FAQs
Who created Recreational Sports & Fitness Day?
NIRSA (National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association).