NIRSA Mid-Atlantic Regional

Basketball registration is open now through February 20th

Start your registration HERE

Teams can sign up for men’s, women's, and Special Olympics divisions.. See the NIRSA Eligibility guidelines for more details on player eligibility. All teams should begin the registration process by completing this google form. 

All required forms (entry form, waivers, code of conduct, player certification) shall be emailed to midatlanticregional@umd.edu or juliej12@umd.edu. 

Cost: $350 per team (additional fees may apply for credit card transactions).

Flag Football Tournament Dates: November 7-9, 2025

Basketball Tournament Dates: February 27-March 1, 2026

Tournament Schedule/Format: Pool play will begin on Friday evening and continue into Saturday. Playoffs will begin on Saturday and conclude on Sunday. Tournament format will be dependent upon number of teams. Please Note – the tournament format, number of games, and game length may change due to a team not showing up or circumstances beyond our control.

Final game schedules will be provided to each team and posted on the tournament IMLeagues site (which will be shared with registered teams) the week of the event.

Awards ceremony to follow each division's finals.

A note about parking on the University of Maryland campus: Parking on the University of Maryland campus is monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Parking tickets are the sole responsibility of vehicle owners and cannot be voided or otherwise negated by RecWell, UMD, or NIRSA tournament staff. Before parking your vehicle, please check posted parking restrictions. 

UMD Campus Parking Map 

Flag Football Venues 

RecWell Artificial Turf Fields 

Parking at the Turf Fields: The closest parking lot for this facility is in Lot 9 which is available after 4pm on Friday evenings, all day Saturday, and all day Sunday. Please availability in this lot is subject to ICA (Varsity) basketball games and may be limited. 

Fraternity Row Fields 

These grass fields are located on the south east side of campus. Parking on campus is regulated by UMD’s Department of Transportation Services. Regulations vary based on time of year, time of day, type of parking permit, and special events/construction projects. We recommend viewing DOTS’ parking maps for current accommodations and restrictions.

Varsity Practice Turf 

The Varsity Practice Turf is located adjacent to SECU Stadium and the Varsity Sports Teamhouse. Parking is available in Stadium Drive Garage or in Lot Q on Friday after 4pm, Saturday, and Sunday 

Basketball Venues 

Eppley Recreation Center

Parking at the Eppley Recreation Center:  The closest parking for this facility is at metered parking to the southwest and southeast of the building (approximately 2 minute walk). Additional parking in Terrapin Trail parking garage (Lot 6) is available after 4pm on Friday, all day Saturday, and Sunday. 

Reckord Armory 

Parking at the Reckord Armory: The closest parking for this facility is at metered parking at the UMD Visitors Center (approximately 2 minute walk). Additional parking in Lot L is available after 4pm on Friday, all day Saturday, and Sunday. 

Ritchie Coliseum 

Parking at Ritchie Coliseum: Please note, there is significant construction on the roads and parking lots surrounding this building. Please allow additional time to travel to and find parking for this venue. The closest parking for this venue is at the UMD Visitor’s Center (approximately 6 minute walk). Additional parking, in a limited capacity, is available in Lot J2 after 4pm on Friday, all day Saturday, and Sunday.

Area Airports

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport- DCA (20 miles)

•  Located about 35 minutes south of University of Maryland, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is accessible via car (rental, taxi, uber/lyft, etc) and DC metro.
• Metro- Due to stoppage of service on the yellow line, from DCA take the blue line (direct access at airport) to the stop at L’Enfant Plaza then transfer to the Green Line. The Green Line goes directly to the city of College Park- get off at College Park- U of MD stop. At the College Park metro stop, there is a UMD bus available (click here for info on schedule).
• To get back to DCA, take the green line from the U of MD stop to L’Enfant Plaza and transfer to the Blue line, which will then go to DCA.

Baltimore-Washington International- BWI (23 miles)

• Located about 35 minutes north of the University of Maryland, Baltimore-Washington International Airport is accessible via car (rental, taxi, uber/lyft, etc.) and MARC train.
• MARC- The MARC (Penn Line) runs from BWI to New Carrollton and Union Station- both nearby the university.
• Take the MARC to New Carrollton and then get on the WMATA bus F6 and get off at the Campus Drive, Union Lane stop or uber/lyft from the station to campus.
• Take the MARC to Union Station (DC) then get on the red line towards Glenmont. At Fort Totten, exit the red line and transfer to the green line towards Greenbelt. Three stops later, get off at the U of MD, College Park metro station. At the College Park metro stop, there is a UMD bus available (click here for info on schedule).

Dulles International Airport- IAD (35 miles)

• Located about 50 minutes away from the University, Dulles International Airport is accessible via car (rental, taxi, uber/lyft, etc.) and Metro.
• Metro- Take the Silver Line from Dulles to L’Enfant Plaza where you will transfer to the Green Line, which then will take you to the U of MD, College Park after 11 stops. At the College Park metro stop, there is a UMD bus available (click here for info on schedule).

Area Hotels

The Hotel

301-277-7777

7777 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740

College Park Marriott 

301-985-7300

3501 University Blvd E, Hyattsville, MD 20783

Holiday Inn Express

301-441-8110

9020 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740

Cambria Hotel

301-615-9889

8321 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740

Best Western Plus 

301-220-0505

8419 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740

Holiday Inn College Park

240-542-1234

10000 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
 

Area Hospitals

University Health Center 
University of Maryland 
College Park, MD 20742 
301-314-8180 
Hours: The University Health Center is open from 8:00am-7:00pm Monday-Friday (limited services after 5:00pm), from  11:00am-3:00pm on Saturdays, and CLOSED on Sundays. 

Express Healthcare- College Park (Urgent Care)
4701 Melbourne Place
College Park, MD 20740
-301- 450- 5631
Hours: 8:00 am- 10pm Monday -Friday, 9am-7pm Saturday and Sunday

Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center (Hospital)

11890 Healing Way
Silver Spring, MD 20904

240-637-4000

Holy Cross Hospital 
1500 Forest Glen Road
Silver Spring, MD 20910 

301-754-7000