United States Parachute Association
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| Sport | Skydiving |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | United States |
| Abbreviation | USPA |
| Founded | 1946 |
| Affiliation | International Skydiving Commission |
| Affiliation date | 1946 |
| Headquarters | 5401 Southpoint Centre Boulevard |
| Location | Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States |
| President | Chuck Akers |
| Chairman | Randy Allison |
| Vice president(s) | Sherry Butcher |
| Secretary | Ray Lallo, Jr. |
| Official website | |
| uspa.org | |
The United States Parachute Association (USPA) is a private sports governing body for the sport of skydiving in the United States. Its headquarters are located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The USPA's roots go back to the National Parachute Riggers-Jumpers, Inc., which was formed in the 1930s.
Functions
USPA performs the following functions:
- Issues sport skydiving licenses
- Publishes and maintains skydiving training manuals and course guidelines from which instructional ratings are issued
- Serves as legal advocate and political lobbyist for skydiving
- Provides third-party insurance for skydivers
- Maintains the Basic Safety Requirements (BSRs) as a set of voluntarily followed safety guidelines
- Coordinates skydiving competitions and awards
- Issues awards for longevity, skill and achievement
- Publishes Parachutist, a monthly magazine for members[1]
In November 2020, USPA announced their plans for a National Skydiving Museum to be built in Central Florida, but didn't specify a timeframe for completion.[2]
See also
- Canadian Sport Parachuting Association
- Parachute Industry Association
- Skydiving regulation in the United States
References
- ^ "Parachutist Magazine". USPA. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ "An Exciting Update from James F. (Curt) Curtis III, President/CEO, Board of Trustees..." International Skydiving Museum & Hall of Fame. 19 November 2020. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
External links
- Official website
- Parachutist—USPA's member magazine
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