United States Parachute Association
Private sports governing body
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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.
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| Sport | Skydiving |
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| Jurisdiction | United States |
| Abbreviation | USPA |
| Founded | 1946 |
| Affiliation | International Skydiving Commission |
| Affiliation date | 1946 |
| Headquarters | 5401 Southpoint Centre Boulevard |
| Location | Fredericksburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| President | Chuck Akers |
| Chairman | Randy Allison |
| Vice president | Sherry Butcher |
| Secretary | Ray Lallo, Jr. |
| Official website | |
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Functions
USPA performs the following functions:
- Issues sport skydiving licenses (License classes A through D)[1]
- 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[2]
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.[3]
