U.S. Parachute Association (USPA)

The United States Parachute Association (USPA) is a voluntary non-profit membership organization of individuals who enjoy and support the sport of skydiving. The association is incorporated in New York and follows the by-laws contained in the USPA Governance Manual. USPAs mission is three-fold: - to promote safe skydiving through training, licensing and instructor qualification programs - to ensure skydivings rightful place on airports and in the airspace system - to promote competition and record-setting programs USPA wouldnt be possible without its 40,000-plus members who support the organization. These members, along with first-time jump students, make roughly 3.2 million jumps per year at more than 220 USPA-affiliated drop zones nationwide. More members mean a bigger voice when dealing with issues that have threatened the existence of skydiving. It also helps to ensure the longevity of skydiving for people to enjoy for years to come. USPA partners with affiliated schools, cl...