United States Parachute Association Explained

United States Parachute Association
Abbrev:	USPA
Logosize:	100px
Sport:	Skydiving
Aff:	International Skydiving Commission
Affdate:	1946
Jurisdiction:	United States
Headquarters:	5401 Southpoint Centre Boulevard
Location:	Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States
President:	Chuck Akers
Chairman:	Randy Allison
Vicepresident:	Sherry Butcher
Secretary:	Ray Lallo, Jr.
Url:	https://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

External links

• • Parachutist—USPA's member magazine

Notes and References

1. Web site: Parachutist Magazine . USPA . 7 December 2020.
2. Web site: An Exciting Update from James F. (Curt) Curtis III, President/CEO, Board of Trustees... . International Skydiving Museum & Hall of Fame . 5 April 2021 . 19 November 2020.