CUPA

1
CUPA

• What is CUPA?
• Canadian Ultimate Players Association
• Governing body for Ultimate in Canada.
• What does CUPA do?
• Sanctioning National Championships CUC CUUC
• National Team Selection

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The Purpose of CUPA

• To serve as the governing body of the sport of
  Ultimate, representing the interests of the sport
  and all ultimate players in Canada
• To promote the growth and development of the
  sport of Ultimate throughout Canada
• To act as the vehicle through which the ongoing
  activities of the sport of Ultimate are
  organized, including, but not limited to,
  overseeing national and international
  competition, developing and disseminating
  educational programs and serving as a medium for
  the exchange of information

3
Moving Forward

• Restructure how CUPA operates
• Work with PSOs and their member organizations
• Develop key national programs

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Programs Goals

• Junior Development
• National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP)
• Middle School High School Development
• Communication
• Digital Magazine
• Sponsorship Media

5
Programs Goals

• Competition
• National Observer Program
• High Performance Athlete Development
• Organization
• Sport Canada Requirements
• Collection of Resources

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Current Situation

• Limited Resources
• Part-time Executive Director 10 hours/week
• Revenue limited to competitive memberships from
  CUC CUUC participants surpluses
• Small pool of volunteers

7
New Relationship with PSOs

• In order to develop national programs and move
  forward CUPA will need additional resources and
  support
• PSO partners are needed to support future growth.
  

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PSO Support Requested

• Collection of Demographics
• Distribution of Digital Magazine
• Volunteer Recruitment
• Financial Support
• 500/CUPA region in 2008
• 2/Ultimate player in 2009

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Why the ODSA Should Invest in the CUPA

• Strong National Body is needed to operate
  national programs
• Investment for the future.
• Potential for future grants
• Support junior programming a key to the future
  growth of sport
• National programs will help develop the sport

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2008 Accomplishments

• Canadian League Conference
• Applied to Sport Canada for recognition and
  funding
• Adopted new policies
• Audited statements for 2007 fiscal year
• National observer program launched at CUC 2008
• NCCP application process has begun
• New digital magazine to launch October 15th

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Canadian Leagues Conference

• November 8-9 in Toronto, Ontario
• CUPA AGM will take place on the 9th
• National restructuring will be a major topic
• Presentations made by leagues from across the
  country on a variety of topics