UPA Sanctioning Program

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UPA Sanctioning Program

• Melanie Byrd

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UPA Sanctioning Program

• Goal of the program
• What does it mean to sanction and what events do
  we sanction?
• What are the procedures/rules for sanctioning my
  event with the UPA?
• What are the benefits of sanctioning?
• Future

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Program Goal

• The goal of the UPA sanctioning program is to
  encourage the growth and support of Ultimate at
  all levels and in all forms by assisting event
  organizers in providing their local community
  with opportunities to participate and learn about
  the sport through leagues, practices, tournaments
  and clinics.

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What does it mean to sanction and what events do
we sanction?

• Standards
• UPA Recognition
• Ultimate
• practices
• leagues
• tournaments
• clinics

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Procedures for sanctioning

• Rosters
• Waivers
• Dues

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Benefits of sanctioning

• Strongest support for growth of Ultimate
• Insurance
• Discounts
• Rebate
• Website and magazine coverage
• Services/resources for planning/organizing your
  event
• Free for members

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Future

• Additional Resources
• League start-up
• Running a tournament
• Additional web services
• Website templates
• Online rostering/registration
• Organized Interleague Series