UCPA
UCPA (Union des Centres Sportifs de Plein Air, pronounced [ynjɔ̃ de sɑ̃tʁ spɔʁtif də plɛn‿ɛʁ]) is a non-profit French organization that makes outdoor sports holidays available for people of ages 7–39. Formed in 1965, it is a union of government bodies, sports federations and youth associations.[1] About 250,000 people travel with UCPA annually.
 Official logotype 2015- | |
| Formation | 1965 |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Promoting sporting activities for young people |
| Headquarters | Paris |
Founder | Maurice Herzog |
| Website | http://www.ucpa-vacances.com/ |
"Les Saintes" UCPA center
UCPA has three areas of operation:
- sports holidays
- recreation sports outreach
- vocational training for careers in sport
UCPA is mainly located in France, but is also present in some fifty countries around the world.
References
- "L'UCPA, la quinqua qui fait courir les jeunes". Le Monde 20 October 2016. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
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