United States Parachute Association

The United States Parachute Association (USPA) is a self-governing body for the sport of skydiving. Its headquarters are located in Fredericksburg, Virginia, parallel to I-95. The USPA's roots go back to the National Parachute Riggers-Jumpers, Inc., which was formed in the 1930s.

United States Parachute Association
SportSkydiving
JurisdictionUnited States
AbbreviationUSPA
Founded1946
AffiliationInternational Skydiving Commission
Affiliation date1946
Headquarters5401 Southpoint Centre Boulevard
LocationFredericksburg, Virginia, United States
PresidentChuck Akers
ChairmanRandy Allison
Vice president(s)Sherry Butcher
SecretaryRay Lallo, Jr.
Official website
uspa.org
Skydive at Chambersburg

Functions

USPA performs the following functions:

  • Issues sport skydiving licenses and longevity/skill/achievement awards
  • 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 (BSR's) as a set of voluntarily followed safety guidelines
  • Coordinates skydiving competitions and awards
  • Publishes Parachutist, a monthly magazine for members[1]

The National Skydiving Museum is planned to be built in Central Florida.[2]

See also

References
  1. "Parachutist Magazine". USPA. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
  2. "An Exciting Update from James F. (Curt) Curtis III, President/CEO, Board of Trustees..." International Skydiving Museum & Hall of Fame. 19 November 2020. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
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