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 (License classes A through D) 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
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.
See also Canadian Sport Parachuting Association Parachute Industry Association Skydiving regulation in the United States
References
External links
Parachutist—USPA's member magazine