United States Parachute Association
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| Sport | Skydiving |
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| Jurisdiction | United States |
| Founded | 1946 |
| Affiliation | International Parachuting Commission |
| Affiliation date | 1946 |
| Headquarters | 5401 Southpoint Centre Boulevard |
| Location | Fredericksburg, Virginia |
| President | Jay Stokes |
| Chairman | Al King |
| Vice president(s) | Steve Helffrich |
| Secretary | Jan Meyer |
| Official website | |
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Skydive at Chambersburg
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 formed in the 1930s.
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
The National Skydiving Museum is planned to be built next door to the USPA facility.[1]
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