Why Become a Member of the UPA?
Sign up today and enjoy the following exclusive UPA member benefits:
- Free pocket-sized rulebooks for new UPA members;
- A membership packet with your card and a thank you gift;
- E-newsletters and quarterly issues of the UPA magazine;
- Participation in the Five Ultimate-UPA Coaching Certification Corps;
- Participation in UPA Championship events;
- Participation in UPA sanctioned leagues, tournaments and practices;
- Insurance coverage for sanctioned events;
- A discount on orders for Discraft 175g Ultrastar discs, Official disc sponsor of the UPA;
- Option to seek election on the Board of Directors, become a sectional, regional, national coordinator or join other volunteer committees;
- A voice and a vote in the development, growth and organization of the sport of Ultimate.
Membership Levels
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Would you like to join the UPA? To join for the first time or to renew, use
online registration or download and print the membership form from the link at the top of the page and mail it in. Your support helps the sport of Ultimate grow with quality and fun. As a player-run organization, the UPA is exactly what members make it. Your dues, donations and passion for Ultimate keep the sport going and growing! Membership levels and prices are as follows:
| Amount | Member Level | Description |
| $20 | Youth | Includes members that will/did not reach their 19th birthday before June of the current calendar year and have not graduated from H.S. |
| $30 | College
| Includes any person currently enrolled at least half-time in an accredited college or university. Six consecutive years max. |
| $40 | Regular | Includes all adults. |
| $750 | Lifetime | Available to anyone. |
Membership Information
Membership begins once your information and fees have been received and processed by the UPA. The annual membership period is the calendar year (January 1–December 31) although we begin accepting renewals beginning on December 1 for the following year. We encourage you to sign up at the beginning of that cycle. All memberships will expire on December 31 of the current cycle regardless of when you sign up.
UPA membership is not refundable. Please review the membership information and form carefully.
Lifetime Members
Lifetime members pay a one-time fee to be a member of the UPA for life. Throughout their life they will continue to receive and benefit from all membership privileges regardless of how the program may change over the years. Thank you to our members who pledge their lifetime support. In recognition of their support you may view a list of
UPA lifetime members
Membership FAQ's
Do you have questions regarding your UPA membership or are you having troubles applying? Visit our
FAQ’s page for quick answers to a few common questions.
Subscription to USA Ultimate
While subscriptions of
USA Ultimate are included with membership, purchasing a subscription alone does not entitle you to membership benefits and does not make you a member. However, it is an opportunity to follow the sport, Ultimate community and players. Find out more about
subscribing or purchasing
USA Ultimate as a gift!
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