The outreach umbrella at the UPA encompasses many programs. Included is the sanctioning program, women's outreach program, innovation grants program and general outreach. Each program is described briefly below. To learn more about the individual programs, use the program heading to link to more information or select the program from the menu.

The purpose of the outreach program is to promote and support the development of Ultimate at all levels of play as defined by the UPA. More specifically, the UPA has set out to work with Ultimate and league organizers to share ideas on the development of Ultimate and to determine how the UPA may better support these organizations throughout North America.

Information on upcoming events are posted online and in the magazine. You may also keep up with the UPA outreach resources and updates through the links below.

2009 League and Ultimate Organizers' Conference

2007 League & Ultimate Organizers' Conference

Ultimate Organizer's Resource Manual

Royalty & Cost Free Ultimate Images

2004 League & Ultimate Organizer's Conference

Organizer's Forum

The goal of the UPA sanctioning program is to encourage the growth and support of Ultimate at all levels and in all forms by assisting event organizers in providing their local community with opportunities to participate and learn about the sport. Read more about this program if you host or help organize events such as practices, tournaments, leagues and clinics in your local community and would like to learn more about the benefits of affiliating your event with the UPA.

Since 1997 the Innovation Grant Program has been supporting Ultimate outreach programs all over the country. The mission of the Ultimate Innovation Grant Program is to promote growth in Ultimate and Ultimate Spirit in North America, to create links between the UPA and local organizers, to serve members' needs and to create documentation that will inspire others to further innovation and excellence. Take a look at this program if you or someone you know has a unique idea they would like to share for spreading Ultimate in North America.

For years now the UPA has specifically targeted development in women's Ultimate because of the fewer numbers of women players and the clear need for more playing opportunities for women. The UPA Women's Outreach Program is geared towards supporting organizers who are interested in introducing and promoting the sport of Ultimate to women. To assist organizers with their women's outreach programs, we have developed the Women's Clinic Kit and the New College Team Kit. If you are interested in supporting women's Ultimate in your community, starting a new women's team or increasing the number of women players on your league?..read more about how this program may be able to help you!

In 2006, we are creating a Women's Outreach Committee to address issues with current development concerns related to women's Ultimate.  Find out more about the Women's Outreach Committee.