United States Parachute Association
# United States Parachute Association

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
* 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.

