CUPA  What is CUPA? Canadian Ultimate Players Association Governing body for Ultimate in Canada.  What does CUPA do? Sanctioning National Championships: CUC & CUUC National Team Selection

The Purpose of CUPA To serve as the governing body of the sport of Ultimate, representing the interests of the sport and all ultimate players in Canada; To promote the growth and development of the sport of Ultimate throughout Canada; To act as the vehicle through which the ongoing activities of the sport of Ultimate are organized, including, but not limited to, overseeing national and international competition, developing and disseminating educational programs and serving as a medium for the exchange of information;

Moving Forward  Restructure how CUPA operates Work with PSOs and their member organizations  Develop key national programs

Programs & Goals  Junior Development National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Middle School & High School Development  Communication Digital Magazine Sponsorship & Media

Programs & Goals  Competition National Observer Program High Performance Athlete Development  Organization Sport Canada Requirements Collection of Resources

Current Situation  Limited Resources Part-time Executive Director: 10 hours/week Revenue limited to competitive memberships from CUC & CUUC participants & surpluses Small pool of volunteers

New Relationship with PSOs  In order to develop national programs and move forward CUPA will need additional resources and support  PSO partners are needed to support future growth.

PSO Support Requested  Collection of Demographics  Distribution of Digital Magazine  Volunteer Recruitment  Financial Support $500/CUPA region in 2008 $2/Ultimate player in 2009

Why the ODSA Should Invest in the CUPA  Strong National Body is needed to operate national programs  Investment for the future. Potential for future grants Support junior programming… a key to the future growth of sport  National programs will help develop the sport

2008 Accomplishments  Canadian League Conference  Applied to Sport Canada for recognition and funding Adopted new policies  Audited statements for 2007 fiscal year  National observer program launched at CUC 2008  NCCP application process has begun  New digital magazine to launch October 15 th

Canadian Leagues Conference  November 8-9 in Toronto, Ontario  CUPA AGM will take place on the 9 th  National restructuring will be a major topic  Presentations made by leagues from across the country on a variety of topics