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Explore the efforts of USPA in promoting the thrill of skydiving through various initiatives to engage new enthusiasts and retain members, as well as upcoming events like the National Skydiving Championships. Dive into the history, disciplines, and culture of skydiving.
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USPA REPORT PIA ’06 2ND Regular Meeting
Regular Membership 31,276 4,187
“Sport Promotion” $70,000 Budgeted for ‘06
Sport Promotion • Sport Promotion--Increase 1st Jumps • Sport Retention--Increase Novice Base • Member Recruiting--More USPA Members • Member Retention--Keep Members Longer
USPA Media Day July 10th—USPA’s 60th Anniversary Sussex, New Jersey
USPA Media Day • 14 Reporters and Writers • History of USPA • History and Evolution of Skydiving • Skydiving Disciplines • DZ Culture and Skydive Training • Tandem Jump Training
USPA Media Day • Fox 5 Sports/WNYW-TV (New York City) • Men's Fitness Magazine • Men’s Journal • MetroSports New York • National Geographic Adventure • The New Jersey Herald • New York 1 News • Parade Magazine • “Sports Wrap”/My 9 News, WWOR-TV (Secaucus, NJ) • Spotlight Newspapers (eight upstate NY papers) • The Washington Post • Freelance travel writer from New York • ESPN The Magazine • USA Today • WCBS-TV (New York), features reporter • Forbes Magazine (“Forbes Adventurer”)
USPA National Canopy Piloting ChampionshipLabor Day WeekendWildwood, New Jersey • TV Coverage • Good Morning, America • The Today Show • Jeep World of Adventure
USPA National Skydiving ChampionshipsOct. 21-28Eloy, Arizona • Media Being Pitched