Paid in quarterly installments. Total of $15,000 during year 1; $15,000 during year 2; and $10,000 during year 3, so that replacement revenue streams can be developed and in place by year 4.

Specific share amounts are linked at usaultimate.org/memberships in the "Notes" section below the membership rates table. See the most recent complete membership year's total details with breakdowns by state, age, gender, and specific membership level at usaultimate.org/membershiptrends

Balance the realities of your operating budget and real expenses with appropriate membership pricing in your state, rather than relying on one-price-fits-all national membership rates. A dollar does not have the same buying power in California that it does in Mississippi.

Sport-specific and appropriate insurance coverage from an A-rated carrier with reliable claims processing. See the various coverage types, levels, descriptions, and other details at usaultimate.org/insurance. As organizations are able to engage paid staff and maintain property, goods, or supplies exceeding reasonable values, USAU can help orgs connect with advanced coverages including workers' compensation (regulated at the state level), property (including "inland marine" for supplies in transit to/from events), and hired or non-owned automobiles to cover personal vehicles used by organization staff that are not owned directly by the organization.

Receive reimbursement up to $500/year towards professional accounting services to prepare and file form 990 with the IRS.

Market your organization's services and programs more effectively with a unique, preferred relationship with the sport's national governing body as recognized by the US Olympic Committee, which is uniquely empowered by Congress to oversee amateur sports in the U.S.

Increase the number of paid staff working to grow the sport of ultimate in your state! Progress from having an all-volunteer or mostly volunteer-run organizational structure to being driven by financially supported professional staff.

Receive support from national HQ but focus specifically on a single state to offer dedicated attention/service.

For example, USAU camps, LTP/GUM clinics, Coaching (CDP) certification clinics, Observer (OCP) training & certification, etc. Perhaps require organizers to share a revenue portion with state org.

For example, get ultimate included in State Games events, YMCA chapters, Boys & Girls Clubs, Catholic Youth Organizations, Jewish Community Centers, etc. Perhaps require membership in exchange for organization/involvement and/or negotiate a revenue share.

Collaborative opportunity to achieve best possible framework for organizational stability and structure.

Optionally incentivize and reward formal affiliation by local organizations that are serving a specific segment of the sport's constituency and their associated commitment to require membership.

USAU will directly engage & cover the costs for our professional, sport-focused graphic designer to develop the organization's branding, logo properties, and identity for cross-platform use.

Access to preferred partners, industry experts, negotiated prices/rates, etc.

For example, implement additional conduct requirements, naming guidelines, uniform requirements, team sponsorship approval, etc. As long as all continue to meet USAU guidelines and requirements, further modification is an option.

For bids to host events that are exclusive to local state territory, determine and set host bid preference(s). For larger events (e.g., regional or national events), receive bid preference to run the event directly or have approval rights for any eligible entities within local state territory. Starting in 2018, State-Based Organizations will be able to submit multiyear bids to host a USAU championship event as well as single year bids before the normal public bid window opens for that event year. To inquire about submitting such a bid, please reach out to the appropriate Competition Division Manager per the HQ Staff Contacts page or to a Director/Manager of Community Services/Development, for more information.

For example, create an official state beach championship for multiple gender or age divisions, state indoor championships, a state club or masters championship, state grand masters or great grand masters championship, state middle school championships, or a state youth club championship (or regional invite/warm-up for YCC) perhaps for a new age division (U14, U12, etc).

Optionally, have USAU HQ staff manage events, in which case USAU HQ will set/retain fees. Fees in 2015 were $50-200 per event.

For example, require additional fees, personnel requirements, event minimums, etc.

For example, require membership for chaperones and/or certification for coaches, even if USAU HQ is not requiring nationally.

For example, require online registration at Play.USAUltimate.org vs use of external systems and/or emailed spreadsheets, in order to reduce admin/processing time.

USAU currently accepts both formats (with strong preference for electronic) but state organization can increase selectivity, in order to reduce processing/admin workload.

For complaints that allege inappropriate conduct at an event run by a state organization, the investigation, communication, and resolution of the matter can be appropriately handled by the USAU Judicial Committee.

While USAU currently offers "Play It Forward" memberships only to Affiliate organizations, state organizations will be eligible to additionally award up to $500 in their 1st year with further amounts to be matched 1:1 to local fundraising efforts.

For example, a National School Meal Program letter, government assistance program documentation, etc.

USAU HQ will ship up to 4 grant kits annually to recipients per your determination(s).

National sponsors in a category may preclude local sponsors in same category.

For example, award trip to a representative based on demonstrated performance or perhaps based on participant votes. Currently, the convention is being hosted in conjunction with US Open Championships over the 4th of July holiday weekend where some of the world's best men's, women's and mixed teams compete on an international stage.

Provide active and consistent regular communication to members within the state territory. Sign annual agreement with USAU.

i.e., file annual tax returns per federal and state/local laws

Ensure adequate representation from key metro areas and constituent groups within state territory. Key areas will include process of officer selection, decision making, frequency of meetings, conducting elections, etc.

As the startup grant funding runs out by Year 4, be ready to compensate with other revenue streams to grow & sustain the organization.

Nationally, we've seen an average of ~4% annual growth from 2015-2018. Hopefully this will be an achievable metric, on average. See USAUltimate.org/MembershipTrends/ for more details.

e.g., YMCA, Boys & Girls Clubs, Catholic Youth Organizations, Jewish Community Centers, etc.

Branded programs include USAU camps, LTP/GUM clinics, CDP certification clinics, Observer training, etc.

e.g., Regarding conduct cases, naming violations, uniform guidelines, sponsorship determinations, etc.

See http://safesport.org/toolkit/clubs/

e.g., State Youth Coordinators, club sectional and college conference coordinators, etc.

To familiarize with event sanctioning program, see https://www.usaultimate.org/sanctioning/ for details. Tasks will include:
- Working with USAU Member Services to issue appropriate insurance certificates, as needed.
- Maintaining player/team registration & rostering in USAU event mgmt system (EMS) with tech support from USAU HQ.
- Providing support to organizers/participants, as needed.

Tech support for EMS and Play.USAUltimate.org provided USAU HQ.

For example, verify that leagues are run appropriately, that players participate in leagues, coaches/chaperones complete requirements, etc.

For example, verify that requirements are met for team coaches, chaperones, medical authorization forms, Safe Sport, etc.

To indemnify and support the operations of both national and state organizations.

For example, any paper waivers &/or membership payments made offline (by check, cash, or other method). State organizations have the option to require all materials be submitted online through Play.USAUltimate.org in order to avoid this processing.

State organizations will receive a revenue share for PIF members just as for any other membership.

Details at https://www.usaultimate.org/resources/grants/.

National sponsors in a category may preclude local sponsors in same category.

Starting in 2020, the convention is being hosted over the last weekend of January in Colorado Springs. Travel expense reimbursement has been provided in recent years, and we hope to continue providing such going forward.