CUPA’S CORNER
CUPA with
big plans in
the works
National coaching
program, more schools
and new junior programs
BY DANNY SAUNDERS
CANADA – So you may be wondering what
exactly is CUPA and what does this organization
do? Well CUPA is the Canadian Ultimate Players
Association; the governing body for Ultimate in
Canada. Up until recently CUPA has been primarily
focused on operating national championships and
selecting national teams. While the competitive
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side of Ultimate will continue to be an important
aspect of CUPA’s operations, we are also working on
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developing programs and resources that will help the
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AN UPDATE
place will increase the profile of Ultimate in Canada, Are there other initiatives that CUPA has taken
What kind of programs? A big one is the help legitimize the sport within communities and the on? Another major initiative is the Canadian Leagues
development of a national coaching program. This Canadian sport system, and increase recognition Conference. This annual event brings Ultimate
fall CUPA is applying to the Canadian Association from schools. We hope that all of these benefits organizers from across the country together to
of Coaches to develop a National Coaching will help junior programs across the country discuss issues that affect leagues and how we can
Certification Program (NCCP). Having an NCCP in grow and thrive. work on improving Ultimate in Canada. As a result
of this conference CUPA applied to Sport Canada
for recognition and funding last winter. While we
did not receive funding, this process helped us
establish important relationships and initiated the
development of resources to meet these requirements
in the future.
There are many other initiatives that CUPA has
begun work on including a national observer program
that ran this summer at CUC and the digital magazine
that you are reading right now. We’re excited to
publish a digital magazine as it will give us a chance
to keep you up to date on the various projects we are
working on and what is taking place in the Canadian
Ultimate community.
As we continue to move forward as an organization
we are always looking for ways to better serve the
Ultimate community. We need the ideas and talents
of our community to continually improve. If you are
interested in helping to shape the future of Canadian
Ultimate please get in touch with us!
Danny Saunders
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Executive Director
Canadian Ultimate Players Association,
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1-888-691-1080
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