The Ultimate Players Association (UPA) is a player run not-for-profit organization based in Boulder, Colorado, USA. Founded in 1979, the UPA is among the first flying disc sport organizations in the world, and one of the largest, with approximately 19,000 members and hundreds of volunteers.

The UPA serves as the governing body of the sport of Ultimate in the US. Our mission is:

• To promote and support the sport of Ultimate and its players;

• To increase participation in the sport of Ultimate at all levels;
• To uphold the Spirit of the Game, including personal responsibility and integrity; and
• To provide a framework for players to organize and conduct competition and other activities related to Ultimate.