Affiliate
Affiliate membership is intended to include and support National Governing Bodies (NGB), High-Performance Management Organizations (HPMO), and other national or regional sport organizations who govern or administer adaptive or inclusive sports programs for athletes with disabilities. Affiliate membership may also include organizations and foundations that may not offer direct sports programming, but promote it through their own member organizations, clubs, leagues, funding of athletics, or other indirect promotion of adaptive and/or inclusive sports.
No Min.
Adaptive/Inclusive programming days per year
No Min.
Participants with Disabilities Served Per Year
No Min.
Annual Operating Budget
$500
Annual Dues
Overview
Affiliate membership is intended to include and support National Governing Bodies (NGB), High-Performance Management Organizations (HPMO), and other national or regional sport organizations who govern or administer adaptive or inclusive sports programs for athletes with disabilities. Affiliate membership may also include organizations and foundations that may not offer direct sports programming, but promote it through their own member organizations, clubs, leagues, funding of athletics, or other indirect promotion of adaptive and/or inclusive sports.
Member Benefits
Move United Insurance Program
Eligible to apply for Move United Insurance Program
Grant Program
Eligible to apply for 100% of grant opportunities offered through Move United Grant Program
*In order to be eligible for grant funding through Move United, applicants must be tax-exempt (i.e. 501c3 or government entity).
Training & Education
Eligible to apply for 100% of training and host opportunities offered through Move United Training & Education Program.
Ability to contribute content to be distributed to our member organizations.
Partnerships
Opportunity for elevated partnership with Move United through join grant efforts and programs. Opportunity to raise the visibility of your organization through marketing and event opportunities. Access to adaptive sports subject matter experts and trainers.
Vendor Opportunities
Discounted Vendor Opportunities at Move United Events.
Host Clinics
Opportunity to host clinics at Move United Events.
What's Included
Event Discounts
SafeSport Discount
Move United Resource Library
Member Discounts
Events Sanctioning
Free Job Listings
Free Event Listings
Move United Membership Listing
Submit Content to Move United Magazine
Application Requirements
Independent 501c3 / Non-Profit Organization
Provide IRS determination letter, articles of incorporation, bylaws, and proof of registration as a charity in state of operation
Directly impacting the adaptive sports and recreation industry
Must have conducted businses for a minimum of 12 months prior to affiliate application, and have an active online presence (i.e. website required, social media optional)
Demonstrate that programming is offered in safe and accessible environment
Provide information related to athlete protection protocols; training, screening, and qualifications of instructors/coaches/volunteers
Demonstrate sound financial guidelines
Provide most current budget and (if applicable) 990, 990-EZ or 990-N
Demonstrate competent governance
Provide list of board members and two organizational reference letters
Carry Commercial General Liability Insurance
Provide proof of CGL with minimum limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence limit and $2,000,000 aggregate limit, and 5 year Loss Run Reports for all policies held
Comply with Move United's Sport Protection Policy
Demonstrate all current athlete protection policies and procedures; If none exist, commit to development and implementation of such policies and procedures with assistance from Move United
Want to apply?
Please carefully review the list of Applicant Requirements above before beginning the online application. If the application is incomplete upon submission, applicants will be given a timeframe within which to provide any missing information. If after that time the application remains incomplete, it will no longer be considered.
Application cycle: Move United accepts applications year round
Still have Questions?
Email membership@moveunitedsport.org