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

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Move United Insurance Program

Eligible to apply for Move United Insurance Program

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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).

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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.

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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.

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Vendor Opportunities

Discounted Vendor Opportunities at Move United Events.

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Host Clinics

Opportunity to host clinics at Move United Events.

What's Included

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Event Discounts

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SafeSport Discount

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Move United Resource Library

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Member Discounts

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Events Sanctioning

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Free Job Listings

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Free Event Listings

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Move United Membership Listing

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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