Chapter

Chapter membership is intended to include and support organizations and large programs whose primary focus is providing adaptive sports programs to athletes with disabilities.

40+

Adaptive/Inclusive programming days per year

150+

Participants with Disabilities Served Per Year

$50K+

Annual Operating Budget

$350

Annual Dues

Overview

Adaptive Sports Organizations that specialize in adaptive sports programming and/or Inclusive Organizations that offer moderate-large adaptive programs. These groups may include Parks & Recreation programs, Rehab hospitals, YMCAs, etc.

Must have conducted adaptive/inclusive programming for minimum of 12 months for a minimum of 20 unique participants with disabilities prior to chapter application

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

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Partnerships

Priority access to relationships with corporate, federal and national partners with respect to engagement and sponsorship opportunities, as well as adaptive sports subject matter experts/trainers.

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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Event Sanctioning

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Free Job Listings

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Free Event Listings

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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

Offer direct sports programming to athletes with permanent disabilities

Must have conducted programming for minimum of 12 months for a minimum of 20 unique participants prior to chapter 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