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
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
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
Event Discounts
SafeSport Discount
Move United Resource Library
Member Discounts
Event 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
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