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  2. Long story short - what you think went to "USPA" actually went to the host, and what you think was paid to "USPA reps" actually went to judges and meet management. The only direct cost from competitors to USPA is $10/competitor. Call up Jim Hayhurst @ USPA if you want the nitty gritty on how it all works out.

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    This year there were 41 open and 16 advanced class athletes. At $280 each (100% of jump ticket costs presumably went to the DZ), that means USPA took in $15,960.



    USPA does not take in this money, it goes to the host. For more information, you can read through the SCM to understand each party's responsibilities. Look specifically at “sanction fees” and you’ll see what money is received by USPA ($10/competitor). This is a typical model of the sporting industry.

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    That $16K had to cover the travel and accommodations for half a dozen USPA reps, meet staff, equipment transportation, and lots of other details you never noticed.



    Sure, there were 7 of us affiliated with USPA, however, during CP Nats we went by different titles. They were Meet Director (Wenger), Chief Judge (Laughlin), Chief of Judge Training (Florio), FAI Judge (Schlichtemeir), Controller (Hayhurst), etc. Oh, and one was even a competitor (Berchtold). Though sometimes he was also “fixer of the blasted timing system”:S. The ones that were there on “official USPA duty” weren’t covered by registration costs – they’re pretty much covered by the sanction fees.

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    Let's say there were 8 folks that had to travel. Flights averaged probably $400 round trip, hotel rooms $90, rent cars $30 or so, and of course each person had to eat.

    Flight at $400 + a hotel at $80 every night for a week is $560, rent car at $30 times a week is $210, and per Diem of let's say $60 is $420 for a week.

    That's $1590 per person, or $12720. That leaves $3240 to pay for local judges, equipment transportation, miscellaneous rentals, fees, marketing, medals, blah, blah, blah and more blah, blah, blah.

    I have no idea if USPA sent 8 people or more, but I saw at least 8 folks there that I knew were repping for HQ. The local judges had to be paid and took time off work to be there - some probably without vacation pay.



    Nowhere near accurate. Again, the SCM can help you with some of these figures. The rest can be requested from the host (see above about responsibilities). Also, Hans did an exceptional thing and hired more judges than he needed and even helped subsidize the cost of training for more FAI-rated judges to be on the course. But to put it in perspective … we only had 1 judge’s rental car. Oh, and we doubled up in rooms. There were so many independent variables that it would be rather difficult to even come up with an estimate without getting the exact report from the host. And by “local judges” – I’m sure you’re referring to those from Canada, California, Texas, Florida, Connecticut and Virginia. B|

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    For perspective, this was my first swoop comp and I thought it was exceptionally well organized. I will gladly hand over my money next year.


    Glad you enjoyed it!! It’s so cool to see the Advanced class building so much. See you next year in the hillz!