What is Ultimate Revolution?
Find out more about About "Ultimate Revolution", the UPA's ongoing strategic planning process.

What's Going On?
See below for the latest happenings with the strategic planning process.

UPDATE - April 2, 2008
The plan is released. The UPA again thanks everyone for making this plan a reality.

UPDATE – January 30, 2008
The Board and staff are thrilled by the interest being shown in the UPA’s Strategic Planning effort, and thank everyone for their patience as we work to synthesize the broad spectrum of tactics adopted by the Board into a clear and concise plan, along with a sequence for implementation so players can follow (and play a role in) our progress.

In the interim, here’s a snapshot of key ideas presented January 26 at the Ultimate Players and Coaches Conference in Boston, MA.

UPDATE - January 25, 2008
For the past year or so, the UPA has been working with its members on the "Ultimate Revolution," a process leading to a long-term Strategic Plan for the organization. I'm happy to announce that at the Board of Directors meeting last weekend, the Board approved a comprehensive 5-year plan that we believe is responsive to our membership, and that will significantly enhance and promote the sport of Ultimate. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all of the staff and volunteers that contributed to this massive effort - and to the thousands of you in the Ultimate community - UPA members and non-members alike, who contributed your thoughts.

Based on those decisions, we are currently hard at work developing a short document that concisely communicates the decisions that were made, and thus our vision for the organization's activities for the next 5 years. Of course, since the Board approved a plan containing approximately 50 strategic initiatives to be implemented over the next 5 years, it will take a bit of time to create the well-written, short document that our membership and the Ultimate Community more broadly deserve. We anticipate that this document will be completed by mid-February, and are excited to share it with the membership. In the meantime however, in order to avoid any miscommunication, we will not release any details on the Plan. Thank you for your patience.

Best regards,
Mike Payne
President, UPA Board of Directors

UPDATE - November 9, 2007
The Strategies Survey is now closed. 

A sincere thank you to more than 2700 Ultimate enthusiats who responded to the request to take the survey and share their opinions and provide guidance on the future of Ultimate and the UPA. 

Based on your feedback, the UPA will now go to work on developing the action steps needed to make the Ultimate Revolution a reality.

UPDATE - October 22, 2007
After over a year of information gathering the UPA Strategic Planning Committee is preparing its final recommendations for the UPA's Strategic Plan. But before that can be done we need your help to ensure that we are on the right track and give us guidance on where we are thinking about going.
Make your feedback on specific strategies known by filling out the Strategies Survey. Pick the strategies you are most interested in, or provide feedback on all the issues.

UPDATE - August 23, 2007
The Strategic Planning Committee has released assessment data, strategies discussed, and how Summit participants ranked them. To learn what the UPA has done with the information collected, check out the potential goals and strategies and learn how you can take part as the Revolution continues.

UPDATE - August 17, 2007
On July 21st and 22nd, the UPA Board of Directors met in Boulder, CO. Their primary goal was to chart the course of the UPA and, to a large extent, the sport of Ultimate over the next five years. What did they decide?

UPDATE - August 3, 2007
The Summits are complete! Thanks to the host communities and the many players, organizers, coaches, parents, vendors and friends who took time to share their dreams for the future of Ultimate and the UPA as well as some great ideas on how to get there. Click here to see a summary report of the Summits and strategies with the strongest interest.

UPDATE - June 22, 2007
Boston and Atlanta Summits are behind us; Minneapolis and Seattle are yet to come.

Its still not to late to register to participate and make your voice heard!

Check back in mid to late July for a summary report of the ideas generated by players, event organizers, parents, vendors, fans and friends of the sport who participated in the Summits. 

Strategies and tactics developed by Summit participants will be the focus of discussions at the Summer 2007 Meeting of the UPA Board of Directors and will serve as the basis for a first draft of the Ultimate Revolution vision and priority strategies. There will be a chance for YOU to weigh in on the draft plan, so check back in late summer/early fall to provide your thoughts.

UPDATE - May 15, 2007
Sign up now to take part in one of four Summits planned for Boston (6/10), Atlanta (6/16), Minneapolis (6/30), Seattle (7/7). Play an active role in planning the future of Ultimate and the UPA.

UPDATE - May 10, 2007
Should the UPA engage the tens of thousands of former members? If so, for what purpose? How would you like to see the UPA relate to and interact with local Ultimate organizations? What kinds of services should the UPA provide to Canada, and the rest of the world? How high a priority should credibility/legitimacy be for the UPA? Make your opinions heard at the Online forum.

UPDATE! - April 18, 2007
Online community forum launched! Whether you are able to attend a local forum or not, everyone can get involved in the online forum. Moderators will help guide discussion on key issues such as legitimacy and recognition for Ultimate, the UPA's role in the international Ultimate community, and the role of Spirit of the Game in the sport. Weigh in on key questions relating to these and other topics. The online forum will take place through May 16.

UPDATE! - March 15, 2007
Articles published in the UPA magazine, Ultimate News, highlighting the planning process and sharing some pieces of data from the assessment stage of the planning process. Check out the articles and other supplemental materials at the Resources link. Forums continue around the country.

UPDATE! - February 28, 2007
Dates and city locations for the four regional summits have been announced. They will be held in Boston, Atlanta, Minneapolis, and Seattle. Check out the Calendar of Events for more information. We look forward to working with organizers in those cities to share assessment data and ideas for the future, and to start focusing on real paths to take to reach important goals for the sport and the UPA.

UPDATE! - January 25, 2007
Ultimate Revolution website launched. Website will provide general information about the planning process, as well as information about what's coming up and how you can get involved. The first forums are scheduled and listed on the Calendar of Events. Check back to see if there is one in your area, or contact the steering committee if you are interested in hosting a forum.

UPDATE! - January 15, 2007
Second strategic planning meeting was held with UPA Board of Directors, UPA staff, and steering committee members. The reviewed a draft of the assessment from the first phase of the planning process, and developed strategies for the next "future focused" phases, including ideas for holding local community forums and regional summits to share assessment data and gather feedback about what people wanted to see in tht future.

UPDATE! - October 20, 2006
Major online survey (now closed) has been released and is being promoted and distributed to UPA members, ex-members, and non-members, as well as through local Ultimate leagues and organizations. This survey is a major part of the assessment phase of the planning process. It will provide a solid base of information about what people think of the UPA and Ultimate as they currently exist. It will also help guide the next steps in the planning process.

UPDATE! - July 14, 2006
First strategic planning meeting was held with UPA Board of Directors, UPA staff, and planning consultant Dave Barkan. The group developed the planning process, formed a steering committee, and named the plan "Ultimate Revolution".