The Gold Level of membership is intended to include and support organizations and small programs who’s primary focus is providing adaptive sports programs to athletes with disabilities.
Membership Basics:
Membership Basics:
| General Description: | Small Adaptive Sports Organizations; Inclusive organizations with small adaptive programs. Can include Parks & Recreation programs, Rehab Hospitals, YMCAs, etc. |
| Adaptive/Inclusive programming days per year: | 15+ days |
| Minimum % of participants with disabilities served annually: | 50% |
| Annual Operating Budget (focus on adaptive program if part of a larger entity): | <$50K |
| Number of participants with disabilities served annually: | <150 |
| Direct Sports programming to athletes with disabilities: | Must have conducted adaptive/inclusive programming for minimum of 12 months prior to chapter application |
| Annual Dues: | $200 |
Member Benefits:
Member Benefits:
 | Eligible to apply for Move United Insurance Program |
| Gold Grant Program - Eligible to apply for 75% 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). |
| Gold Training & Education Program - Eligible to apply for 75% of training and host opportunities offered through Move United Training & Education Program |
| Gold 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. |
| 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 Challenge Magazine |
| Member Banner |
Applicant Requirements:
Applicant 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 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 DSUSA |
Application:
Application:
Complete online application
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 time frame 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.
Questions?Kyleen Davis | Member Services Director | 240-268-0237 | FAQs | kdavis@moveunitedsport.org
