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How USTPA Currently Serves Its Member
Four categories of membership are offered by the USTPA and
include Competitor or Affiliate members and Affiliate Association or Producer.
Competitor members, as the name would suggest, are those who are eligible to
compete in USTPA sanctioned events and qualify for its National Finals.
Affiliate members are eligible to receive all membership benefits but are not
eligible to compete in USTPA sanctioned events, although they can easily upgrade
to Competitor status. All members will receive an embossed card bearing their
name, member number and member classification. Affiliate associations and
producers, on the other hand, receive additional benefits to enable them to
provide better customer service and benefits to their members or competitors.
Of those events managed by USTPA Productions, a division
of USTPA, more than $1.2 million in cash and prizes is offered annually to USTPA
members. The USTPA National Finals, to be held in November in Amarillo, Texas,
will offer an estimated $60,000 added money with a total estimated cash purse of
$500,000, along with a plethora of sponsors and prizes during the event.
USTPA is the
largest not-for-profit national team penning association in North American . . .
and for good reason. Offering more than one point two million dollars in prize
money annually, with more than a half million in prizes at its National Finals,
the USTPA is the leader in updating its rules, quality of competition and member
services. You can be proud to be a member of USTPA and if you’re not, you can
join today by
contacting us directly, or on-line at
USTPA.COM
USTPA Member
Benefits Summary
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Promotion
and competition! - As a competitive member of the USTPA, you are
eligible to compete at all USTPA sanctioned Penning and Sorting events.
Competitors who participate in regional events may qualify for year-end awards,
regional finals and national finals. Most USTPA sanctioned events are
promoted either by the USTPA or one of its qualified promoters. All USTPA
sanctioned events are extremely well run shows and most offer contestants the
opportunity to compete for jackpots, added money and special award prizes.
Magazine
Subscription! - $10 of your membership dues go toward a one-year
subscription to Flag's Up!. This is a
full-color magazine offering its readers the latest new, information and feature
articles about the events and happenings within the Penning and Sorting
community.
Information
& Legislation! - As the sports of Team Penning and Team Sorting grow and
flourish throughout North America, the USTPA stands at the forefront as the
premier source of information and legislation of the sports. Key metrics
for performance ratings, material rules and judging criteria, optimal arena
conditions for both competitors and cattle as well as major trends and
activities within the sports are all components of the USTPA's commitment to
lead the sports evolution. The USTPA targets competitors, promoters,
affiliates and suppliers in an effort to build a community of interest around
these sports.
Special
Benefits Programs! - Whether you are in the market for a new truck, use
long-distance phone services, travel, or are in the market for a credit card,
the USTPA offers its members special programs to bring the highest quality
supplier services at highly discounted rates.
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