USCPA
United States Canopy Piloting Association
The national grassroots canopy piloting competition circuit. Training and preparing canopy pilots for Pro Level Events, as well as national and world level canopy piloting competitions.
Register for 2026 SeasonOur History
The FLCPA was founded in 2003 by Chris Hayes and Justin Thornton. They shared a common goal to create a grassroots league to help turn today's aspiring swoopers into tomorrow's champion canopy pilots.
For four years, Chris acted as the league organizer for the FLCPA and worked hard to help it grow. In late 2007, Albert Berchtold took the reins after Chris passed the torch, and he worked hard over the years to hold true to the ideals that were passed on to him.
In January of 2019, Curt and Jeannie Bartholomew took over the FLCPA. They spent 2018 prepping for the takeover with Al, learning the reins and preparing to continue the legacy. Both started competing in the FLCPA, and it made them the competitors they are today. They now have the honor and responsibility of helping to usher in tomorrow's would-be national and world champions.
2024 marks a big change — the league upgraded to the USCPA. The United States Canopy Piloting Association was born. The league keeps growing and continues to travel far outside the league's original scope.
— Curt & Jeannie Bartholomew
Coaching
The USCPA works closely with The Alter Ego Project to provide coaching for competitors at all levels. Whether you're just learning to swoop or preparing for Nationals, our coaches can help you reach the next level safely.
Membership
Join the USCPA to compete in our grassroots canopy piloting competitions across the country. Membership gives you access to championship points tracking, season standings, and eligibility for Pro qualification.
- ✓Compete in sanctioned meets across all districts
- ✓Championship points tracked across the season
- ✓Eligibility for Pro class qualification
- ✓Lowest scores dropped at end of season
- ✓Community of passionate canopy pilots
News
USCPA 2026 Season
The USCPA continues to grow with meets across multiple districts. Check the Events page for the latest schedule.
League Rebranded to USCPA
The FLCPA officially became the United States Canopy Piloting Association (USCPA), expanding the league's scope beyond Florida to a national circuit.