US Aerial Federation
The US Aerial Federation is the official U.S.A. Pole and Aerial Sports Federation recognized by the International Pole Sports Federation (IPSF). Members are eligible to compete in the World Pole & Aerial Championships (WPAC) as well as National Competitions across the U.S.
Vision & Mission
Our Vision
Our vision is "to enable our instructors, judges, practitioners, and much of the Pole and Aerial Sport movement to achieve their full potential in all aspects of the Pole and Aerial sport."
Our Mission
Our mission is to "inspire people to participate in safe & effective Pole & Aerial sports around the United States of America". Through our specific goals listed below, we can achieve this vision and carry out our mission.
Regulation
The US Aerial Federation (USAF) is dedicated to fairly and comprehensively regulating Pole and Aerial Sports, from a national perspective, in all regions.
We maintain an Anti-Doping program in accordance with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code, which is recognized as the highest standard of fairness, equality, & integrity in all sports and all countries.
Partnership
Developing strong internal and external partnerships at all levels, to provide opportunities, structures, & support for Pole and Aerial Sports and our Pole and Aerial community, is key to UASF.
Our goal is to inspire all coaches, judges, athletes, and enthusiasts to practice Pole & Aerial Sports, by providing opportunities for individuals to engage, develop, and realize their potential in all aspects of the sport, regardless of age, background, ability, or disability.
Athletes
UASF focuses on building a long-term sustainable future for Pole and Aerial Athletes. The development of a comprehensive Pole and Aerial Sport structure along with a community to foster and support athletes once they have finished within the competitive context, is key to our support of our athletes.
Coaches
UASF ensures a cohesive, ethical, inclusive, and valued coaching system where talented coaches act as a support for athletes at all stages of their development during and after their athletic careers.
Sports Focused
USAF works in partnership with the International Pole Sports Federation (IPSF) to strive for national and international recognition of Pole & Aerial Sports with representation at several sporting events including the World Pole & Aerial Championships (WPAC) and eventually at the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Our goal is to spread information about the full range of Pole sports activities to the community leading to increased recognition, sponsorship, funding, access, & participation in our sport.