The Union nationale des centres sportifs de plein air (), shortened to UCPA (), is a

non-profit A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organisation, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in co ...

French organization that makes outdoor sports holidays available for people of ages 18-45 (18-55 for advanced and expert courses). Formed in 1965, it is a union of

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sports federation A sports governing body is a sports organization that has a regulatory or sanctioning function. Sports governing bodies come in various forms and have a variety of regulatory functions. Examples of this can include disciplinary action for rule i ...

s and youth associations. About 250,000 people travel with UCPA annually. UCPA has three areas of operation: *sports holidays *recreation sports outreach *vocational training for careers in sport UCPA is mainly located in France, but is also present in some fifty countries around the world.

References

External links

UCPA official website

List of UCPA members (fr)
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