Join organizers from around the country to learn and build community.
We’re excited to welcome all comers to the 2026 Organizer Convention!
All convention sessions will be held via Zoom from January 29-31, 2026.
We will continue to balance the great benefits of learning and connecting in person with the accessibility the virtual format provides by alternating in-person and virtual conventions.
If you are planning to attend as the 2026 Organizer Convention as a representative of a USA Ultimate affiliate organization, please submit this form to register.
USA Ultimate is committed to increasing access to the Organizer Convention for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) members of the ultimate community. Through the Delrico Johnson Fund, we will help cover costs for BIPOC attendees. If you are interested in financial assistance, please fill out this Google Form.
We encourage registrants who are able to make a donation to the Delrico Johnson Fund via your USA Ultimate member account to help cover the costs of BIPOC organizers and coaches who may not otherwise be able to attend the convention.
Questions about the 2026 Organizer Convention? Contact us at convention@usaultimate.org.
Organizer Convention
January 29 – 31, 2026
All sessions held via Zoom
Cost:
$185 thru Dec 1 OR $85 per Day
Organizer Convention Speakers
Speakers will be added as they are confirmed.
Meet the great speakers who will share their knowledge and expertise with us during the 2026 Organizer Convention!
Organizer Convention Schedule
All times MT.
* Times may be adjusted slightly as the schedule solidifies.
All sessions will be held via Zoom
Thursday, January 29
5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, January 30
5:00 – 7:45 p.m.
Saturday, January 31
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Anticipated Session Topics:
- Collaborating with Established Teams in Your Area
- Middle School Programs
- Growing Your Staff and Revenue
- Making Your Data Work for You
- The Transgender Experience and Inclusion
- How to Have Difficult Conversations
- Research Findings: Girls’ Participation in Ultimate
- USA Ultimate Program Updates
- Networking Breakouts
Coach Convention
November 16-17, 2025
Virtual sessions via Zoom
Cost: Certified Coaches – $20/night | General Public – $35/night
Coach Convention Speakers
Meet the great speakers who will share their knowledge during the Coach Convention!
Coach Convention Schedule
All sessions will be held virtually via Zoom
Session Topics:
- Alex Ghesquierre – What Offense Should I Run?
- Sam O’Brien – Motivational Interviewing for Setting Team Goals
- Ben Van Huevelen – TBD
Dates and times TBA
FAQs
Will the Organizer Convention be held in-person or virtually in 2025?
The Organizer Convention will be held virtually in 2026! All sessions will be hosted on Zoom.
How do I register for the Organizer Convention if I am attending on behalf of a USA Ultimate affiliate organization?
Use this form to register as a representative of an affiliate organization. Reach out to Leah Dolan-Kelley with any questions.
Are registration fees refundable?
If you are no longer able to attend the Organizer Convention, we will refund your registration fee until Tuesday, January 27, 2026. After that, no refunds will be granted.
We can also transfer your registration to someone else who will be able to participate in your place.