USA Ultimate is investing hundreds of thousands of dollars in state-based ultimate organizations (SBOs) to oversee the growth and activity in individual states, or multiple states in certain areas. The SBO initiative is designed to build a sustainable national infrastructure to grow the sport of ultimate across the country.

State-based organizations are extensions and partners of USA Ultimate that serve and support the organization’s mission and vision and assist local affiliate organizations and communities within their boundaries. They are empowered to take over the role of providing resources to local leagues, organizers, players, coaches and spectators, offering support from the local level, rather than the national governing body.