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THE GROWTH OF THE USA SPORT (USEF)

The growth of our sport was an embarrassing 1% over the last 8-10 years. This sport is in trouble…OR IS IT???
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The very word “growth” implies that things start smaller and grow and gain, not sure that has happened in the Hunter-Jumper sport, in fact the opposite is true.
At the USHJA Convention Murray Kessler, President of USEF gave an in-depth talk about our sport citing many different statistics… in his presentation regarding the Strategic Plan Preview, Murray presented some interesting facts and statistics:
USEF MEMBERSHIP over Time: note that in 2011 the membership number was actually 445 HIGHER than 2015.
2011 – 82,736
2012 – 83,587
2013 – 82,007
2014 – 81,458
2015 – 82,291
MEMBERSHIP DEMOGRAPHICS, who are the members? 100% TOTAL.
70% - Senior Competing
23% - Junior Competing
5% - Life Competting
2% - Non-Competting
The Strategic Plan for USEF is undertaking a “Major change in the value” of being a USEF member, moving in the direction of “I WANT TO BELONG” FROM “I HAVE TO BELONG”. Building on the USA’s successful top sports results, and the repositioning of the Commitment from our High Performance Athletes, the commitment to ‘Give Back to the Sport’ becomes the prime goal of competing.!!
FROM “Everything We Do is So We Can Win Gold Medals” TO “We Win Gold Medals to Inspire”!!!

This new plan moves USEF from the perception of Strictly Rule Enforcement to USEF becoming the inspiration for future competitors of all levels and ages.
IT’S A COMPLETE MAKE-OVER INCLUDING:
A New Learning Center
Expanded clinic program
Affiliate Partnerships
USEF Network re-make
Rolling Memberships
More Meaningful Benefits
NEW EASY TO NAVIGATE WEBSITE
NEW Membership Categories
NEW Advertising Campaign
Process Improvements

We are all invited to follow the USEF Strategic Plan as it takes on the issues and energys of the sport. Please stay tuned for information and opinions as this progresses as it moves forward ....
WE INVITE YOUR COMMENTS, OPINIOINS AND QUESTIONS

USEF - MEMBER REPORTING RESPONSIBILLITY

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