Posted by Jens Velasquez, FPA Membership Director
My role and responsibilities as Membership Director involves all aspects of maintaining the database with member info for 2015.
One initiative I will be working on this year is to increase FPA membership by running Speed Flow workshops and contests at Frisbee events throughout the year beginning with the 39th Virginia State Championships in April. As a former Ultimate Player and Coach I also plan to introduce and conduct Speed Flow workshops and contests at Ultimate events as well.
My belief is that anyone who learns how to throw and catch a Frisbee with a level of confidence will continue do so the rest of their lives. Speed Flow is an easy game of throw and catch that anyone can learn and can also prove to be a natural gateway to Freestyle.
I look forward to meeting players at events this year and reporting on this blog.
Jens Velasquez
FPA Membership Director
fpamembership@freestyledisc.org
FPA is Looking for a Content & Community Coordinator
The Freestyle Players Association (FPA) is launching a 3-month pilot program and is looking for someone to help tell the stories of our community.
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We are seeking a motivated freestyle player or highly engaged community member who can help create, coordinate, and publish content across FPA communication channels.
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What would you do?
• Create and publish content for FPA social media channels
• Write and publish website articles
• Help prepare the monthly FPA newsletter
• Collect stories, photos, videos, and updates from events around the world
• Coordinate with Tournament Directors, players, and organizers
• Help cover major events, including FPAW and other international tournaments
• Provide a short monthly activity report
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Who are we looking for?
Ideally someone who:
• Is actively involved in the freestyle community
• Attends events regularly or is well connected to active players
• Has experience with social media platforms
• Can write clear and engaging content in English
• Has basic graphic design skills or can effectively use modern design tools as support
• Is reliable, proactive, and able to work independently
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Pilot Details
• Duration: 3 months
• Expected workload: approximately 8–12 hours per week
• Compensation: $500 USD per month
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This is a pilot project designed to help FPA build a more consistent communication system and support the launch of the new FPA website.
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How to Apply
Please send:
• A short introduction about yourself
• Your experience with social media, content creation, or community work
• Examples of relevant work, if available
• A brief explanation of why you would be a good fit for this role
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As part of the selection process, shortlisted candidates may be asked to prepare a sample social media post and/or website article based on a real FPA topic.
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Applications close: July 11
Send your application to: marketing@freestyledisc.org
