The National Collegiate Parachuting League was formed in 1961 and has hosted competitions at various locations in the U.S. ever since. USPA conducts the National Collegiate Parachuting Championships to promote learning, safety, competition, sportsmanship, and camaraderie among college skydivers.
The collegiates provide a great way for college students, generally limited for funding, to compete in skydiving, and many continue on as competitors after graduation.