Why Join?

Join UPRA and elevate your paintball officiating experience!

Join the United Paintball Referee Association to gain official recognition, access top tournaments, and grow your skills. Network with referees worldwide, ensure fair play with standardized rules, and help take paintball to the next level!

Join the Team That Keeps the Game Alive

To help us provide you with the best experience, please take a moment to complete our membership intake form.

Your information allows us to tailor our services to your needs and ensure a smooth registration process.

We appreciate your time and look forward to welcoming you as a member!

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Benefits

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man in black jacket climbing mountain during daytime

Official Recognition

Being part of the association gives you formal status as a certified paintball referee.


Why it matters: Players, teams, and event organizers trust and respect referees who are officially recognized.

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Standardized

Training & Rules

You receive proper training on rules, safety, and game management.
Why it matters: You learn to officiate with confidence, consistency, and professionalism.

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a man riding a mountain bike through a forest

Skill Development

The association provides workshops, refreshers, and chances to learn from experienced referees.


Why it matters: You improve your judgment, communication, and leadership on the field.

Certification

The United Paintball Referee Association (UPRA) certification program is designed to ensure that referees possess the knowledge, judgment, and on-field professionalism required to uphold fair play and safety standards in competitive and recreational paintball. Through structured training modules, candidates learn key rules, game formats, communication protocols, and safety procedures, followed by practical assessments that evaluate decision-making and conflict-resolution skills under game conditions. UPRA certification promotes consistency across events, elevates the quality of officiating, and provides referees with recognized credentials that support advancement within leagues, tournaments, and fields nationwide.

Take the next step

Join UPRA and lead the future of Paintball!