Ultimate Long Drive (ULD™) Policies
Effective March 25, 2025
  1. Commitment to Enjoyment
    ULD™ prioritizes creating a fun, engaging experience for all participants, fostering a positive community atmosphere at every event.
  2. Inclusivity and Accessibility
    Participants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including military veterans and first responders, are welcomed.
  3. Flexible Age-Based Competition
    ULD™ supports Hitters in competing at an age level for which they are qualified, offering flexibility to transition age divisions based on birthdays.  
  4. Membership-Driven Community
    Active membership is required and is the foundation for participation, point accumulation, and championship eligibility.
  5. Competitive Structure
    Events are organized into Points and Money Divisions, for local leagues, tour events, and championship events. Hitters may qualify for the World Championship on points and ULD™ Major wins. ULD™ Tour events and League Championship events are considered ULD™ Majors. League points and overall series points are separate paths for qualification. 
  6. Adaptability to Conditions
    In the face of unsafe weather conditions or any other unforeseen challenges, ULD™ will ensures event completion by adapting formats as needed, prioritizing participant safety and fairness over rigid scheduling.
  7. Pathway to Championships
    ULD™ promotes widespread opportunity by creating multiple avenues to the annual World Championship via leagues, qualifiers, and wild cards—for Hitters to earn invitations to the World Championship.
  8. Recognition of Excellence
    ULD™ celebrates top performers through rankings, awards, and major event invitations, reinforcing a culture of merit and participation.