Mesoamerican Ballgame Association USA
| Sport | Ulama (de Cadera) |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2019 |
| First season | 2023 |
| Organising body | International Mesoamerican Ball Game Association |
| No. of teams | 2 |
| Country |  United States |
The Mesoamerican Ballgame Association USA or AJUPEME USA (Asociacion de Juego de Pelota Mesoamericano USA) is the main sports organization for Ulama de Cadera in the United States.[1][2] It is a member of the International Mesoamerican Hip Ball Game Association based in Mexico.[3]
Domestic teams
Within AJUPEME USA, there are currently four delegations: California, Arizona Practice, Nevada, and New Mexico Macanas. Each delegation governs the sport in each of their respective states.
| Team | Location | Delegation | Est | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlético Oceyolotl de San Fernando Valley | San Fernando Valley (Los Angeles) | California | 2019 | Formerly Itzpapalotl San Fernando Valley |
| Atlético Tlecoyotes de San Diego | San Diego | California | 2023 | |
| TBD | Yuma | Arizona | TBD[4] |
National team
National record of AJUPEME USA:
| Year | Host | Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Belize | 3rd place |
References
- ^ "Group of athletes look to bring back Ulama, one of the world's oldest sports - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
- ^ Calderon, Jannelle (2023-10-19). "Ancient Mesoamerican sport makes a comeback in Las Vegas". The Nevada Independent. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
- ^ ajupemeusa. "ajupeme-usa". ajupeme-usa. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
- ^ Hyson, Katie (2023-07-28). "Indigenous athletes are reviving an ancient sport in San Diego". KPBS Public Media. Retrieved 2024-06-09.