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USA Wrestling Membership
Benefits of Membership
USA Wrestling
Membership Information
Membership Year: September 1 through August 31
Competitor’s Membership
Valid for kids, cadet, junior, F.I.L.A. Junior World, university, senior, veterans’-level competition at all competition levels, and club practices. To enter an USA Wrestling sanctioned event as a competitor you must have a current competitor’s card. Membership benefits include secondary, non-duplicating sports accident insurance provided by an outside carrier. There is sports-accident supplemental benefits provided to USA Wrestling members who participate in limited non-sanctioned events. This insurance coverage includes a deductible, co-payment provisions and other conditions of the policy (details will be provided to club administrators); a one-year subscription to USA Wrestler; the privilege to compete and take advantage of events, camps, clinics, international exchanges, and club programs; discounts on wrestling gear, equipment and apparel; and other national discount programs as they become available. You also have access to our Online Broadcasts website located on TheMat.com.
Coach's Membership (Background Screening Required)
Any individual who at anytime could be expected, in the performance of their duties, or due to their position in a USA Wrestling Chartered Club, to be alone with a registered USA Wrestling athlete for any given length of time, or could be expected to supervise or have custodial care of a group of registered USA Wrestling’s members must become a USA Wrestling member coach and submit therefore to a background check as prescribed by USA Wrestling policy and procedures. Membership benefits include secondary, non-duplicating sports accident insurance provided by an outside carrier. There are sports accident supplemental benefits provided to USA Wrestling members who participate in limited non-sanctioned events. This insurance coverage includes a deductible, co-payment provisions and other conditions of the policy (details will be provided to club administrators); limited liability insurance (per the conditions of the policy); a one-year subscription to USA Wrestler; a copy of the international rule book (available in February of 2009); the privilege to coach at events and specified camps, clinics, international exchanges and club programs; opportunity for coach instruction and certification, discounts on wrestling gear, equipment and apparel; and other national discount programs as they become available. This card may not be used for competition. You also have access to our Online Broadcasts website located on TheMat.com.
Official's Membership(Background Screening Required)
Membership benefits include secondary, non-duplicating sports accident insurance provided by an outside carrier. This insurance coverage includes a deductible, co-payment provisions and other conditions of the policy (details will be provided to club administrators); limited liability insurance (per the conditions of the policy); a one-year subscription to USA Wrestler; a copy of the international rule book (available in February of 2009); discounts on wrestling equipment and apparel; and other national discount programs as they become available; voting privileges at USWOA general meetings. This card may not be used for competition. You also have access to our Online Broadcasts website located on TheMat.com.
Team Member Membership
Contact USA Wrestling at 719-598-8181 for details. Membership benefits include a one-year subscription to USA Wrestler, discounts on merchandise, official USA Wrestling Partner gift and pride in supporting the world’s greatest sport. This card may not be used for competition. You also have access to our Streaming Video website located on TheMat.com.
Club Charter
A Club Charter provides membership affiliation with USA Wrestling for state and national clubs. Club Charter benefits include liability insurance for practice sessions supervised by member coaches and property and general liability protection for club leaders and volunteers (subject to coverage limits and conditions under the policy); fund-raising opportunities through All American Wrestling Supply; a subscription to USA Wrestler; a copy of the international rule book (available in February of 2009); and other program materials as they become available. Each club pays one charter fee, regardless of the number of wrestlers or ages involved with the club. All members of the club must be individually registered with USA Wrestling. Owners/operators of facilities may be listed as a Certificate Holder for a nominal fee. Owners/operators, as Certificate Holders, of facilities can be listed as additional insured through approval of the insurance carrier at no charge.
Sanction for Competitive Event
A sanction for a USA wrestling event, approved by the State Chairperson or designated state director and received and approved by the National Office within the appropriate time frame prior to the event provides organization affiliation and other limited benefits. Liability insurance coverage for tournament organizers and volunteers is a benefit of the sanction, as well as limited property damage coverage (subject to coverage limits and conditions under the policy). The owner of the facility where the event is held may be included as an Additional Insured, upon submission of appropriate form and approval of the insurance carrier, at no additional cost. All contestants must hold valid USA Wrestling Competitor’s membership cards. Event Directors receive a Certificate of Insurance; opportunity to purchase discounted event supplies; fund-raising consignment sales opportunities of USA Wrestling merchandise at certain events; event organizing materials; access to national staff for consulting; and on the Themat.com. (subject to publication dates and receipt of event information).
Foreign Athlete Membership – National Fee $7.50
Foreign wrestlers competing in the United States are required to have an USA Wrestling Competitor’s Membership Card. The special card fee for foreign athletes is $7.50, and must be purchased prior to the first competition. Secondary Sports-Accident Insurance benefits, within conditions of the policy, are included. American hosts of visiting international exchange teams must verify membership and/or arrange for Competitor’s Membership cards through their state Membership Administrator. No other membership benefits, services, or liability insurance coverage benefits are extended to foreign participants holding USA Wrestling membership cards.
This membership synopsis is not intended to be a detailed explanation of benefits or of terms and conditions applying to same. Information printed above is subject to change. Answers to specific questions may be obtained from your State Chairperson or Membership Administrator or by contacting the National Headquarters for USA Wrestling.
Vision Statement
The vision of USA Wrestling is to be the preeminent and most highly regarded sport organization in the world using Olympic ideals to assist all in achieving their maximum human potential.
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