Clubs can submit membership rosters
online!
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Download the
attached excel membership
form. (Separate forms for coaches and competitors)
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Enter information
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Save
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Email as an attachment to
abctrophies@aol.com, include return
mailing address
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Mail check to:
Larry L Cottle
1754 Woodridge Lane
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
Steps to buying a USA card, you must first send a copy of your birth
certificate and $30.00 to Larry Cottle. Only then will your
card be sent to you. No orders will be taken by phone.
Competitor's Membership $30.00
Valid for kids, cadet, junior, F.I.L.A. Junior World, university, senior,
masters level competition at all competition levels, and club practices. To
enter a USA Wrestling sectioned event as a competitor you must have a current
competitors card. 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 condition 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.
Limited Competitors Membership
$10.00
A limited competitors membership is available for Nebraska
residents that are schoolboys and under, and is only valid for use at USA
Wrestling sanctioned events within Nebraska. Any athlete wishing to compete out
side of the state must purchase a Full Competitors Membership.
Coach's Membership $30.00
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); a one year subscription to USA
Wrestler; a copy of the international rule book 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.
Official's Membership
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 1999); discounts on
wrestling equipment and apparel; and other national discount programs as they
become available; voting privileges at USWOA general meetings. Memberships in
the USWOA is handled by the United States Wrestling Officials Association. For
more information, write: USWOA, 1008 W. Union Blvd., Bethlehem, PA 18018;
1-610-882-3087. This card may not be used for competition.
Club Charter $50.00
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 cover limits
and conditions under the policy); fund-raising opportunities through the
National Headquarters and national sponsors; a subscription to USA Wrestler; a
copy of the international rule book (available in February of 1999); 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 the 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 $35.00
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 free promotional listings in the national newspaper (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 a 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 or services, or
liability insurance coverage benefits are extended to foreign participants
holding USA Wrestling membership cards.
This Membership synopsis is not intended to be 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.
