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Benefits available to USA Wrestling Members from
the National Organization
Competitor’s Membership
Valid for kids, cadet, F.I.L.A. Cadet, junior, F.I.L.A. Junior World, university, senior,
masters’-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
Wrestling; 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.
Coach’s Membership
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); 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 2002); 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 competion.
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 Wrestling; a copy of the international rule book (available
in February of 2002); discounts on wrestling equipment and apparel; and other national
discount programs as they become available; voting privileges at USWOA general meetings.
The United States Wrestling Officials Association handles membership in the USWOA. For
more information, write: USWOA, 2616 Hamilton Ave, Glenshaw, PA 15116; 1-412-486-8997.
This card may not be used for competition.
Partner Membership
Register on-line at TheMat.com
or contact USA Wrestling at 719-598-8181. Membership benefits include a one-year
subscription to USA Wrestling, discounts on merchandise, official USA Wrestling Partner
gift, USA Wrestling decal and pride in supporting the world’s greatest sport. This
card may not be used for competition.
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 the National Headquarters and national sponsors; a subscription to
USA Wrestler; a copy of the international rule book (available in February of 2002); 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 free promotional listings in the
USA Wrestler, and on the Internet. (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, is 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.
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USA Wrestling Grass-Roots Programming, Benefits and
Services
The programs, benefits and services described below are not in any particular order of
importance.
Current Programs
1. Membership in a National Organization which is committed to preserving the sport,
developing new opportunities, creating increased interest, supporting athletes, coaches,
officials, and leaders at every level of the sport, supporting the efforts of thousands of
volunteers across the country.
2. Association with the only organization in the United States which is the National
Governing Body for the Sport and member association of the United States Olympic
Committee.
3. National Team Athlete Appearance Program
4. Coaches Education State Grant Program
5. Volunteer and Athlete Recognition Programs
6. Annual Rulebook published and distributed to coaches, clubs and officials
7. USAWrestler publication
8. On going Video Technique Syllabus Project
9. Regional & National Event Series
10. Promotion items – posters, stickers, flyers
11. National Coaches Education Program ( Four levels)
12. Secondary Sports Accident and Liability Insurance benefits and service
13. State Association D&O Insurance Benefits
14. Club and State Leaders’ Organizing guides
15. Use of the Junior Olympic term – USAW and its affiliate members are granted
permission by the United States Olympic Committee to utilize the terminology “Junior
Olympic” in their grass-root programming activities and functions. This is exclusive
to all National Governing Bodies with one exception.
16. International Exchange Program
17. Tour du Monde Program
18. GR Big Brother Program, FS Future Olympians Program, Developmental Training Camps
19. USAW Merchandise Consignment Fundraising program
20. Full line of USAW branded merchandise, event supplies, team supplies
21. Mat and Pairing Official Training Opportunities and Clinics (USWOA)
22. Officials Training Videos (USWOA)
23. Annual State Leaders Conference
24. TheMat.com and USAWrestling.org
Programs under development
1. Palestra – An Internet based educational tool for coaches and athletes that will
provide in-depth visual aids, both still and live action, demonstrating wrestling
techniques of Freestyle, Greco-Roman and Folkstyle.
2. Future world wide web applications under development
3. University Club Program (underdevelopment)
4. Beat the Streets Program (under development), Associated Inter-city Programming (YMCAs)
Organizational Tools for State Leaders and State Associations
1. National Convention
2. Membership services in regard to questions, requests, advice, supplies
3. Membership processing software, forms, promotion materials
4. Grass-roots communication services via conference calls, mailings, etc
5. Recording, archiving and distribution of state association policies, procedures, and
guidelines
6. Recording and distribution of all Regional Committee, National Council meetings
7. State Association Compliance procedures
8. Junior Olympic Wrestling Committee work
Sports Accident Supplemental Benefits
USA Wrestling’s Supplemental Benefit (SB) program allows USAW members to
participate in non-USAW sanctioned events.
*** WHO IS COVERED: Those entities outlined in the USA Wrestling General Liability
and USA Wrestling Sports Accident Summaries but only when:
1. All members and coaches of an USA Wrestling club/team who are participating in the
competition and who are current and active USAW members. The competition must be formally
scheduled, supervised, and conducted by a recognized sports association, sports
organization, civic group, or school, and its rules must be in force. Coverage will not
extend to any unsupervised informal competition, or to any non-USA Wrestling sanctioned
competitions hosted or conducted by USA Wrestling clubs/teams.
2. For club/team competitions (where USA Wrestling club/team members are participating in
club/team formats) the entire club/team and coach must be USAW members.
3. For individual competitions the individual must be a current USAW member to receive
benefits. Such members may participate in competitions without a coach or other club/team
members.
4. Member coaches only while they are coaching or instructing other USA Wrestling members.
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