Q: Who should become an Instructor Member?
A: Instructor membership is for preschool/recreational teachers, and coaches who would like to take advantage of USA Gymnastics educational opportunities and receive the Technique Magazine.

Q: What are the requirements to become an Instructor Member?
A: The only requirement is payment of the $50 membership fee.

Q: I am an Instructor member, can I participate in USA Gymnastics sanctioned events?
A: No, only Professional, Junior Professional and Introductory Coach members have may participate in USA Gymnastics sanctioned events.

Q: I am currently an Instructor member, but I need to become a Professional member, do I register as new and receive a new number?
A: No, please call Member Services at 1-800-345-4719 and request that your current membership be upgraded to a Professional member, or you may complete a Professional membership form and fax it to 317-692-5212. If you fax or mail the application please include a note stating that it is an upgrade. The upgrade fee is $38. You membership number will not change. Please note: Professional membership will be placed into a pending status until the safety/risk management and background check requirements have been completed.

Q: I am an Instructor member, is it possible for me to complete the background check?
A: No, at this time only Professional members have the ability to complete the NCSI background check through USA Gymnastics.

Q: How do I order technical materials, rule books, compulsory materials, educational books, videos and other items?
A: All technical materials, rule books, educational materials and books, and videos produced by USA Gymnastics are available for purchase through our online store. Browse the online store using the category links in the left column. Rules, specifications, codes of points, compulsory materials, videos, and other materials are available for each USA Gymnastics discipline (i.e. Women, Men, Rhythmic, Trampoline and Tumbling, Acrobatics, and General Gymnastics). Other materials such as the Safety/Risk Management Certification handbook, preschool and recreational materials, general sports science books, safety posters, videos and other items can be found under the General Education link. To order, use the online shopping cart or call 1-800-345-4719 and select option #1.

Q: How do I receive my member discount on technical materials?
A: Professional, Junior Professional, and Instructor members receive a 5% discount on all technical material orders through the online store. In order to receive this discount, you must call 1-800-345-4719, select option #1 and speak with an order fulfillment representative. They will add your membership information and discount to your account. For future orders, you may order through the online store or by calling and your discount should still be reflected in your record and automatically applied.