Who: Gymnastics club programs – this memberships offers a variety of services and resources to help you run your business more efficiently and profitably.

This membership program focuses on helping clubs run their business better, to increase enrollment and to strive for excellence in gymnastics instruction.

Requirements:

In order to qualify for membership in the USA Gymnastics Member Club Program, your club should meet the following minimum requirements:

  • Your club must be covered by a general liability and a comprehensive insurance. We suggest the following:
    • $500,000 general liability coverage per occurrence, with an aggregate limit of at least $1,000,000.
    • $10,000 accidental medical excess coverage. NOTE: USA Gymnastics strongly encourages all gymnastics clubs to acquire catastrophic medical coverage for participants in their gymnastics programs. Additionally, it is highly recommended that you purchase an Occurrence policy and not a Claims Made policy.
  • Minimum of one USA Gymnastics Professional Member on staff
  • Printed mission statement in line with the USA Gymnastics mission statement ("The mission of USA Gymnastics is to encourage participation and to pursue excellence in all aspects of gymnastics.")
  • Club must adhere to the USA Gymnastics Code of Ethics
  • Club agrees to not employ, or use as a volunteer, anyone who is on the "permanently ineligible list" for membership in the USA Gymnastics program.
Benefits:
  1. A Welcome and Marketing Kit including (value $300):

    • Large “USA Gymnastics Member Club” Banner for Displaying in you Club

    • A USA Gymnastics Window Decal

    • A Member Club Certificate Displaying your Member Club’s Name for Display in your Member Club

    • A Promotional Video Commercial to Display in your Lobby and Purchase for Advertising your Gymnastics Club both in the area and through Television Advertisements.

    • The Best Practices for the Gymnastics Business book (value $19.95)

    • Free one-page Link on the USA Gymnastics Website (value $100)

    • Tyson Fitness Challenge Kit: includes program materials, posters, a DVD, and an Administrator’s guide (value $29.95)

    • Access to the Begin Here. Go Anywhere website, including access to a radio spot and customizable national advertising print materials (value $150)

  2. Exclusive Member Club Only Website:
    • Includes useful Business Articles and Media Resources
  3. Weekly E-mails on the Latest Events and Opportunities

  4. Discounts and Early-Bird Registration for National Congress, National Business Conference and 1-Day Business-Builders events

  5. Opportunities to earn free registrations when you host eligible USA Gymnastics educational courses

  6. Professional Development Program (PDP) Materials and Support for Gym Staff Training (value $60)

  7. Opportunity to do Background Checks with NCSI for your Employees at a Discounted Rate, which USA Gymnastics has Established for our Clubs

  8. Complimentary Invitational Listings (value $100)

  9. Complimentary Classified Ads Online (value $100)

  10. Opportunities for Special Promotions on Event Tickets, Club Visits and More

  11. Ability to Purchase the National Club Listing to Promote your Invitational (Industry price is $325 and Member Clubs pay only $150)
Cost:
  • Online Registration – $160
  • Membership Terms:
  • Membership is valid for one year based on the month of registration. For example, if an individual registers on June 5, 2008, the membership will be valid until June 30, 2009.

  • Normal processing time for all applications is 3 to 4 weeks.

  • All fees and memberships are both non-refundable and non-transferable!