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New In-State Competitor Card

Nebraska USA is developing a new inexpensive competitor card for competitions in Nebraska.  It will be available ONLINE and will be printable on your own printer!  Stay tuned for details!

 

Full Membership details are HERE
 

To Start a USA Club, call for a Club Packet or join ONLINE

Contact:

Shelly Franklin

P.O. Box 1

Oakland, NE. 68045

402-685-6507

alphamom525@aol.com

Membership Links:

Membership Form (PDF)
Sanctioned Clubs
Nebraska USA Coaches
National USA Wrestling Team


Membership Cards

Please find below instructions on how your club members can obtain their USA Wrestling membership cards and how to charter your club and events.  If after reading these instructions you have any questions please contact the Nebraska USA Membership Director Shelly Franklin at 402-685-6507 or email at alphamom525@aol.com.  We are hopeful these instructions will answer your immediate questions and we wish your club the best of luck this wrestling season.

 

$10.00 Nebraska League Competitor cards

Option A:

1.      Individual cards online. * Coming Soon *

 

Option B:

  1. Each club will be sent a pre-determined number of League Membership cards from USAW.  You are responsible for these cards and a season ending audit will be conducted by USAW.  For each of your members, complete the attached form (Excel Spreadsheet) or a form of similar design.  You should mail this form in each week with payment ($10 per membership)

  2. If you do not receive a quantity of cards, please call USAW, Shonna Vest and order the number of cards you believe you need.  Phone number is 719-598-8181.

  3. Mail spreadsheet and payment ($10 per name) to:
     

            USA Wrestling

            Attn: Shonna Vest
            6155 Lehman Drive
            Colorado Springs, CO 80918
 

How to order the full USA Wrestling Competitor cards?

Option A: 

      1.   $29.75

2.   Order online on www.themat.com
 

Option B:

1.      $30.00

2.      Download the membership form, fill out the membership information requested on all wrestlers, be sure to mark this as competitors, and save the spreadsheet.

3.      Email the spread sheet to the Nebraska USA Membership Director at alphamom525@aol.com. Include a return mailing address.

4.      Mail a check for the proper amount ($30 x number athletes) made out to Nebraska USA Wrestling to the Membership Directors address:
 

                  Shelly Franklin
                  PO Box 1
                  Oakland, NE 68045

Option C

  1. $30.00

  2. Download the membership form or use paper forms if you have some and fill out all the information needed. Be sure to mark this as competitors.

  3. Mail the forms and a check for the proper amount ($30 x number athletes) made payable to Nebraska USA Wrestling to the Membership Directors address on this website.
     

How to upgrade competitors from the Nebraska League card to the full membership card?

Option A:

  1. Download the membership form; fill out the names on all wrestlers, and save the spreadsheet. Make a note on there that these are upgrades.

  2. Email the spread sheet to the Nebraska USA Membership Director. Include a return mailing address.

  3. Mail a check for the proper amount ($20.00 for each card) made out to Nebraska USA Wrestling to the Membership Directors address on this website.
     

Option B:

  1. Download the membership form or use paper forms if you have some and fill out all the information needed. Make a note on there that these are upgrades.

  2. Mail the forms and a check for the proper amount ($20.00 for each card) made out Nebraska USA Wrestling to the Membership Directors address on this website.
     

How to order the $15.00 Nebraska League Coaches cards?

Option A:

1.      Individual cards online. * Coming Soon *
 

Option B:

  1. Download the membership form, fill out the names on all coaches, be sure to mark this as coaches, and save the spreadsheet.

  2. Email the spread sheet to the Nebraska USA Membership Director. Include a return mailing address.

  3. Mail a check for the proper amount made out to Nebraska USA Wrestling to the Membership Directors address listed on this website.
     

Option C:

  1. Download the membership form or use paper forms if you have some and fill out all the information needed. Be sure to mark this as coaches.

  2. Mail the forms and a check for the proper amount made out Nebraska USA Wrestling to the Membership Directors address on this website.
     

How to order the full USAW Coaches cards?

  1. Can only be ordered online at www.themat.com

  2. You will be required to do a background check for an additional cost that is good for two years.
     

How to upgrade from the Nebraska League Coaches card to the full USA Wrestling Coaches card?

  1. Can only be ordered online at www.themat.com

  2. You will be required to do a background check for an additional cost.  The background check is good for two years.

  3. You will need to pay the full cost of the Coaches Membership card.  Save your receipts, and submit a request to the Nebraska USA Membership Director for reimbursement of the $15.00 difference.

  4. Please note; if you plan on coaching at a USA event outside of Nebraska don’t purchase a Nebraska League coaches card then upgrade just purchase the full card right away. It will save you a lot of time, effort, and possible headaches.
     

How to charter your club or sanction your event?

  1. Go online to www.themat.com and click on the Membership link.

  2. You can sign up online or print off forms to mail in. The online method is much simpler and faster.

  3. If you receive a club packet in the mail you may also use those forms.

  4. Any questions for club charters or event sanctions contact the Nebraska USA Membership director.
     

                  Shelly Franklin
                  PO Box 1
                  Oakland, NE 68045   

                  402-685-6507

                  alphamom525@aol.com

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.

Limited Coaches Membership
This year Nebraska USA Wrestling is offering a Limited Coaches Membership that provides secondary insurance for our instate coaches for a fee of $15.00.

 

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.

 

 
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