Why do I need a USA Wrestling Membership Card?
USA Wrestling, the organization that regulates all wrestling in the United States, requires that all wrestlers purchase a USA Wrestling Card Membership before participating in any USA Wrestling sanctioned events, including club practices, camps, clinics, etc.This membership is for the protection of everyone involved and provides secondary insurance to those with the membership.
Do I need to do anything other than purchase my USA Wrestling Card each year before I am covered by the USA Wrestling insurance?
YES! You must fill out and sign the registration and waiver forms from Liberty Arena in addition to purchasing the required USA Wrestling Athlete Membership. These completed and signed forms will be kept on file with along with a copy of the membership card.
Where do I buy my USA Wrestling Membership Card?
To buy your USA Wrestling Membership Card, please go to https://www.usawmembership.com. The purchase price covers membership for one year; from September 1 through August 31. You may purchase your membership at any time during the year, however, the membership benefits do not apply retroactively and expire at the end of August each year. Your USA Wrestling Membership Card number will remain the same each year.
How can I get my USA Wrestling ID and password if I do not have it or forgot it?
First go to http://www.usawmembership.com. Then click on the link to have your login information emailed to you. Enter your USA Wrestling ID or email address. If you enter your USA Wrestling ID, the system will email the login information for that USA Wrestling ID to the email address associated with that ID.
USAW Athlete Membership
Valid for athletes wishing to compete in USA Wrestling sanctioned events and chartered clubs. 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. In addition to the insurance coverage it includes a one-year subscription to USA Wrestler magazine; the opportunity 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.
USAW - Membership Benefits
Wrestlers should bring their wresting shoes AND sneakers for activities and walking around Liberty Arena when they are off the wrestling mats. Wrestlers are also encouraged to bring a change of clothes for the activities portion of the camps.