Membership

Competitive Memberships – Cost & Description

• 1st Year Membership ($50) Try out speedskating by enjoying all the benefits of a competitive member! With this membership, you can race at all local & regional races but National Level sanctioned meets are excluded. From this membership, an upgrade to either the Club Competitor/Recreational Membership or National Membership is available. A birth certificate or copy of a passport information page is required.
• 1st Year Membership 18+ ($50) Try out speedskating by enjoying all the benefits of a competitive member! With this membership, you can race at all local & regional races but National Level sanctioned meets are excluded. From this membership, an upgrade to either the Club Competitor/Recreational Membership or National Membership is available. A birth certificate or copy of a passport information page is required.

• Club Competitor/Recreational ($75) You can enjoy racing and competing at a local and regional level no matter your age with this membership! This category includes all children through Masters age groups. With this membership, you can compete in club and local meets, but races at the national level and above are excluded. If you prefer skating with your club for pleasure and to stay in good health or just want to enjoy the welcoming atmosphere at your club, this category is still for you! Birth certificate or passport information page is required.
• Club Competitor/Recreational 18+ ($75) You can enjoy racing and competing at a local and regional level no matter your age with this membership! This category includes all children through Masters age groups. With this membership, you can compete in club and local meets, but races at the national level and above are excluded. If you prefer skating with your club for pleasure and to stay in good health or just want to enjoy the welcoming atmosphere at your club, this category is still for you! Birth certificate or passport information page is required.
• National Competitor ($135) This membership includes all of the benefits seen with the Club Level Competitor but also includes the option of racing in national level competitions (all USS hosted races). A birth certificate or passport information page is required.
• National Competitor 18+ ($135) This membership includes all of the benefits seen with the Club Level Competitor but also includes the option of racing in national level competitions (all USS hosted races). A birth certificate or passport information page is required.
• Family Membership ($250) This membership will provide each of your family members a National Competitor Membership if desired. Immediate family relationship is required. A birth certificate or passport information page is required.

Non-Competitive Memberships - Cost & Description

• Alumni Membership ($75) Ever had skates on your feet, a kid in the sport or simply feel like a USS Alumni? This membership is for you! Benefits include: Alumni pin, invitations to USS Alumni Events, Speedskating Alumni Journal (Biannual E-Newsletter), USS Membership # and Membership Card (electronic version only), and all the benefits a USS member receives!
• USS Coach, Official, Club Officer ($40) You are eligible for this membership if you are a Level 1-3 coach and your certifications are current, you are a Level 2-5 official, and/or you are a current Club Officer. *Keep in mind that this is a non-competing membership, so if you would like to be competing as well, you will need to sign up for one of the competitive memberships. A birth certificate or passport information page is NOT required for this membership category.
• 2-Month Trial Membership ($35) This is a trial membership for the curious, so you can try and learn the exciting sport of speedskating in club practices! From this membership, an upgrade to a 1st Year membership is possible. Please be aware that this membership excludes any racing. A birth certificate or passport information page is NOT required for this membership.

• USS excess health insurance and USS liability insurance for members and member clubs
• Complimentary subscription to weekly Member News – the USS Members ONLY publication!
• Access to the USS Club Directory (link coming soon)
• Complimentary access to Parent Education
• Complimentary access to SafeSport Training
• Access to ExpertVoice – earn up to 60% discount on over 300 brands
• USS personalized electronic Membership Card
• Ability to update and manage your USS account profile online
• Access to online registration for races
• Eligibility to compete in USS races
• Eligibility to participate in USS Camps, Clinics, and Seminars
• Certification, verification, and recognition of Coaches & Officials
• Assembly and maintenance of USS AmCup and National Ranking Lists
• Membership of USS’ passionate speedskating family
• Ability to learn important life lessons on and off the ice
• Access to the USS Member Services Department
• Access to Member Lists with prior approval

Additional USS Alumni Benefits include:

• Alumni pin
• Invitations to USS Alumni Events
• Speedskating Alumni Journal (Biannual E-Newsletter)
• USS Membership # and Membership Card (electronic version only)
• All the benefits a USS member receives!

• Code of Conduct
• Code of Ethics
• USS Safe Sport Policy & Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies
• USS Terms of Use & Privacy Policy
• USS Event Waiver & Release

USS Media Waiver

I hereby grant to US Speedskating, and any subsidiary and affiliated entities, the non-exclusive, perpetual right to use my name, image, likeness, voice (together, "Identifications"), and biographical information and to photograph, record or video me, in connection with my participation in any speed skating related activities, for the purpose of promoting the sport of ice speed skating and all of the programs, activities, events, and work of US Speedskating. Such use may be in any medium, whether now known or hereafter devised, including, but not limited to, print, electronic, television, film, digital, website, online, video streaming and social media entries. I hereby expressly and irrevocably waive and release any rights in connection with such use, including any claim to compensation, invasion of privacy, right of publicity, or to misappropriation. In no event, however, may US Speedskating, by virtue of this specific grant of rights, use my Identifications for purposes of my endorsement of any commercial product, property, or service that would jeopardize amateur status, without my written permission.

*If you have any questions please contact us at membership@usspeedskating.org

Primary Insurance Policy

Upon registering for a USS competition/camp ("Event")or signing up/renewal as a member of US Speedskating, I hereby acknowledge that I currently have and will maintain primary medical/accident insurance, as required by law, for the duration of the Event and USS membership year. I am aware that failure to provide accurate information demonstrating the existence of such insurance coverage will prevent processing of this application and cause termination of membership and suspension of all rights to participate in US Speedskating activities. Primary insurance means the plan is NOT written to apply excess of other applicable policies.

Accepted policies:

• Primary medical / health insurance that covers athletic injuries
• Any government sponsored health plan including Tricare, Medicare, Medicaid
• Catastrophic health plan which is a primary health insurance policy that covers athletic injuries
• USOC Elite Athletes Health Insurance

NOT accepted policies:

• Any policy that is not considered "primary"
• Worker's Compensation
• Excess accident medical policies

• Code of Conduct
• Code of Ethics
• Whistle Blower Policy
• Grievance Against USS Form
• Complaint Against Another Member Form
• Dispute of Initial Determination Form
• TSA Guidance for Traveling with Skates
• International Skating Union Transgender Policy
• USS Transgender Guidelines
• One Event Racing License Form
• One Day One Dollar Form (non-competing)
• Code of Conduct Form

*Submission deadline of required materials for ISU Clearance each season is the 3rd Friday in May.

Please see the following USS documents to assist all non US citizen athletes regarding the requirements set forth by ISU Communication 2526 Rule 109. All non US citizens will need to comply with ISU Rules if they wish to participate in international speedskating events representing the United States. US Speedskating is here to assist you in this process to ensure you meet the May 19th deadline with sufficient application materials. Do not hesitate to email membership@usspeedskating.org should you have any questions or need further clarification.

If you already have an ISU Clearance Certificate on file with the USS National Office from a prior season, your certificate will continue to remain valid unless any of the data stated on your clearance certificate changes (this only pertains to the final certificate, not your application documents). Should any of the information change as stated on your ISU Clearance Certificate, you have an immediate obligation to report said changes to USS to submit to the ISU so that a new Clearance Certificate can be issued for replacement on your behalf.

• ISU Communication 2526 Rule 109
• ISU Rule 109 Required Questionnaire
• ISU Clearance Certificate Template
• Athlete Declaration: Has Never Represented a Non U.S. Federation

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