Memberships

Intro Membership

A great way for athletes who are new to USTA to experience USTA-sanctioned competitions without paying the full Athlete membership.
$7 per contest
For Athletes under 21 for the entirety of the competition season
Benefits:
  • Allows athletes who are new to USTA to enter disciplines offered at the Novice, Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels at local competitions without paying the full Athlete membership fee. Not valid for state, regional, or national competitions.
  • Allows athletes who are new to USTA to participate in the USTA Competitive Achievement Program (CAS) (Compulsories and Movement Technique) at the C and B levels without paying the full Athlete membership fee.
  • This membership can be selected on competition entry forms. It is not available through the USTA Member Portal.
Step-Up Membership

A steppingstone from recreational to competitive twirling that allows twirlers to expand their skills and confidence!
$25 per year
For Athletes under 21 for the entirety of the competition season
Benefits:
  • Allows athletes to enter disciplines offered at the Novice, Beginner, and Intermediate levels at USTA local, state, and regional competitions without paying the full Athlete membership feel. Not valid for state and regional championship title disciplines, or the Athlete of the Year or PreTrials competitions.
  • Allows athletes to participate in the USTA Competitive Achievement Program (CAS) (Compulsories and Movement Technique) at the C, B, BI, and BII levels.
  • Provides $25,000 in accident medical insurance coverage and $10,000 in AD&D insurance coverage at USTA-sanctioned events.
  • Includes a subscription to USTA News & Views, a monthly eNewsletter; and the Catch It! eZine.
  • Provides access to Members-Only information and resources.
Athlete Membership (U21)

The perfect membership for athletes who are pursuing their passion for the sport of baton twirling!
$50 per year Benefits:
  • Allows athletes who are under the age of 21 to participate in USTA local, state, regional, and national competitions, including Athlete of the Year and PreTrials, IBTF Qualifiers, and USA Tour.
  • Allows athletes to participate in the USTA Competitive Achievement Program (CAS) (Compulsories and Movement Technique) at the C through Elite levels.
  • Provides $25,000 in accident medical insurance coverage and $10,000 in AD&D insurance coverage at a USTA/USA Baton Twirling-sanctioned events.
  • Includes a subscription to USTA News & Views, a monthly eNewsletter; the Catch It! eZine; and the annual Catch It! Winners’ Issue.
  • Provides access to Members-Only information and resources.
Athlete Membership (21+)

The perfect membership for athletes who are pursuing their passion for the sport of baton twirling!
$50 per year for membership plus $75 every other year for mandatory background check Requirements:
  • Athletes 21 and older (or who turn 21 during the competition season) must complete a mandatory background check.
Benefits:
  • Allows athletes who are 21 or older to participate in USTA local, state, regional, and national competitions, including Athlete of the Year and PreTrials, U.S. Qualifying Events (U.S. Trials and U.S. IBTF Qualifier), and USA Tour.
  • Allows athletes to participate in the USTA Competitive Achievement Program (CAS) (Compulsories and Movement Technique) at the C through Elite levels.
  • Provides $25,000 in accident medical insurance coverage and $10,000 in AD&D insurance coverage at USTA/USA Baton Twirling-sanctioned events.
  • Includes a subscription to USTA News & Views, a monthly eNewsletter; the Catch It! eZine; and the annual Catch It! Winners’ Issue.
  • Provides access to Members-Only information and resources.
Professional Membership

Build your coaching and judging career with a Professional membership!
$90 per year for membership plus $75 every other year for background check Requirements:
  • USTA coach or judge certification, including mandatory background check.
Benefits:
  • Allows participation in USTA local, state, regional, and national competitions, U.S. Qualifying Events (U.S. Trials and U.S. IBTF Qualifier), USA Tour and USTA workshops, webinars, and conventions.
  • Provides $25,000 in accident medical insurance coverage and $10,000 in AD&D insurance coverage at USTA/USA Baton Twirling-sanctioned events.
  • Provides option to purchase a Certificate of Insurance (COI) with $2 million in general liability insurance coverage for facility rentals.
  • Includes a subscription to USTA News & Views, a monthly eNewsletter; Inside Loop, a monthly eNewsletter just for Professional members; the Catch It! eZine; and the annual Catch It! Winners’ Issue.
  • Provides access to Members-Only information and resources.
  • Professional members who are 18 years old or older receive voting privileges in USTA’s Board of Directors elections.
Alumni Affiliate

The perfect way for former athletes and parents, and retired coaches and judges to stay connected to the sport they love!
Free Benefits:
  • Includes a subscription to USTA News & Views, a monthly eNewsletter; Inside Loop, a monthly eNewsletter just for Professional & Alumni members; the Catch It! eZine; and the annual Catch It! Winners’ Issue.
Organization Membership

The most affordable option for studios and clubs with groups of newer athletes!
$10 per member Athletes 21 over – Plus $75 every other year for background check Benefits:
  • Allows members of a studio or club to compete at local, state, regional and national competitions in group disciplines, Foundation Events (Basic, Military, Parade March, Presentation), and C through BII Compulsories and Movement Technique. This type of membership allows for participation in team, group, and corps at the U.S. IBTF Qualifier and USA Tour.
  • Provides $25,000 in accident medical insurance coverage at USTA/USA Baton Twirling-sanctioned events.
  • Includes a subscription to USTA News & Views, a monthly eNewsletter; the Catch It! eZine; and one copy of the annual Catch it! Winners’ Issue.