What is Athlete Membership?
USASF membership provides you with exclusive resources and opportunities designed to help elevate your performance both on and off the floor. By joining, you play a vital role in enhancing the All Star community, supporting initiatives that promote safe training, athlete protection, fair competition and sportsmanship.
MEMBERSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
Annual Membership Fee: $49
Membership Term
The membership term runs June 1 of the current year through May 31 of the following year. No prorated options are available. Membership purchases are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
Adult Athletes
Athletes who are 18 years and older or will turn 18 during the current membership term are considered adult athletes. These applicants are required to complete a background check (additional $19 fee) and abuse prevention training offered through the member profile. Once completed and a background check green light is received, the adult athlete will become eligible to compete.
Benefits
- Access to USASF-sanctioned competitions
- Accident insurance coverage
- Abuse prevention and awareness education for athletes and parents
- Enhanced adult membership requirements to safeguard minor athletes
- USASF college scholarships, leadership and enrichment opportunities
- Enrollment in the USASF Member Perks discount program.
ATHLETE AGE VERIFCATION
ATHLETE AGE VERIFCATION
One of the cornerstones of fair play in All Star cheerleading and dance is the adherence to age requirements. USASF uses age grids and a unique rostering system to verify that an athlete is placed on a team that corresponds to their age. This approach helps to keep competitions evenly matched, preventing any advantage that could arise from age discrepancies.
An athlete’s age is verified through the individual’s USASF member account. It’s a comprehensive process that helps teams and competitions confirm that they are the age they claim to be. A member athlete will not need to repeat this process as long as they keep their membership active each year!
Documentation
Digital copies of government-issued documents are accepted: birth certificates, passports, state IDs, military IDs or driver’s licenses. Student IDs are not accepted.
Approvals
Once documentation is submitted digitally through the membership profile, it is verified using a thorough process. All documents are destroyed immediately after they are verified.
EXCEPTIONAL ATHLETES
EXCEPTIONAL ATHLETES
Participation in sports is essential for a young person's development, offering lasting benefits such as friendships, independence, confidence, mental focus and physical fitness. Sports also teach valuable lessons in discipline, teamwork and respect for inclusion. These advantages extend to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. USASF’s Exceptional Athlete Division seeks to empower individuals with disabilities to realize their potential and pursue their goals.
USASF’s CheerABILITIES and DanceABILITIES teams provide Exceptional Athletes with opportunities that provide exercise to enhance flexibility and strength, build independence and self-confidence, promote positive social interaction and foster peer support among families.
What to expect at a competition
Successful teams are those that have fun, project emotion, show excitement and demonstrate high energy throughout the routine. At a competition, a judge considers a CheerABILITIES or DanceABILITIES team’s efforts to attempt various skills and will score and reward in the following categories:
- routine composition/choreography
- transitions/formations
- technique/skills
- motions
- performance/impression
Need help with registration or renewal?
Click Here for the Guide to the Member Experience with step-by-step instructions for completing the registration/renewal process. Our team is available should you need further assistance. Please email support@usasf.net.
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
The USASF Scholarship Program recognizes and rewards college scholarships to outstanding member athletes, including Exceptional Athletes, who are graduating seniors. Applications are open to member athletes pursuing college or higher education at an accredited school. Applicants must be active with a USASF member club but are not required to continue cheering or dancing in college.
LEADERSHIP
LEADERSHIP
USASF Core Leadership Workshops equip athletes with the skills to navigate everyday challenges, boosting their confidence to practice effective leadership styles, enhance communication, make informed decisions, manage conflict and participate successfully on teams.
ATHLETE PROTECTION
ATHLETE PROTECTION
The USASF is dedicated to fostering safe and positive environments for our athletes physical, emotional and social development, free from abuse and misconduct. We implement policies to address specific types of abuse and misconduct and practices aimed to reduce, monitor and govern areas where potential issues may arise.
Policies outlined in the USASF Code of Conduct & Compliancedefines the boundaries for appropriate and inappropriate conduct, including:
- sexual abuse and misconduct
- physical abuse and misconduct
- emotional abuse and misconduct
- bullying, threats and harassment
- hazing
USASF members are encouraged to get to know the different types of misconduct and to avoid any actions that violate these policies.
FAQs
PAYMENT INFORMATION
How much does an athlete membership cost?
The athlete membership fee is $49 per term/season. The membership term/season runs June 1 - May 31.
How do I pay the membership fee?
Go to USASFmembers.net and use the appropriate box to either RENEW or CREATE a membership.
You will be prompted through a series of steps, including club selection before reaching the payment screen.
How often do I have to renew my athlete membership?
All memberships must be renewed each term/season. The membership term/season is June 1 - May 31 regardless of when you join or renew. Prorated memberships are not available.
Can you take my membership payment over the phone?
No, we can only process membership payments electronically through the athlete profile.
Can I pay for both of my children’s memberships at the same time or do I have to do them individually?
Multiple athlete profiles under the same parent account may be paid at the same time. If your athletes have accounts under separate logins, each account must be renewed individually. Contact support@usasf.net if you wish to merge minor athlete accounts under the same login.
I previously paid for one child but now I don’t see how to pay for my second child.
- Log in to your account at usasfmembers.net.
- Go to MY PROFILE in the top left corner.
- Click MEMBERSHIP > RENEW MEMBERSHIP.
- Scroll to bottom, click CONTINUE.
- Place a check by the athlete’s name you wish to renew > CONTINUE.
- Follow prompts to make payment.
Why is my coach saying that my child’s membership is not paid even though I recently paid?
It’s possible that your payment was made on a duplicate account instead of the one attached to the club.
Please email support@usasf.net with your athlete's name as well as a copy of the payment receipt you received via email.
I have paid the athlete membership fee. Why is she/he still showing ineligible?
Athletes who are 18 and older or will be turning 18 at any time during the competition season (June 1 - May 31) are identified as ADULT ATHLETES. All adult members are required to complete background checks and abuse prevention education. The links to those items are found on the athlete account DASHBOARD. Once completed and a background check green light is received, your athlete will become eligible to compete.
Can I get a refund? My child is no longer participating in an All Star club and has not yet competed.
Due to the significant volume of access and resources, memberships are non-refundable following the completion of the purchase. During the payment process you agreed to the non-refundable and non-transferable terms of membership.
Oops! I was double-charged. How do I get a refund?
Contact support@USASF.net. Please provide the athlete’s first and last name and DOB and forward your receipts to verify the double charge.
FORGOT LOGIN, PASSWORD RESET
I have forgotten my username and/or password. What should I do?
- Log in at usasfmembers.net.
- Use the FORGOT PASSWORD option and a reset email will be sent to you.
- If you can’t remember the email address associated with the account or have other issues, contact support@usasf.net and provide your athlete’s name and DOB.
I have requested a password reset but I have not received the email. I've even checked in my spam folder. What do I do now?
- Please add membership@usasfmembers.net to your address book (contact list).
- Log in to your account and use the FORGOT PASSWORD option again.
- If you continue to have issues, contact support@usasf.net.
I no longer use the email address that is associated with my account. How can I change my email address/username?
- Please contact support@usasf.net. Provide the athlete name, DOB, current email address and the email address you prefer.
ADDING ATHLETES, MERGING ACCOUNTS
How do I add my other child(ren) to my existing child’s account so I only have one login?
- Parents are able to have multiple minor athletes under one email address.
- Log in at usasfmembers.net.
- Click ADD MORE ATHLETES at the top of the DASHBOARD.
- Click the appropriate new athlete type.
- Follow prompts to complete the registration for your new athlete(s).
My children have separate athlete accounts with two different logins. Can I merge these accounts into one?
Yes. To MERGE existing athlete accounts under one login:
- Log in at usasfmembers.net with the login you wish to maintain.
- Click ADD MORE ATHLETES at the top of the DASHBOARD.
- Click ADD FROM EXISTING ATHLETE.
- Enter the email address and password from the existing athlete account you are adding.
FILING AN ACCIDENTAL INSURANCE CLAIM
How do I file a member insurance claim for an accidental injury that occurred at practice or in competition?
Member Accident Insurance Program (MAIP).
When athletes and coaches join or renew their membership, they become eligible for the Member Accident Insurance Program. The MAIP provides $50,000 excess accidental medical insurance coverage should an eligible, qualifying member be injured while training for, warming up at or performing at a USASF sanctioned competition. NOTE: Coverage only applies to on-site practices and competitions at USASF-sanctioned competitions and at supervised practices and instruction in member clubs. CLICK HEREto see complete details for MAIP.
BIRTH CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT
Why do I need to provide you with my child’s birth certificate?
The USASF verifies the age of each athlete to ensure fair play.
May I mail/email my athlete’s birth certificate to you?
No, we only accept the digital upload. If you’re having difficulty with the upload, check the file size. If you continue to have difficulty, contact support@usasf.net.
I accidentally uploaded one child’s birth certificate to my other child’s profile. How can this be corrected?
Contact support@usasf.net for assistance.
I don't have an official copy of my child’s birth certificate. Will you accept anything else as proof of my child’s birthdate?
Yes, we accept passports, state-issued IDs, military IDs and driver's licenses.
CLUB AFFILIATION
How do I add/drop/change a club in my athlete’s profile?
You will have the opportunity to add or change a club during the renewal/registration process. If a change is needed after you have completed the renewal/registration process:
- Log in at usasfmembers.net.
- From the DASHBOARD, click DROP next to the club name to remove the current club.
- Click FIND to search your new club and request to be added.
- Your athlete’s name will appear on the club's athlete list as pending approval. Your club is familiar with the process to approve your request.
It says pending approval next to my athlete's club name? What do I need to do to become approved?
The club owner must approve your request from their club portal. Please let the club owner know that you have requested to be added and are still pending their approval.
Can I change clubs in the middle of the season?
An athlete has the right to leave a club and go to another club at any time during the season. The USASF highly recommends that all financial obligations to the original CLUB A be met before moving to the new CLUB B. No official release is required.
If an athlete leaves CLUB A to compete at The Cheerleading/Dance Worlds with CLUB B, a Club Release Waiver is required. The decision to sign or not sign the release waiver is at the discretion of the CLUB A.
A waiver may be downloaded from thecheerleadingworlds.net or thedanceworlds.net.
