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5 . No Assignment or Transfer and Non-Refundable .
Your membership is non-refundable , non-transferable , and not assignable to any other person or entity . Once your Membership fee is paid , that fee is non-refundable and non-transferable . Any purported transfer or assignment is null and void .
6 . Club Owner ( s )
All Club Owners , regardless of ownership percentage , must obtain a Coach Membership and complete all Coach Membership eligibility requirements ( e . g ., submit to a background screening and complete USASF-approved abuse prevention training ) before the Club ’ s Membership will be deemed eligible . USASF must be promptly notified of any changes in the ownership or management of a Member Club during the Membership term and reserves the right to review the Club ’ s Membership eligibility based on such changes .
All Club Owners must be listed in the USASF Member profile ; each Owner is responsible for ensuring the information in the Member profile is complete , true , and accurate for each active location for the current season . Club Owners must also ( 1 ) verify each Athlete ’ s date of birth with an authentic , government form of identification ; and ( 2 ) must verify each Coaches ’ information in their Membership profile is accurate according to some form of government-issued identification prior to the required background screening for Adult Participants and Athletes associated with the Member Club . You agree to ensure all your participants ’ USASF Member profiles include a recent headshot of the participant .
The Club Owner ( s ) shall be responsible and accountable for the business or organization and shall enforce all USASF policies , USASF rules , and the USASF Code of Conduct & Compliance , which includes Conduct Regulations , Athlete Protection Policies , and Compliance Policies . The Club Owners must disclose to the parent ( s )/ guardian ( s ) of Athletes those Adult Participants in your facility that are not Members of the USASF .
7 . Club Location ( s )
A physical gym / studio address is required for each of your locations . The physical location may not be someone ’ s residence . The physical location must be a place where the team practices and must be listed on your certificate of insurance . A separate mailing address may be used as long as each mailing address and physical address is identified and provided to the USASF via your Member profile . Each physical location where athletes practice and / or train must pay a Membership fee , regardless of how the location is listed under the Member profile . Membership for additional locations is paid within the Member Profile .
8 . Member and Non-Member Association ; Indemnification
All employees , independent contractors , owners , and volunteers over the age of 18 with regular access to and / or Authority over Minors must pass a background screening that meets the standards and / or criteria as approved by the USASF and complete the required abuse prevention training . You agree not to be associated with , allow in your Club , or permit access to any of your Club ’ s
USASF CLUB MEMBER TERMS AND CONDITIONS 2024-2025 4