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USTA offers five types of membership. Pick the one that works best for you and join USTA today by purchasing a one-year membership through USTA's Member Portal!

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Athlete Membership


This membership is intended for individuals who want to compete in USTA-sanctioned competitions at the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Benefits include:

  • Participation in USTA competitions without paying the non-member fee
  • $25,000 in accident medical insurance coverage
  • $10,000 in AD&D insurance coverage
  • Subscription to USTA News & Views, a monthly eNewsletter; Catch It!, a quarterly eZine; and Catch It! Winners' Issue
  • Access to members-only information and resources
  • First-time athlete members will receive a uniform insignia patch

Professional Membership (minimum age: 16)


This membership is for USTA coaches, judges and other twirling professionals. Professional members of USTA receive:

  • $25,000 in accident medical insurance coverage
  • $10,000 in AD&D insurance coverage
  • Inclusion in USTA's online listings of professionals
  • Subscription to USTA News & Views, a monthly eNewsletter; Catch It!, a quarterly eZine; and Catch It! Winners' Issue
  • Access to members-only information and resources
  • Professional members who have obtained a USTA Coach or Judge certification are eligible for insurance coverage, including $2 million in general liability insurance coverage. They can also request a certificate of insurance for facility rentals.
  • Professional members who are 18 years old or older receive voting privileges in USTA's Board of Directors elections
  • First-time USTA professionals will receive a certificate
  • First-time certified USTA coaches will receive a coach's patch

Membership for an additional family member


If a member of a family holds an active USTA Athlete or Professional membership, any family members may purchase an additional athlete membership at a reduced cost. This comes with all the benefits of the regular Athlete Membership, except that the first family member (instead of the additional family member) will receive USTA News & Views and editions of Catch It!

Alumni Membership


This membership is for former athletes, their parents or relatives, retired coaches, judges and anyone interested in supporting the sport of baton twirling. Alumni members receive a subscription to USTA News & Views, a monthly eNewsletter; Catch It!, a quarterly eZine; and Catch It! Winners' Issue.

Organizational Membership


This membership is for athletes competing in USTA's group events, Foundation Events (Basic, Military, Parade March and Presentation) and Compulsory/Movement Technique at levels C through BII. Individuals holding an active Organizational Membership may participate in these events at USTA-sanctioned competitions without paying the non-member fee. Organizational members also receive $25,000 in accident medical insurance coverage, as well as the Catch It! eZine.