Kansas Wrestling
Posted By: hartley5 USA Cards required? - 03/06/08 05:34 PM
Just out of curiosity do all clubs require each wrestler and coach to have a current USA card? Team Haysville does, but a coach and his "high school wrestlers are wanting to go to Brute and they do not have cards and want a place to practice. Is it wrong for us to ask them to get cards if they want to practice with Team Haysville?
-Sarah Hartley
Posted By: Coach Bill Re: USA Cards required? - 03/06/08 05:44 PM
Not sure but I think you have to have it to be in brute
Posted By: Sudawn Bradley Re: USA Cards required? - 03/06/08 05:46 PM
I believe they need the cards in order to activate the insurance. Otherwise, if they were to get injured while practicing with you, you could open your club up to a liability lawsuit.
Posted By: schroedermom Re: USA Cards required? - 03/06/08 05:51 PM
Proud Mom -
That is exactly why we want them to have USA Cards!
Posted By: Mike Juby Re: USA Cards required? - 03/06/08 06:11 PM
The liability insurance provided through membership in USA Wrestling requires that all wrestlers and coaches carry current memberships. Theoretically, if even one wrestler or coach does not have a current membership, and even if that individual were not involved in an incident that resulted in some liability to the club and its members, that individual's participation in practice or competition could invalidate the liability insurance coverage for the club and members.

Clubs and their memberships should carefully consider their exposure in allowing members to participate in practices without first purchasing USAW memberships, whether it is the first week of the season or the last.
Posted By: usawks1 Re: USA Cards required? - 03/06/08 07:06 PM
Brute is not a sanctioned event by USA Wrestling. They don't need a card to compete!

But practices have been talked about already!!
Posted By: schroedermom Re: USA Cards required? - 03/06/08 08:47 PM
Yes, we appreciate your posts. Thanks!
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