Becoming an USFA club

[akaiyuki]

My old coach is ready to start a new fencing club in the area (he intends to make everything free But yeah that's not the point). We've gotten a place, couple coaches, and about 15 fencers coming to fence already

So here comes the question... What exactly is the procedure on becoming an USFA club? We've looked at the club membership application but there's some confusion. The application says, "Each Member Club must have a minimum of ten members of the USFA who have declared that club as their club." I assume by declaring that club as their club means that people have put down the club as their fencing club on their USFA application... But how would we do that when we're not an USFA club - yet? So, should we send in the club application first, wait til we become an USFA club, then have people join USFA? Or should we all join USFA first, declare the club as our club even though it's not anywhere in the USFA record, then send in the application?

Hope my question wasn't too confusing o.o'

[esskreemr]

Or should we all join USFA first, declare the club as our club even though it's not anywhere in the USFA record, then send in the application?

Yes. Your club doesn't have to be recognized by the USFA to be a club.

[reawl]

last year when I opened my club we didn't have ten members from the USFA list us as their primary club. I doubt we have 10 now. But we're still part of the USFA. THe nice part is that as a member of the USFA you can get your club listed on the USFA web site (along with any section or divisional pages that may apply).

[Frank Pratt]

The nice part is that as a member of the USFA you can get your club listed on the USFA web site (along with any section or divisional pages that may apply).

This is certainly a plus. The other perks are being able to host sanctioned tournaments and the insurance that is provided for these events. Membership also allows your club to send teams to National events.

[akaiyuki]

Thanks for the response guys