Frequently Asked Questions

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 The most efficient way to join or renew your membership is online. Members will instantly receive their membership number and an email confirmation of their purchase. 

 Membership fees are:
$35.00 for Youth Membership
$40.00 for Adult Membership
$150.00 for VIP Membership 

$140.00 for 4-year Officials Membership
Club Membership Fees vary by local Associaiton

Transaction fees apply. 

The USATF Youth Membership is designed for athletes and fans 18 years of age and younger. Athletes are eligible to compete locally, regionally, and nationally in a variety of youth events.

Age Eligibility

18 years and younger

Fee

$35.00 for a Youth Membership
($35.00 + $2.10 Processing Fee + $1.78 Credit Card Fee)

Duration

Memberships are active for the calendar year in which they are purchased.
Memberships expire on December 31st of each year.

Joining Members

Members who join between November 1st and December 31st of the calendar year, will enjoy membership at no additional cost for the following calendar year as well.

Renewals

Current Members may begin renewing their membership on November 1st of each year, or elect to participate in the auto-renewal option.

Refund Policy

Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Association Designation

All Members are assigned to a local USATF Association. Assignment is determined by where a member resides.

Competition

Youth Members must compete in their Association of residence and if affiliated with a club, that club must be within their Association of residence, unless they are granted a Youth Rule 300 Waiver through USATF Connect.

Age Verification

Age verification is required for all Youth National Championships.

Compete in one of our many National Championships across all disciplines, including track & field, cross country, road racing, race walking, mountain ultra-trail.

Stay covered at more than 7,500 USATF sanctioned events nationwide.

• Choice Hotels International offers 15% discount off the standard rate
• Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for USATF members traveling to select USATF Championship events.
• National offers up to 20% discount on rental car rates
• Up to 10% discount on rental car rates from Enterprise

• Next College Student Athlete is pleased to offer 5% discount upon enrollment for recruiting services
• Members save 10% on all Hyperice products
• Receive 20% off MSRP on KT Tape products
• 20% discount on all monthly programs with Pilates for Sports
• 20% discount on Garden of Life products

• Team USATF online store promotions, and special discount during birthday month

For youth members who are 18 years old, additional adult membership benefits apply for coaching, officiating, and volunteering.