A sanction for a
USA Wrestling event, approved by the State
Chairperson or designated state director and received and approved by
the National Office within the appropriate time frame prior to the event,
provides organization affiliation and other limited benefits. Liability
insurance coverage for tournament organizers and volunteers is a benefit of the
sanction, as well as limited property damage coverage (subject to coverage
limits and conditions under the policy). The owner of the facility where
the event is held may be included as an Additional Insured, upon submission of
appropriate form and approval of the insurance carrier, at no additional cost. All
contestants must hold valid USA Wrestling Competitor's membership cards. Event
Directors receive a Certificate of Insurance; opportunity to purchase
discounted event supplies; fund raising; no-risk consignment sales opportunities
of USA Wrestling merchandise at certain events; event organizing materials;
access to national staff for consulting; and free promotional listings in the
national newspaper (subject to publication dates and receipt of event
information).
Only sanctioned USA Wrestling clubs are permitted to host a USA sanctioned tournament. To receive an Event Sanctioning form and approval, contact Gary Whipple. There is No Fee for sanctioning a tournament.