WHEN AND WHY DID THIS ASSOCIATION START?
On the weekend of July 27, 2018, several club owners from around the USA answered a call to action, meeting in Indianapolis. Many were frustrated by the direction of USA Gymnastics and the lack of a voice that club owners had. Born at that meeting was a new club owners association, currently known as US Gymnastics Club Owners Association (USGCOA). Discussion of who would be willing to volunteer their time to get us up and running over the next few years was also concluded in Indianapolis.
To maintain the highest standards of ethical conduct and sportsmanship.
To uphold a sense of community.
To be fiscally responsible.
To meet the needs of a diverse membership.
To serve the greater good of the sport of gymnastics.
To manage the association through teamwork and open and honest communications.
To promote best practices in the coaching industry.
OUR CORE VALUES
FAQS
WHERE CAN WE FIND THE BYLAWS?
The USGCOA is working with an attorney to ensure that the bylaws meet all standards. Once finalized, the bylaws will be published on our website for all of the members to view.
WHO CAN JOIN THE USGCOA?
Any club in good standing with USA Gymnastics.
One Club, One Vote. NOT one vote per location.
WHAT IS A CHARTER MEMBER?
Charter members are founding members of the organization. These members have donated $1000 to help get the organization started. These members will be recognized on our website and materials. They will receive free entry to the yearly Summit as long as they are a member in good standing.
HOW MUCH IS CHARTER MEMBERSHIP?
Charter Membership will stay consistent with the original call for assistance. Due to numerous requests, the charter membership will be open until December 31, 2018. Charter members will be publicly recognized for their contribution and their dues will be considered paid for the fiscal year of 2018 and 2019. Those (private clubs) interested can email the USGCOA at usgymnasticsclubs@gmail.com. Please include your club name, mailing address and phone number.
Checks in the amount of $1000.00 should be mailed to 17735 NE 65th Street, Suite 110, Redmond, WA 98052. We appreciate your support, and strongly believe that we are stronger together!
WHEN WILL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP OPEN AND WHAT WILL THE COST BE?
General Membership will open on January 1, 2019. The cost for membership will be published after the next board meeting.
WILL THERE BE A MEMBERSHIP FEE EVERY YEAR?
The membership fee will be an annual fee due in January of every year.
WHAT ARE THE MEMBER BENEFITS?
- To streamline feedback and communication directly to the USAG Board of Directors & Programs Council.
- Club Owners reference library.
- Exclusive Vendor discounts.
- A voice and a vote on key issues.
- Publication of club owners invitational meets.
ARE BOARD MEMBERS BEING PAID?
ALL board members are volunteers. No board members are paid. Meetings and travel have not been reimbursed to date. It has been voted that when financially feasible travel and hotel for BOD meetings will be covered.
HOW WILL THE MONEY FROM DUES BE SPENT?
At the present time the dues are being used to set up the Association, which includes attorney fees, filing fees, website, banking, printing, etc..
WILL THERE BE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND EVENTS?
In the future the USGCOA will be hosting an Owners Summit. The focus will be on ways to improve your business. Many topics that are pertinent & beneficial to club owners and your bottom-line. This is tentatively scheduled for October of 2019 in Las Vegas.
WHO ATTENDS THE USGCOA BOARD MEETINGS?
The current board or directors, the USAG liaison and invited guests.
IS THERE ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH BEING A MEMBER CLUB OF USA GYMNASTICS?
Our goal is to support USA Gymnastics and work towards a brighter, more transparent future for athletes, owners, coaches and our governing body. We have a direct liaison, and we have already been in contact with USA Gymnastics BOD to let them know our intent and goals moving forward.
WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT MESSAGE WE WANT HEARD?
This Association was formed with the hope that we could help create a stronger, healthier future for the sport of gymnastics. Our goals are to unify our talents, education and experiences. In all truth, it is our clubs that make up USA Gymnastics. Together we want to move forward, wiser and sturdier and for the betterment of all those involved. We have the opportunity to evolve into something that is in the hearts of many. Our Association is at the forefront of change, and it was created from the lessons learned from our past, and our passion for the future.
