Do I need a USA Gymnastics membership to volunteer at a meet?

If you'll be on the field of play, yes. Volunteers on the field of play must be:

• USA Gymnastics members in good standing who meet all membership requirements
• Contracted by the Meet Director
• Performing their designated role

All participants must be pre-registered through the USA Gymnastics Meet Reservation system. At sign-in, show your current electronic membership card (with valid dates and requirements) or an event credential verified by the Meet Director, and be ready to show it in the competition area if asked.

Memberships run August 1 to July 31, and all members must follow the USA Gymnastics Code of Ethical Conduct.

The field-of-play rule doesn't cover roles away from the competition floor, such as ticket takers or concessions. Those roles also aren't treated as regular contact with minor athletes for SafeSport training purposes.