Benefits for USSA Clubs

Benefits offered to all USSA Clubs

• Listing in USSA's online club directory and “Find a Club” tool • Ability to link to your club from the USSA website • Competition guides for your sport program(s) • On demand club rosters • Ability to conduct USSA and FIS competitions • Use of USSA logo • Access to club development materials and resources • Access to COE TV (this is a USSA member benefit) • Participation in the on-going monthly club development workshops • Club development programming and workshops coordinated with existing (or new) regional or state gatherings/events –

regional workshops, symposiums, etc. • Training and assistance in implementing SkillsQuest • Participation in USSA club marketing efforts such as NBC Gold Map and National Club Day • Club delivery program for USSA coaching certification (Alpine only) • Direct assistance with the club certification process • Group-buying opportunities and/or discounts for equipment

USSA club certification will validate your organization in the eyes of the parents, the resort and the community. Your athletes and families will experience focused and efficient programming that will result in attracting more young people and keeping them in your club longer. Your club will develop assessment tools to track and evaluate club progress that will facilitate planning. Experts from your region and USSA employees will provide resources and actively help in this process for certified clubs. The club certification program will enhance your club’s operations and ensure business sustainability. At any level of certification, your club will be recognized as a progressive and innovative organization with professional athletic programs that are concerned and attentive to the health and welfare of the athletes. By engaging in the club certification process your club will dramatically increase the opportunity to benefit in the following areas:

ü Creating vision ü Inspiring leadership ü Increasing funding and sustainability ü Motivating, attracting and retaining quality staff ü Enhancing the athletic experience ü Attracting and retaining athletes ü Realizing improved athletic performance ü Experiencing better business operations ü Stimulating advocacy among the parents ü Reinforcing identity, reputation and credibility

Certified clubs will be more:

1. Attractive to parents and athletes 2. Legitimate in the eyes of funders and donors 3. Rewarding and professional places to work 4. Connected to something greater than the local club experience 5. Tuned in to USSA resources 6. Focused on success in all areas: organizationally, athletically and in character, culture and mission.

Additional benefits for Podium (Bronze, Silver and Gold) Certified Clubs

• Recognition, use of USSA Podium Club Logos and marketing support • Use of USSA Letter of Support to use in negotiations with resorts (hill space, fees, events, etc.) • Facilitate Club Expert Consultant services • Invitation to provide content for Club Development Workshops • Professional development opportunities for staff

o Participation in club visits o Presentations at Club Excellence Conference and Club Development Workshops

• Co-branding opportunities for USSA-Club marketing • Assistance with identifying available grants and general fundraising support • Existing and new opportunities for use of COE and other opportunities for athletes, staff and boards

Additional benefits for Silver and Gold Certified Clubs

• Direct USSA Staff support regarding negotiations with resorts (hill space, fees, events, etc.) and venue development • Collaboration in developing Club Development materials and resources • Participation in delivering on-going monthly Club Development Curriculum (can double as professional development)

Services offered for fees to all USSA Clubs (delivered by USSA Staff and Club Expert Consultants) – offered at subsidized or below market value rates

• Strategic Plan facilitation • Board Development • Fundraising and Grant Writing • Financial Management • Legal Support • Human Resource Management • Program and Organizational Assessment Strategies