USAB International Player Membership Program
Athletes must have a USAB International Player Membership to enter a BWF sanctioned tournament or any tournament that requires USAB to submit the entry.
Athletes must have the International Player Membership both at the time when they submit their entry request(s) and at the time of the tournament.
If the entry request is submitted in November/December for a tournament in the following year, they must purchase the International Player Membership for the following calendar year.
Fee
$75 per year, non-refundable, cannot be prorated (starting in 2026).
**$35 for the year of 2025 as the requirement is in effect starting August 15, 2025
For 2025, the membership runs from August 15th to December 31st.
Starting in 2026, each year’s membership runs from January 1st to December 31st.
Requirements to be part of the USAB International Player Program
- Be a current USAB member in good standing (active USAB membership, current SafeSport training, and NCSI background check for over 18 athletes)
- Be in good standing with WADA, USADA, BWF and USOPC with regard to anti-doping
- Complete the Code of Conduct for Athlete form for the calendar year
Benefits
- Eligible to obtain Elite Athlete status if the athlete achieves the requirement and have access to USAB Elite Athlete resources (https://usabadminton.org/athletes/elite-athlete-support/)
- Eligible to receive USAB Performance Bonus if the athlete achieves the requirement
- Travel Insurance upon request (please email InternationalEntry@usabadminton.org)
- Be listed as a USA athlete on USAB’s website
- Receive a USAB International Player certificate at the end of the calendar year if competed in more than 5 BWF sanctioned tournaments
Please review and understand the Badminton International Tournament Entry Policy and relevant documents on this page: https://usabadminton.org/athletes/adults/international-entry-process/.
If you have any questions, please email InternationalEntry@usabadminton.org.