Application to Affiliate with United States Practical Shooting Association and Steel Challenge Shooting Association

Application to Affiliate with United States Practical Shooting Association and Steel Challenge Shooting Association
Before continuing, please read the following:

This application is for NEW USPSA or SCSA clubs only, for reaffiliation/renewal please contact USPSA.

This form should be filled out by the Club Contact / Representative.

To continue with this application, You will need:
1. All the information about the club and the club contact.
2. Information about the Section you are joining (If Applicable)
3. A minimum of 10 current USPSA members, you must have names and member numbers for all 10 members.

The below named Shooting Club hereby requests affiliation with USPSA/SCSA and to be granted all the rights and privileges commensurate with the type of affiliation applied for under the current USPSA bylaws.

USPSA reserves the right to deny a club application for any reason.
Name of Club*
Affiliation Requested*
Club Email Address*
example@example.com
Club Phone Number
(Optional) Please enter a valid phone number.
Club / Range Address *

Range Address

Range Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Notice of Public Disclosure: In order to foster a vibrant shooting community and to assist members in locating clubs to participate in, the Club Name, Club Email Address, Club Phone Number, and Range/Club address provided above will be made publicly available on the USPSA and/or SCSA website(s). This transparency aims to connect members with clubs, increasing opportunities for competition and camaraderie. By submitting this information, you acknowledge its public accessibility and promote your club's visibility to potential competitors. Please ensure you are comfortable with sharing this information before submission.

Club Contact: An individual designated by a club to serve as the primary point of communication between the club and the USPSA/SCSA or other external entities. This person is responsible for conveying information, addressing inquiries, and ensuring the club's representation in organizational matters.
Club Contact*

First NameLast Name
Member Number*
This should be the Club Contact's USPSA/SCSA Member Number
Email
Club Contact's Direct Email Address
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

USPSA Section Overview

Definition: A USPSA Section is a designated geographical area, usually consisting of one or more states, or a portion of a large state. Each section is composed of multiple USPSA-affiliated clubs.

If you are not affiliating a USPSA club you can skip this section.
USPSA Section Overview

Definition: A USPSA Section is a designated geographical area, usually consisting of one or more states, or a portion of a large state. Each section is composed of multiple USPSA-affiliated clubs.

Section Coordinator: At the helm of each section is the Section Coordinator. This individual is elected by the USPSA members of that section and serves as the liaison between the local clubs and the national USPSA organization.

Benefits of Being in a Section:
- Networking: Interacting with other clubs in the section helps in sharing best practices, resources, and ideas.
- Support: New clubs can receive guidance and mentorship from established clubs or the Section Coordinator.
- Growth: Access to a broader community of shooters can boost participation in a new club's matches.
- Recognition: Holding events in conjunction with the section can give a new club greater visibility and legitimacy in the practical shooting community.
- Activity Points & Nationals Slots: By hosting matches and uploading results to USPSA, clubs earn Activity Points. Not only does this offer recognition for club activity, but these points also directly influence the distribution of USPSA Nationals slots. Earning a substantial number of points can enhance the club's chance of getting slots for Nationals, allowing its members to compete on the national stage.
Independent Clubs Vs. Sections

Activity points are crucial for both sections and independent clubs. While sections benefit from the collective total of all its clubs, independent clubs stand alone.

Why Be an Independent Club?: A club may opt to be independent mainly because of its geographical location or specific business-related reasons.

Activity Points for Independent Clubs: Unlike sections where points are combined for all clubs, independent clubs earn activity points solely for their club. It's important to note that most independent clubs might not receive slots for Nationals since they typically accumulate fewer points compared to entire sections.

Distribution of Slots to Independent Clubs: After all earned slots are allocated based on the USPSA Nationals Slot Distribution Policy, any remaining slots are distributed among sections and independent clubs according to their activity points. Even though accumulating enough points as an independent club might be challenging, it's not impossible. Independent clubs should strive to maximize their activity points to enhance their chances of receiving slots.

**Sections do NOT apply to SCSA clubs.
USPSA Club will be *
Section Name or Code*
Have you spoke with the Section Coordinator and been approved to join the section?*

Yes, our club has been approved by the Section Coordinator.No, I have not had discussions with the Section Coordinator yet.Other

10 USPSA Members
Before you can apply for affiliation, you must have a commitment from a minimum of 10 current USPSA members. Please provide the names and USPSA numbers of these members below. We will reach out to each listed member to confirm their agreement to be included in your club application.
USPSA Member 1
USPSA Member 2
USPSA Member 3
USPSA Member 4
USPSA Member 5
USPSA Member 6
USPSA Member 7
USPSA Member 8
USPSA Member 9
USPSA Member 10

On behalf of the above-named Club/Organization I/we apply to join and affiliate ourselves with the United States Practical Shooting Association. We have read and understand the bylaws, rules and regulations of USPSA and agree to abide by them.

We understand activity reporting procedures and will follow USPSA bylaws. The club agrees that all the USPSA/SCSA matches shall be open to any persons eligible for USPSA membership or who are members of other IPSC regions.

We agree to hold a minimum of seven Practical Shooting matches per year and that a minimum of four matches will be classification matches, or if SCSA only, a minimum of three matches which include at least two official stages. The club agrees to report the results and remit the appropriate activity fees for each contestant due to USPSA within 30 days of the match per Section 4.8 & 4.11 of the USPSA bylaws. Club re-affiliations are from Jan 1st to Feb 15th of each year.

Clubs failing to pay their dues or activity fees can be dropped and will have to affiliate as a new club per 4.14 of the USPSA bylaws. Further, the club agrees to reserve the use of USPSA/SCSA’s images and intellectual property for USPSA/SCSA competitions, and to return all USPSA licensed or produced manuals, rules, property, software and merchandise upon demand from USPSA or upon failure of the club to re-affiliate with USPSA.

It further understands that failure to follow the rules or procedures will result in revocation of affiliation.

Activity Fee Schedule can be found here: https://uspsa.org/pages/fees
Club Contact Signature

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