Domestic Sanction Procedures and Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I want to hold a sanctioned event at my gym. Where do I begin?
A: The first step is to apply for a sanction. Click here for more information.
Q: Can I register for a sanction online?
A: Yes, the meet director of the event may submit the sanction request online. Instructions can be found here.
Q: What are the eligibility requirements for a person to be a meet director of a sanctioned event? A: In order to be a meet director of a sanctioned event you need to have the following:
USA Gymnastics active Meet Director member with all of the membership requirements fulfilled
Meet Director must be affiliated with a member organization
Meet Directors must have the discipline for the sanction event requested.
Meet Directors requesting sanctions for Women's or Acrobatic events must have completed meet director exams
Q: What is the processing time for sanction application? A: Sanctions purchased online will be available immediately.
Q: How many disciplines can I place on one sanction? A: Only one discipline is allowed per sanction. Example: If there is a men's and women's meet being held on the same day at the same location, each meet would be submitted on a separate sanction request form and sanction fees paid for both.
Q: What are the domestic sanction fees? A: Sanction (without athletes): $75
Sanction (with athletes) – flat rate paid at the time of sanction application: $265
Tiered athlete participant rates (assessed at time of sanction closure):
349 or fewer athlete participants = $0 fee
350-499 athlete participants = $110 fee
500-799 athlete participants = $160 fee
800+ athlete participants = $270 fee
Q: I have applied for a sanction. Where will the sanction report form be sent? A: Once the sanction application has been processed the sanction report form will be available online through your sanction detail page.
Q: How do I cancel a sanction? A: The original sanction report form must be returned to the USA Gymnastics National Office with the words "CANCELLED" written on the form. Please note: Sanction fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Q: Can a sanction be postponed? A: Yes, if a meet cannot be held due to poor weather conditions the meet may be postponed. Please send in writing by email the date that the sanction should be changed to along with the sanction number.
Q: How do I make a change to a sanction that has already been submitted? A: A meet director and/or sanction administrator has the ability to update levels, competition start/end dates, and the location of the event online. Any other sanction edits must be submitted in writing via email to sanctions@usagym.org.
Q: My meet is today and I forgot to sanction. Can I still send in a request for sanction? A: Yes, sanction may be placed online and be available to print immediately. Certificate of Insurance may not be available if requested less than 30 days.
Q: What do I do with the sanction report form? A:Click here for steps to close your sanction.
Q: Where do I send the scholarship money? A: All Men, Trampoline and Tumbling and Acrobatic sanctioned events are required to send in an additional scholarship fees. Directions on where to send these fees are included in each respective sanction packet.
Q: Someone at my sanction event was injured. What procedures should be followed? A:Click here for USAG sanctioned event incident/accident reporting procedures.
Please feel free to contact Member Services for any other question or concerns.
USA Gymnastics Member Services Department
Phone Hours: Monday-Friday – 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. ET
1-800-345-4719 membership@usagym.org
