Being a member of USAW for many years >20 I am well aware when I travel nationwide the importance of belonging to USAW and not the intrastate federation's such as National United Wrestling for Youth which "unites" much of the eastern states such as MN, MI; IL; PA; OH; NJ; IN and I'm sure I've left out a few...I do know that their expense is much more than $35. They seem to have a great deal of hidden expenses that adds up.

I'm truly a believer that USAW should be supported by KS. While yes, it does get political within the organization the OTC is one fabulous place and the USAW organization contributes a great deal to advancing wrestling nationally and internationally.

Just my .02

As well -- if your athletic wrestler does win an Olympic Gold Medal he or she will get a check from none other than USAW for $250,000 from the Living the Dream Medal fund created to award stipends to U.S. wrestlers who medal at Worlds and Olympics and can win significant amounts while bringing home the silver or bronze as well.