Mandatory Membership Number Requirement at Sanctioned Matches

The USPSA Board of Directors has adopted a new policy requiring all current USPSA and SCSA members who compete in a sanctioned USPSA or SCSA match to enter their valid membership number at the time of registration.

This requirement applies to all sanctioned matches, including Level I, II, III and IV events.

The purpose of this policy is to protect the integrity of the USPSA and SCSA classification systems. Classifier scores must be accurately attributed to the correct member record. The intentional omission or misuse of membership numbers to manipulate classification results is prohibited.

Compliance with this policy is the responsibility of the competitor. Match Directors are authorized to enter or correct membership numbers if an error or omission is identified.

Violations of this policy may be referred to the Discipline Committee and may result in sanctions up to and including membership termination.

This policy is effective immediately.

MEMBER Q&A

Membership Number Requirement Policy

1. Why is this policy necessary?

The classification system is foundational to competitive equity in USPSA and SCSA. The Board became aware of instances where competitors intentionally:

• Omitted their membership number when registering for a match if they believed a classifier would negatively impact their classification, or
• Entered an incorrect membership number and only requested correction if the classifier result was favorable.

This policy eliminates the ability to selectively apply classifier scores.

2. Does this mean Match Directors must verify every membership number?

No.

Match Directors are not required to verify that every competitor has entered a correct membership number. The responsibility for compliance rests solely with the competitor.

However, if a Match Director becomes aware of an error or omission, they are authorized to correct it.

3. What happens if I accidentally enter the wrong number?

Honest mistakes can happen. If an error is identified, it should be corrected promptly.

The Discipline Committee will evaluate alleged violations based on intent and pattern of conduct. Isolated clerical errors are not the target of this policy. Intentional manipulation is.

4. What if I forget to enter my number when registering?

If you are a current member competing in a sanctioned match, you are required to provide your membership number. If discovered, the Match Director may enter or correct it.

Repeated failures to comply may result in referral to the Discipline Committee.

5. Does this apply to Level I matches?

Yes. The policy applies to all sanctioned USPSA and SCSA matches, including Level I.

6. What if I am not a current member?

This policy applies only to current USPSA/SCSA members. Non-members competing in sanctioned matches are not subject to this requirement unless otherwise required by match sanctioning rules.

7. What are the potential consequences for violating this policy?

Violations may be referred to the Discipline Committee. Sanctions may include:

• Written warning
• Suspension
• Revocation of classification
• Termination of membership

Sanctions will follow established disciplinary procedures and due process.

8. Is this a change to classification rules?

No. This policy reinforces the existing intent of the classification system — that classifier results fired at sanctioned matches by current members are properly recorded.