PBusw13724 wrote:

Can I just clarify something... I will probably be visiting the US on holiday
soon - if my itinerary allowed me to take in one of the tournaments I see on
the USCF site, then just for that one tournament I would have to pay $49 USCF
membership. Is that right?

thanks
Paul Buswell

Depending upon how old you are, there are several possibilities. I'm
going to assume you're not under 21 and you're not over 55 and that
you've never been a USCF member before.

Right now there's the regular membership which indeed sells for $49.00,
although an authorized USCF affiliate can sell it to you for $45.00.
There is also the "economy" adult membership which is only $39.00 or
$36.00 if you can find an authorized affiliate to return a small
commission to you.

There is also a 6 month trial membership which can be purchased by
someone who's never been a member before. It costs I think someone just
said, $32.00/year, but is good for only 6 months.

Now if you're under age 15, you can join for $13.00 or only $12.00 if
you can get someone to pay you a $1.00 commission. Or if you're feeling
really generous you can join for $25.00/year if you're not yet 20.

Best Regards,

Bruce