The classes of USBSF members are as follows (from USBSF bylaws) :

The USBSF shall have individual and organization membership categories as follows:

a . Individual Membership Categories:

i. Athlete Members. Those eligible for USBSF membership in this category shall be any individual who registers with USBSF as a competitive athlete eligible to compete in bobsled or skeleton events.

ii. Technical Members. Those eligible for USBSF membership in this category shall be any individual who is a coach, official, technical delegate, or track operator.

iii. Sustaining Members. Those eligible for USBSF membership in this category shall be any individual who supports the sports of bobsled or skeleton through a contribution to USBSF, as determined by the Board, which qualifies him or her to a lifetime membership in USBSF.

iv. Olympic Members. Those eligible for USBSF membership in this category shall be any individual who has won an Olympic Winter Games medal(s) for the United States in the sports of bobsled or skeleton. Such persons shall be granted a lifetime membership in USBSF without the requirement to pay dues.

v. General Members. Those eligible for USBSF membership in this category shall be any individual who wishes to support the activities of USBSF by paying the membership fee for general members, as determined by the Board, and who does not qualify for membership in any other USBSF membership category.

b. Organization Membership Categories:

i. Club Organization Members. Those eligible for USBSF membership in this category are those bobsled and skeleton clubs that register as club organizations with USBSF and which agree to conduct their programs in accordance with and agree to be bound by the rules and regulations of USBSF.

ii. National Organization Members. Those eligible for USBSF membership in this category shall be amateur sports organizations that register as national organizations with USBSF and which conduct, on a level of proficiency appropriate for the selection of amateur athletes to represent the United States in international amateur athlete competition, a national program or regular national amateur athletic competition in the sports of bobsled or skeleton.