USA Fencing Current Members Survey

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* 1. What was your primary reason for joining USA Fencing?

Athlete (competing at local level)

Athlete (competing at local and regional/national level)

Athlete/Coach

Professional Coach (utilizing the insurance)

Club owner

To support the sport of fencing

Other (please specify)

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* 2. How long have you been a USA Fencing member?

0-1 years

2-5 years

6-10 years

11+ years

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* 3. What type of USA Fencing Membership do you currently have?

Supporting

Competitive

Professional

Life Installment

Life

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* 4. My USA Fencing Membership is a good value - i.e. my benefits (right to compete, right to vote, membership card, magazine, and other communication) are worth the current membership dues.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

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* 5. Please rate the following

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Questions to the National Office are answered in timely manner.	Questions to the National Office are answered in timely manner. Strongly Agree	Questions to the National Office are answered in timely manner. Agree	Questions to the National Office are answered in timely manner. Disagree	Questions to the National Office are answered in timely manner. Strongly Disagree
The staff of USA Fencing respond in a courteous, professional manner.	The staff of USA Fencing respond in a courteous, professional manner. Strongly Agree	The staff of USA Fencing respond in a courteous, professional manner. Agree	The staff of USA Fencing respond in a courteous, professional manner. Disagree	The staff of USA Fencing respond in a courteous, professional manner. Strongly Disagree
The current registration system for membership and events is user-friendly.	The current registration system for membership and events is user-friendly. Strongly Agree	The current registration system for membership and events is user-friendly. Agree	The current registration system for membership and events is user-friendly. Disagree	The current registration system for membership and events is user-friendly. Strongly Disagree
Formal communication (magazine, eblasts) from the National Office is adequate.	Formal communication (magazine, eblasts) from the National Office is adequate. Strongly Agree	Formal communication (magazine, eblasts) from the National Office is adequate. Agree	Formal communication (magazine, eblasts) from the National Office is adequate. Disagree	Formal communication (magazine, eblasts) from the National Office is adequate. Strongly Disagree

Comment (please specify)

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* 6. Please rate the importance of the following activities of the National Office.

	Very Important	Important	Somewhat Important	Not Important
Serving current members (handling inquiries, classifications, etc)	Serving current members (handling inquiries, classifications, etc) Very Important	Serving current members (handling inquiries, classifications, etc) Important	Serving current members (handling inquiries, classifications, etc) Somewhat Important	Serving current members (handling inquiries, classifications, etc) Not Important
Hosting National Level events	Hosting National Level events Very Important	Hosting National Level events Important	Hosting National Level events Somewhat Important	Hosting National Level events Not Important
Developing the Olympic Team/Athletes	Developing the Olympic Team/Athletes Very Important	Developing the Olympic Team/Athletes Important	Developing the Olympic Team/Athletes Somewhat Important	Developing the Olympic Team/Athletes Not Important
Training coaches and officials	Training coaches and officials Very Important	Training coaches and officials Important	Training coaches and officials Somewhat Important	Training coaches and officials Not Important
Athlete Protection Program (background screenings for coaches,etc)	Athlete Protection Program (background screenings for coaches,etc) Very Important	Athlete Protection Program (background screenings for coaches,etc) Important	Athlete Protection Program (background screenings for coaches,etc) Somewhat Important	Athlete Protection Program (background screenings for coaches,etc) Not Important
Developing the sport of fencing	Developing the sport of fencing Very Important	Developing the sport of fencing Important	Developing the sport of fencing Somewhat Important	Developing the sport of fencing Not Important

Other (please specify)

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* 7. I would utilize a "Fence for Fun" membership at a less expensive membership rate, designed only for competing within your division.

Yes

Maybe

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* 8. The right price point for a "Fence for Fun" Membership level (good for only fencing within your division) would be:

$20

$25

$30

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* 9. I plan to renew my USA Fencing Membership next year.

Yes

Maybe

Comment (please specify)

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* 10. I would recommend membership in USA Fencing to friends or colleagues.

Yes

Maybe

Comment (please specify)

Thank you for your time. If you have questions, please contact USA Fencing at 719.866.4511.